The food sent by Yingmei Nunnery was bland and tight, a stir-fried tofu, a small green vegetable, and a low wooden barrel containing rice, enough for four people.

Wan Lu's face turned green when she saw these two dishes, "Lady, you won't have to eat these this month, right?" No less words"

"Is green vegetable tofu bad?" Ran Yan sat down a few days ago, took the chopsticks, and said, "You can eat together, there are other things to do after eating." ”

There was an undoubted deterrence between Ran Yan, and the three of them sat down silently next to him.

During the Zhenguan period, the meal system was still implemented, that is, everyone had a small number in front of them, and they ate their own, whether it was their own usual meal, or a banquet, it was the same, and it was difficult to share a plate like this.

Wan Lu flattened her mouth, lowered her head and pulled the rice in the bowl, full of grievances, she didn't feel wronged, but she was wronged for Ran Yan, obviously she could go back to the main courtyard immediately, she withdrew Qin Shilang's marriage contract, and the marriage with the Yan family was almost negotiated, and the future was very good.

After dinner, Ran Yan walked around the courtyard for a while, and felt that it was almost over, so he led Wanlu to the owner of the nunnery.

When you look at the Shadow Plum Nunnery at night, you can only tell that the houses are made of bamboo and wooden planks, hidden in the depths of the bamboo forest, but it is a paradise, and the daylight is sufficient, so you can clearly see that these houses are very dilapidated, and some of the wooden houses have been crumbling because they are damp all year round. Except for the stone brick Buddha hall at the front, the courtyard where Ran Yan lives looks newest, and it should be the only place that has been fortunate enough to be renovated to receive pilgrims.

The owner of the nunnery lives in the east, passing through the plum forest behind the Buddhist hall from the stone path, and occasionally meets the maidens and nuns in pairs, all of whom give way to Ran Yan. Yingmei Nunnery is not big, and it is easy to find a few nuns along the way.

After Merlin, he could already see the bamboo house hidden in the woods, and Ran Yan glanced at Wanlu, "If you hold that mouth again, you can tie a cow." ”

Evening Green tilted her head, tore the corners of her mouth apart, smiled more ugly than crying, and said stiffly, "Lady, don't you skip words if you look like this."

Wan Lu is a character who can't hide his heart, like it is like, don't like it and can't accept it happily, Ran Yan knew her character, so she said lightly, "You still hold it, lest the owner of the nunnery take you as a monster." ”

Wan Lu's eyes widened, and she looked at Ran Yan who was walking slowly forward with surprise on her face, and chased after her, "The lady actually laughs."

"Isn't it weird, when you see something funny, it's a joke to say it." Ran Yan didn't look back.

Wanlu didn't care about the other meaning of her words, and smiled and grinned, "It's still such a lady, the "Changmen Resentment" you read before, it was miserable and miserable when you listened to it, although the slave didn't know much about poetry, she also listened to it with a chill in her heart, so it's better not to read it." ”

"Don't understand? Legend has it that you used to be a companion and learned so badly? From tomorrow onwards, you will accompany me to copy Buddhist scriptures and medical books. Ran Yan glanced at her idly, the corners of her lips slightly raised.

Evening Green had a small black face, and said wiltedly, "The lady wants to toss the slave and maid today, and the slave and maid are the most impatient and literate."

Ran Yan ignored her, raised her hand and knocked on the door, "Ran's seventeenth mother came to visit, is the owner of the nunnery there?" ”

After stopping for a while, Wanlu saw that no one was coming, and was about to reach out and knock on the door again, when the door creaked open, and a nun about forty years old clasped her hands together and sang a Buddha name, "The morning class of the nunnery master has just ended, and Lady Ran came just in time, please come in." ”

"Thank you." Ran Yan also returned a Buddhist salute and followed her to the main house.

A few people took off their shoes under the porch, and as soon as they stood on the porch, an old voice came from the house, "Jingyuan, is Ran Seventeen Niang here and doesn't skip words."

The young nun bowed slightly and said, "It's Ran Seventeen Niang." ”

There was no sound in the room, and Jogaki turned around and said, "Please come in, two of you." ”

The door opens, there is a strong sandalwood fragrance inside, the light in the room is dim, only from the door shines in the morning light, can you see clearly the opposite side of the several for a two-foot high white porcelain painted gold Bodhisattva statue, the Bodhisattva statue in front of a bronze incense burner, a few in front of the three futons, the center of the futon sitting on the top of a nun in the cloth, like a dead tree like the hand holding the Buddha beads gently turning.

"The son is the seventeenth mother of the Ran family, and I have seen the owner of the nunnery." Ran Yan bowed slightly.

"Lao Ni has already heard of the reputation of Seventeen Niang, so you don't need to be polite, please sit down." The owner of the nunnery stretched out his hand slightly and motioned for Ran Yan to sit on the futon opposite.

Ran Yan sighed in her heart, in ancient times, the rapid spread of rumors was no worse than that era of developed information, and in less than a month, even this Qingxiu nunnery heard about her.

After sitting down, Ran Yan saw clearly the old nun in front of her, her facial skin was loose like pine bark, her cheeks had a few old age spots, she was as thin as firewood, she could clearly see the rudiments of the facial skeleton, the lip muscles began to atrophy, her mouth was deflated, her eyes were slightly sunken, and she never opened them from beginning to end.

In the last years of the wind and candles, the current appearance of the owner of the nunnery is interpreting these four words.

"Lao Ni had learned to touch the bones for a few days in his early years, if Seventeen Niang didn't dislike it, could she let the old nun touch the bones once?" The hoarse voice of the owner of the nunnery carried the subtle tremor of the old man, which made the calm voice sound with a hint of pleading, making this sudden topic seem less abrupt.

"Okay." Ran Yan hadn't seen the bones with her own eyes, but she was very interested in it and found many related books to study, but after all, she couldn't see that a person's fate was related to the bones.

The owner of the nunnery gently rested the Buddha beads in his hand on a few and stretched out his hand forward, "Seventeen Niang will give her hand to the old nun first." ”

Ran Yan put it up as he said, and the dry and rough hand of the owner of the nunnery pinched Ran Yan's fingers and groped gently, and then followed the palm upwards and touched the bones of the arm, and then changed to another hand, and finally the skull.

The room was quiet, only the sandalwood was rising, and the faint sound of clothes rustling.

"The master of the nunnery." Jingyuan stood outside the door and said, "Someone from the yamen has come, saying that the late green girl is an important witness in a recent murder case, and the public trial will be held today, and the late green girl is invited to testify." ”

The owner of the nunnery continued to touch his bones quietly, and Ran Yan did not disturb until everything was over, Ran Yan said, "Wanlu, you go, take the silver from Xing Niang, and hire a car at night." If the yamen sends someone to send you, don't refuse. ”

"Yes." Evening Green owes a debt and follows Jingyuan out of the yard.

"Seventeen Niang's life is not smooth......"

After a moment of silence, the owner of the nunnery finally opened his mouth to break the silence, "But it seems that these unhappiness is not a big problem for you, whether you can be successful in your old age is only in choosing a husband." ”

Ran Yan didn't comment, the words of the nunnery owner sounded very unprofessional, and did not provide any basis for reaching this conclusion, which sounded more unreliable than the god stick who deceived people on the street.

"Hehe, the old nun is not good at learning, and he can't see the deeper fate." The hoarse voice of the owner of the nunnery said slowly, "I just heard that Ran Seventeen Niang has good medical skills and can perform autopsies, so I am curious, and I ask Seventeen Niang not to blame the old Ni for being abrupt." ”

Ran Yan watched her twist the Buddha beads unhurriedly, and she didn't know how true or false she was, so she only replied, "The master of the nunnery is serious." ”

The owner of the nunnery took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said, "From now on, you will meditate and cultivate in the nunnery, and you can be regarded as a layman. ”

"Lord Lao'an bother." Ran Yan straightened up and took the piece of paper with both hands, and when he sat down, he saw the owner of the nunnery slowly twisting the Buddha beads, and there was no longer any meaning, so he bowed and bowed, and got up to leave.

Xiao Man was already waiting outside the door, and saw Ran Yan bowing slightly, "Lady, Wanlu asked the slave maid to serve you." ”

Ran Yan snorted and put on her shoes under her waiting.

"The nun who was guarding the door just now came to report that Shiro was here, and it was inconvenient to enter the nunnery, and he was waiting in the bamboo forest outside the door." Xiaoman squatted down, helped Ran Yan straighten her skirt, raised her head and asked, "Do you want to change your clothes?" ”

"So be it." Ran Yan didn't, although Xing Niang and Wanlu were kind to her, they were always masters and servants, and there was always a sense of equality, Ran Yun was able to do it, but it swept away the dullness in Ran Yan's heart.

Ran Yan walked quickly towards the outside of the nunnery, and Xiao Man trotted all the way behind.

Jingyuan glanced at the backs of the two of them, walked into the main house, sat down on the futon where Ran Yan was just sitting, and called softly, "Nunnery master? ”

"Hmm." The owner of the nunnery answered, and slowly opened a pair of clear eyes.

When everyone saw her closing her eyes, they always thought that it was because of eye disease, and no one would have thought that a drooping old woman would have such clear eyes. It's just that these eyes are not so radiant because they have no vitality.

"No, I found out that there are several destined lovers in her life." There was a trace of doubt in the eyes of the owner of the nunnery.

"Several?" Jingyuan's ordinary face also showed a little surprise, "Is it the death of the dead husband?" ”

Jingyuan means that after a husband dies, he remarries someone else, and several husbands die in a row, isn't it the life of the deceased husband?

The owner of the nunnery shook his head slowly and sighed, "Anzhi is a blessing or a curse."

Jingyuan's peaceful eyes showed a little doubt, but he only sighed, the number of lives is originally mysterious, who will become like this? No matter what it becomes, it has nothing to do with itself, and the fate has been determined.

The wind passed through the bamboo forest outside the nunnery, and the rustling sound was like a beautiful music, Ran Yunsheng stood on the green bamboo in a crescent moon white round-necked beard suit, with a warm smile on his impeccable face, and a ray of morning light fell on his white cheeks, reflecting a dazzling light.

"Ten Brothers" saw such a beautiful young man, and Ran Yan's mood was also very good.

Ran Yunsheng greeted him, opened his mouth and asked, "Yesterday came in a hurry, did you suffer?" ”

"No, Yingmei Nunnery is very quiet, just suitable for self-cultivation, if the tenth brother can come to see me often, everything will be perfect." Ran Yan sat down on a flat stone nearby.

"I'll come to see you often." There was a gentle and doting smile between Ran Yunsheng's eyebrows, which made Xiao Man on the side look stunned unconsciously.

Ran Yunsheng flicked his fingers on Ran Yan's smooth forehead, and deliberately said with a straight face, "I'm afraid that you will let go of the wild in this place, you used to be honest, but now it is becoming more and more unlikely." ”

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