Xiao Zheng and the others went on the road again, and Bai Wufang watched the two disappear at the end of the mountain road, and said with a smile: "Yezi, you have chosen a good son-in-law." ”

The mountain road is difficult and difficult, but I can't resist Brother Zheng's stupid mood of meeting his mother-in-law. Even urging and shouting, Lin Huayin finally arrived in front of the temple at half past one o'clock in the afternoon.

"Whew!" Xiao Zheng threw down his luggage and shouted. "Auntie, we're here!"

Just as Lin Huayin was about to stop Xiao Zheng from shouting in a quiet place, the temple gate slowly opened. A middle-aged female nun walked out, first bowed to the two of them, and then wanted to help Xiao Zheng get the salute. was hurriedly stopped by Xiao Zheng.

"I'd better 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, stepped forward calmly, and said calmly: "Aunt Jing, just let him take it." ”

"Yes. Miss. ”

Li Jing. Ye Yuhua used to be a personal maid. Since she became a monk, Li Jing also followed her into the empty door and stayed by Ye Yuhua's side. And in this nunnery called Fengming Temple, there are only two of them. One rings the morning bell, the other beats the dusk drum.

"Where's Aunt Ye?" Xiao Zheng was carrying his luggage and asked curiously while following Li Jing into the temple.

"Senior sister is cleaning in the back mountain." Li Jing said kindly.

Xiao Zheng asked incredulously, "Isn't there even a cleaner in the temple?" ”

"It's just me and my sister in the temple. My sister and I also take turns doing the cleaning. Li Jing led Xiao Zheng and the others to the west wing.

The temple is not big. It covers an area of less than 300 square meters. In addition to the sutra hall where the sutras are recited, 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 was actually a room facing east and west. That is, the guest room. Of course, with the development of science and architecture. Whether it is the main room or the wing room, it can meet the standard of sitting north and facing south. But in ancient times, even the most luxurious mansion was just a courtyard. For example, the courtyard house. Since it is a courtyard, there will naturally be a clear distinction between east and west, north and south, and the master room, that is, the main house, occupies the north-south orientation. It is difficult to occupy the favorable terrain in the wings where guests live.

The wing room is not large, and the placement is very simple. But for the sake of the occasion, the windows were still pasted with the word "Fu" in bright red. After Xiao Zheng entered the house and put away his luggage, he was not in a hurry to put away his daily necessities. Instead, he urged Li Jing to take him to see Ye Yuhua. On the other hand, Lin Huayin opened the suitcase with a cold attitude and placed it meticulously.

"Okay." Li Jing nodded with a smile. Lead the way ahead. Xiao Zhengze picked up Lin Huayin, who was reluctant to go, and said in a low voice. "Be right, and pack your luggage later."

After that, he dragged Lin Huayin to the back mountain together.

It is said to be a back mountain, but it is actually a steep hillside. The mountain peaks are steep, and the temple standing on the top of the mountain is even more naturally steep, so that people who are afraid of heights dare not approach. At this time, when Xiao Zheng and the three arrived at the back mountain, Ye Yuhua, who was dressed in green clothes and elegant, was holding a bamboo broom with both hands to clean up the fallen leaves. It looks both tranquil and unworldly.

"Auntie! Here we are! In the secluded back mountain, Xiao Zheng trotted over with interest, snatched Ye Yuhua's broom, and grinned. I'll sweep the floor for you. ”

"Silly boy." Ye Yuhua looked at Xiao Zheng lovingly and said gently. "This is practice, if you sweep it, won't Auntie delay her homework?"

"That's right." Xiao Zheng rolled his eyes, and then threw the broom in his hand to Lin Huayin. "Then let your daughter practice for you, and I believe that even if it is the Buddha, she will not blame you."

After that, Xiao Zheng pretended to glare at Lin Huayin, and said worriedly: "Why don't you go and sweep the floor?" ”

Typical of the color of the inward. Strong on the outside and dry in the middle.

Ye Yuhua smiled warmly, took Xiao Zheng's rough hand and said, "The mountain road is difficult to walk, you haven't encountered any danger, right?" ”

"It's fine. I'm in good health. Xiao Zheng smiled. But I met you with an old friend. I also begged for two cups of hot tea. ”

Ye Yuhua smiled slightly, nodded and said, "It's okay." ”

As for the old people that Xiao Zheng said, she didn't seem to want to talk about it. After all, Xiao Zheng's identity is her son-in-law. Even though she was a monk, she was somewhat uncomfortable.

"I've stewed the dishes in the pot, and I'll make you a few more side dishes later. It's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner tonight. Don't be shabby. Ye Yuhua said lovingly.

"We have big fish and meat every day in Mingzhu, and we are tired of eating it for a long time." Xiao Zheng felt Ye Yuhua's strong love and said with a smile. "What's more, it's the meals made by my aunt herself. It's more precious than those delicacies of the mountains and the sea. ”

"It's good not to dislike it." Ye Yuhua smiled warmly and pulled up Xiao Zheng's big hand. "You accompany Huayin to the room to rest for a while, and then call you when Auntie is ready for dinner."

With that, she walked over to Lin Huayin to get her broom back.

"I'll just do it." Lin Huayin was expressionless, and said with a very unapproachable look. "After a day of walking in the mountains, I was hungry."

The implication is that you should hurry up and cook.

The back mountain cliffs are craggy, don't say that sweeping the floor here, even if you take a walk, it is extremely dangerous. If you're not careful, you can slide down a hill and fall off a cliff. It is a great test of the human mind. Lin Huayin's attitude was cold, but he couldn't bear to let Ye Yuhua work here.

Therefore, he coldly rejected Ye Yuhua.

Seeing this, Xiao Zheng also grabbed Ye Yuhua's arm and said with a smile: "Yes, Auntie, we have walked all the way, and our stomachs have long been hungry." Let's eat this Chinese New Year's Eve dinner early. ”

Ye Yuhua couldn't object, so he had to follow the wishes of the two. Turn around and walk back to the kitchen. Xiao Zheng is mother-in-law instructed Lin Huayin to give a meal, and then trotted to catch up with Ye Yuhua and went to the kitchen together.

The so-called kitchen is, in the final analysis, the stove room in the countryside. Build a stove with bricks, mainly use dry wood to make a fire, and use a large pot to fry vegetables. And those who have had a similar experience know that cooking rice in an iron pot will burn a layer of pot at the bottom of the pot, which is fragrant and crispy, and is much more delicious than rice cooked in a rice cooker.

A pot of Subuddha jumping over the wall is simmering in the pot, and several plates of steamed vegetables are steaming on the small stove next to it. Although it is all vegetarian, the whole kitchen is filled with sultry aromas. Xiao Zheng, who had been running around for a day, moved his index finger, swallowed his saliva and said, "Mother-in-law, can I secretly eat two bites?" It's so fragrant! ”

"Huh?" Ye Yuhua's expression was slightly sluggish, and he glanced at Xiao Zheng. "What did you just call me?"

Xiao Zheng was carried away by the fragrant dishes, and for a while he quickly used the name he usually used when talking to Lin Huayin. Immediately, his face was full of embarrassment, and he turned red, and after a long time, he finally had the courage to shout: "Mother-in-law! ”