Girls in this era always regard "chastity and tranquility" as their beauty, and what they pay attention to is being dignified and elegant, and not being surprised by changes.
For this reason, Baochai always sets himself up as a model of "don't open his mouth even if he doesn't do anything" in front of his elders. Of course, Baochai is just showing off, saying what should be said and what shouldn't be said.
They didn't say a single word at all.
But nothing should be done too much. If you are as stubborn as Yingchun, who just gives in just for the sake of "one less thing is worse than one more thing", if you are dignified and elegant when others are riding on your head, and if you are calm when a fire burns your eyebrows, then it is not letting go. People think she is quiet and beautiful, but she is somewhat heartless. It is no wonder that many people in this mansion secretly say that Yingchun is an "emotional dead person", despite the fact that she is the eldest daughter of Rongguo Mansion. The only lady, Jia Lian's only sister, is often ignored.
But today, the second young lady, who is usually most afraid of speaking in public, went out of her way. She opened her mouth and said that she was not afraid of offending anyone even if she said something that was different from everyone else's opinions. This was still the timid "Er Mu" Yingchun.
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Tanchun was surprised and happy, immediately clapped his hands and said with a smile:
"Hey, is this the sun rising from the west? I dare not forget to check the almanac before going out today. I didn't know that today is such a good day. My second sister, who is afraid of not being all-rounded in everything, is confused.
Say something as crude as if a radish fell to the ground and broke into pieces."
Daiyu covered her mouth with a fan with jade-colored gauze embroidered with hibiscus, green bamboo and sandalwood handles in her hand, but said nothing and only nodded towards Yingchun.
Xichun looked at Tanchun, then at Yingchun, then at Jia Lian, pointed at Yingchun and said with a smile:
"Why do I feel that these words don't sound like the way my second sister usually speaks? Could it be that my second sister is asleep today?"
For the first time, Yingchun said what was on his mind. When he saw everyone making fun of him, he immediately became shy and lowered his head and said:
"Don't laugh at me. I'm not as knowledgeable and knowledgeable as you. I can tell you so many truths about everything. I can only talk about things."
Baochai thought he was the most "learned and knowledgeable". Hearing the words, he immediately came forward, put his hands on Yingchun's shoulders, and smiled at everyone:
"I just said that Ying Yatou is a talented person, and you have really seen it today, haven't you?
You see how silent she is usually, which makes you think that she has the least ideas. But now I want you to take a look, and you will see that she is a secretive and uncontested person.
Don't underestimate her favorite reading of "Taishang Inspired Chapter". It is a great book together with "Wenchang Emperor Yin Zhi Wen" and "Guan Sheng Emperor Awakening the World Sutra" together as the "Three Bibles". This book is universal in the world.
If all the people in the world could be like Ying Yatou and memorize the stories about good and evil retribution in the good books, then the world would be unified and there would be no unjust principles."
Baochai's praise of Yingchun was just a prelude. Next, he had to go back to persuading Jia Lian to celebrate the full moon. So Baochai continued to turn back and smiled affectionately at Yingchun:
"Girl Ying, you have always been the most sensible person, but today I have to say one more thing.
You have always loved reading those good books that advise people to "refrain from doing evil and practice all good deeds." How could you not understand the principle of "filial piety comes first among all good deeds"?
The "Taiping Jing" says that "filial piety is the most important thing in the world", and the "Essay on Encouraging Filial Piety" also says, 'Nothing in this world is more good than filial piety, and nothing is more unkind than unfilial'. Some even say, 'The first precept is
"You must not disobey your parents, teachers, and teachers, and be rebellious and unfilial."
Filial piety is the best good above all great good. Since you understand this truth, you also naturally understand that as a child, how can you disobey your parents and teachers?
Nowadays, the old ladies and gentlemen in our family have to organize full-moon banquets for Brother Lian’s son. Even the uncles of the Wang family also want to do this. As juniors, we should do everything according to the wishes of our elders.
It is a sensible act to 'obey those who are filial'.
Even if Brother Lian doesn't understand something at the moment, we should all try to persuade him and let him comply with the wishes of his elders, which will also fulfill his name of filial piety. This is the right path. How can we just be good to our brothers and sisters?
Did you go against the wishes of your elders?"
Yingchun just supported Jia Lian's opinion, but Baochai gave her a lesson and labeled her as "unfilial". She couldn't help biting her lips and blushing.
Jia Lian was happy that Yingchun, who had always been cowardly, had the courage to express her opinions in public for the first time today. Over the past few days, the thoughts she had spent on Yingchun had seen results - only if she took the initiative to change herself could she truly change her destiny.
If the cowardly Yingchunruo still leaves her destiny to "good and evil will be rewarded" all her life, then no matter how Jia Lian arranges for her, there is a high probability that she will not get any good results in the end.
But Baochai taught Yingchun Duotou a lesson, which made Jia Lian frown slightly. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Daiyu, who was sitting opposite, looking at her with a pair of eyes that seemed happy but not happy, and then shook her head slightly.
Jia Lian was stopped by Daiyu and was wondering what she meant when she saw Daiyu gently tap the hibiscus flower on the fan in her hand with her index finger, which seemed to be intentional or unintentional.
Jia Lian suddenly realized that it was Daiyu who wanted to take action on his behalf.
Thinking about it, as a grown man, if he argued with Baochai, even though it was to support Yingchun, he would still feel like a man bullying a woman, and a big man bullying a small man.
So Jia Lian smiled slightly and picked up the Doucai Butterfly Sanqiu Cup at hand to drink tea. His index finger seemed to casually tap on the half-waned autumn flowers painted on the cup.
When Daiyu saw it, she knew that he was thanking her, and she couldn't help but feel happy: Sure enough, she had a clear understanding. Then she couldn't help but sigh: It's a pity that you gave birth to me before I was born, and I already have a wife and concubine.
Baochai was feeling very proud of himself. He took Yingchun and sat down next to him, smiling and saying:
"Ying girl, you don't have to be like this. When you go back, I will read the story in "Taishang Inspiration" with you. Although I don't know much, it's enough to tell you. Being filial to your parents and not disobeying them is the greatest good deed.
He will be blessed with great blessings."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Suddenly they heard Daiyu smile, and everyone looked over, only to see Daiyu put her hands behind her back, making a serious posture, and asked Baochai:
"Sister Bao's statement of 'I don't know much' is too modest, and following it with 'It's enough to explain to you' is too conceited. Can I teach my second sister how to pick up the fight with you?"
Where’s the sentence?”
Baochai knew that Daiyu was very articulate, so he quickly stood up with a smile, sat next to Tanchun again, smiled and said to Tanchun:
"Look at that girl's mouth. It's like a knife. I just wanted to greet the girl. I gave her a few instructions and she became sharper in speech."
Daiyu spread her hands and asked with confusion on her face:
"Sister Bao just told my second sister, 'Those who obey are filial piety', and it is only right to do everything according to the wishes of the elders. After listening to it, I couldn't remember what it said in the "Book of Filial Piety"
May I ask if a son can be said to be filial by obeying his father's orders? 'What did the son say?"
Of course Baochai heard something in Daiyu's words and just laughed and said:
"It is virtue for a woman to have no talent. She should only do some needlework, and spinning is the right way. Reading and writing are not our duties. Do you remember it? What does it matter?"
Seeing this, Jia Lian put down the tea cup in his hand, smiled at the youngest Xichun and asked:
"Our family also hired a husband to teach at home for several years. I wonder if the fourth sister can recite the "Book of Filial Piety"?"
Seeing that he was suddenly asked, Xichun quickly answered with a smile:
"I have memorized it by heart. Confucius said: 'What do you mean by saying 'harmony'? What do you mean by saying 'harmony'? In the past, the emperor had three officials who criticized him. Although he had no principles, he still lost his empire. The princes also had three officials who criticized him..."
Her words were clear and crisp, and she memorized them all at once, until she continued to explain: "Therefore, if you are unjust, you will be punished. How can you be filial if you follow your father's orders?"
"The teacher said that the reason why the sage Confucius said 'what are these words' twice was because the sage felt that this statement was absurd. A son should speak frankly to his father, just like a minister to his monarch.
It’s time to speak frankly, if you just follow orders regardless of right or wrong, how can a son be called filial?”
Jia Lian nodded, first praised Xichun for remembering it clearly and explaining it clearly, and then said to Yingchun:
"Second sister is thoughtful and perceptive. This is a good start today. If you have any ideas, just say them out."
Daiyu smiled and said:
"Sage Confucius said this, that is, speaking out to the elders is also filial piety, not blindly obeying is filial piety. It seems that what Sister Bao said, 'I don't know much' is indeed the truth. Based on the understanding of the second sister, it is also true.
There is no need to ask Sister Bao to speak about "The Supreme Induction"."
When Baochai heard this, his expression changed immediately and he sneered:
"Girls from a family like ours don't need any talents to gain reputation. We should focus on chastity and quietness. Female beauty should be secondary. Reading, writing poems, playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting are just superfluous."
Yingchun received the support of Jia Lian and Dai Yu, and felt grateful and happy. At this time, she raised her head and saw Jia Lian smiling at her. She straightened her neck, took a deep breath, and said:
"I like playing chess, my third sister likes calligraphy, and my fourth sister likes painting. Even my eldest sister, who is now a concubine, is good at playing the piano, playing chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everything is a good thing to entertain me and cultivate my mind. I don't
It feels redundant.”
After a pause, he looked at Baochai again and said:
"Everyone has his or her own reasons and personal predestined relationships in matters. You might as well 'sweep the snow in front of your own door' and just do your best. I didn't even clear the snow in front of my house well before.
I still think that I am 'quiet and inactive'. When Sister Bao persuades me, I only take it as a kind intention, but Brother Lian can sweep away his snow, so there is no need for others to raise their hands to talk."
Baochai didn't expect Yingchun to say such decisive words, so she couldn't help but get furious, stood up suddenly, and was about to leave angrily.
Suddenly the door opened and Amber came in and said:
"The people from outside have left. The old lady asked the girls to go back first, and only asked Mr. Lian to go in and talk."