Chapter 38: Sharing Suffering
On the night when Zhen Ke'er put the river lantern, that is, the night when the White Deer Clan was slaughtered for a whole year, Xiao Wu was in the Nine Heavens, and she slept very unsteadily, she was awakened by a nightmare, and she could no longer sleep.
As soon as the morning dawned, Xiao Wu was in front of the gate of Yongzheng Palace, was blocked by the guards, she did not make any arguments, and went directly to the hill next to the wild lotus pond at the end of Yongzheng Palace, she had already been optimistic about the terrain, the palace wall here was built along the steep cliff on the back of the mountain, with her current kung fu, it is possible to get out of the palace from here, and most importantly, there are no guards here.
Out of Yongzheng Palace, Xiao Wu went straight to Zixiao's bedroom, and after reporting her name, she was led into the palace by Xian'e.
Zixiao seemed to have just gotten up, dressed in casual clothes, and immediately smiled when she saw Xiao Wu.
"Today, the prince wants to check your and Guiyan's schoolwork, so hurry up and prepare...... I sneaked out, I have to go back immediately", Xiao Wu said bluntly, turning around to leave.
Zi Xiao stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Wu's hand, and said softly, "Xiao Wu...... Now that it's out, it's ...... Let's go after eating."
remembered that he had taken Xiao Wu's hand in a dream last night and kissed her face, Zixiao's face turned red.
Xiao Wu couldn't agree with it, Zi Xiao asked Gong E to prepare a table of delicious food, persuaded to persuade, Xiao Wu really ate a lot, she said while eating: "Zi Xiao, let's do it, half an hour later, you and Gui Yan will go to the "sea of books", and we will prepare together."
"Okay! I'll inform Guiyan."
After finishing the meal, Xiao Wu thought that she was coming out anyway, so she went to Xiyi Immortal Mansion again to visit Cui'er.
Cui'er hugged Xiao Wu, checking up and down, left and right, crying and crying.
Xiao Wu appeased for a while, saying that she was very good in Yongzheng Palace, and she accompanied the two highnesses to read and play every day, and she said some good news but not bad news.
Cui'er saw that Xiao Wu could come and go freely, and her hanging heart was even more relaxed, and she promised not to make trouble for Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu sneaked back to Yongzheng Palace from the same way, proud in her heart, and consciously did what she did without knowing it. Of course, she wouldn't have thought that all of this was clearly understood by Yan Wu.
When he went back to the room and changed his clothes, Xiao Wu always felt that something was wrong? The prince asked him to inform the two of them, if he asked how he was notified, wouldn't it be exposed? He really had to be extremely cautious when working with the prince, he was really cunning, and if he accidentally fell into a trap, it would be troublesome.
With a flash of inspiration in her mind, Xiao Wu had an idea. After handing over the official documents with Yan Wen, Xiao Wu said to Yan Wen, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to check the homework of His Royal Highness the Seventh and Ninth Highnesses in Shenshi, and trouble Xingjun to make an announcement", seeing that Yan Wen should leave, Xiao Wu smiled slyly, and consciously avoided a conspiracy calculation.
It didn't take long for Zixiao and Guiyan to come to the "Sea of Books".
Sensing Guiyan's nervousness, Xiao Wu patted him on the shoulder and comforted, "It's too late, don't worry!"
After listening to this, Guiyan only smiled awkwardly.
Xiao Wu understands clearly, the homework tasks to be checked, Zi Xiao has not yet practiced the sword, and the other homework should be able to pass the test after another day of preparation. Swordsmanship will not be checked indoors, Xiao Wu asked Zi Xiao to go to the study to concentrate on preparing homework, and no longer have to think about practicing swords.
Guiyan's biggest problem is in calligraphy and endorsement, only less than ten of the calligraphy required to practice a hundred sheets, Xiao Wu knew that it was too late, so he decided to imitate Guiyan's characters and pass the test first. Regarding the "Southern Transmission Law Sentence Sutra" that is required to be memorized, I feel that there are still some methods to let Guiyan understand it as soon as possible, and strive to memorize it before the inspection.
Xiao Wu pulled Guiyan, who was full of anxiety, and knelt down next to the "Sea of Books" case face to face, encouraging and guiding: "Guiyan, every time there is a big event, there is calmness, and it is useless and harmful to be anxious...... You take a deep breath, yes, that's it, let your whole body relax, let go of distractions, and concentrate...... You have to empathize with it to understand, the meaning of each sentence in the article, the meaning is understood, and it is easy to remember...... Not only is it not easy to remember, but it will soon be forgotten."
Seeing that Guiyan was still very depressed, Xiao Wu held his hand and continued to say step by step: "Guiyan, you are very smart, you can remember the sword trick that is so difficult to remember, you can remember it two or three times, that's because you like it, in fact, I think endorsement is a piece of cake for you...... You say, isn't the truth in the book very good? Try to like it too...... A big man can't be defeated by books, he must believe in himself, only by believing can he do well."
Guiyan was a little stunned by the encouragement and compliment, and still asked not very confidently: "Xiao Wu, do you really believe that I can do it?"
"You're pretty good?......! Zi Xiao, you said what I said, right?", Xiao Wu shouted loudly to Zi Xiao, who had been looking at this side.
Zi Xiao has been listening to Xiao Wu encouraging Gui Yan, and hurriedly followed her words and replied: "Gui Yan has always been very smart, as long as he is willing to do something, he won't see it, and there is something he can't do well!"
"Well, this time, you should believe it, don't doubt yourself...... Today, I cooperate with you to finish this half of the volume, with me here, you can put a hundred hearts...... I'll help you get the rest of the practice of calligraphy, you get the book done...... Okay, let's get started...... Come on, give a high-five, and be encouraged."
Xiao Wu's mobilization skills are really first-class! Guiyan, who was wilting just now, was inspired by Xiao Wu's words.
Guiyan pondered Xiao Wu's words carefully, and found that something was wrong, and immediately became discouraged again, "Ghostwriting, it will be seen, the prince's brother is not easy to fool."
Xiao Wu looked at Guiyan firmly and replied, "It's too late, it's the only way to do it...... I don't think he really can see it...... If you are unfortunately discovered, I will accompany you to the board, Guiyan, are you afraid?"
Seeing that Xiao Wu was very confident, Gui Yan replied decisively, "Don't be afraid!", there is really no other way than this.
"Okay, now, let's each take care of our own business."
"Good!"
Xiao Wu carefully imitated and practiced the calligraphy written by Guiyan with her left hand, she knew that with her right hand she would not be able to hide the wind behind the words, and it would be easy to be discovered.
Guiyan and Zixiao each concentrated on their schoolwork, and the study room was silent.
After a while, Guiyan felt a little difficult, in the past, all the homework explained by Xiao Wu, he would feel much easier to memorize, Guiyan couldn't help but ask: "Xiao Wu, do you think, how to memorize it faster?" like this sentence: "If you build a house is not dense." It will be soaked in rain and dew, and if you do not cultivate your mind, your greed will be exposed. If you are good at building a house, you will not be soaked in rain and dew, and if you are good at cultivating your mind, your greed will not be exposed."
Xiao Wu thought for a while, gestured with her hand to the shape of a roof, patted her chest, and said: "Well, I first remember two words, one is the roof, the other is greed, and then I will imagine the scene to understand the meaning of each sentence, to the effect that if you build a house not tightly, you will definitely be flooded by the rain, and if you don't cultivate your body and mind, greed will definitely enter your heart." If the house is well built, it will not be flooded by rain, and if you are good at cultivating your body and mind, greed will not enter your heart."
"You see, I have understood these eight sentences, and each of the first two sentences talks about the house, and the last two sentences talk about cultivating the mind. The first four sentences say "if not", and the last four say "if so". Think about how it is expressed in the book? I have already written it down, you can compare it: if you build a house, it is not secret. It will be soaked in rain and dew...... If you are good at cultivating your mind, your greed will not be exposed."
"That's right, word for word...... However, remember it so quickly, it's because you knew it before."
"Guiyan, try the method I said, you can remember it once or twice...... You can't just use your brain to carry things."
"No brains, so what?"
"The most important thing is to use it here...... It's intentions!", Xiao Wu poked Gui Yan's heart with her hand, and stung him twice, causing Gui Yan to dodge with a smile.
Xiao Wu didn't make any trouble, and continued: "Guiyan, use your heart and smart head, let yourself integrate into the wisdom of the sages, understand the true truth, believe you, you will definitely be able to remember."
Guiyan pursed his lips and nodded, and the study was quiet again.
Xiao Wu began to formally imitate with her left hand, and when the first one was completed, Xiao Wu beckoned to Guiyan and Zixiao, "You two come over and see how I write?"
When Guiyan saw it, he exclaimed excitedly, "Mom! It's so similar! I can't even tell myself." Xiao Wu, when did you have this ability?".
Zi Xiao also commented, "Like, it's really like! I will write a little sloppily next time, it will be more like, I think, the prince's brother should not be able to see it."
Just after the time passed, Xiao Wu completed the copying of ninety sheets, Zi Xiao and Gui Yan were still buried in their schoolwork, Xiao Wu did not bother, quietly picked up a book and read.
Just after Shen, Qingtian returned to the Chenghua Palace, and saw that the three teenagers were all studying seriously, and they didn't notice that he was coming back, so they were happy, so they silently went back to the dormitory first to change their robes.
Qingtian returned to the study, sat down after the desk, and after the three of them saluted, the schoolwork inspection officially began.
Zi Xiao was asked to memorize the twentieth passage of the "Southern Transmission of the Law Sutra", he memorized it fluently, and answered the two questions asked very well.
Seeing that Zi Xiao had done a good job, Qing Tian said two more sentences: "Well, it's very good! The sword still needs to be practiced diligently, and after reading the "Medicine Master Sutra", start reading the "General Mystery Theory".
Qingtian was pleased with Zixiao's good realization, he turned to Guiyan and arranged: "Guiyan, bring your copy and start reciting the third heart of the "Southern Transmission of the Law Sutra".
Guiyan responded and began to recite, "The mind is disordered, and it is difficult to protect and control...... The heart is on the right path".
Qingtian listened and looked at Guiyan's copying, and wondered in his heart, how could he write so much this time? Just pondering, listening to Guiyan's gushing back, he looked up in surprise and saw Guiyan's eyes aimed behind him. Qingtian turned around and saw Xiao Wu stretching out his thumb and smiling at Guiyan, and when he saw him, he was so frightened that he immediately lowered his head.
Can Guiyan memorize a good scripture in one go? This is simply an unprecedented thing, the more Qingtian thinks about it, the more strange it becomes, is this kid enlightened?
"Hmm...... This gentleman has come to ask you, it is easy to do good deeds, but it is not beneficial to oneself, and good and beneficial things are extremely difficult to do, what do you mean?"
Guiyan immediately explained: "Bad things are easy to do, but they are not beneficial to oneself, and good and beneficial things are actually extremely difficult to do."
Qingtian couldn't help but ask two more rare questions, and Guiyan could also answer them fluently, Qingtian raised his eyebrows and picked them, and the corners of his mouth were faintly hooked with a smile, and asked again: "How have you been improving your martial arts recently?"
Guiyan replied: "The Qimen technique has been practiced to the ninth level, and the fire resistance sword technique has been practiced to the twenty-third form."
"Okay! I hope you can behave like this in the future...... Today, you two stay for dinner, and Lu Xiaowu will pass it on."
Qingtian looked in a good mood, got up and took Zixiao and Guiyan to the flower hall.
Gui Yan couldn't help himself, it was the first time he had been praised by his eldest brother like this, and behind Qingtian, he pulled Xiao Wu's sleeve and couldn't help but show off in a whisper.
Xiao Wu peeked at Qingtian nervously, trying to get rid of Guiyan's pull.
Zi Xiao turned his head and put his finger in front of his mouth, secretly reminding Gui Yan to be quiet.
The three teenagers' drumming and chattering actions were still seen in the eyes of Qingtian's eyes.