The Red Mansions

Chapter 118 Cultivate the mind inside, uphold the virtues outside, and unite the inside and outside, that is the Confucianism of a gentleman.

Under the scorching sun.

The ground was boiling hot, exuding transparent heat visible to the naked eye.

In the wide open space across the courtyard, twenty personal guards, all dressed in uniform, were crawling and rolling, sweating profusely, carrying out high-intensity training.

The clothes were soaked with sweat, dried quickly, and then soaked again, and so on, and white sweat salt formed on the surface of the clothes.

Under the shade, Jia Yun watched the clansmen training with her hands behind her back, and nodded in satisfaction.

After all, they all came from poor backgrounds. Now they eat delicious food and drink, and there is also a monthly income that can support the whole family. Everyone cherishes their current jobs very much.

Although the training is hard, but compared to the lack of food for the family, this suffering is nothing.

Jia Yun asked the charming woman in a samurai uniform, "How do you arrange the food for the guards today?"

"White flour steamed buns, braised pork, steamed fish, cold okra, fried bean sprouts and seaweed soup." Charming replied.

Now she is in charge of the family's food, so she has a clear picture of his daily recipes.

Jia Yun nodded silently. He was an elite trainer for the guards at home, so he trained very hard. Naturally, he had to keep up with the food, otherwise the training would be useless.

Then, he turned his head to look at Mei Ren, and found that she was almost exactly the same as Ren Yingying played by Mou Qing.

She has a stunning appearance, like a fairy white jade, shy and carefree, charming and gentle yet heroic, with a hint of glamor in her brows and a hint of sweetness in her dimpled smile, she is absolutely gorgeous!

After thinking about it, Jia Yun said to Mei Ren: "I will come to your room in the future, and I will wear it like this!"

Meiren looked at him suspiciously, but did not refuse, nodded and said: "If you like it, I will always wear it like this from now on, and there is no need to separate the inside and outside of the room."

"Alright!" Jia Yun nodded.

After pondering for a moment, he ordered again: "From tomorrow onwards, provide ingredients to the guards and let them cook by themselves. If they don't know how to cook, let the kitchen teach them. After one month, no matter whether they can learn it or not, we will stop teaching them." .”

Charming nodded and said: "Got it, that's right, I saw that the "Breaking the Enemy Fist" and "Eight Mother Spear" you taught me are both very advanced martial arts, why didn't you teach these clansmen to you?"

"Not yet." Jia Yun shook her head and said, "The "Eight Mother Spear" can be taught to them, but "Breaking the Enemy Fist" is not, because there is a mental method in it, and the method should not be passed on lightly. I will talk about it later."

"Breaking the Enemy Fist" is a very evil technique.

To say it is evil does not mean that it is evil, but that it is a quick way.

Just like Meiren, such a delicate woman has only practiced for a year, and now she can throw a punch with a force of hundreds of catties. It is really terrifying, and it is far beyond the scope of ordinary skills.

Therefore, Jia Yun is extremely cautious in teaching this exercise, and will not teach it to anyone who is not very trustworthy.

At the same time, these two exercises can be passed down from family to family.

Jia Yun doesn't say that all future generations will become generals, but after practicing these two exercises, it is certain that their physical fitness will be superior to ordinary people.

"It's just that there is no light work!" Jia Yun thought to herself.

For Qinggong, Jia Yun has always been obsessed with it.

Whether it is Lingyu's inheritance or the exercises given by Zhang Daochang, there is no light work.

And the more he can't get it, the more Jia Yun wants it.

Although he can now jump three or four feet high with his physical fitness, but after all, it is only a hard jump. Compared with the lightness and ease of Qinggong, it is too aggrieved for him to jump so hard.

"If none of the twelve gold hairpins can activate lightness kung fu, then I will give up!" Jia Yun thought to herself.

Fortunately, now he has the ability to burrow into the ground, which barely solves his travel embarrassment.

With this natal supernatural power, if you go on your own private journey, or have any urgent matters, no matter where you go on the land of the Central Plains, you can arrive in the morning and in the evening.

After watching the training of the personal guards, Jia Yun knew what was going on, and then went to the clan again, and picked ten new clansmen to join the personal guards.

Immediately he will be dispatched to work abroad, and he must take a team of people with him. Two teams of people will be kept on duty at home, so 30 people are not too many.

When he first formed the personal guard, he didn't expect to go out so soon, otherwise he would have done it in one step.

After arranging the new arrivals, it was time for dinner.

During lunch, Jia Yun said to Xue Baochai, "The new store is scheduled to open on the [-]th. If I'm not at home, Baochai should pay more attention. If something happens, it's not convenient for you to come forward. You can arrange for an attacker to go."

"In addition, I plan to take Meiren and Liren out. From now on, I will also let Xiren take care of the food arrangements at the guard's side. She is very familiar with this matter, and only by letting her watch can people feel at ease."

Xue Baochai nodded, took some food for Jia Yun, and said with a smile: "Sister Xiren was trained by Mrs. Jia after all. She can do things well, but she can read and write. It's beyond my expectations."

Jia Yun smiled and said, "No way, you have been in our house for so long, don't you know that Xi Ren and Mei Ren learned to read and write only after they followed me?"

"What? There is such a thing?" Xue Baochai was very surprised, and then suddenly said:

"Let's just talk about the servants. The people of the Jia family don't talk about servants. Even the masters don't learn countless things. How can they teach maids like Xiren and Charming who can write and count?"

"The slave family has been puzzled by this before, but they didn't investigate the matter in detail. If it weren't for your husband, the slave family would not know about it!"

Jia Yun shook her head and said, "It's not your fault, it's mainly because you've only been here for a short time, and you usually only care about me, so you don't know it's normal."

"Actually, they are still studying now, but they spend their free time reading in their own rooms, unlike you who stayed with me in the study every day before you passed the door."

Xue Baochai didn't bother with this matter either. After hesitating for a moment, she asked in a low voice, "That girl, Beauty..."

"Well, I'll take her out first and see how she reacts." Jia Yun nodded, and then added: "If you die, let people go outside, so as not to make Keren sad!"

Anyway, that girl Keren is innocent and obedient.

Because Jia Yun saved her life, Keren was very attached to him, but her daughter's reserve made her dare not take the initiative to come to Jia Yun, so she could only focus on serving Mrs. Yun is filial.

Xue Baochai nodded, and said: "If she can confess her identity and has no intention of harming us, if the husband can spare human life, then try not to destroy flowers with harsh hands. After all, she is a lovely sister."

"Well, I know that." Jia Yun nodded.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, he will not harm the beauty.

Not to mention anything else, just because she and Keren resemble Zhao Feiyan (Mingming) in appearance, Jia Yun can be forgiven, but the premise is that the beauty really has no intention of harming him.

Just after dinner, a little girl came to report that Lian's second grandmother from Jia's mansion was visiting.

Jia Yun and Xue Baochai looked at each other.

Xue Baochai said: "The cousin of the slave family is the owner of the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. We just had a conflict with the Jia family a few days ago. What is she doing here now?"

"I don't know, but it's true that she has always been bold." Jia Yun stood up and smiled.

Xue Baochai echoed, "He's also a cruel master."

Jia Yun nodded, stepped out, came to the door, and was suddenly taken aback.

I saw that Wang Xifeng's originally rosy and bright red face had become sallow and haggard in just a few days, and she had the appearance of a sickly beauty.

"Auntie, why did you become like this?" Jia Yun stepped forward quickly, with a worried expression on her face.

Wang Xifeng's heart warmed, she pursed her lips and smiled, and said, "Stop standing here, go talk inside."

"Okay, Auntie, please." Jia Yun waved her hand and moved out of the way, then turned to Ping'er behind and said, "Miss Ping'er, come and help Auntie up."

Ping'er rolled his eyes, but still took a few steps forward to support Wang Xifeng and walk forward.

Jia Yun smiled and followed.

The three of them entered the courtyard, and Jia Yun took Wang Xifeng and Ping'er to the tea room and sat down.

After Xiang'er poured tea and left, Jia Yun took Wang Xifeng's hand.

He took the pulse silently, and after a while, he muttered to himself: "The menstrual blood does not come down from time to time. Limbs are swollen, complexion is yellowish, tongue is pale and fat, fur is thin and white, and pulse is slow and weak."

"To tell you the truth, my old ginseng has played a big role again this time, otherwise you will have to lie down for a few months, but even if you recover from a serious illness and can go to the ground now, you should pay attention to rest in the future and relax your mind." Relax."

Wang Xifeng was surprised and said, "Brother Yun, when did you learn this skill? It's more detailed than what the imperial physician said."

Jia Yun beckoned to her, Wang Xifeng didn't hesitate, bit her lip and got up, walked around the tea table, sat down on Jia Yun's lap, hugged his neck, leaned her head in his arms, and said with a smile: "Tell your aunt quickly."

"What are you talking about? I don't just read the Four Books and Five Classics. I also read other books in my spare time." Jia Yun laughed.

Wang Xifeng pursed her lips and said, "Don't think that I don't understand anything if I haven't read the book for a few days. The medical book is not any other book. Although I can know some prescriptions and medicinal properties after reading it a few times, it is necessary to talk about diagnosis and treatment. , is not such an easy task, it must be taught by the master."

Jia Yun put her arms around her waist, shook her head and said: "Don't ask this, but your body is very weak, and you have lost too much blood, which hurts your vitality. If you do this a few times, I'm afraid your life will be in danger."

"So serious?" Wang Xifeng frowned upon hearing this.

Jia Yun nodded and asked in surprise, "Didn't the imperial physician who treated you tell you?"

Wang Xifeng was silent for a while, and then said: "Tell me about the illness? Just tell me to take the medicine on time, take care of my health, and I will recover gradually. I guess I told the second master Lian in detail."

At this time, Wang Xifeng's prestige was gone, she was just like a helpless little girl, with a look of fear and worry in Jia Yun's arms.

This person is living well, who wants to die, now the root cause of the disease has long been settled, and no one knows when the old disease will recur, so Wang Xifeng can't help but not worry.

However, what really chilled Wang Xifeng was that Jia Lian didn't tell her the serious consequences. Although it was just a word, this behavior had to make people think too much.

Although it may be that Jia Lian was afraid of telling Wang Xifeng the consequences, Wang Xifeng was worried, so he selectively concealed some illnesses.

But at this moment, Wang Xifeng only thought of one sentence: If you think so, I will die. If I die, you will be free?

Jia Yun didn't know what Wang Xifeng was thinking. Seeing her haggard appearance, she raised her hand to hold her delicate face and stroked it gently.

Wang Xifeng came back to her senses, with a pair of curved eyebrows, so slender, she blinked, her watery eyes no longer had the usual fierceness, and now there was only infinite tenderness in her eyes.

"Yun...brother." Wang Xifeng opened his mouth, then pursed his lips and said, "Auntie is shameless, you..."

Before she finished speaking, Jia Yun bit her cherry mouth.

After a while, he didn't let go until Wang Xifeng was almost out of breath.

Wang Xifeng's winking eyes were like silk, she stuck out her lilac tongue, licked her lips, took a few deep breaths, and said: "Today is enough time."

Jia Yun nodded, hugged her up, walked into the room, then turned her head and nodded to Ping'er.

Ping'er pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and finally followed in...

Wang Xifeng has a slender figure, a graceful figure, a slender willow waist, a coquettish figure, a beautiful and luxurious appearance, delicate and handsome, tender like water, and exudes the charm of a mature woman.

Ping'er's body is soft and plump, with a handsome and pretty appearance, like a flower that is about to bloom, ready to bloom, revealing youthfulness everywhere but pretending to be mature, which has a special taste.

The infinite gentle promise of the two women made Jia Yun truly understand what is the blessing of Qi people. Wang Xifeng's hotness and Ping'er's innocence are intertwined with each other, making Jia Yun more excited and happy.

Time passed slowly, and when the wind and sea calmed down, the house was in a mess and there was no place to set foot, which showed how fierce the battle was just now.

"Your secret method is really powerful. Just for a short while, the air flow in my body filled my whole body with strength, and my spirit has improved a lot." Wang Xifeng said while lying naked in Jia Yun's arms.

Ping'er and Wang Xifeng faced each other, smiled, and said: "I also have it here, the servant girl, and that kind of energy travels through the whole body, which makes people feel very comfortable."

Wang Xifeng raised her head and glanced at Jia Yun, and said angrily, "You actually hid such an easy-to-use secret method. Did you keep hiding it if your aunt didn't give it to you?"

Then she glanced at Ping'er, and continued: "Ping'er, this girl is really devoted to you, even you hide her, a man who doesn't see rabbits and doesn't scatter eagles, you are too heartless, right?"

Jia Yun said helplessly: "To put it simply, this secret method is the secret method of dual cultivation. When imparting the exercises, I can only rely on my guidance. It's not that I didn't tell you. If I told you in advance that I have the secret method of dual cultivation, you must think that I am uneasy."

"Oh, that's true!" Wang Xifeng thought for a moment and said with a smile.

At this moment, her illness has already been cured, and from the time she met Jia Yun, she has really opened up her heart.

Her mood became joyful, her heart relaxed, and the air flow in her body took care of her body, instantly revitalizing her.

Jia Yun didn't tell them about the secret method anymore, but changed the subject, saying that she was going to travel.

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng and Heping'er were very reluctant.

Now that the three of them had just had a good meal, they were about to part again, which caught Wang Xifeng and Heping'er by surprise.

But Jia Yun's going out for a trip was a serious business, and the two of them didn't dissuade him. Besides, persuading him couldn't be done, so it's better to wait for him to come back openly.

After a while of silence, Wang Xifeng said suddenly: "By the way, Brother Yun, your medical skills are so superb. When I find time, I will bring Miss Qiao to you to have a look. She is delicate and sickly since she was born. She worries."

Jia Yun nodded in agreement, then asked again: "Speaking of Miss Qiao, why didn't I see her when I went to your yard last time?"

Qiaojie was born on Qixi Festival the year Lin Daiyu entered Jia's mansion. She is nine years younger than Daiyu, and she is already four years old this year.

Wang Xifeng said: "Last time you went, sister Qiao got pimples, she didn't dare to see outsiders, she was hiding in the house."

After the three talked for a while, it was still early, and Wang Xifeng and Ping'er were nourished by spiritual energy, and it was time to be full of energy, so naturally they had to pester Jia Yun for a meal before they would give up.

After the sun was setting and the three of them were satisfied, Jia Yun rang the bell beside the bed, and after a while Xiren opened the door and came in, smiling slightly:

"I'm sweating every time I move in this weather, I'm afraid it's not enough to just fetch a few basins of water to wash it off. The concubine boiled hot water downstairs, so I can take a bath."

Jia Yun looked around and said to the two, "Then let's go down and take a bath together. I'm crazy today, and I'm sweating a lot. It's time to take a bath."

Wang Xifeng glanced at Xiren with a smile, and asked Jia Yun, "She is your confidant, and you have arranged for her to take care of everything?"

"Well, I'm going out from now on, if you need any help, you can come to Xiren." Jia Yun nodded.

The four of them came downstairs, and after taking a bath and changing clothes, Wang Xifeng walked away with a relaxed expression.

Xiren said worriedly: "Master also agreed to Sister Xiang'er and Sister Jing'er today, and now they are all rushing together. Is the master able to bear it?"

Jia Yun said with a smile: "It's okay, Xiang'er and Jing'er are Huanghua's daughters after all, I guess they can't stand the trouble, so I don't need to work too hard, hehe..."

Xiren took a few glances at Jia Yun, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and he couldn't help but whispered: "I don't know if it's the illusion of the concubine, but today I suddenly found that the master couldn't describe how beautiful it was, which made the concubine feel so happy and addicted. !"

Back in the courtyard, Jia Yun let Xiren go to work, and went to the study alone to sit down.

This time with Wang Xifeng, another exercise was activated, which directly allowed his exercise to break through to the fifth level of Dzogchen. This time, he did not increase his lifespan, but removed an innate supernatural power from the exercise: Confucianism temperament.

As long as people take a look at this elegant demeanor, they will think that Jia Yun is a person who is knowledgeable, humble and obedient, and awe-inspiring.

From now on, Jia Yun's every gesture and gesture will reflect her elegant temperament, without having to express it deliberately.

This supernatural power is a little empty, but Jia Yun thinks the refined temperament is very useful.

Cultivate the mind inside, maintain virtue outside, and unite inside and outside, that is the Confucianism of a gentleman.

Now that Jia Yun has become a Juren, he has no idea how to be a refined person. After all, he was a cook in his previous life, dealing with kitchen knives, pots and pans all day long.

Now I am living my life again, but I am still a cook at heart, and that toughness cannot be concealed by reading for a day or two.

It's all right now, accompanied by a refined temperament, I will be able to deal with scholars better in the future, and I will be able to give others a good impression from the very beginning.

"This time I got benefits from Ping'er, it's a surprise!"

From Ping'er, he obtained a lot of knowledge inheritance of cold weapons, including many weapon usage skills and production methods. However, because there is no wisdom fruit, the content is limited, but it is enough for Jia Yun to use.

(End of this chapter)