Chapter 531 Gusong

Mrs. Zhang is a regular visitor of Jingci Temple, and Zhang Yunniang has also accompanied her mother many times. After hearing Bai Rongxuan's words, she smiled and said, "Jingci Temple is under Huiri Peak in Nanping Mountain. The bells are drumming at night. Every night, they will ring, so it is called Nanping Night Bell."

Bai Rongxuan suddenly realized, "I will know if you say that. I have read the poem "Nanping Night Bell" by Wandafu of the Ming Dynasty - the jade screen green barrier and the evening smoke flew, and the bells of the palace fell. The path was filled with trembling eyes. The mountain grew and went back to lock the wood door. I guess these four sentences were about Jingci Temple."

The Zhang family’s requirements for their daughter are not as high as those of the Tang family. Zhang Yunniang only learned the Three Character Classic when she was young, and then read the "Female Virtue". When she grew up, her mind fell on fiddling with flowers and plants, so she stopped moving her books. Mrs. Zhang felt sorry for her daughter and never asked for anything. Her only wish was that her daughter could grow up safely and happily, so Zhang Yunniang did not quote and speak with a sentence like Bai Rongxuan.

She smiled awkwardly and lowered her head with some inferiority.

Bai Rongxuan knew that she was a person with great concern, for fear that she would think too much about what she said. Seeing that she showed such an expression, she immediately urged, "So you continue to talk to me about Jingci Temple, so as not to know nothing. When I get home and ask someone, I can't tell me why."

Zhang Yunniang came to Jingci Temple many times. Not only did Mrs. Zhang tell her some interesting stories about ancient and modern times when she was free. The monks in the temple also told her about the origin and development of Jingci Temple. When Bai Rongxuan was interested, Zhang Yunniang said softly, "Jingci Temple was originally named Yongming Zen Temple. It was built by Qian Hongchu, the last king of Wu Yue Kingdom, for the eminent monk Yongming Zen Master. It was changed to Jingci Temple in the Southern Song Dynasty. The two pine trees on the left are Qian Hongchu and Yongming.

The Zen Master planted it for thousands of years. The two pine trees on the right were planted by Zen Master Rujing in the Southern Song Dynasty. These two trees were planted more than a hundred years later than those two. But when they looked at their growth, they were no different from the left. Everyone said that this was what is called coming from behind. When I came last time, the Zhike monk in the temple told me not to worry about walking slowly. As long as I keep moving forward, I will catch up sooner or later."

These words are particularly suitable for Zhang Yunniang.

Bai Rongxuan grabbed her hand and said, "That's right, just walk slowly and you can catch up quickly. This is like the flowers you grow. Some of them bloom early and some of them bloom late, but who can guarantee that the flowers blooming later will not be beautiful?"

Zhang Yunniang smiled gently, "I still understand these principles, and you don't have to worry about comforting me. I just..."

After hesitating for a moment, I didn't continue talking.

Bai Rongxuan looked at her curiously, but Zhang Yunniang sighed softly with a lonely look, looking worried. Could something happened to her?

Bai Rongxuan asked tentatively, "What's wrong with you?"

Zhang Yunniang said, "It's nothing, I just feel a little tired. Sometimes I blame myself for not being able to be successful. If I am like you or Xue Ru, can I become the daughter that makes my mother proud? She doesn't have to worry about me every time."

Bai Rongxuan was shocked by her words, "What are you talking about? You are already very good. Mrs. Zhang also cares about you as a mother, and is afraid that you will suffer losses in the future! Besides, what's the good thing about Xueru and me? What's wrong with you if you don't see your family worrying about Xueru?"

Zhang Yunniang smiled slightly, "Sometimes I don't know what to do. I also want to try my best to speak and do things according to my mother's wishes, but I just can't say it when I say something. I have tried it, but I just can't do it. Even I am extremely disappointed with myself, let alone the people at home."

"How could that happen?" Bai Rongxuan comforted, "You have done a good job, and it's still good even if you don't change anything. But don't be too stubborn and force yourself to do things you don't want to do. In this life, people say that they are long and short, and nothing is more important than living according to their own wishes."

Zhang Yunniang listened to her and smiled at her, "It seems like you have lived once, it seems like you are a person who has experienced it."

Didn’t you just live once?

It is precisely because of the joys and sorrows of the previous life that Bai Rongxuan cherishes this hard-earned life even more.

Bai Rongxuan said, "Don't think about it anymore. You can also explain some things to Mrs. Zhang in person! Mrs. Zhang is a sensible and readily person. If she knows that you don't want to dislike you, she will definitely not force you to do it. Even if it's not easy to tell her, you can also tell your brother about your worries. The old saying goes, elder brother is like a father. He treats you so well and will definitely be willing to help you. If you keep everything in your heart and don't say it out, how can others know what you are thinking?"

Zhang Yunniang nodded gently as she heard the slightest movement in her heart.

As the two were talking, Tang Xueru, who had been staring at Tang Xueping, found a space and rushed over, "You two are talking about anything, and don't take me one!"

Bai Rongxuan said, "What can we say? We are studying pine trees."

"Pine tree?" Tang Xueru raised her eyebrows and looked at the majestic and tall thousand-year-old pine in front of her. She said uninterestedly, "What's the good thing about pine trees? Do you want to cut them home to make furniture? I told you that the pine wood tastes too much, and the furniture made also tastes good. Anyway, I don't like it."

Zhang Yunniang smiled, "This is the treasure of Jingci Temple. Even if you want, the monk here will not agree."

The three of them gathered under the pine trees and chuckled. Mrs. Zhang in the distance waved to them, "Come here quickly, there are so many people, don't get separated!"

The three of them hurriedly followed, and the group entered the Main Hall, worshiped the Bodhisattva, and went outside to simmer a few sticks of incense, and then walked to the back hall together. On the way, they met Mrs. Zhang's acquaintances, and they all greeted him politely. Mrs. Zhang agreed with a smile, and was very kind to everyone.

When I arrived at the gate of the back hall, I saw a group of people in the hall. Old Lady Tang was startled, "Oh, I'm still late to hurry up, I'm afraid there is no place to sit."

Mrs. Zhang glanced at her, "These people can't sit still when they heard that it was Zen Master Zhengding, and they must have arrived early in the morning."

She was hesitating about what to do when someone in the hall suddenly noticed her and stood up to wave to her. Mrs. Zhang's eyes lit up and she hurriedly took the hands of Mrs. Tang and Mrs. Tang in.

Tang was a little uncomfortable with this kind of push and shouting occasion. He was uncomfortable with them struggling to form a group of people, and finally walked to the woman who was waving to Mrs. Zhang.

The woman and Mrs. Zhang are about the same age as Mrs. Zhang, but they are white and fat. She looks so noble that she feels good. As soon as she sees Mrs. Zhang, she warmly holds her hand and said intimately, "My good sister, what's wrong with you? Are you still trying to be so tough today? Zen Master Zhengding preaches, which is a great thing that has never happened in a century. Before dawn, I urged the servants at home to set off quickly. It's not the first wave. Tell me what's wrong with people now? I haven't seen anyone so pious in the past!"

Mrs. Zhang politely introduced Mrs. Tang and Mrs. Tang to her, and said to Mrs. Tang, "This is Mrs. Ding, who is close to me. She is the most refreshing and straightforward person at home. She is the one who matches me with her temper."
Chapter completed!