Xiao and Zheng hit the road again. Bai Wuxia watched the two of them disappear at the end of the mountain road. With a smile on his face, he said: "Zi Zi. You have chosen a good son-in-law."
The mountain road is difficult and dangerous. But he couldn't resist Brother Azheng's excitement to meet his mother-in-law. He even urged and shouted to encourage Lin Huayin. Finally arrived at the temple gate at 1:30 noon.
"Huh." Xiao Zheng threw down his luggage. Yelled. "Auntie. We are here."
Just when Lin Huayin was about to stop Xiao Zheng from shouting in a quiet place. The temple door slowly opened. A middle-aged female nun walked out. First, he bowed to the two of them. Then he had to help Xiao Zheng get the gift. But Xiao Zheng quickly stopped him.
"I'll do it myself..." Xiao Zheng picked up his luggage in embarrassment.
Lin Huayin glanced at the middle-aged nun who went out to greet her. He walked forward with a calm expression. She said calmly: "Aunt Jing. Just let him take it."
"Yes. Miss."
Li Jing. Ye Yuhua's former personal maid. Since she became a monk. Li Jing also followed and escaped into the empty door. Stay close to Ye Yuhua. And in this nunnery called Fengming Temple. It was just the two of them. One rings the morning bell. One plays the evening drum.
"Where's Aunt Ye." Xiao Zheng was carrying the luggage. While following Li Jing into the temple. He asked curiously.
"Senior sister is cleaning up the back hill." Li Jing said kindly.
Xiao Zheng asked in disbelief: "Is there not even a cleaning person in the temple?"
"There are only senior sister and I in the temple. Senior sister and I also take turns doing the cleaning work." Li Jing led Xiao Zheng and two others to the west wing.
The temple is not big. The total area covered is less than 300 square meters. In addition to the sutra hall where sutras are chanted and Buddha chanted. There is a wing room on the east and west sides. and a main room behind the sutra hall
in ancient times. The so-called wing room is actually a room facing east and west. That is the guest room. certainly. With the development of science and architecture. Whether it is the main room or the wing room. All can meet the standard of facing south. But in ancient times. No matter how luxurious a mansion is, it is just a courtyard. For example, a courtyard house. Since it is a yard. Naturally, there will be a clear distinction between east, west, north and south. The master room, the main room, occupies a north-south orientation. A wing for guests to live in. It is difficult to occupy favorable terrain.
The wing room is not big. The arrangement is also very simple. But to suit the occasion. The big red word "福" is still posted on the window. After Xiao Zheng entered the house and put away his luggage. There is no rush to place daily necessities. Instead, he urged Li Jing to take him to see Ye Yuhua. On the other hand, look at Lin Huayin. But he opened the suitcase with a cold attitude. Meticulous placement.
"Okay." Li Jing nodded with a smile. Lead the way from the front. Xiao Zhengze grabbed Lin Huayin who was unwilling to go. whispered. "Have a good attitude. We'll pack your luggage later."
Say it. Lin Huayin was dragged along to the back mountain.
It is said to be the back mountain. In fact, it is a steep hillside. The mountains are steep. Behind the temple stands on the top of the mountain. It is even more naturally dangerous. Those who are afraid of heights will not dare to approach. And at this time. When Xiao Zheng and the others arrived at the back mountain. Ye Yuhua, who is elegantly dressed in Tsing Yi, is cleaning fallen leaves with a bamboo broom in both hands. It looks peaceful. He also has an unworldly demeanor.
"Auntie. We are here." Quiet back hill. Xiao Zheng trotted over happily. He snatched away Ye Yuhua's broom. Grinning. "Let me sweep the floor for you."
"Silly boy." Ye Yuhua looked at Xiao Zheng lovingly. said gently. "This is practice. If you sweep it away, Auntie will delay her homework."
"That's it." Xiao Zheng rolled his eyes. Then he threw the broom in his hand to Lin Huayin. "Then let your daughter practice for you. I believe that even the Buddha will not blame you."
Say it. Xiao Zheng pretended to glare at Lin Huayin. He said nervously: "Hurry up and sweep the floor."
Typical of fierce color and soft heart. Strong on the outside but dry on the inside.
Ye Yuhua smiled warmly. He took Xiao Zheng's rough big hand and said: "The mountain road is difficult to walk. You haven't encountered any danger."
"It's okay. My strength is good." Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "But I met an old friend of yours. I also asked for two cups of hot tea."
Ye Yuhua smiled slightly. He nodded and said, "It's okay."
As for the old friend Xiao Zheng mentioned. She didn't seem to want to talk. after all. Xiao Zheng's identity is her son-in-law. Even if she is a monk. There is also some discomfort.
"The dishes are stewed in the pot. I'll make some side dishes for you later. It's the New Year's Eve dinner tonight. Don't think it's too shabby." Ye Yuhua said lovingly.
"We eat and drink every day in Mingzhu. We have long been tired of it." Xiao Zheng felt Ye Yuhua's deep love. smiled. "Not to mention the food cooked by my aunt herself. It is more precious than those delicacies from the mountains and seas."
"Just don't dislike it." Ye Yuhua smiled warmly. Pull up Xiao Zheng's big hand. "You accompany Huayin to the room to rest for a while. I'll call you when Auntie prepares dinner."
Said. She walked towards Lin Huayin. To get her broom back.
"I'll just come." Lin Huayin said expressionlessly. He said looking extremely inhumane. "It's been a long day on the mountain road. I'm hungry."
The implication is that you hurry up and cook.
The back mountain has rugged cliffs. Don't talk about sweeping the floor here. Even if you take a walk. It is also extremely dangerous. A little careless. You may slide down the hillside. Fall off a cliff. It is a great test to the human mind. Lin Huayin's attitude returned to indifferent. But he couldn't bear to let Ye Yuhua work here.
Therefore, he coldly rejected Ye Yuhua.
Xiao Zheng saw this. He also held Ye Yuhua's arm. Smiled and said: "Yes, Auntie. We have walked all the way. We are already hungry. Let's eat the New Year's Eve dinner early."
Ye Yuhua couldn't object. I had no choice but to comply with their wishes. Turn around and walk back to the kitchen. Xiao Zhengze gave Lin Huayin instructions as a result of her mother-in-law. Then he jogged to catch up with Ye Yuhua. Let's go to the kitchen together.
The so-called kitchen. After all, it is a rural kitchen. Build a stove out of bricks. Fires are mainly made with dry wood. Use a large pot to stir-fry. And anyone who has had a similar experience knows it. When cooking rice in an iron pot, a layer of rice will burn on the bottom of the pot. Sweet and crispy. Much more delicious than rice cooked in a rice cooker.
A pot of vegetarian Buddha jumping over the wall is simmering in the pot. There are several plates of steamed vegetables steaming on the small stove nearby. Although they are all vegetarian. The entire kitchen was filled with a tantalizing aroma. Xiao Zheng, who had been running around all day, moved his index finger. He swallowed and said, "Mother-in-law. Can I take a few bites secretly? It's so delicious."
"Yeah." Ye Yuhua's expression was slightly stagnant. He turned his head and glanced at Xiao Zheng. "What did you call me just now?"
Xiao Zheng was dazzled by the fragrant dishes. For a moment, he quickly used the title he usually used when talking to Lin Huayin. His face was instantly embarrassed. Blushed. I hesitated for a long time. Finally she had the courage to shout: "Mother-in-law."