Ordinary clear day

Chapter 134
Shu Ning hesitated in her heart, Lin Xi usually went out with the fourth elder brother, and according to her mother Tong, the fourth elder brother brought him with her when she came to Fangshan Bieyuan last time.Seeing him here, does that mean someone is there?
Just as she was thinking, Chunyan suddenly asked the little novice: "Little master, didn't you just say that pilgrims can only walk around the outskirts of Tallinn? Why are there people over there?" The little novice was embarrassed for a while, and said no Speak up.Chunyan was about to ask again, but Shuning noticed two old monks wearing cassocks accompanied by a young man out of the forest, walking towards Lin Xi, so she immediately turned her back and said to Fangning: " Big sister, I'm a little tired, the sun is scorching, why don't you go back to the front."

Fang Ning naturally agreed, and the group returned to the main hall in front, and the little novice retired first after paying respects.Chunyan twisted the handkerchief, followed two steps and whispered: "You two girls, the person I met in the tower forest just now seems familiar... I think it seems to be the guard of the fourth elder brother, and the person walking behind seems to be Fourth elder brother, do you want to... say hello?"

Shuning stopped in her tracks and glanced at Chunyan, who immediately lowered her head.She thought for a while, and said to Fangning: "Big sister, to tell you the truth, I did see the fourth elder brother just now, but I thought that I am not a child now, and we are the daughters of foreign ministers, so we should avoid suspicion, so I thought Leave. I didn't discuss with my sister first, please forgive me."

Fang Ning smiled indifferently: "What's the matter, I actually saw it too, and I was about to leave. I don't have those thoughts. The third sister doesn't have to worry about it." The two looked at each other and laughed.Chunyan bit her lip and didn't make another sound.

Just as they were about to go to the hall where pilgrims rested, the sisters suddenly heard someone shouting, "Someone has fainted" and "Call someone!" Then they saw several monks running towards a corner not far ahead. go.The two sisters glanced at each other and followed to see what was going on, but it was the old woman who had eaten at the same table just now fainted beside a tree in the corner of the courtyard, and several monks and young monks were walking around in a hurry , I don't know what to do, there are a few pilgrims whispering beside, but no one stepped forward to check.

Fang Ning said in a low voice: "Since we are destined to eat at the same table, we can't just sit by and watch." Shu Ning nodded, then went up to check, and saw that the old woman's complexion was flushed, sweat was profuse on her forehead, she touched her hand, but The heat was a little unusual, so I guessed it was heat stroke.

Fangning and Chunyan worked together to help the old woman to a nearby wing, drove away the idlers, opened the button of her neckline, and let her take a break. Fangning also borrowed a cattail fan to fan her.Shu Ning asked the monks to pour a cup of warm tea, it would be better if there was salt water, and then went out to find the family members who came with her, asked them for some medicinal oils and summer relieving pills, and returned to the wing.After being fed with salt water and rubbed with oil, the old woman woke up. Seeing that it was Fang Ning and Shu Ning who saved her, she thanked her repeatedly. eat it.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside, and a 28-year-old man broke into him, calling repeatedly: "Er Niang, Er Niang, are you okay?" and rushed over.Fang Ning hurriedly got up to avoid it, and Shu Ning saw that the old woman had a son to take care of her, so she also bid farewell to her.When she left the wing room, she also heard the man asking his mother with concern, and the mother's comforting words to her son.

After going outside, she saw Fang Ning standing there blankly, a little sad, turned her head to see Shu Ning, and smiled slightly: "Shall we go back?"

On the way, Fang Ning was always in a low mood. Shu Ning did everything possible to lure her to talk, only to realize that she was only grateful for herself when she saw the harmonious relationship between other people's mother and child, so she smiled and said, "Big sister has been doing well these days, why are you thinking about it?" Look at the beautiful scenery of the lush mountains and forests, in this kind of place, why do you have to think about so many troublesome things?" Fang Ning laughed dumbly, and turned to enjoy the scenery beside the road.

Later, the two sisters went to Yunju Temple twice. After all, it was the closest big temple to the Farewell Temple, but by coincidence, they met the old lady with heat stroke both times.They knew each other well. After talking, they learned that the old woman was surnamed Shu, and she was also from the capital. It is a small village. If there is nothing to do at home in summer, they will live in the village, so they will visit the temple from time to time.

Seeing that she was getting old and her body was not in good health, Fang Ning couldn't bear to be squeezed together with ordinary pilgrims. After discussing with Shu Ning, she invited her to the wing room that she had booked, so as to avoid the scorching sun. , and tea is provided.Mrs. Nashu didn't refuse, she thanked her and sat down in the room graciously.

This Mrs. Shu's behavior is very gentle and polite, and she speaks very neatly, which is very demeanor for everyone.When Fang Ning talked with Shu Ning in private, she felt sorry for the current situation of this lady.Shu Ning felt that although this Mrs. Shu's clothes were plainer, the jewelry she wore was not bad, and her family background should be a little rich, but she seemed to care about Fang Ning very much, not only looking at her from time to time, but also often asking her about her daily hobbies Things like that make people feel a little weird.

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Sanfang's family and Fangning hadn't been back to the capital since May, and they used the reason of "escaping the summer heat".But there are some things that cannot be avoided after all, and that is the old lady's anniversary ceremony.

When Fang Ning left with her uncle and aunt, she was quite reluctant to leave. These two months were indeed the most relaxing days in her life. She thought to herself, wondering if Erniang would let her live here again after the ceremony some days?
After returning to the Earl's Mansion, the change in Fangning's appearance and temperament surprised many people, and Nala was even more delighted.Her biological daughter Wanning has finally passed the test of manners and etiquette. When she was brought back to her natal home a few days ago, even her sister-in-law, who was the most picky about etiquette and rules, admitted that Wanning is now worthy of the name of everyone's lady.Now even Fang Ning is becoming more and more like everyone, she really has a lot of face as a mother-in-law.In a moment of joy, Nala asked someone to give Fangning some clothes with more elegant colors and patterns suitable for young girls, and added two sets of silver jewelry.After Fangning accepted it, she respectfully kowtowed to her aunt.

On the other side of Aunt Chen, I don't know if it was because she was separated from her biological daughter again for a while, or because she was concerned about the change in the attitude of the main family towards this daughter. Ning still couldn't help being long-winded about her marriage.Fang Ning's knots in her heart have been solved for the most part, so she doesn't pay much attention to her biological mother's complaints, but if the frequency is too many, she will miss the quiet days in Fangshan.

After the ceremony, Fang Ning took advantage of Nala's happiness one day and asked to stay in Fangshan for a few more days.Nalashi was unwilling at first, but thinking of the heavy housework, even though Wanning passed the etiquette test, she still had to make up for female celebrities and housekeeping. He really didn't have extra time to take care of Fangning, let alone Fangning in Fangshan. The past two months or so passed well, so she reluctantly agreed, but in private, she begged Tong a lot, hoping that she would find a way to make Fangning a little more "vulgar".

When Fang Ning returned to Zhilan Courtyard again, she just felt relaxed and happy. She sat down on the rattan chair and leaned back on the cushion Shu Ning specially made for her. She was so comfortable that she didn't want to stand up.

But when Fang Ning and Shu Ning planned to travel to worship Buddha again, things changed.For a long time, when Shuning accompanied her cousin to go out, she did not let go of Mr. Cai's homework. In order not to delay the progress, she often took time at night to review piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.On the other hand, the needlework needed by the family has not decreased, so Shuning often has to sacrifice her rest time to catch up with work.It's okay to do it once or twice. If the number of times is too many, her body will inevitably be affected. The chin that was gradually rounded by drinking goat's milk has returned to its point.

Suxin and Dongqing were very worried, and after discussing privately, they quietly reported to Tong.Tong is very guilty. Recently, because of the old lady's anniversary ceremony and harvesting fruit and lotus seeds, she was so busy that she neglected her daughter.She called Shuning over to take a closer look, and she was indeed thinner, with dark circles under her eyes, so she solemnly asked her daughter not to go out for the time being, and even put aside Mr. Cai's homework first.

Shu Ning was worried about Fang Ning, but Tong said, "How much older is your eldest sister than you? Could it be that she would have lost her way without you following her? Besides, it's different from when she first came here, and she is already familiar with the way." , and there are many servants following, what is there to worry about?" Fang Ning also responded from the side, and blamed herself for not realizing her sister's hard work.Shu Ning hurriedly said: "I did it myself, how can I blame Big Sister? It's because I didn't want to delay my homework, but I wanted to go out to play, and that's why this happened."

Tong stared at her, smiled and said to Fang Ning: "Don't think too much, Miss Fang. This is what Miss Shu asked for. She wants to go out to play, but also wants to do homework? She doesn't have to go to the exam. Why do you have to act like that hardworking?" Shu Ning listened, her mouth flattened, a little aggrieved.

Mrs. Tong turned her head and said to Mrs. Liu: "Although girl Fang is not afraid to go out alone, but after all, it is a young girl's family, and it is better to have an elder with her. I wonder how many times my sister will be willing to work hard?" Mrs. Liu He smiled and said: "Of course I would. In fact, I should have taken them with me at the beginning. Because of my bad health, I let the two children go out by themselves. Now that I am well, let me leave it to you. It happened that the sister-in-law of Ciyun Nunnery came yesterday. Talk to me and say that you want to invite me to eat vegetarian food with them, so why not just go to their place."

Later, Fang Ning traveled several times, but Shu Ning didn't participate any more.She rested at home for a few days and regained her spirit.But these days, she didn't listen to Tong's words and stopped Mr. Cai's homework.But it may be because I have been busy before, and I am not used to being idle now.Coincidentally, as the imperial examination was approaching, Zhang Bao gave Mr. Yang a leave to prepare for the exam, and Xianning and Xiaobao's literary lessons were left unattended, so Shuning simply took up the teaching whip again, making the two boys scream like hell , I miss Mr. Yang who is loose, kind and easy to bully.

However, the little Liu family took Fang Ning out to worship the Buddha. This little Liu family and Fang Ning have different hobbies. Although they also go to the big temples to listen to lectures, they prefer to go to the nunnery to talk to the sisters-in-law. The one with the most is the Ciyun nunnery about seven or eight miles away from the farewell courtyard.Although the Ciyun Nunnery said that the aunts are notoriously ugly, and even two of them are disabled, the delicious vegetarian dishes cooked in the nunnery are well-known far and wide, and even the female family members of the official families in the capital come here admiringly. of.The nunnery is full of incense on weekdays, but [-]% of the pilgrims come for the fast meal.

Fang Ning went with Xiao Liu's twice, and also fell in love with the vegetarian food there, and even told Shu Ning about it, wondering if she could try one or two dishes at home.Shuning thought that it was rare for her to be interested in Buddhist things other than Buddhist scriptures, so she encouraged her to go there more often, since it was close to home, and most of the visitors were female guests, so she was not afraid even if she was not accompanied by her elders.

Fang Ning smiled shyly, and said, "Why do I have the nerve to go often? Although the mansion and my third aunt both gave me monthly money, I couldn't afford to go every two days, but if I didn't add sesame oil, I would go again." I really don't have the face to eat free food."

This problem is easy to solve, Xiao Liu is familiar with the aunts there, and often entrusts them to do some rituals to pray for blessings, and pays filial piety every month.Shuning said a few words to Mrs. Tong, and the latter added a few taels to the money paid by Mrs. Liu, asking them to pray for the whole family.The abbot there was of good character, and his speech was elegant and humorous, not as annoying as some nuns, so Mrs. Tong turned a blind eye to Mrs. Liu's behavior of inviting her to talk to her from time to time.

Fangning no longer has any worries, and often goes there to eat vegetarian food with Mrs. Liu. If there is something incomprehensible in the scriptures, she asks her aunts there, but there are two older ones who can do something for her. Explanation, in comparison, is more convenient than going to Yunju Temple to listen to lectures.

There is only one thing that is quite surprising, Fang Ning actually ran into that Mrs. Shu again.Mrs. Shu also accidentally heard that the fast food at Ciyun Nunnery was good, so she took her son to taste it on her birthday, and unexpectedly met Fang Ning, and later she often met there.

After meeting several times, Fang Ning told Shu Ning about this, and Shu Ning said with a smile: "It seems that Eldest Sister and Mrs. Shu are really destined, how can they always meet? Eldest Sister thinks that she Is it very kind? Could it be that you were a mother and daughter in your previous life?"

Fang Ning heard this, her heart moved, and a faint blush appeared on her face.

As August approached, Zhang Bao received a letter from his good friend Zhou Wenshan, saying that he had been ordered to learn Taoism in Zhili and would soon take office.

(I want to say that many people... have guessed wrong... Do you want to face the wall?)

(End of this chapter)