Zhu Men Ji Shi

Chapter 53 Difficulties (1)

Occasionally, copying scriptures and practicing handwriting in spare time can always make Shen Yuechen feel calm and temporarily forget everything that happened around him.

When she was a child in Jingyue Nunnery, following her master to copy scriptures in the Buddha Hall every day was the best way for her to pass the time.

A line of intriguing chanting, a clear sound of wooden fish, in the dark, all kinds of memories of the past life, the deep anxiety in the heart, and then gradually become erratic and entangled, Then it turned into those words with immeasurable merit, and let her pen and ink blend together to form a piece of writing.

Shen Yuechen copied for a long time, until the light outside the window changed from bright white to dim yellow, and suddenly realized that it was getting late.She put down the brush, moved her neck a little, turned her head to look at Cui Xin who was sitting on the embroidered pier, resting her head on one hand, quietly dozing off, smiled slightly, reached out and patted her shoulder lightly, He reminded in a low voice: "Cui Xin, it's time to prepare some tea."

Hearing the sound, Cui Xin stood up in a jerk, and before she could speak, Shen Yuechen gestured to her for quietness, quickly closed her mouth, rubbed her eyes, and quietly exited the room.

Shen Yuechen turned to look at the bed, only to see that Zhu Jintang was still facing away from the bed, fast asleep.She walked to the bed and called him tentatively, her voice was very soft.

She thought he would not respond, but Zhu Jintang moved his shoulders, turned over and sat up, his handsome face was a little tired, but his eyes were clear.

At this time, Chunming and Mingyue had already served tea and towels, and then stood respectfully beside the bed, waiting for orders.

Shen Yuechen hurriedly picked up the tea bowl, brought it to Zhu Jintang's mouth, and said gently: "It's the hour of You, and it's time for us to go to the main courtyard for dinner."

Hearing this, Zhu Jintang picked up the tea, rinsed his mouth, spit it into the spittoon beside the bed, then picked up the towel and wiped his face, the movements were done in one go without procrastination.

Shen Yuechen then changed another cup of tea and handed it to him to quench his thirst. Zhu Jintang drank the clear tea, and the dryness in his throat while sleeping immediately disappeared a lot.

Shen Yuechen dressed him himself, Zhu Jintang stood on the spot, stretched his arms, and let her dress and tie himself, his eyes inadvertently fell on the desk a few steps away.

Cuixin was about to tidy up the pens, inks, papers and inkstones on the table, but unexpectedly, Zhu Jintang suddenly came and said, "Wait a minute."

Shen Yuechen had just tied his belt for him, when he saw him making a sudden noise, he went straight to the table and hurriedly followed him.

Zhu Jintang reached out to pick up a page of scriptures spread out on the table, and couldn't help but feel moved. He saw that the handwriting on it was graceful but free and easy. Combination, retractable and flexible, very rare.

Today, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, it would be hard to believe that such a good handwriting would come from a woman from a deep boudoir.

Zhu Jintang knew that Shen Yuechen was a woman who was knowledgeable in literature and ink, but he didn't know that her calligraphy was so good... Shen Yuechen stood aside, saw him looking serious like an old man, raised her hand to pick up the handwriting she had written, and carefully wrote it down. After looking at it again and again, I couldn't help but blushed a little, coughed lightly and said: "I am so clumsy with my pen, I made my uncle laugh."

While she was speaking, she reached for the scriptures in his hand, but Zhu Jintang deliberately raised his hand to avoid it, turned his head to look at her, his star-like pupils flickered slightly, and suddenly asked: "How many years have you practiced calligraphy? "

Shen Yuechen lowered his head, and replied: "I have been learning calligraphy since I was a child, and it has been ten years."

Hearing this, Zhu Jintang raised his eyebrows. To be able to practice such a good handwriting in just ten years must be a famous teacher who gave birth to an excellent apprentice.

"Then who is your master? Which famous calligrapher is it?"

Although Shen Yuechen didn't raise his head, he felt the scorching gaze from him, and his face was a little hot: "My concubine's master is not a famous person. My concubine's master is Mrs. Jingchen from Jingyue Temple. Strange monk."

Zhu Jintang was a little surprised, she didn't expect her master to be a monk... However, even if she is a monk, she is by no means an ordinary person, she must be an anonymous expert.

His dark eyes blinked, and he couldn't help being more curious about her, "You know, your handwriting is very good, even those talented bachelors who have studied hard for more than ten years may not be able to do this. Waiting for talent."

Zhu Jintang was not stingy with his praise, Shen Yuechen couldn't help shaking his head shyly when he heard it, and his earlobes were red. "The uncle is too flattering on the concubine. This is just a small skill, practice makes perfect, I am too embarrassed to show off in front of the uncle..." As she spoke, she reached out and took out the paper from Zhu Jintang's hand, and handed it to Cuixin, whispering timidly Said: "Hurry up and pack it up."

She was shy and at a loss, which made Zhu Jintang's heart move again, and he couldn't help but want to reach out and touch that flushed cheek.

Seeing that the time to ask for peace is coming.Shen Yuechen turned his head to look at Zhu Jintang who was still standing still, gently tugged at his cuff, and reminded: "Master, it's time for us to go over and say hello."

The corner of Zhu Jintang's mouth moved slightly, and a slight smile appeared on his expressionless face. "Got it, let's go."

As the sun was setting and the sky was getting darker, the Zhu Mansion was lit up one after another, making it brightly lit.At this time, the two households of the Zhu family were gathered in the old lady's room, while Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen came a little later.

Mr. Zhu still looked drowsy, leaning on the chair motionless, closing his eyes and resting his mind, half asleep.

Mrs. Zhu was sitting next to her, holding a rosary, and was discussing something with Li Shi Chai. Li Shiduan was sitting on her lower head, and Chai Shi got up and stood behind her, pinching her gently. Press the shoulder.

The two brothers Zhu Feng and Zhu Jun didn't say a word, they each held tea bowls to drink tea, neither verbal communication nor eye contact.

Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen greeted everyone in turn. Mr. Zhu finally opened his squinted eyes, looked at Shen Yuechen, waved and said, "Daughter-in-law, come here."

Shen Yuechen was slightly taken aback, and quickly stepped forward, blessed her body again, wondering what the old man would order all of a sudden?

Mrs. Zhu glanced at her husband, and saw that he took out a pair of suet and white jade auspicious peace rings from his sleeve pockets and handed them to her, "Here, this little thing is for you young couple. It’s just right to bring it with you, for good luck.”

Seeing this, Shen Yuechen hurriedly stretched out her hands, followed up respectfully, bowed her knees and said in thanks: "My grandson, thank you for the reward from the old man."

Hearing this, Mr. Zhu beamed with joy, raised his finger and pointed at the two of them, and continued: "Jintang, you have to work harder and try to let grandpa have another great-grandson in your arms as soon as possible, you know?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone lowered their heads and laughed silently, and Shen Yuechen even burned up.

Zhu Jintang looked serious, and replied: "Yes, my grandson knows."

After taking her seat, the blush on Shen Yuechen's face still hadn't faded, and Chai's gaze on the opposite side kept circling her face and body, making her feel uncomfortable.After a while, she got up again, and wanted to go and see Brother Ming on an excuse.

After hearing the words, the old lady hesitated for a moment, and said: "Well, that's fine, you can go and hug him, just let Jintang have a look."

Shen Yuechen took the words and went away, took Brother Ming out personally, and reminded him in a low voice on the way: "Wait a minute, the people who want to see you are all your family members in this life, you must not cry and make trouble, and treat everyone as you like." Just laugh."

The infant Ming Geer twisted his body in dissatisfaction, and was about to grin when Shen Yuechen stopped him with his eyes.

Only when Shen Yuechen carried Brother Ming in, the old lady stretched out her hands impatiently, and said, "Come here, let me hug you."

Shen Yuechen carefully sent Brother Ming into the arms of the old lady, and as soon as the old lady hugged him, she immediately cried out heartily.

Mr. Zhu, who was on his side crookedly, also regained his energy, leaned his head, looked at the little man in the swaddling baby, and said with a smile, "Hurry up and pick him up and weigh him to see if this little guy has grown?"

The old lady hugged the swaddle in her arms tightly, and frowned slightly: "How can such a small child be weighed? What if the waist is injured?"

The old man gave a "tsk" impatiently, and said anxiously: "If you want to weigh it, you can weigh it! If you don't come, then let me come."

The old man has not seen his precious great-grandson for some days recently, and finally saw him, so he naturally wanted to get close.

The old lady refused to follow, for fear that he would lose his sense of propriety because of his insignificance.The old man stood up anxiously, wishing he could snatch the child from her hand immediately.

The two old people usually have their own style and airs, but now, because they are holding their grandson, they have lost their temper, just like two angry children, which really makes people laugh and cry.

Seeing this, Zhu Feng hurriedly got up and supported his father's arm, and persuaded in a good voice: "Father, the child is still young, and the bones haven't grown hard yet. It won't weigh a few taels. You'd better sit down and watch."

The old man glanced at his son, sat down with a feeling of sullenness in his heart, turned his back on his wife deliberately, and snorted softly: "If you don't hug me, don't hug me."

Seeing his temper-playing appearance, the old lady was speechless immediately, she just lowered her head to coax and tease her great-grandson, her face was full of love.

It wasn't the first time that Brother Ming saw her, and remembering what Shen Yuechen told him earlier, he could only grin.Unexpectedly, his smile almost made the old lady shed tears excitedly, she put her cheek against his little face, choked up slightly and said: "Brother Ming knows how to laugh, he knows how to laugh."

When everyone heard the words, they all came forward to have a look at Brother Ming, seeing that he was really smiling, they couldn't help saying many nice and auspicious words along with the old lady.

Shen Yuechen stood by the side, motionless, with a hint of relief on his brows.

He is indeed a smart one, knowing that he should accept everything in front of him and adapt to reality.

(End of this chapter)