Song You opened the door and saw that it was the nun just now.
"What's wrong, Master?"
"Did you have dinner?"
"I'm not hungry, Master, don't worry."
"There's still some gruel in the pot. If you don't mind, I'll get you a bowl. You can make do with it."
"I can't thank you enough for master's shelter from the rain. How dare you trouble master any more?" Song You said respectfully.
"Just don't think it's bad."
The nun glanced inside his room and saw that he had taken out his wet clothes and spread the felt and blankets on the floor. She showed no intention of helping him and turned around and walked into the darkness.
After a while, she came back again, carrying a big bowl in one hand and a small thick bowl in the other.
"Just leave it alone after eating."
"Thank you, Master."
Song You still respectfully took it with both hands.
What was in the big bowl was gruel. Although it was a big bowl, it was very clear and would slosh when he held it. What was in the small bowl was a plate of pickled vegetables. What surprised him was that it was actually pickled cauliflower.
The small rapeseed flowers that were pulled off were faintly golden in the darkness.
I guess it is indeed their dinner tonight.
The light was getting darker and darker, and Song You was groping in the dark.
It was the first time I ate pickles made from cauliflower. I didn’t expect them to be so sour and refreshing, and even the porridge became flavorful.
"..."
Song You concentrated on eating and didn't hear anything going on outside the window.
The calico cat raised its ears and looked next door.
Song You only occasionally broke her head off.
These days, whether it is Taoist palaces, temples or nunneries, they are all unorthodox.
As for whether it is considered serious or not, everyone has a personal opinion.
Some Buddhist temples do not concentrate on practicing Buddhist scriptures, they go to usury, do not abide by the precepts, go to find monks' wives, eat meat and drink wine, and euphemistically call it weeds, water shuttle flowers, Prajna soup and so on. Some people
Some people feel that these temples or monks are not serious. Some Taoist temples do not practice Taoist scriptures, but go to business, practice martial arts, and fight with others. Some people feel that these temples or Taoist monks are not serious.
But there are even more unseemly ones.
Palaces, temples, and temples were originally places of purity and purity, far away from the worldly world, but many times they became places of harboring filth and evil, and even became places outside the law.
There are often wanted criminals hiding there, or criminals using the guise of being a monk as a cover, but actually doing other things. Generally speaking, the situation in Buddhist temples is more serious than that of Taoist temples, but the main reason is that the regulations of Buddhist temples are more conducive to their actions.
, essentially these people are neither monks nor Taoists.
For example, some nunneries actually serve men.
But these have nothing to do with Song You.
Someone took them in on a rainy night. Regardless of whether they were nuns or not, or someone else, for this reason alone, they were benefactors.
What's more, they also gave me a meal.
"Suck..."
Song You poured the last bit of pickled cauliflower into the porridge, stirred it and drank it in one gulp, then put the bowl and chopsticks on the window sill. At this time, the sound from the next door also stopped, but the rain was still falling heavily. He sat cross-legged for a while to use his body temperature.
Dry the clothes slowly, then lie down with them on.
"The people next door stopped talking."
"Miss Sanhua, don't listen to this."
"Why?"
"Sleep peacefully."
"The rain is getting heavier and heavier."
"yes……"
It's a pity that the mountains are full of ginger flowers.
Maybe you really shouldn’t listen to the rain on a March night.
…
In the early morning, there was a clear sound of birds chirping outside the house.
The calico cat was attracted by the chirping from time to time, got out of the bed, and ran to the window to check. As soon as the chirping of the birds stopped, he crawled back and continued to nest. He crawled in and out like this many times in the morning. Anyway, she stepped on the first one.
Song You woke up at that time, but he didn't want to get up and stayed in bed for a while.
Until there was a sound outside, some confusion.
"Remember, remember..."
"I've recorded it many times, officer!"
"Oh, isn't this Chengxi's debt that hasn't been recovered? I don't have enough money. Isn't it the same thing if I bring it with you next time?"
"Please, officer!"
"What to do? Is there anything I can do without you? Let go, let go!"
"It's not easy for us as officials..."
"What's not easy? Lying there and not moving? It's not easy to find money in the house. Let's just let go...you don't pay the tax. How can you handle it?"
"..."
Song You opened the quilt and sat up.
Put on your shoes and open the door to the yard.
There was no sun outside, but the cabin was too dark. I couldn't help but squint my eyes and look into the courtyard with difficulty.
A tall man with loose clothes and good fabric. A nun who was younger than the nun last night pulled his clothes and begged. There were several nuns standing beside him, including the one last night. Just facing this
He was a very arrogant man, and most of them looked helpless.
"Ouch!"
During the tug-of-war, the man saw Song You, his eyes lit up, he grinned, and said to the other nuns: "Your business is doing well, even Taoist priests are here!"
The nuns bowed their heads and said nothing.
At this time, Song You's eyes had gradually adapted to the light, but he did not speak, and just looked at the person lightly.
There are all kinds of things in the world, and there are all kinds of people.
The man still wanted to talk to him, so he said with a smile: "Sir, you are good at finding a place. The nuns here are better than the girls in the city."
Song You still didn't answer him.
The nun last night looked away.
Only then did the man realize that something was wrong, and his expression gradually stiffened: "I'm talking to my husband, but why is he ignoring me? Isn't it a little rude?"
"..."
"Sir, can't you speak well?"
"..."
"You Taoist priest! Why do you always look at the Sa family?"
"..."
The man's expression changed again and again.
Song You found it more and more interesting.
If you look closely at a person's expression, demeanor, and behavior details, you can actually see his heart and nature.
Human character is uncertain.
Personality can be divided into internal and external, real and fake, and sometimes changes due to time and environment.
Some people appear tough but are actually timid on the inside.
Some people pretend to be fierce, but in fact they are weak at heart.
Some people develop the habit of showing a certain personality during long-term interactions with the people around them. Over time, people around them and even themselves think that they are such a person, but in fact their nature is not like this. Once they leave their familiar environment
, the original shape will be revealed.
Nature is difficult to change, but what most people show is not their true nature. Instead, they hide their true nature deeply for various reasons.
Just like the seemingly vicious and arrogant official in front of me——
When I first met Song You here, I thought that this man was the same as him. When I was in a good mood, I wanted to make a few jokes, thinking that the other person would probably agree with me.
Later, I saw this man staring at me all the time, even if he didn't say a word, and there was no emotion in his eyes or expressions. But because of his guilty conscience, I quickly felt that the man was not only ignoring me, but also despising me, offending me, and insulting me.
, as if he heard the words scolding him from this man's eyes, and he even scolded him very dirty.
This saved Song You a lot of effort.
Because even if Song You did scold him, it would definitely not be as severe as he imagined.
So the official tugged at his clothes angrily, broke free of the young nun's hand, strode aggressively, and pretended to come over to embarrass Song You. But after all, Song You was not someone he knew well, and he was not someone he was sure he could handle, so
When he took a few steps closer and saw Song You still standing there looking at him without any fear, he stopped and did not dare to antagonize him. He verbally threatened him two steps away.
, and left here with a puff of sleeves.
The nuns did not dare to stop him this time.
Song You looked at it calmly.
It seems that this official is usually domineering, but in fact his nature is not tough. This domineering nature is not only a habit that the people around him have developed for him for a long time, but also the ability that he relies on to survive.
When dealing with common people, this kind of domineering will make it easier for him to achieve his goals, and he will gradually get used to it. Habits promote domineering, and domineering deepens habits.
But it didn't change his heart.
But he actually knows right from wrong, and knows that his behavior is despised by others, so when others don't speak, he also feels that others are scolding him.
In essence, my heart is still at a loss.
Song You withdrew his gaze and saw the helplessness of several nuns, as well as the side face of the master who took him in last night. At this time, his expression became respectful and he saluted:
"Thank you to the masters for sheltering me from the rain, and thank you to the masters for the meals."
"The rain has stopped, you can go."
"I just don't know who that person was just now?"
"What did you ask him to do?"
"Oh, I don't mean to offend the masters." Song You quickly bowed his head and saluted, "I just saw that the official was not very lucky. I am afraid that there will be some disaster recently. Although I have no way to resolve it, I want to take this opportunity to find it.
He asked if he could find some money."
"Don't think about it. He is the famous Li Daguan in the city. He is not afraid of anything. He is also a supporter of the sensitive immortal. Even if there is a disaster, it will not be your turn. If you really go after him, I am afraid you will suffer a lot."
"What is the Great Immortal of Sensitivity?"
"You are a Taoist priest from outside, don't ask any more questions."
"Then thank you for reminding me."
"Pack up and leave."
"Thank you, masters."
"No thanks, just don't think our place is dirtying your practice." The nun said last night. She glanced at Song You, "If you are really capable and really want to thank us, don't make any mistakes.
Hit Daguan Li, he is not easy to mess with. All you have to do is clear our karma and prevent us from going to hell when we burn incense and worship God."
"Master is joking." Song You lowered his head again, "Where can hell come from in this world? Even if there is hell, Master neither steals nor robs, but is kind-hearted. If you have to go to hell, then hell will be worse than hell.
The human world needs to be bigger to accommodate the people of this world."
As soon as these words came out, the nun couldn't help but be stunned.
As if she was touched in her heart, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at the man's expression. It was natural but strange that there was no slight contempt on his face. She opened her mouth to speak, but hesitated, and in the end she just remained silent.
The world eats people, so how can things in the world go as they wish?
The nun waved her hand and urged:
"We don't have anything delicious here, so I won't let you have breakfast. Come on, let's go."
"I can't thank you enough for staying the night, and the food last night was extremely delicious. I dare not ask for more." Song You bowed again and said respectfully, "I'll go and pack it up right now."
After saying that, he turned around and returned to the hut.
When he came out before, the calico cat followed him out. When he stood there, the calico cat sat at his feet. He looked at Li Daguan, and the calico cat also stared at Li Daguan. Now the calico cat twisted again.
She followed him back to the house, looking really spiritual.
While tidying up, he read:
"Sensitive Great Immortal..."
Song You felt a little strange for a while.
It seems that this realm of Pingzhou is not only filled with legends about immortals, gods, demons and ghosts, but also the connection between immortals, gods, demons and ghosts and the human world. It’s just that I don’t know that these so-called immortals, gods, demons and ghosts often interact with mortals, which creates this extraordinarily rich atmosphere.
The atmosphere of immortals and gods, or this exceptionally strong atmosphere of immortals and gods, has prompted more people to come into contact with immortals, gods, demons and ghosts, and has also attracted more immortals, gods, demons and ghosts to encounter mortals.
"Taoist priest, what did you say?"
"nothing."
Song You continued to pack his things.
After a while.
The cat stood at the Taoist's feet, its little feet stepping on the still waterlogged ground, making it dirty. The Taoist put the still wet quilt bag on the horse's back, said goodbye to all the masters, and went down the mountain.
After the rain, the road was muddy and the descent was slippery.
The Taoist takes one step at a time, and the cat takes one step at a time.
Fortunately, the road is not long.
There were already pedestrians on the road below. When they saw him coming down the hillside and wearing a monk's robe, they couldn't help but look at him strangely.
Song You didn't care and just went down the mountain.
After walking for a while, I looked back and saw that it had rained heavily overnight and the nunnery on the top of the slope had been washed clean.
It seems that a figure can still be seen at the door.
The secular gaze can sometimes be a sword that hurts people. Although these nuns are kind, they are also humble and sensitive at heart. Although they really helped him, they were also afraid that he would despise them.
How could it actually happen?
Bodhisattva never helped Song You in the slightest, but they actually took him in for one night.
By the way, there is also a dinner.
It's a pity that I didn't finish breakfast.
The sauerkraut made from cauliflower is really delicious.