At this time, Li Jiabin, a Han citizen, rode an old yak in the center of Lhasa, attracting the attention of many people.
Li Jiabin gently stroked the old yak's head with a very peaceful smile.
This old yak was accidentally discovered by Li Jiabin when he came to worship Buddha last time.
Because it was too old, the original owner originally planned to kill it and use its skin and meat in exchange for something.
Li Jiabin felt sorry for him, so he bought it.
Unexpectedly, this old yak is quite humane. The moment he bought it, he shed a tear towards Li Jiabin. He was not afraid of strangers at all, so he naturally became his partner.
His slow temperament, where he usually eats grass in front of his house, suits Li Jiabin very well.
However, Li Jiabin was only about thirty years old at this time, but he looked...his eyes were full of weather.
"jingle!"
"jingle!"
Bells were ringing, and the cloth wind flags tied to the horns were fluttering in the wind.
Li Jiabin seemed to be muttering to himself, and as if he regarded the old yak as his friend, he walked along and said slowly:
"Today, I went to worship the goddess Bandanlam."
"I met a mother and daughter. That girl is really smart."
"He actually saw the murderous intent in me at a glance, and he was so scared that he hid behind his mother without saying a word."
"Now that I think about it, no wonder my master chose to come here."
"Since the Republic of China, after meeting that Taoist priest, he has been looking for a place to cultivate his mind."
"Thanks to finding this place and finding the Jokhang Temple, he was not sucked dry by the Ghost Head Sword."
"I can still live like this for several more decades."
"It's a pity...Master has passed away after all."
"Old man, actually...I'm quite scared too..."
"Guitou Da Dao is becoming more and more dissatisfied with my inaction."
"But... there is a lot of faith here and there are many gods and Buddhas. He shouldn't dare to be too presumptuous."
"It's just... he who hasn't been able to taste the benefits for a long time will probably start asking me to find a successor."
…
"Moo..."
The old yak made a deep and deep cry, but it seemed to be responding to Li Jiabin's narration.
Li Jiabin smiled slightly: "Old man, you still understand me."
"Speaking of which, today's Sagadawa Festival, the neighbors should also be lively."
…
After walking for nearly an hour, Li Jiabin returned to the grassland.
At this time, what comes into view are the Zhang Peng buildings built in Muyuan. Most of them have white backgrounds and hanging sutra banners and wind flags.
In their respective pastures, some are herding sheep, others are herding cattle, and most of them are still driving their own cattle and sheep.
There are also some women who make butter tea or milk tea and do other chores from time to time.
"Tashi Delek!"
"Tashi Delek!"
After seeing Li Jiabin come back, everyone he saw greeted him warmly.
Li Jiabin also returned the favor one by one.
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After a while, Li Jiabin returned to his residence.
Li Jiabin did not have a large pasture, but his master, after coming here, wanted to cultivate his moral character, so he built a house like this by the river.
As usual, after Li Jiabin put the old yak into his pasture, he rolled up his sleeves and went to the river with fishing tools.
On the side, an old woman who was fetching water couldn't help laughing when she saw this:
"Today is an auspicious day. Aren't you at the market and buying some meat for yourself?"
Li Jiabin raised his head with a smile: "Grandma Lantuya, are you ready to start cooking?"
Lantuya nodded kindly, bent slightly, and held a bucket of water in his thin arms:
"After all, it's the festival, so I just want to make it a little more sumptuous."
"You, don't go fishing today, come to my place for dinner in the evening."
Li Jiabin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Why is this so embarrassing, or..."
Lan Tuya waved her hand: "Okay, you don't have to be polite to me, an old woman who lives alone."
"I'm old and my bones are weak."
"On weekdays, you do all the work of herding cattle and sheep for me."
"Why are you so polite when you eat my meal?"
"Be obedient and come tonight!"
With that said, Lantuya returned to his tent with a smile.
Li Jiabin looked at the fish he just caught and couldn't help but smile.
Immediately, he let go of his hand, and the fish made a "pop" sound and fell into the river again.
…
Li Jiabin also returned to his tent, changed out of his clothes for the market, and dusted himself off.
He also took out some vegetables that he had saved from the cabinet.
This was what Li Jiabin got in exchange for fish when he went to the market last time.
After all, vegetables are indeed precious here.
Immediately, Li Jiabin took these vegetables to Granny Lantuya's tent.
"Mother-in-law, I brought some vegetables."
Seeing this, Grandma Lantuya was not polite and said with a smile: "Okay, you can help me, we will... make a table of delicious food today."
On the side, Li Jiabin skillfully cut the vegetables and meat for Granny Lantuya.
Gradually, a burst of fragrance lingered in the entire tent.
In the evening, after broth, vegetables, and butter tea were placed on the table, Granny Lantuya took the tableware, placed it in front of Li Jiabin, and slowly sat down in her seat.
By this time, it was already getting late.
The original text comes from Yuta&Read Novel~&
Because of the extreme temperature difference, there was also a hint of chill inside the tent.
Li Jiabin quickly lit the fire.
As the firewood crackled and made a burning sound in the flames, a warmth suddenly filled the tent.
"Well, I am older and my legs and feet are not feeling well anymore." Granny Lantuya smiled and served Li Jiabin a bowl of broth.
Li Jiabin felt warm all over after drinking, and couldn't help but smile: "My mother-in-law's craftsmanship is still as good as ever."
Mother-in-law Lantuya smiled kindly and couldn't help but said: "Glib-tongued, eat quickly."
While Li Jiabin drank broth, he also described the people and things he saw in the Jokhang Temple today with his mother-in-law Lan Tuya.
Grandma Lantuya listened quietly and asked, "Yes," and added some firewood to the fire.
The two of them are obviously just neighbors, but they get along like mother and son.
Not far away, laughter and laughter could be heard from time to time in other tents.
After all, today is an auspicious day and a very special day for all Tibetans.
But soon, a burst of barking caught the attention of the two people.
"Huh? Is it Wuya calling?"
In doubt, Li Jiabin helped Granny Lantuya up and raised the tent.
Taking a closer look, I saw the Tibetan Mastiff raised by the old woman, jumping up and down a little, as if she had discovered something.
Granny Lantuya stepped forward to comfort Wuya: "Wuya, what's wrong?"
"Woof woof... woof woof..."
The fierce barking of dogs was accompanied by Wuya's continuous lunging forward.
Li Jiabin couldn't help but said: "Could it be that...Wu Ya asked us to follow it?"
With this in mind, the two of them, led by the Tibetan Mastiff Wuya, gradually came to the edge of the old lady's ranch.
What they saw in front of them made both of them a little surprised.
"This is……"
Granny Lantuya knelt down and pulled away the grass, only to see a child who looked to be only one or two years old, just thrown on the grassland.
"What a sin! Whose family is so evil? They lost their child on an auspicious day!"
Granny Lantuya hugged the child in distress.
This is a boy.
Moreover, perhaps because the climate is too cold, the child's face has turned purple from the cold.
"Woof woof!"
Granny Lantuya smiled and touched Wu Ya's head: "Good boy, you did a good job!"
Li Jiabin said quickly: "Mother-in-law, let's go into the house quickly. This child may be saved."
Tadu@ "Yes!" Granny Lantuya nodded repeatedly: "Hurry, help me back. This child can't even cry anymore. He must be very weak."
Immediately, the two of them entered the tent with their children in their arms.
Wuya, the Tibetan Mastiff, was sitting at the door, majestic and high-spirited.
On the bed, Li Jiabin carefully checked the baby's physical signs. After taking the pulse for a long time, he finally said: "The baby's pulse is quite stable. There should be no hidden dangers or diseases in the baby."
On the other side, Granny Lantuya brought the milk tea that she had prepared before.
"Fortunately, I made some milk tea today. The little one must be very hungry."
Li Jiabin said:
"Mother-in-law, you've been tired for a long day, so I'm here."
As he spoke, Li Jiabin put the child in his arms, scooped out milk tea with a wooden spoon, and dropped it little by little on the child's lips.
The process was very slow, and Grandma Lantuya stood aside and watched with great concern.
Later, after the milk gradually seeped into the child's mouth, perhaps because of the bonfire and the warmth, the child's blue and purple face gradually began to turn rosy.
"Woo...wow...wow..."
Finally, the child burst into tears.
After crying, Li Jiabin and Granny Lantuya breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help laughing.
"This little guy, crying so loudly, seems to be in good health." Granny Lantuya also sat down and put the remaining milk tea in front of the fire to warm it up.
The little guy enjoyed the milk tea very well, and he finished a small bowl in a short while.
After eating, the child fell asleep again.
Li Jiabin put it on the bed, carefully covered it with a quilt, and couldn't help but said: "We know almost all the herdsmen on this pasture."
"This should...not be their child."
Granny Lantuya nodded: "Yes... I think so. Tomorrow morning, you can help me go around and ask around."
"If... they are not the parents of this child, then I, the old woman, will take care of him."
Li Jiabin said: "But... mother-in-law, you are too old. If you have a baby again, your body..."
But Granny Lantuya waved her hand: "Don't worry, old lady, my body is strong."
When Li Jiabin saw this, he smiled helplessly, knowing in his heart that the old lady had been lonely for too long.
Having a child here is a spiritual comfort to her.
"Okay, then just listen to my mother-in-law."
…
After helping Granny Lantuya wash the dishes, Li Jiabin turned around and returned to his tent.
At this time, the old yak was lying on the ground and fell into a deep sleep.
On the second day, Li Jiabin also asked almost everyone around the ranch.
The original text comes from Yuta&Read Novel~&
But without exception, no one knows whose family this child belongs to.
When Li Jiabin told Granny Lantuya the news, the old man showed a trace of pity:
"In that case...then follow me..."
Li Jiabin nodded: "In that case, I will come to help on weekdays. Anyway, I have nothing to do."
"By the way, what is this child's name?"
Grandma Lantuya thought for a while and then laughed:
"It's called...Deji, which means 'happiness'."
After saying that, Granny Lantuya looked at Li Jiabin again: "You can give him a Chinese name. When I look at the baby's appearance, it doesn't exactly have Tibetan features."
Li Jiabin was stunned for a moment, then thought for a moment: "In that case, let's let him have my master's surname, so that he can have descendants."
"Just call... Zhao Yuecheng."
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[Author's digression]: Little popular science:
The Sagadawa Festival falls from the 13th to the 15th of April in the lunar calendar every year. It is a traditional festival of Tibetan Buddhism.
Because this festival is related to the "birth", "enlightenment" and "nirvana" of Buddha, it is of great significance.
During this festival, Tibetans pray, pray to Buddha, and burn incense.
Later, after development, this festival became an important Buddhist festival in China around 1990, and was named Buddha's Auspicious Day.
Up to now, not only Tibetan Buddhism but also Chinese Buddhism will designate this day as the anniversary of Buddha.