Value peace

Chapter 13 Returning to Shengjing
There are a total of five carriages in Gu's mansion. Gu Xiyan has only seen four-wheeled carriages in those foreign movies. The first one is filled with Deacon Ding and a boy servant in Tsing Yi, and the second one is filled with Gu Xiyan, Duan Niang and Hengyue, in the third car sat Talang, Mo Ju and Xing Hong, in the fourth car there were also three people dressed as servants, and in the fifth car was full of luggage, driven by a stout middle-aged man. Men escort.

Amidst the resounding whip of the first coachman, a group of people left Qixia Temple in a mighty manner.

Gu Xiyan asked Duanniang hesitantly: "Let's leave like this, okay?"

Duanniang smiled and said: "It's okay, don't be afraid. Although the master is only a bachelor from the Imperial Academy of the fifth grade, but the old man has been an emperor's teacher, and the eldest girl only favors the sixth palace, and was named the imperial concubine. Whatever..." There was comfort in her tone.

Gu Xiyan knew that she misunderstood that she was worried about what happened in the camphor forest, but after hearing what she said, she was still a little relieved.

Qixia Temple is a Taoist temple with a history of more than 1000 years. The secret scriptures left by the Great God in the world can control life and death... The medical aunts and Taoist nuns in Qixia Temple are the messengers of the Great God Xiantian in the world. They are also the people who master the secret scriptures left by the Great God Xiantian in the world. disease, Taoist nuns can guide people's souls.Because it is very close to Shengjing, the high-ranking officials and rich people in the Xia Kingdom like to come to Qixia Temple if they have headaches, brain fever or unhappy mood, either to see a doctor or to relax.Qixia Temple is built on a hillside, and the main halls are at the waist and top of the slope, especially the tallest Lingyun Hall, where noble and skilled medical or Taoist nuns live.In the past, people who came to Qixia Temple had to abandon their cars and walk up.In the hands of Xu Fayan, the No.30 generation master, she built a Heming Hall, a "Peach Blossom Spring" and a mountain road at the foot of the slope.The Heming Hall is for the temporary storage of the coffins of those who died, while the "Taohuayuan" provides a resting place for those dignitaries who come to Qixia Temple for a walk or to see a doctor. The mountain road is convenient for those who do not want to climb the mountain to Lingyun Hall The powerful and wealthy people who worship gods use the sliding sedan chair to go up the mountain.The Qilixiang where Gu Xiyan lives is one of the many abandoned courtyards in "Peach Blossom Spring".

Ever since she traveled to this world, Gu Xiyan's heartstrings have been tense, and she has no time and no mood to look at this famous Qixia temple in Xiaguo.Taking advantage of going out to watch today, Gu Xiyan couldn't help but lift the curtain of the car curiously to watch.

Qixia Temple is surrounded by lush trees, most of which are thick and thick, with branches and leaves spreading out like umbrellas. There is moist moss growing under the trees. It looks very old and simple. Looking up, it is There is endless dark green, and the wide bluestone corridor around is full of traffic. There are people in four-wheeled carriages, some in two-wheeled carriages, some in sedan chairs, and people on foot. She even saw some women abandoning their cars to climb the mountain. There are loud voices and a lively atmosphere, which is quite a bit like a modern tourist holy place.

After exiting the Qingshi Passage of Qixia Temple, the carriage turned a corner and went onto a very wide dirt road. Although there were straight unknown big trees planted on both sides, the summer sun still shone warmly on the roof of the carriage, and the temperature inside the carriage immediately It has risen a lot.On the dirt road, the swift horseshoes would raise yellow dust from time to time. Gu Xiyan was caught off guard and coughed from choking. Hengyue immediately put down the curtain of the car window and took out a handkerchief to wipe for Gu Xiyan. Face.

When Gu Xiyan wiped her face and looked out through the curtain, she could only see loess all over the sky outside the car window, and the passing vehicles were still visible.Gu Xiyan no longer dared to lift the curtain.

After bumping in the car for a while, she suddenly felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, and the contents of her stomach turned outward.Gu Xiyan couldn't help smiling wryly, she never thought that she wouldn't get train sick or plane sick, since she would get carriage sick.

As the carriage went, the temperature inside the carriage continued to rise, and the windows could not be opened, which made Gu Xiyan even more uncomfortable.

Duanniang let her lean on her lap instead of fanning her with a small round fan, hoping to relieve some of her pain.

Gu Xiyan listened to the sound of horseshoes with her eyes closed, and gradually fell asleep.

When he was pushed awake, the carriage had already arrived at Gu's Mansion. The secluded alley, the clean bluestone slabs, the pink and white dado, and the green branches protruding from the wall all told the grade of Gu's mansion.

Duan Niang straightened Gu Xiyan's hair, brought a veiled hat for her to put on, and then helped her get out of the car.

In front of the car is a small two-leaf vermilion lacquered door. On the lintel is a piece of bluestone about [-] centimeters long and [-] centimeters wide engraved with the words "Diligent and thrifty, restraining family".

Deacon Ding knocked on the door, and the answer was a stout woman in her fifties.When she saw Deacon Ding, her face immediately filled with a flattering smile. Deacon Ding's attitude was kind: "Mother Li, the second girl is back."

Nanny Li immediately opened the door, and said to Deacon Ding, "Madam was asking just now." As she spoke, she waved her hand behind her, and immediately four or five women of her stature rushed forward.Deacon Ding told the women, "Be careful."

The group of women ran towards the last carriage with grinning smiles, and the man escorting the carriage also started to help them get off their luggage.

Deacon Ding bowed to Gu Xiyan: "If there is anything wrong, Miss, just ask someone to come to the tent in the outer courtyard and call me."

Gu Xiyan knew that this was an inner house, and it was inconvenient for Deacon Ding to go in. He heard that he had something to call in the tent, and knew that Deacon Ding was a person with real power, so he replied very politely: "Thank you Deacon Ding for taking care of me along the way. After a few days, when I settle down, I will prepare a little gift for Duanniang to pay a visit to Deacon Ding in person."

The two chatted a few more words, and then parted ways.

Nanny Li bowed her knees to Gu Xiyan, greeted Duanniang warmly, and then led them in.

As soon as you enter the door, there is a large white wall shadow, bypassing the wall shadow, it is the vertical flower gate, and after entering the vertical flower gate, there is a corridor in the middle, two months to the left and right of the cave gate courtyard, the smell of food and the knocking sound of pots and pans come from the left , it is obvious that this is a kitchen, but the courtyard on the right is silent.

Duanniang was taken aback, and said, "Sister Li, why did this place become like this?"

Nanny Li smiled and said, "Aunt Duan hasn't been to Beijing for a few years, the house has changed a lot."

Duanniang shook her head with a wry smile, and said nothing more.

After exiting the not-so-long corridor, there is another hanging flower door, the door is half-closed, a woman sits on the steps and dozes off, she only raises her head when she hears footsteps, when she sees Mother Li, she rubs her eyes and stands up immediately, He smiled and explained: "Yesterday, I watched the night, and this morning I went to clean the yard for the second girl. Didn't I sleep well?"

Nanny Li smiled and said, "Sister Wang, don't say that, I'm not that Nanny Song."

The two smiled, and Nanny Li introduced Duanniang and Gu Xiyan to Nanny Wang.

Nanny Wang saluted Gu Xiyan and Duanniang respectively, and immediately let them in.

The entrance is a rockery made of Taihu Lake stones, and there are winding corridors on the left and right. Madam Li led them to the corridor on the left. After walking about two or three meters, they saw a small building. A middle-aged woman with a serious face was sitting inside, writing something with her head down.

Mama Li called out "Mama Tian" outside Baoxia, the woman raised her head, a smile appeared on her face immediately, she put down the pen in her hand and stood up, saying: "It turns out that the second girl is here." While talking, he came over to salute Gu Xiyan.

Gu Xiyan bowed her knees to congratulate her, and returned the salute just like Duanniang did just now.

Nanny Tian introduced herself: "I am Tian's by Madam's side."

Gu Xiyan called out "Nurse Tian" politely.

Nanny Tian hurriedly said "I dare not", and turned around to say hello to Duanniang: "I heard that the second girl has Auntie Duan next to her, and seeing her today, she really deserves her reputation." She spoke very politely.

Duanniang also smiled and socialized: "I haven't been back to Shengjing for a few years, and I'm no longer friends with my sisters. I hope my sister will give me guidance if I have anything to do in the future."

The two exchanged a few words on the occasion, and Mother Tian asked, "I don't know what the name of the big girl in the girl's room is?"

Just as Duanniang was about to speak, Gu Xiyan answered first, "It's called Hengyue."

After hearing this, Grandma Tian turned around and instructed Grandma Li: "The second girl's luggage should be sent to Wuyuan where she lives. I need to check things out with Miss Hengyue. Remember to make a list, and both parties will sign."

Nanny Li responded very respectfully, then said goodbye to Gu Xiyan and the others with a smile.

Tian Nanny smiled and said, "Second Miss, come with me, Madam has been waiting for Miss, without even serving food." After speaking, she hurriedly led the way and walked forward.

Gu Xiyan and Duanniang followed behind her, while Hengyue and the others went to clean up the business with that Nanny Li.

They turned a few turns along the veranda, and Gu Xiyan saw that the scenery around her gradually changed from a forest to an open lake. There were weeping willows planted beside the lake, and under the weeping willows were bluestones in twos and threes. In the lake were planted lotuses. Some are still flower bones, some are half-remnants showing the lotus pods inside. There is a nine-curved veranda on the lake, and there is an octagonal pavilion in the lake. A pink and white wall is built on the opposite side of the lake. There is an open pavilion next to the wall, and there are three or two small boats tied to the open pavilion. The scenery is very charming, and Gu Xiyan has a feeling of walking into the park.

Mother Tian watched Gu Xiyan staring at the lake, and said with a smile, "This is Yuanxiang Lake."

Duanniang lost her voice and said, "Why is it like this?"

Nanny Tian explained: "Madam said the lake is too big, so a wall was built to divide the lake into two."

Gu Xiyan felt that it was nothing, but Duan Niang seemed to be stunned, with a dazed expression on her face.

At the end of Chaoshou verandah is another small red lacquered door with two doors, and on the lintel are black lacquered and gilded three simplified Chinese characters "Shouyuan" in official script.Grandma Tian knocked on the door, and a fifteen or six-year-old girl came to answer the door. Grandma Tian called out "Miss Liu'er" politely, and the girl smiled all over her face: "It's almost time for dinner, What's the rush, nanny?" As she spoke, she looked Gu Xiyan up and down.

Tian Nanny smiled and said: "It's the second girl who has returned to the mansion, and came to see the madam!"

Upon hearing this, Liu'er immediately opened the door with a smile: "Look at my cloudy eyes, don't blame the second girl!"

Gu Xiyan took off her veiled hat, her clear and beautiful face was like a layer of warm golden yellow in the afterglow of the setting sun, and her shining eyes shone like the water of Yuanxiang Lake.

Nanny Tian secretly sighed in her heart.The old people in the mansion all said that the second girl's biological mother, Lian Shi, had an outstanding appearance. Now it seems that the rumors are true!
Liu Er also looked at Gu Xiyan, with a curious look in her eyes.

Duanniang coughed lightly at the side.

Liu'er blushed, knowing that she was being rude, she hurriedly made a gesture of inviting in: "Second Miss, please come in quickly, I will report to Second Miss."

(End of this chapter)