Twenty-nine: Late at night, I came over the women's wall

Qingliang Mountain, which Wang Mingming said, is a place where literati and artists must come. They see that the mountains are high and the rocks are steep, the river water hits the cliffs, and the scenery is charming. I often come here to chant poetry and paint.

In the eyes of military strategists, it is a natural barrier against enemy troops. So a castle was built on the hill, which could not be conquered by the enemy's millions of soldiers.

Emperor Sun Quan of Wu built a Jiangfang fortress there, which was named Stone City.

Climb to the top of Qingliang Mountain, look into the distance, and be even more relaxed. The Yangtze River in the west and Zhongshan Mountain in the east are vivid. The 100-character Sadhu Thorn makes a detailed description of 'Ascending Stone Town':

'On the stone city, looking at the sky and looking low, the eyes are empty. Pointing to the six dynasties shaped resorts, only the green mountains are like ...... walls'

The mountain façade of Qingliang Mountain is built in the south, it is the archway type three arches, there are three words of "Qingliang Mountain" on the middle door, these three words are the book of Gong Xian, the owner of the sweeping leaf building.

People's understanding of the mountain gate is usually three gates, which symbolize the three liberation methods of Buddhism, namely the empty gate, the non-phase gate, and the non-action gate.

Qingliang Temple was built in 884 A.D. inside the mountain gate, and was named Xingjiao Temple at that time. In the Ming Dynasty, it was renamed Qingliang Temple. Also known as: Stone Qingliang Avenue Field, Qingliang Temple.

Qingliang Temple sits on the north and faces the south, and faces green mountains on three sides. Amazing view. It is the first of the forty-eight views of Jinling. Qingliang Temple is also famous for its fact that it is the birthplace of the Dharma Eye Sect, one of the five schools of Zen Buddhism in China.

Every day, there is an endless flow of people who go to Qingliang Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha, and the mountain is overcrowded. Therefore, Qingliang Temple is a must-visit place for travel lovers.

The mother-in-law and the servant were listening attentively, Wang Mingming's smiling face suddenly sank, she looked at the ground and said thoughtfully: "The once prosperous Qingliang Temple has now become desolate.

"From the mountain gate of Qingliang Mountain to the Hanxi Gate, it is a barren and desolate scene. The road is overgrown with artemisia grass, and the miscellaneous trees growing haphazardly on the roadside block the sun.

"The birds of the forest chirped monotonously and mournfully. The old thatched landlords in the grass are crooked. The men and women scavenging in shabby clothes stood stupidly in front of the thatched houses.

"If Liu Yuxi's poem "Stone Town" is used to describe today's Qingliang Temple, it is very appropriate.

The poem reads: 'The mountains surround the homeland, and the tide hits the empty city and is lonely. The old moon in the east of Huaishui is still over the female wall in the middle of the night. ’

"The mountains behind Qingliang Mountain are full of ownerless graves that have been washed away by the rain. Seeing those rotten coffin boards, as well as white bones and skulls, they didn't dare to leave in broad daylight. ”

The mother-in-law said: "Yes, since the end of the Qing Dynasty, there have been continuous wars, natural disasters [***] have been rampant, and the people are struggling with hunger and cold, where is the money to burn incense and worship the Buddha."

"Xiao San's speech is so good, I really can't see that you have such a big knowledge, you can't underestimate Xiao San. Okay, you move on. ”

Wang Mingming said: "When I was in junior high school, our school organized students to go to Qingliang Temple for a spring outing, we visited Qingliang Temple, climbed Qingliang Mountain, saw Zhumapo, and played Qingliangmen and Ghost Face City.

"When I came back from the spring outing, the teacher asked me to write an essay, and I scored 95 points on my essay, so I remember it very well."

The mother-in-law said: "Xiao San is still a showman." ”

Wang Mingming said: "Thank you mother-in-law for the compliment." I have always wanted to go to Stone Town to see the snow in winter, the ancients said that Stone City Ji Snow, referring to the Stone Town to see the snow scene.

"I think the snow there must be very beautiful, very spectacular, very peculiar. Unfortunately, my wish never came true. ”

The mother-in-law laughed, she waved her hand and said: You don't have to worry, I will take you with me this winter. Let's go to see the snow scene together and experience the snow in Shicheng.

"Let's stop here today, let's all disperse."

Wang Mingming thought that the old woman was going to lecture harshly, but he didn't expect the mother-in-law to be very reasonable and funny. Wang Mingming's hostility towards her subsided.

After please, the second sister will be busy with her own affairs. The eldest sister said, "Third sister, I'll take you to meet the next person." They're waiting. ”

Wang Mingming thought, what's the matter, it's not good to show up on the first day of entering the door, she doesn't want to go, and she thinks it's not good not to go.

The compound of this family is headed by the eldest sister. If you don't listen to the eldest sister's greetings and don't give the eldest sister face, how will you get along with the eldest sister in the future.

What's more, the eldest sister is a piece of good intentions. Changing someone not only doesn't take you with him for the sake of the power in his hands, but also prevents you from coming into contact with those people. so as not to lose power.

She said, "Yes, big sister." I'll go with you. ”

Wang Mingming came to the courtyard with the eldest sister, and she saw that they were already lined up waiting for the roll call. When they saw Wang Mingming coming, their heads brushed over.

Wang Mingming timidly glanced at the smiling faces. She felt that these men, women, old and young, were all very energetic.

The eldest sister said: "Listen up, standing in front of you is the third aunt, she is a high school student, she is knowledgeable, has a very solid cultural foundation, and is also smart."

"She's your new master, and you're going to see it clearly. From now on, when I see her, I want to call the third aunt and serve her well. You're welcome to snub me. Did you hear me clearly? ”

The subordinates replied in unison: "Understood." I don't know who clapped their hands, and everyone applauded together.

The eldest sister smiled with satisfaction. She said, "You can see that you really like the new master. That's good. Third sister, everyone welcomes you, you can say a few words to everyone. It's a welcome gift for them. ”

Wang Mingming was not mentally prepared, and he didn't know what to say for a while. She tensed all at once. She felt her heart pound, blood gushing to her face.

The eldest sister has already spoken, she must give the eldest sister face, and besides, the eyes of the subordinates are all on her. As if to say the third aunt, tell us a few words.

Wang Mingming was bold and said, "Thank you, eldest sister, for introducing me to everyone." I know very well that you are working very hard under the leadership of the eldest sister. Because the eldest sister sees you as her own family.

"I am deeply impressed by your spiritual outlook, full of vigor and high spirits, which shows that our Zhangfu is thriving and prosperous.

"I hope you will do better things in the future according to the instructions of the eldest sister. Thank you. ”

The eldest sister said: "The third aunt's words are very sincere, and she hopes that you will work hard. I want you to cherish this job. She's good for you.

"Today is the first day of the third aunt's wedding, and I am overjoyed, I don't arrange anything special for you. You can do what you have in your hands well.

"My third aunt and I are going to check your work today. I'm going to punish if I find out the problem, so it's all gone. ”

The subordinates were all dispersed, and Wang Mingming went to eat with his eldest sister. It suddenly occurred to her that this home was not the sea of swords and fires she imagined.

She went from being a student to a master overnight. She wasn't used to it. However, everything has changed. It's become strange.

After breakfast, Kiko went to work. Even though it's the first day of the wedding, it's business as usual. The eldest sister told her that it was like this from the moment she walked in the door, no holidays, no honeymoon.

The eldest sister said, "You can have as much entertainment as you come back after three days, and you can get home before dark." ”

Before dinner, the eldest sister really came to call Wang Mingming, she took her around the yard, and introduced her to her every time she walked around.

The eldest sister always finds fault with the work of her subordinates, and sometimes she scolds her loudly. Wang Mingming saw that the eldest sister was deliberately finding fault with the work of her subordinates, but in fact, she was very satisfied, and she did not punish anyone.

Three days later, Kiko and her returned. After breakfast, the mother-in-law took the eldest sister and the second sister to send them to the gate. The mother-in-law repeatedly told Xizi to bring a message to greet his in-laws.

Wang Mingming said goodbye to them and got into the car, and on the way Wang Mingming asked Xizi: "Why are there three cars?" It's too dazzling. ”

Xizi said: "One of the cars in the back is a follower, although a person like me has no enemies, it is still very dangerous to go out and bring a few followers."

"The other car is a gift prepared by my mother. I don't know exactly what it is. My gift to my father-in-law today is this. ”