When he was in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, Xu Peiran took advantage of the interaction between Bai Song and Mr. Liu to whisper a few words to his father in the prison.
It didn't last long, and I don't know what was said.
Bai Song didn't ask either.
But looking at Xu Peiran’s expression, I believe she should understand whether her family has been wronged, right?
Bai Song was thinking about other things. He didn't expect that Xiangjiazhuang would be so involved. Yizhou rebelled, Cheng Yaojin's family was captured, and they are now being used as hostages in exchange for the people of Xiangjiazhuang.
I wonder if the emperor will compromise?
After thinking for a while, Bai Song shook his head and thought to himself, what does this have to do with him?
No matter what happens in Yizhou, Chang'an is separated by thousands of rivers and mountains. Even if the Holy Lotus Sect really succeeds, the attack will reach Chang'an who knows when.
It was not his turn to take care of this matter. Even if he wanted to take care of it, the emperor would not listen to him.
Thinking about it, the two of them returned to the entrance of the college one after another.
"What are your plans?" Bai Song asked Xu Peiran in a low voice.
Xu Peiran shook his head in despair, then looked at Yongxing College, and then said four words seriously: "I want to become a monk."
"Pfft!" Bai Song bit his tongue, covered his mouth, widened his eyes, and stared at Xu Peiran in shock, "You... you... what are you talking about!"
Xu Peiran looked at the academy with a solemn expression: "My father admitted to joining the Holy Lotus Sect and even ordered the massacre of the people. This was a major crime that implicated the nine clans. He also committed countless evil deeds. If my father dies, he will go to hell.
I am no longer a young lady, and there is no place for me in this world. No matter where I am, I will be arrested once my identity is exposed. Only by becoming a monk and starting everything over, maybe there is a place for me here.
, maybe I can do more good deeds in the future to accumulate blessings and alleviate the sins committed by Xiangjiazhuang."
"You...are you serious?" Bai Song said in surprise.
"I heard that the two gentlemen in the academy are highly respected in Buddhism and Taoism respectively. I wonder if they are willing to accept female disciples..."
A good girl wants to become a nun?
Bai Song looked at her and felt a little pity. He originally wanted to give her some advice, but since he was not related to her, how could he be qualified to give her advice on such a matter?
Bai Song thought for a moment and decided that she could just be the leader. It would be enough for this little girl to control her own future.
"I can recommend you, but have you decided whether you want to be a Buddhist or a Taoist?"
"I...I don't know, Mr. Bai, what do you think?"
"Taoist, you can't restrain your selfish desires if you practice Taoism. You can still get married and have children after practicing Taoism."
Xu Peiran frowned and thought to himself, why should we emphasize getting married and having children?
Xu Peiran looked at Bai Song and saw nothing.
But what Bai Song said is indeed very important. Xu Peiran is willing to become a monk, but the little girl is not yet able to be pure and ascetic, so it is also good to become a Taoist.
Seeing Xu Peiran nodding, Bai Song acted as her guide.
He took Xu Peiran into the college and met Yuan Tiangang in the small study.
Bai Song cupped his hands and said, "Sir, I have brought you a female disciple."
Yuan Tiangang looked at the astrolabe in a daze, frowned slightly after listening to Bai Song's words, and raised his head with a puzzled look.
Bai Song retreated and invited Xu Peiran in.
Xu Peiran untied her hair tie and scattered her long hair to prove her identity as a woman, then knelt down and saluted: "Disciple Xu Peiran sincerely joins the master's sect, and I am sure the master will accept her."
Yuan Tiangang frowned and stared at Bai Song.
Bai Song smiled and said, "Sir, just accept a disciple. This girl is very sincere."
"What nonsense! I don't know where the girl is, please get out of here!"
Xu Peiran knelt on the ground and did not get up: "Master, just accept me."
"This is nonsense. How can the Taoist sect allow you to play such a childish role in accepting a disciple? This girl has no destiny in the Taoist sect, and I will not accept a disciple. Take her away quickly!"
"Sir, would you like to think about it again?"
"No need to discuss! Leave quickly!"
Xu Peiran was a little anxious: "Master told me what the rules are when joining a Taoist sect, and the disciples should follow them."
Bai Song turned around and whispered, "You go out first, and I'll talk to my husband later."
Xu Peiran retreated as instructed, leaving Bai Song and Yuan Tiangang behind. Bai Song stepped forward and said, "Sir, why do you not accept disciples?"
"It's against the rules! Taoism is very particular about recruiting disciples. Not only do they have to carefully select those with extraordinary talents, they also have to go through many tests to test their character. It's not that simple!"
"If you don't accept her, she will turn around and become a Buddhist."
"Just go and go, what does it have to do with Pindao?"
"Don't you care at all about the rise and fall of Taoism?"
"What do you mean?"
"A good disciple originally wanted to join Taoism, but the teacher refused. But there are not so many rules when it comes to worshiping Buddha. As long as one's heart is dedicated to Buddha, it can be like Buddhism."
"Humph, that's why many people in Buddhism are stupid."
"But there are so many of them. Sir, I don't even think about it. It has only been a few years since Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains. There are many more Buddhist temples than Taoist temples in the world, and there are fewer Taoist priests every year. Why is this? Isn't it just that Taoism has many rules and regulations?
It’s just too harsh.”
"Cultivation of Taoism is by no means easy, and extraordinary people should not persevere. You should be cautious when accepting disciples."
"If every Taoist priest thinks this way, I estimate that within a few years, there will be no Taoist priests in the Tang Dynasty."
Yuan Tiangang frowned, what Bai Song said hit the mark.
The introduction of Buddhism greatly squeezed the development of Taoism. Seeing that the Taoist priests in the Tang Dynasty were getting worse every year, it was all due to the influence of Buddhism.
There is a reason why Yuan Tiangang dislikes Xuanzang.
But the deeper concern is about the future development of Taoism.
Seeing Yuan Tiangang's expression, Bai Song continued with a smile: "Rules are established by people, and they can also be broken by people. Everything in the world, if you want to survive, must advance with the times. Sir, you have time to quarrel with Master Xuanzang.
, it’s better to make some changes from now on. In any case, even if the girl’s qualifications are dull, it’s better than her joining Buddhism and adding more Buddhists to the world, right?”
Yuan Tiangang had never thought about this relationship before, so with a thought, he nodded mysteriously: "In that case, let her work as a handyman by my side for three years. If she can persist, I will officially accept her as my disciple.
"
Bai Song was overjoyed after hearing this and hurriedly went out to tell Xu Peiran.
He had helped Xu Peiran, so he naturally hoped that this girl would do better in the future.
If Xu Peiran follows Yuan Tiangang, even if she really becomes a female Taoist priest in the future, she should be able to learn something.
After that, Xu Peiran disguised himself as a man and followed Yuan Tiangang, finally finding a home.
…
It's a gloomy night, and you can't see the stars or the moon from the dormitory skylight.
Cui Xing Xie went out for a day out and was so tired that he didn't know who was going on when he went to bed.
Bai Song felt a little hungry, half asleep and half awake and very uncomfortable.
At this time, a scent of oil slowly floated into his nose, making Bai Song's mouth water.
"Are you hungry?" Yu Qingqing on the left asked softly.
Then, Bai Song saw a large, shiny chicken leg in front of him.
"Here, I've left it for you."
"Gulu..." Bai Song swallowed and asked in a low voice, "Have you eaten it?"
"Beding is not fun at all. I was so hungry that no one could hold back. I ate it earlier, but as soon as I ate it, my husband caught me and gave me a good scolding."
Bigu is indeed not fun at all!
Bai Song remembered that he had met many pretentious masters in his previous life. Everyone said that he was fasting, and as soon as he came to the dinner table, it seemed that he had just finished fasting.
I also eat bird's nest, abalone, ginseng and deer antler.
The temptation of delicious food was too great, and Bai Song was too lazy to pretend. He just wanted to learn about Taoist culture, and he was not trying to become an immortal.
He quickly took the chicken leg and took a big bite, his mouth was full of oil.
After taking this sip, my whole body felt so comfortable that I moaned beautifully.
"Giggle...is it delicious?"
"It's delicious! I'll eat outside to avoid being discovered."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Bai Song turned around and quietly walked to the corner of the courtyard, where he was hiding under a tree and eating chicken legs.
Halfway through the chicken leg, a stone fell on Bai Song's head.
Bai Song looked at the sky, but found nothing unusual, and then continued to chew.
As soon as he lowered his head, another stone fell.
Now Bai Song felt that the wind was no longer blowing him, so he put down the chicken legs and stood up.
"Hey! Pervert!"
A familiar voice came from the courtyard wall, instantly attracting Bai Song's attention.
On the wall of the courtyard in front, a figure in black was lying on his side, with a vague shadow outlined in the dim night.
Just by looking at the outline, Bai Song recognized him. He excitedly ran under the courtyard wall, opened his arms, and shouted softly: "Shu Wang, why are you here?"
The figure on the wall did not answer immediately. He turned around and jumped down, jumping into Bai Song's arms like a wild cat. He hooked his hands around Bai Song's neck, bit Bai Song's ear with his small mouth, and then blew gently:
"I came just because I missed you."
"I miss you too." Bai Song was filled with surprise and turned to kiss Shu Wang's neck, "But it was too sudden, I was not prepared at all."
"How else are you going to prepare?"
“Let’s have a plate of scrambled eggs with leeks!”
"A pervert is a pervert!" The woman in Bai Song's arms said shyly. She now also knew what scrambled eggs with chives were. "Grandpa was temporarily ordered, and I didn't go with him. No one in the family will care about me. From now on, I will
I can come to you every day."
"Hehe..." Bai Song smiled silly after hearing this.
Shu Wang beat him for a while, knowing that this man had no good intentions.
"Then tonight... we've already come, why don't we just stop reminiscing about it?"
"Aftertaste is aftertaste!" Shu Wang was not shy, so he let the man hold him and whispered into his ear, "There are many wonderful things about men and women. Since I am separated from you, I will reminisce about it every night, which will make people nostalgic."
When Bai Song heard this, his heart surged, and he rushed straight to the small study with Shu Wang in his arms.
Once tonight, I was so anxious that I didn't even bother to take off my clothes. For a moment, there was a clanging sound in the small room, and tables and chairs bumped against each other.
…
In the room in the inner courtyard of the academy, the lights are still on.
Yuan Tiangang closed his eyes and meditated, with Xu Peiran beside him in a daze.
"If you enter our Taoist sect without screening, you will be treated as a Taoist boy for three years and then learn Taoism. This is the rule. Do you understand?"
"Disciple understands." Xu Peiran suddenly woke up and responded in a low voice. After thinking for a while, he added: "It's just that the disciple is a wanted criminal by the court and doesn't want to hide the master."
"You can take the initiative to speak out, which is considered sincere. No matter what your qualifications are, it is okay to be a Taoist boy. Since it is inconvenient for you to show yourself to others by a secular name, I will give you a new name, and you will be called Lingzhu from now on."
"Thank you, Master, for giving me your name. From now on, I will do my best to learn Taoism from Master and carry forward the Taoism."
"With your qualifications, it's hard to accomplish anything." Yuan Tiangang said directly without any hesitation.
Xu Peiran is not disappointed either. She did not enter Taoism to attain Taoism, but just to make a living and forget about her past.
Seeing that Xu Peiran had nothing to say, Yuan Tiangang shook his head with some regret: "When it comes to qualifications, the qualifications of the Bai Song Dynasty can be said to be the best, but it is a pity... that it is difficult to become a Taoist..."
"Isn't Master teaching Young Master Bai to live without grains? Doesn't that count as teaching Taoism?"
"Inedia is just a test of one's mind. If you can resist the temptation of food under extreme hunger, you will be able to resist many temptations in the world. Only those with a firm mind can succeed in learning Taoism."
"Then Mr. Bai will definitely not disappoint you."
"Today the other two couldn't help but eat. Only Bai Song can persist a little longer." Yuan Tiangang murmured to himself, counted on a whim, then frowned and stood up angrily.
"Master, what's wrong?"
"That brat couldn't resist the temptation and is eating secretly! Let me catch him!"
"ah?"
Before Lingzhu could react, Yuan Tiangang had already hurried out.
In the courtyard, a little man came out rubbing his sleepy eyes. He stood in the courtyard and walked around. He didn't see the person who was eating. He pouted his mouth and muttered to himself: "Where did that guy go to eat? As for hiding it,
Is it that deep?”
After walking a few steps, I saw chicken bones under the big tree. There was still a big piece of meat that was not eaten!
"What a waste! I won't be kept by you anymore!" Yu Qingqing kicked the leftover chicken legs aside angrily, turned around and was about to go back to the dormitory, when she suddenly heard movement in the small study room opposite.
"Hmph! Why are you hiding in the study pretending to be a ghost in the middle of the night?!"
Yu Qingqing walked over quickly and was about to push the door open and enter.
At this time, Yuan Tiangang came from behind and shouted: "Stop!"
Yu Qingqing was startled, and the movement in the room suddenly stopped.
Yu Qingqing was very afraid of this gentleman. After turning around, she stood still and said: "First... sir, I just couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, so I came out for a walk. There is something going on in the study..."
"What's going on? Go back to sleep!"
"There is really movement!" Yu Qingqing explained, "There seems to be someone inside!"
Yuan Tiangang frowned, looking at the sky and pinching his fingers, as if he was calculating something.
At this time, the door opened by itself, and Bai Song came from inside, holding Shu Wang's hand at the same time.
A man and a woman walked out one after another. In front of everyone, Bai Song cupped his hands and said, "Mr."
Yu Qingqing's eyes almost popped out of her head, and she shouted loudly: "Who is this...who is this girl?! Where did she come from? A man and a woman alone, hiding in a small study in the middle of the night, must be...definitely up to no good!"
This girl's voice was a bit loud, which hurt Bai Song's ears. Bai Song frowned and said, "You're so yelling, this is my wife!"
Lingzhu, who came from behind, had sharp eyes and recognized at a glance that this was the woman who was in the reed marsh that day.
But she didn't say anything, just stood aside and watched.
Yu Qingqing was about to cry. She flattened her mouth and pointed at Bai Song, but she couldn't say anything.
Yuan Tiangang looked serious and stared at Bai Song motionless.
Bai Song was very calm: "Sir, what happened today is my fault. You can punish me however you want. I accept it. Before that, let my wife leave first."
Yuan Tiangang slowly closed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Let her go!"
Bai Song took Shu Wang to the entrance of the academy.
Shu Wang was a little worried: "Does it matter? Will they kick you out of the academy?"
"It's just in time to get out of the academy. Don't count tonight. I'll go to your house tomorrow night. Open the window and wait for me."