Houmen Dixiu

Chapter 96 Appointment (1)
"Mother!"

Wang Ziya pulled Du Boxian's sleeve anxiously, obviously wanting her to intercede for Xiao Huaisu.

But Du Boxian waved his hand, and said calmly: "No one can change what the old lady has decided. This is good for Huai Su, so don't say any more."

If you can't cut a jade, you can't make a weapon. With this lesson, Xiao Huaisu must be more cautious in his actions in the future. Even if it is for the people he cares about, he must weigh the pros and cons, care about the consequences of gains and losses, and think clearly about what should be done and what should not be done. Don't leave a sore foot, and don't let the other party catch the handle. I believe that this is what Mrs. Du really wants Xiao Huaisu to understand.

It is impossible to have only pure black and white in one's life. The gray area between black and white is something that everyone will step into as they grow older. How to grasp the balance and measure the behavior requires Learn and experience step by step in life and experience.

Mrs. Du is willing to teach Xiao Huaisu well, that is also her blessing.

Thinking of this, Du Boxian couldn't help sighing.

In the past, Du Boshu was a spoiled child. If she could see the sinister nature of people's hearts, she might not have passed away at a young age.

Therefore, it is said that insight into world affairs is knowledge, and understanding of human feelings is writing. These little girls still have a lot to learn!
After returning to Du's mansion, Xiao Huaisu did not leave her small courtyard again, quietly copying Buddhist scriptures.

Du Yanyun and Du Yanyu visited her a few times, but they didn't dare to disturb her when they saw her calm and self-cultivating appearance, so they just sat down and left.

Du Yanyu felt aggrieved for Xiao Huaisu, she just wiped her tears and said: "Cousin, you did right this time, it's all because of Song Simiao's bullying, you were punished for helping others, grandma's punishment is unfair!"

"Okay," Du Yanyu squeezed Du Yanyu's little hand, "Grandmother has her own reasons for doing things."

"Third Cousin, don't say that. Grandmother knows that I don't have enough character, so this time it's just for training. It won't do me any harm."

Xiao Huaisu smiled lightly, wearing a plain white jacket, but his complexion was moist and smooth, his brows and eyes curled like clear waves, like a white lotus sleeping in a lotus pond, gradually stretching from the heart to the leaves, with a kind of enlightenment Translucent and quiet.

Du Yanyun's heart trembled when he saw it, and the fingertips in his sleeves were slowly tightened, but he still maintained a smile on his face, "My cousin thanked guests behind closed doors, even Gu Erge and Guang Enbo's son came here several times. You don't know how disappointed they were when they didn't see you."

"Oh?"

Xiao Huaisu shook his head slightly, "I'm afraid Second Brother Gu just wanted to come to talk with his grandfather, and it was a coincidence that he met, even if he didn't see it, it's nothing...it's Guanlan," he paused for a while, with a smile on his lips, " I have also read the letter he left, and now he has a lot of things to do in Bianjing, and I can't help him, so I can only talk about it later."

"My cousin can think about it."

Du Yanyun pulled the corner of his lips, but the smile in his eyes didn't reach his eyes, and there was an extra layer of alienation.

"Then we won't stay any longer."

Du Yanyun got up to say goodbye, Du Yanyu also stood up reluctantly, only took Xiao Huaisu's hand and said: "If my grandmother didn't want all the scriptures to have the same handwriting, I could also help my cousin to copy some..."

"I accept the wish of the third cousin."

Xiao Huaisu nodded with a smile, got up and sent the sisters of the Du family out, and then sat in front of the desk in the study, looking at the thick pile of handwritten scriptures in front of him, and his thoughts slowly settled down.

During these days, she calmed down to copy Buddhist scriptures, but it was different from swallowing jujubes in the past. She gradually realized more, and realized that it is not easy to be broad-minded, but as long as she sticks to her heart and is a little more tactful in dealing with things, I believe that Mrs. Du's request can also be met.

In fact, Xiao Huaisu also understands that Mrs. Du is not punishing her, but just teaching her the principles of life and dealing with things. The old lady still loves her, but she just hopes that she can be more self-reliant and independent, and no matter what happens in the future, she can meditate quietly and stay calm in times of crisis. ,Maintaining the status quo.

All these principles are comprehended in Buddhism, and you only need to understand the essence step by step.

In February after the Chinese New Year, Du Boxian, mother and son also had to leave. After all, there was still a big family in Yanping Mansion to take care of, and they couldn't stay in Bianjing City for a lifetime.

Although Mrs. Du was a little bit reluctant, she also knew that her daughter would be her husband's family when she married far away, so she would send her out with a smile no matter how reluctant she was, and asked Du Boxian to bring a lot of things to Du Bohong's family in Fujian.

However, Wang Ziya was very reluctant to part with Xiao Huaisu. Before leaving, she hugged her and cried for a while, and told her that she must come to Yanping as a guest if she had the opportunity, and then got into the carriage without hesitation.

Xiao Huaisu quietly copied the Buddhist scriptures until the beginning of summer, and then accompanied Mrs. Du to the Zhuangzi outside the city to escape the summer heat, and she was already five years old this year.

This time, he went to Zhuangzi outside the city to escape the summer heat, but Du Yanyun did not go with him, only Xiao Huaisu and Du Yanyu were by Mrs. Du's side.

When they arrived at the mountain road, the carriage moved forward slowly, Xiao Huaisu and Du Yanyu sat quietly beside them.

On the opposite side, Mrs. Du closed her eyes like an old monk, and only the sandalwood Buddha beads she fiddled with in her hands from time to time proved that she was not asleep.

"Cousin, you have lost weight recently."

Du Yanyu caressed Xiao Huaisu's thin face with some distress. Mrs. Du's punishment was too heavy for an adult, let alone a child.

But Xiao Huaisu had no complaints or regrets, and this copying lasted for more than half a year, no one could bear to read it.

"Third cousin, I'm fine."

Xiao Huaisu held the corner of his lips, with a peaceful smile on his face, "Even my grandfather said that my handwriting has improved a lot these days, which is a good thing."

"Only you feel better."

Du Yanyu pursed her lips and muttered in a low voice, then glanced at Mrs. Du who was sitting across from her, she didn't dare to say anything, otherwise, wouldn't this be against the old lady?

Xiao Huaisu only took her hand and patted it to show comfort.

During these days, she really doesn’t feel bitter when she has a quiet mind, and many previously vague and untransparent truths are peeled off layer by layer like silk cocoons. In the past, her tranquility and elegance were mostly superficial, that’s because she thinks she has an adult heart , as long as she is willing to do it, she will definitely be much stronger than other peers.

But now she has really calmed down, her temperament is from the inside out, even her heart is much clearer, and she is no longer impetuous when encountering things. Her xinxing needs to be sharpened, and this is just the beginning.

Madam Du stopped moving her hands, although she didn't open her eyes, a smile appeared on the corners of her lips.

The carriage arrived at Zhuangzi in a short while, Uncle Gui had already led a group of servants waiting in front of the door.

(End of this chapter)