Chapter 458 What is inside the threshold and outside the threshold?
Ningguo Mansion
Jia Heng and Baochai were affectionate for a while, but Baochai was worried that Qin Keqing would find out the clues, so he refused to stay to eat.
Jia Heng could only send him back to Lixiangyuan. He first took a shower and changed into a blue Su brocade robe under Qingwen's attendance, and then went to the inner hall.
At that time, Qin Keqing was with Second Sister You and Third Sister You, instructing her grandma to prepare the food, while Xichun and Xiang Ling were talking together. The two girls were about the same age and both had a taciturn temperament.
There was actually a chance of chatting with each other.
"Husband, why didn't Sister Xue come over for dinner?"
Seeing Jia Heng enter the house, Qin Keqing stood up to greet him and asked softly.
Jia Heng said: "If sister Xue is in a hurry to reply to her aunt, she will go there early in the morning. I have to go to Lixiangyuan to sit with my aunt tomorrow."
Qin Keqing said "Oh" and stopped asking. He said softly: "Husband, wash your hands and come over and sit down to eat."
Jia Heng responded, and then Qingwen came over with a copper basin, washed her hands in the clear water, and took the initiative to say: "In a few days, it will be time for Jingqing to have a holiday in school. Let's go to the father-in-law's place to see him.
By the way, there are some things we can discuss."
"The school that Jingqing went to on the 16th day of the first lunar month was the middle of the month." Qin Keqing said softly, with a sigh on her beautiful face, "I went to Sister-in-law Feng's place in the afternoon and saw her crying.
I was in tears, Ping'er couldn't persuade me, so Sister-in-law Feng held my hand and talked for a long time."
As he spoke, he sighed softly, apparently thinking of Sister Feng's previous miserable state, and feeling a bit of pity.
The two used to often laugh and play together.
Jia Heng listened, and for some reason, he remembered the scene in the original work, where Qin Keqing pulled Sister Feng and shouted "Auntie...", what happened?
Third Sister You's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she looked at the couple. She stood up, walked over as close as possible, handed a towel to Jia Heng, and said softly: "Uncle Heng, wipe your hands."
Ever since she first gained the "approval" of Qin Keqing and Jia Heng, this beautiful girl, as charming as a spring flower, has regarded herself as Jia Heng's roommate.
Jia Heng took the towel, wiped his hands, sat down next to Xiudun next to Xichun, picked up the bamboo chopsticks, and handed them to the arrogant little loli who was listening quietly, with her little face covered with frost.
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"Thank you, Brother Heng." Xichun reached out and took it, feeling sweet in her heart.
Jia Heng picked up the chopsticks, looked up at Qin Keqing, and asked, "What did she say?"
"Sister-in-law Feng said that she would like to ask my husband if Brother Lian's life is in danger?" Qin Keqing sighed.
After Sister Feng calmed down, she naturally faced a question: Jia Lian's life and death, regardless of her title, would she be a widow?
Jia Heng said: "How did you reply to her? With my words at noon, how could you reply to her?"
"That's not true. To put it bluntly, it's not a human life lawsuit. How can I save my life?" Qin Keqing said.
Jia Heng said: "I thought she was asking you to plead for mercy, but she was right about saving her life."
"Since my husband has made a statement in Rongxi Hall before, it is difficult to change it, but I see Sister-in-law Feng's intention and want to discuss this matter with my husband. Can I give a lighter punishment?" Qin Keqing shook her head and said softly.
Then he continued: "By the way, there is also the matter of gardening. Sister-in-law Feng said that she can't take care of things these days, so she asked Ping'er to come over and help me."
"I have to go to see the saint tomorrow. When I come back, my aunt has invited a host. I'll see if I can go and talk to her on the way." Jia Heng thought for a while and whispered: "As for the garden, Xifu is recruiting craftsmen.
I plan to let the second master take charge of the work, and you and Heping will take care of our place, and let the third sister take care of you."
Entrusting the affairs of the Xifu Garden to Jia Zheng was not only to find something for Jia Zheng to do so that he would not let his mind wander, but also to repair the garden and preside over the construction of civil engineering projects, which would somewhat improve Jia Zheng's ability in general affairs.
As for whether something will happen to Jia She and everything will come to a standstill?
Not to mention that Jia She was still beheaded, but music and dancing continued in the house.
Sanjie You smiled and said, "Don't worry, uncle, I'm helping my sister from the side."
Jia Heng nodded towards Third Sister You and said, "Let's have dinner."
As he said that, he looked at Xichun who was sitting quietly beside him, picked up a handful of eggs from the plate, put them in the bowl in front of Xichun, and warned: "Fourth sister, eat more chickens and you will grow taller faster."
"Thank you, Brother Heng."
She didn't want to come over at first, but her sister-in-law came calling for dinner, so she had no choice but to come over.
Qin Keqing looked at the two brothers and sister, picked up a chopstick of eggs, put them into the bowl of Xiangling, and said with a smile: "You can eat some too."
Xiangling nodded and said softly: "Thank you, sister."
Jia Heng looked at Xiang Ling and had to say that as he kept up with his diet and nutrition, the charm of his eyebrows and eyes became more and more like Ke Qing's, and said: "Yesterday, the flying pigeon of Jinyi Mansion sent a message, saying that in half a month's journey, Xiang Ling
Mother Ling will be able to reach Shenjing City."
Qin Keqing smiled and said, "Yinglian has been looking forward to this all these days."
Several people had a meal and drank tea and talked again.
Jia Heng said: "But Qing, just play dominoes with them. I'm going to send off the fourth sister. I ordered Jiao Da to make the sparrow the day before yesterday. Jiao Da said at noon that it will be delivered in two days and I will teach you how to play.
This is much more interesting than dominoes."
There were very few entertainment activities in this era. Going to bed right after dinner was actually very boring.
Qin Keqing said in surprise: "My husband can also play?"
"Well, I know a little bit." Jia Heng said softly: "I'll play a few games with you when I have time."
On this side of the room, Jia Heng and Xichun left the inner hall and walked along the corridor. The maid entered the painting and held a lantern in front. The evening breeze blew in, bringing a sudden chill.
Jia Heng turned to look at the girl aside. Xichun was wearing a pink jacket and a pink skirt. There was still a cold look on her pretty face, and asked: "Fourth sister, what are you busy with recently?"
"Study painting and read books." Xichun said softly.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "It's good. I thought that after the fourth sister moved to Dongfu, there might be fewer sisters of the same age here, which would inevitably make her a little lonely. Now I have Miaoyu with me to keep me company and talk together.
Talking can also relieve boredom. Does my sister often go to Xifu recently?"
Talking with Xichun always feels like talking to a peer.
Xichun shook her head and said, "I went to Sister Lin's place a while ago, but I haven't been there much. There's a road across the way, so it's not cheap to travel between the two sides."
When Jing Xichun mentioned Daiyu, Jia Heng's face was startled. Speaking of which, he hadn't been to Daiyu's courtyard for a while.
Since the 16th year of the 16th century, all the government offices in Beijing have opened their offices, and there has been no time to go to Daiyu Courtyard to ask.
Xichun took a peek at the young man who was lost in thought, then lowered his eyes and said softly: "I heard about the matter in Xifu. Brother Lian and Uncle Lian, after so many years, everything is fine..."
At the end of the sentence, he sighed softly, moved his lips, and stopped talking.
Jia Heng thought for a while, realized something, and asked, "What do you think the fourth sister is saying is that things are impermanent?"
Hearing this, Xichun turned her eyes and said softly, "Hmm."
She actually felt this way, but she knew that he didn't like her having such thoughts, but she just wanted to talk to him about it.
Jia Heng said: "It's not surprising that my sister would have such emotion."
"Brother Heng." Xichun said softly.
"It's a little cold outside. Let's talk about it when we get back. I just happened to call up your Master Miaoyu and chat for a while, so as not to accumulate food after dinner." Jia Heng said softly, stretched out his hand to hold Xichun's hand, and said: "Yu
The road is slippery, sister, be careful not to fall."
Xichun's cheeks were slightly red, and there was a hint of embarrassment in her heart, but she felt that the palm was really kind.
Jia Heng looked calm and had no other thoughts.
Xichun is still young, and she is like a child in his eyes. Even though she is arrogant and cold, she is still childish.
At this moment, in the Xichun courtyard, the room where Miaoyu was located was brightly lit and the figures were looking forward to it.
However, Xing Xiuyan and Si Qi saw that Xichun had sent someone to deliver the message, so they came to visit Miaoyu together.
It was also because of Jia She that Jia Lian had just been taken away by the Internal Affairs Bureau. Yingchun was restless and thought about looking for Miaoyu to explain a few sentences. Then he, Xing Xiuyan, and the maids Siqi and Xiuju came to visit.
Xing Xiuyan wore a light red coat and a white underskirt, and sat quietly in front of Miaoyu. She said with an apology, "I'm sorry to bother you, I'm really uneasy."
This means that I came to visit you without sending a greeting in advance.
Miaoyu was wearing a cloud-woven Taoist robe with crane patterns, and her face was as bright as jade. Looking at Xing Xiuyan, who had a calm temperament, the nun's cold voice sounded, vaguely matching the sound of raindrops on the eaves and stone steps outside the window: "You and I are old friends, on a rainy night
We meet each other, cut the candles by the west window, and have a profound conversation together, what's so presumptuous about that?"
Once the literary and youthful temperament gives a special meaning to something, it will reveal a poetic elegance.
There is a free and easy way, "I am traveling on pleasure, but I will come back when I am gone, why should I see Dai?"
Yingchun stared at the nun opposite and said softly: "I have heard for a long time that Master Miaoyu has superb Buddhist teachings and clear conversation. Now that I see him, he is truly well-deserved."
I heard from cousin Xiuyan earlier that Miaoyu has a eccentric personality and is not easy to get close to. It seems that is not the case.
Miaoyu said: "Second Young Lady and I have met several times before, but now this is the first time we have sat together and talked."
Yingchun said: "I have always been in the house, living in seclusion."
Miaoyu took a look at the sky, then ordered the little girl and her nanny to prepare a small red clay stove, boil water for tea, and said softly: "The spring rain is falling outside. Since guests are here, I will collect some rainwater, cook tea and drink it."
So, when Jia Heng and Xichun entered the courtyard, they happened to see a woman standing under the eaves of the corridor, holding a tea urn and catching the raindrops in the courtyard. The orange light of the candle behind her was a beautiful jade cage that was neither a monk nor a Taoist.
Layer of soft light.
"Miaoyu." Jia Heng called.
When Miaoyu heard this, she paused for a moment with the tea urn in her hand, and looked around. She saw three people holding lanterns coming slowly from the corridor. Seeing the young man, ripples of joy surged in her heart that she could hardly detect.
He handed the tea urn to the little girl, clasped his palms together and said, "Amitabha."
"Master, have you eaten?" Jia Heng came closer and asked.
Miaoyu: "..."
After thinking for a while, he whispered: "I've had my fasting meal."
Jia Heng said "hmm" and glanced at the maid who was holding an urn to catch the rainwater. She frowned and said, "Come inside. It's quite cold outside. Although the rainwater is rootless water, there are many floating objects in the air."
It collects dust and absorbs dust when it rains. The rainwater is actually not clean at all."
Miaoyu: "???"
Seeing Miaoyu's astonished look, Xichun couldn't help but laugh.
Although Miaoyu has a cold temperament, she is always speechless when seeing him.
Jia Heng's expression was pale. The reason why he sometimes teased Miao Yu was just to destroy her image in Xichun's mind.
It's like a later generation when a top student from Peking University went to the mountains to practice spiritual practice, only to find out that the so-called master he revered was just a "flower monk". His faith collapsed and he returned to secular life.
At this moment, Xing Xiuyan, who was in the house, heard the noise outside, raised the curtain and asked, "Who is Master Miaoyu talking to..."
Looking face to face, he met a pair of cold eyes. He couldn't help but feel timid, his eyebrows lowered, and he whispered: "It turns out to be Uncle Heng."
Jia Heng looked at Xing Xiuyan and said warmly, "Miss Xing is here too."
Xing Xiuyan's clothes are quite simple, a jacket that is not old, and the paint on the arm sleeves has even faded a little, and there is no powder or rouge on his face.
Xing Xiuyan opened the curtain and said softly and softly: "I'm looking for Master Miaoyu with the second girl. Sir... please come to the house."
Jia Heng nodded, turned to look at Miaoyu, and asked, "Master, don't you invite me in to sit down?"
Miaoyu glanced at Jia Heng and opened the curtain.
Jia Heng and Xichun entered the wing together, and Miaoyu also came in. The interior was elegantly decorated, and filled with a calming sandalwood fragrance.
A few more candles were added, and the room suddenly became as bright as day, reflecting the figures of several people on the windows.
Seeing Jia Heng, Yingchun stood up quickly, saluted and called: "Brother Heng."
Si Qi came forward and bowed.
Jia Heng nodded and turned to ask: "Second sister, are you not frightened by what happened today?"
Yingchun shook her head, indicating that she was fine.
At this time, Miaoyu ordered a few maids to prepare tea cups, glanced at Jia Heng, and said lightly: "Uncle Heng doesn't like the rain this year, so he has to cook it with snow water."
Jia Heng said: "Ordinary well water is enough to quench thirst, but water from rain and snow may not be used."
However, Miaoyu no longer responded and ordered the maid to prepare tea sets and tea cups for several people.
Turning to a higher place, I took my usual green jade bucket, and with the sound of "clatter", the hot air rose up, the tender green tea leaves spread out, and the tea soup was clear, reflecting the candlelight.
Everyone gathered together to drink tea, each holding a tea cup.
Miaoyu glanced at Jia Heng, handed the green jade bucket to him, and said coldly: "This is the well water you want to drink."
Jia Heng: "..."
Seeing the green jade bucket, my heart moved slightly, I picked it up and took a sip, and asked: "The fourth sister just mentioned the affairs of the Xifu. The fourth sister feels that life is impermanent and wealth and glory are like passing smoke. What does Master Miaoyu think?"
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Miaoyu condensed her slender willow-leaf eyebrows, glanced at Xichun, her red lips opened slightly, and her voice was like broken jade falling on a plate, clear and clear: "Wealth, honor and splendor cannot be maintained forever, they must all be separated, and those who have no joy are called
, Even if there is an iron threshold for a thousand years, it will still be a piece of earthen bread."
Back then, her father was weaving for Suzhou, and her family was once rich and glorious. Now that the family is in decline, and they are living under someone else's roof, isn't it true that wealth and glory cannot be preserved forever?
I heard that the two Xijue men of Xifu were arrested and interrogated by the imperial court, so I responded to this sentence.
Jia Heng chuckled lightly and said: "Even if there is an iron threshold for a thousand years, it still needs a soiled bun... This sentence is quite interesting."
Xing Xiuyan put down the tea cup, raised her eyebrows, and looked at the two of them. She didn't know if it was her imagination, but she always felt that the two of them were secretly playing tricks.
After thinking for a while, he said softly: "Master Miaoyu often said before that there are no good poems since the Han, Jin, Five Dynasties, Tang, and Song dynasties, but only these two lines are good."
Miaoyu looked gloomy and said, "Although I was born in an officialdom, I am now an outsider."
Jia Heng put down the green jade bucket and continued: "But I am not a person within the threshold."
When Miaoyu heard this, she stared at the young man with bright eyes. He was indeed...her confidant.
Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at Miaoyu, and after a moment, he said: "The rise and fall of prosperity and prosperity are the principles of heaven and earth. What cannot be preserved forever is not only wealth and splendor. The sun, moon and stars are still withering and dying, and they cannot be seen for a long time like mirror flowers and water. You and I are all living beings."
"To live in this world, we can only take the four words "fanghua in a moment", so how can we talk about inside and outside the threshold? If we stick to this, we will fall into the lower realm."
There is nothing eternal in this world, and the universe will still die of heat. If we believe in fatalism, then everything will eventually die.
And Jia Heng's words undoubtedly made Miaoyu's heart skip a beat. What's the point of being inside and outside the threshold?
What kind of attitude pattern is this?
Hmm? But I fell behind? Who?
Thinking of this, Miaoyu's face was as clear as frost, and she said calmly: "Therefore, the Buddha said, only the four elements are empty."
Xing Xiuyan listened to the conversation between the two, the tea cup in his hand was placed at his mouth, like a crowd "eating melon", only quiet, and a hint of thought appeared on his face while chatting.
Jia Heng looked at Miaoyu, looked at it, and asked: "Since Master has realized this, why can't he eat fine food and eat fine food? Even the water for drinking tea has to be drawn from rootless water, and the tea sets are even more exquisite and luxurious.
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As he said that, he gently shook the green jade bucket, which was shiny to the touch, showing off the candlelight and its color.
Miaoyu: "..."
It is false to argue with her, but to make fun of her is true?
I just want to grab the green jade bucket.
Xichun glanced at Miaoyu first, and then at the young man. For some reason, she felt a little funny in her heart, and said: "Brother Heng, Sister Miaoyu was originally from an official family. She was not tolerated by the powerful, so she wandered around the world.
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When Miaoyu heard the word "sister", her cheeks warmed slightly. At this time, what kind of sister was she talking about, not to mention that her so-called practice was just to deceive the world and steal her reputation?
"I know, so Miss Miaoyu realized that even if there is an iron threshold for thousands of years, she will eventually have to have a piece of earthen bread to realize the truth of life. Her family has experienced great changes. It is only human nature to feel this way." Jia Heng said, in fact, the original work
Isn’t this the case with Xichun in the novel?
Miaoyu pursed her lips and looked at the young man blankly, clearly being told something important.
Xing Xiuyan looked at the two people talking and vaguely understood something.
Yingchun looked at a few people with a confused expression, confused for a moment, so whose business were they talking about?
Jia Heng said: "It's just that where are the generals in ancient and modern times? The tombs of the generals are gone. However, those generals and generals are still alive in history, even if they are hard to find in the tombs today. How can they be ordinary buns in people's hearts?"
Comparable? Not to mention, since ancient times, no one has died, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history."
When Miaoyu heard the words, her heart was slightly shaken, thinking about the words "Where are the generals of ancient and modern times, and the pile of grass is gone in the deserted graves", and the follow-up...
Although this concept deviates from her, she can still feel the indomitable bearing contained in the young man Jinshiyin. This is a person like her father.
Jia Heng turned to look at Xichun, who had a startled look on his face, and said: "Fourth sister, back then, I, the second Duke Rongning of the Jia family, followed Taizu of the Han Dynasty to punish the people and save the people from hanging upside down. Even if it takes thousands of years,
, times have changed, the Jia family has declined, and even the incense has been cut off. There are also many heroic deeds recorded in the annals of history for future generations to pay homage to and pass on from generation to generation. Therefore, the glory of a gentleman and the beheading of five generations are nothing more than withering and prosperity.
, why sigh?"
Young people should have great ambitions, learn great virtues, become great talents, and take on great responsibilities. How can they all go up the mountain...to cultivate Buddhism?
It's okay to accept your fate, but it's not okay to lie down.