Chapter 17: Mother

The next day, Yuanxin took Menghan to Wanhe'an early in the morning, and Yuanxin's mother, Tasha, the princess of Xichi who insisted on marrying Cheng Yunhao, worshiped the Buddha here for many years. Menghan changed into decent clothes, and the maid Yuliu helped Menghan comb a simple bun, and put two plain and elegant pearl hairpins on the hairpin, which still looked like a small jasper, of course, under the condition that Menghan didn't speak or make trouble.

Wanhean is twenty miles northwest of the suburbs of Beijing, in this spring and Jingming season, the scenery is pleasant. However, compared to the scale and popularity of the royal temple, Manhean is not the same.

The two came in a horse-drawn carriage and settled at the foot of the mountain. Go along the mountain road, the grass and trees are luxuriant, wild flowers are everywhere, Menghan is happy all the way, picking a large handful of flowers, Yuanxin is waiting for her on the side of the road, watching her jump and fly in the flowers and plants, blending into the boundless spring, like a painting-like beauty.

"It's a good place to be in a world without PM2.5." Menghan came back with flowers.

Yuanxin picked a flower in Menghan's hand and gently inserted it behind her ear, "It's good to have your world." ”

Meng Han noticed his strange appearance, turned around and asked, "Why did you suddenly feel so emotional?" ”

"I just remembered my mother's story."

"What's the story?"

"She should have had a happy family, a husband and children, and a happy life. My mother is the princess of Nishiike, and I can't imagine how much courage my mother had to decide to marry my father......" Enshin began to tell the story of his mother. Menghan listened quietly, the sun was warmly sprinkled, the wind caressed the clothes of the two, and the flowers and trees moved with the wind, all like listeners from Yuanxin.

"Your mother is a very courageous woman, who abandons her glory and marries into an enemy country for true love, which is worthy of admiration!"

"My mother was so brave that when my father's coffin was brought back, my mother had to go with my father for a while."

At that time, Tasha was found hanging in the house by the maid, Yu'an cried not only to ask her mother not to go, Yuanxin cried in front of her mother's bed, Cheng Zheng was the calmest of the three children, "Okay, do you want to go with your father, you go!" It turns out that your love for my brother and sister is fake, it turns out that you only have your father in your eyes, and it turns out that there is no space left for us in your heart! You liar, you don't love your children at all! ”

Tasha was grief-stricken, "No, no. ”

"Isn't it?! You only remember the affection with your father, have you ever thought about the responsibility of being a mother? If you really love us, how can you bear to let us lose our father and mother? Why do you inflict double the pain you can't bear on your own children? If the last moment of your life had not taught me to be strong and brave after I lost my father, but had made it worse when I was most sorrowful, and had rubbed salt on my wounds, I would have hated you, and I would have hated you all the time! You don't deserve to be a mother! ”

Tasha did not seek death again, and later allowed herself to be a Buddha, and since the moment Tasha walked out of the house, Cheng Zheng has never seen her again.

Yuanxin silently finished speaking, the happiness that his father and mother once gave him were irreplaceable, but it was also the heaviest wound in his heart.

"Yuanxin, what would you do if you couldn't stay with the person you love for the rest of your life?" Menghan asked.

Yuanxin smiled indifferently, "Is this cursing me?" ”

"Why, I just want to know what you think about love."

Yes, who can say for sure what will happen in the future. Which comes first, tomorrow or the accident, who can be sure. Maybe I'll step on the air and fall off a cliff and travel back to the 21st century, or maybe no matter how much I love you, we will never be together because of all kinds of realities. After meeting you, my happiness came too suddenly, too easily, this qiē made me feel unreal, and I even felt that the more beautiful the vow, the more miserable the ending would be. I don't ask you to promise me a lifetime, because life is too long to see the end, and I'm afraid.

Seeing Menghan's thoughtfulness, Yuanxin comforted, "Father and mother can be together, and they will not experience less difficulties than us, so as long as we have faith, we will definitely be together." ”

"A great man in my hometown once said that 10,000 years is too long, seize the day."

"You don't want to be with me forever?" Yuanxin was anxious and looked serious.

"Of course, it's best to be together for the rest of your life, but you also said that we can't say for sure what will happen in the future. Sometimes there are various reasons that we can't do anything about, just like your parents, just like your brother. If we finally parted and had the best memories we ever had, I would be very happy. Some people can't spend a day with their loved ones in their lives, I can meet you in the most beautiful years, and I don't want anything more. People don't regret spending their time in their lives, they don't feel ashamed of doing nothing, and I only hope that I don't dare to let go of love because I will eventually lose. After Meng Han finished speaking, he dropped the flower in his hand and stood on tiptoe to kiss Yuanxin's lips. For this sudden gentleness, Yuanxin was a little overwhelmed, at least he had never seen a girl so active. But Menghan's kiss came violently, and Yuanxin also began to respond, and the tip of his tongue reached into Menghan's mouth and roamed gently. The two kissed selflessly into the boundless spring color, and the hair sleeves and wildflowers and grass swayed together in the wind, like a perfect picture.

How fortunate I am to have a spotless love in this worldly and filthy capital.

The two are too bold, aren't they? It's Wanhean above.

Entering Wanhe Nunnery, Menghan worshipped the Buddha with Yuanxin, leaving two ingots of gold to add to the sesame oil money.

"Thank you, the Buddha will write down the merits of the donor, Amitabha."

"Master Tongchun is too good in the nunnery?" Yuanxin asked.

"In the back of the box, please come with me." Xiao Ni led the two of them to the back compartment, Yuanxin doesn't come often when he is away all year round, but every time he comes, he accumulates a lot of merit, and Xiao Ni recognizes it.

Xiao Ni went to knock on the door, and when he heard the answer, he opened the door and invited Menghan and Yuanxin to go in.

The meditation room is really simple and clean, with a simple mattress on the left and a square table on the right, where the Buddha statue is enshrined inside, and the master is chanting the Buddha.

"Mother." Yuanxin was a little excited and a little excited.

Mrs. Shi turned around, it was a calm and serene face, the wind and frost of the years gently blew over her face and could not carve half a trace, her indisputable face showed her noble and extraordinary, the tall nose bridge easily reminded Meng Han of the beauty of the Western Regions, and she couldn't see that this was also a female general who was once galloping on the battlefield.

"Far letter is here." Mrs. Shi raised her eyebrows, "Bring one more person, this girl is Yuanxin's sweetheart." ”

This master is not subtle, Menghan is a little embarrassed, "Junior Yao Menghan, I have seen Tongchun Shitai." ”

"Girl, don't be polite, I've entered the Buddhist gate, don't pay attention to these red tape, please sit down." Mrs. Shi personally made tea for the two of them.

"Yuanxin has lost a lot of weight." Mrs. Shi is still very concerned about a few children, it feels good to have a mother to care, Menghan's heart is sour.

Yuanxin sat next to Mrs. Shi and took Mrs. Shi's hand, "I'm out to play in the mountains and rivers, and naturally it's not as good as being full of food and wine at home." Since the last time I didn't say goodbye for more than half a year, how is my mother? ”

"It's all good. You don't have to worry about it. Shi Tai stroked Yuanxin's head and spoiled him infinitely.

"Did my mother use the prescription I brought back last time? Can the heartache be relieved? ”

"I've used it, it's much better, and I've got sick a lot less than before." The sense of happiness and satisfaction of the teacher is beyond words.

Yuanxin heard that it was effective and was very satisfied, "That's good." The child also worries that the remedies in the backwoods may not work. "When Yuanxin was a child, he remembered that his mother often had heartache, and when she was seriously ill, she was in a cold sweat and couldn't sit up. After my father died, my mother's illness worsened. From the imperial doctor to the Jianghu Langzhong, I have seen a lot, but with little effect. Yuanxin was walking outside, and by chance he got this home remedy and quickly brought it back to his mother, but he didn't expect it to be really effective.

"Mother is old, you don't have to worry too much, blessings and misfortunes have their own destiny."

Menghan continued the tea on the side, slightly entered the duties of a "quasi-daughter-in-law", and persuaded him, "Where is this teacher, as a child, it is natural to be filial to your parents." If there is no chance to solve problems for the teacher, it will not be a lifelong regret. ”

"Yes, Mother, you have to take care of yourself, and don't say anything about resignation, I don't like to hear it." Yuanxin sprinkled coquettishly.

"Yes, yes, your mother will cherish you, and you can have a thought when you are alone, and you can come to your mother for comfort when you are sad. Mother sees that this girl is understanding, knowledgeable, and beautiful, you have to cherish it. ”

As soon as Mrs. Shi said this, Yuanxin Menghan looked at each other and laughed. Knowledgeable? Am I too reserved today?

Mrs. Shi saw the two of them laughing, puzzled, "Did I say something wrong?" ”

Yuanxin explained, "Mother doesn't know, Menghan's personality is similar to mine, stubborn and funny, and my mother is the only one who uses knowledge to describe Menghan." ”

Meng Han saw Yuanxin tear down her platform, and stretched out her hand to hit him, "Where am I stubborn!" I don't know how to be booked! ”

Yuanxin hid in Mrs. Shi's arms, "Mother, look, have I ever lied, where is she a knowledgeable person?" ”

Menghan hurriedly withdrew his hand, and did not forget to throw a "I'll wait for me" expression. Mrs. Shi was amused by these two people, "The girl is really cute and cute, I don't know who the girl is?" ”

"Uh...... Well, this" Menghan Yuanxin looked at each other speechlessly, his face was embarrassed, and Yuanxin said stiffly, "Let's say it." ”

Yuanxin began to talk endlessly about Menghan's bizarre crossing, his encounter with Menghan, and the interesting stories of the two after the meeting, and the three of them laughed heartily from time to time. The happy scene made Menghan feel happy for them and sad for himself. It's a pity that I have no relatives in this world, no loving mother can let me lie in my arms and be coquettish, no illustrious family background can be my backing after I get into trouble, no brother can take responsibility for me and let me be idle, Yuanxin, you are really happy, do you know? And I'm happy to have met you, right?

Yuanxin and Shi Taizheng were talking happily, but seeing that Menghan had a sad look on his face, Shi Tai asked with concern, "What's wrong with the girl?" ”

It's okay that Mrs. Shi didn't ask, but this question, the sadness in Menghan's heart surged, and she held back her tears and said, "I miss my family." After that, he couldn't hold back anymore and began to cry. Mom and Dad, I miss you so much, I really miss you so much.

Mrs. Shi hurriedly took Menghan in her arms, "Good boy, it's pitiful for you to walk alone at a young age." When I was your age, I was alone, uprooted from my homeland and in a foreign country, and I had to endure hardships. Although our experiences are different, they are similar, and I know you, and I hope to have a home at this time. ”

Menghan found the long-lost family affection in Mrs. Shi's arms, her tears became more and more overflowing, she couldn't cry, she only nodded one after another, "Thank you, Mrs. Shi, thank you......"

Yuanxin was frightened by Menghan, it was the first time he saw Menghan crying, he was a little overwhelmed, and patted her back awkwardly to reassure, "I'll be good to you." ”

Mrs. Shi said, "Yes, I see that Yuanxin treats you sincerely, and your marriage should not be far away." When you become married, I will be your mother, and Yuanxin's family will be your family. You're not alone anymore. Whoever dares to bully you, Yuanxin will stand up for you, and if Yuanxin dares to bully you, I will teach him a lesson for you. ”

As soon as these words came out, Meng Han burst into tears and laughed, and Yuanxin pouted again and again, "Mother has only known Menghan for a long time, so I will help her speak." ”

Meng Han accepted it when he saw it, "I'm sorry, I was too out of shape just now." ”

After a few words of comfort, Menghan finally regained his old happiness.

Speaking of marriage, Yuanxin asked, "My brother is getting married, my grandfather and sister are coming, and my mother won't go back?" ”

Shitai lowered her eyelids and sighed, "It's also good to start a family as soon as possible." I have entered the Buddha Gate, and I don't want to disturb the outside world anymore. ”

"Who does my brother want to marry, and my mother doesn't care?"

Mrs. Shi said quietly: "I have been away for many years, and I don't necessarily understand what people and things outside say and I don't know, it's the same for everyone. Zheng'er is deeply liked by the emperor, and he has been favored since he was a child, and the emperor will not wronged him. ”

Yuanxin lowered his head: "Since my mother insists on this, I won't say anything more." It's just that although my brother doesn't say it, he is actually very concerned about his mother. ”

"I know. I have been able to live in peace here all these years, and he has been working in secret, and it is difficult for him to support a family at a young age, and I still failed to fulfill my mother's responsibilities after all. Mrs. Shi sighed and reached out to touch Yuanxin's face, with love and guilt.

Yuanxin smiled slightly: "As long as the mother is alive, the child will be at ease." ”

"Mrs. Shi doesn't have to blame herself," Meng Han said with relief: "It is said that there are parents in the world, whether it is marrying an enemy country or a widowed husband, how much pressure did Mrs. Shi endure back then, and who can understand it, I believe that Mrs. Shi has all kinds of hardships in her heart, which is more than ten times that of Menghan, and you have already done what you should do as a mother." ”

Mrs. Shi put away her sadness and nodded: "The world is impermanent, and I can't help it." You have to cherish each other. ”

"Thank you for the reminder, we will definitely be happy." Menghan's eyes were full of smiles, and Yuanxin firmly shook Menghan's hand.

"You young people still have to work on your own, and I will pray to the Buddha for you here."

Is this a pass? Menghan was secretly happy in his heart.

The three of them ate vegetarian food and gossiped until the evening, when Yuanxin and Menghan got up and said goodbye.