The cold wind blew over, and even under the sun, it felt very cold.
The Mountain Hidden Temple was located on Ape Mountain, some distance away from Mu Yun Villa. The people of the Southern Kingdom lived at the foot of Ape Mountain. It was called Fu 'an, but the distance was relatively long.
The bumpy journey on the road had already made Cai 'er feel very tired in the carriage, so she laid on Qiuyue Niang's legs to rest.
After a long time, Qiuyue Niang gently woke Cai 'er up and said," Cai' er, we're here!”
Cai 'er sleepily raised her head and asked Qiuyue Niang," Mother, are we finally here?”
Qiuyue Niang brushed Cai 'er's clothes with her hand and nodded.
Immediately, Cai 'er's spirits were lifted, and she alighted from the carriage. Qiuyue Niang's servant girl, Ah Xiao, carried Cai' er down.
Cai 'er didn't forget to say to Ah Xiao,"Thank you, Big Sister Ah Xiao."”
Ah Xiao smiled awkwardly. After getting off the carriage, Qiuyue Niang heard Cai 'er's childish voice teasing Ah Xiao," Big Sister Ah Xiao is so beautiful when she smiles, but my mother isn't inferior to Big Sister Ah Xiao.”
"You only know how to be sweet." Qiuyue Niang stepped forward and poked Cai 'er's head. Ah Xiao looked at the mother and daughter with a smile.
Qiuyue Niang looked up at the temple. The people coming in and out were all commoners. There were also two or three madams and young ladies carrying palanquins over. They might have come to pray to Buddha for blessings! The people who came in the carriage were dressed in ordinary clothes, but the dignified temperament that Lady Qiuyue exuded attracted the gazes of the passersby. There was also Cai 'er, that child, who had been curiously looking left and right. It was no wonder that this child rarely went out of the manor.
After that, another carriage stopped in front of the temple. They were about to enter, but they stopped in their tracks. It wasn't because Qiu Yue Niang and the others liked to watch the show, but because the carriage was really luxurious. The carriage made of sandalwood was made for nobles, and it was more like the authentic royal family in the palace. It made people wonder who the owner of the carriage was. However, ordinary people could not tell. They just thought that it was another rich family. However, Qiuyue Niang could tell that the identity of the owner of the carriage wasn't simple.
Qiuyue Niang withdrew her eyes and pulled Cai 'er's hand as she walked in. Ah Xiao followed behind, and the coachman also pulled the carriage to the side to wait.
Cai 'er couldn't help but curiously turn her head around to look at the carriage.
However, she saw a faint smile, because the one-meter-long sunlight had its back to the child, causing Cai 'er to be unable to see his face clearly. However, she saw the smile on his lips, just like the sunlight in winter, warm and brilliant, and also like her, he was still a child. What kind of smile was that? Perhaps, to Cai 'er, it was the smile that made her curious, doubtful, and curious about the outside world. Because Mu Yun Manor was a prison, Cai 'er had been living there since birth, rarely leaving the manor. She was also curious about the outside world, but her father didn't allow her to run around, much less leave the manor. Thus, that place was her world, and the outside world was the outside world.
A small figure jumped down from the luxurious carriage. The young man was wrapped in white brocade silk, giving off a unique aura. A white ribbon gently tied up the young man's hair behind his ear and let it fall down. The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile, as if he was enjoying the weather, and more like he had been waiting for a long time to return. At the age of nine, he pretended to be an adult, even though it did not suit him at all. Li Han inadvertently glanced at Cai 'er's childish face. Was that child looking at him?
"Han 'er, what's wrong?" A man's deep voice rang in Li Han's ears. Immediately, he retracted his gaze in panic and looked at his father and mother who had already alighted from the carriage.
This middle-aged man with a stern and dignified face and a small beard was Li Han's father, Li Zhen. He was dressed in luxurious clothes made of high-quality ink-colored silk. The snow-white border embroidered with elegant bamboo leaves and the suet jade hairpin on his rich hat complemented each other, making it obvious that he was from a rich family.
The woman in her thirties next to Li Zhen was Li Han's mother, Murong Li. Her hair was combed into a flowing cloud double-ringed bun with three gold-inlaid flower hairpins on each side. She was very beautiful.
"It's nothing!" Li Han said awkwardly, but when he looked over again, Cai 'er's figure was already nowhere to be seen.
"Let's go in. We still have to hurry.”Li Han said. Murong Li understood and brought Li Han in, while Li Zhen walked behind.
Cai 'er propped her chin on her hand as she sat on the large threshold of the Great Buddha Hall, with Ah Xiao accompanying her by her side. After several rounds, Cai' er still impatiently looked inside, but still no one came out.
"Why isn't Mother out yet?" Cai 'er couldn't help but complain.
"Master is still talking to Madam. Miss, please wait a little longer! However, Miss, don't sit there." Ah Xiao comforted her.
Cai 'er pursed her lips, ignoring Ah Xiao's words. Sitting on the threshold, she continued to support her chin, her head swaying left and right as she looked at the fine sunlight outside.
Li Zhen and the others were invited to a certain meditation room by the young master in the temple. A large Buddha character was quietly hung in the middle of the hall. The room was simple and plain.
Li Han looked at his father and mother and couldn't suppress his curiosity. He asked," Father, why did we come here?”Ever since they entered the temple, a young master had been waiting for them, as if he already knew that they were coming.
Li Zhen glanced at him indifferently and cleared his throat with a muffled grunt." Your mother and I have something to say to the abbot.”
Li Han nodded in understanding and stopped asking.
"Amitabha! Patron, you're here!" An old and energetic voice sounded behind him.
Li Zhen and Murong Li both turned around to look at the abbot who had appeared at the door. Li Han also looked over. This was the abbot with a face full of wrinkles and dark yellow. He was very thin and had a smooth head. He wore a kasaya and wore Buddhist beads. He also held Buddhist beads in his hand. Behind him was a young master. It was the young master who had brought them here.
"Great Master Abbot, you're here!" Li Zhen stepped forward and greeted him. Murong Li also stepped forward.
"Patrons, sorry for making you wait." The abbot said apologetically, not forgetting to chant the prayer beads in his hand.
"Abbot, you don't have to say that!" Li Zhen said, as if the abbot would kill him by doing this.
The abbot said "Amitabha" again and glanced at Li Han behind Li Zhen.
Li Zhen immediately understood the abbot's meaning." Han 'er, follow this little master to the temple hall first. Your mother and I will come over immediately."”
Li Han pursed his lips and did not say anything. The abbot also whispered something in the little master's ear. Immediately, the little master walked up and said," Amitabha. Little benefactor, please follow me."”
"Thank you, Little Master." Li Zhen said. He looked at Li Han knowingly, telling him not to worry.
Li Han nodded and followed the young master out. After they left, the young master did not forget to close the door for them.
Once the door was closed, it was immediately isolated from the sunlight outside.
"That must be the child of the two benefactors.”The abbot chanted the Buddha beads.
"Yes, Great Master Abbot. It's my son, Li Han.”Li Zhen said.
The abbot nodded his head again as if he was saying Amitabha." Patrons, this is what you left with me ten years ago. I'm returning it to its rightful owner now."”The abbot turned around and handed the envelope that had been prepared on the tea table to Li Zhen.
The envelope was already a little yellowed, showing the traces left behind by time.
Li Zhen took it with both hands and opened it. Murong Li, who was standing beside him, also walked over to take a look at the contents of the envelope.
There was only one thing inside, a golden key with an empty cross.
Just as Cai 'er was swaying her head around aimlessly, her eyes innocently caught sight of Li Han. A little master was leading him towards Cai 'er.
Immediately, Cai 'er stood up from the threshold, startled. Seeing Cai' er's sudden action, Ah Xiao was somewhat puzzled. Just now, he had told Cai 'er not to sit there, but she refused to get up. Seeing this, Ah Xiao immediately walked over and asked,"What's wrong?" Miss?"
Cai 'er didn't know what was wrong with her, but when she saw that boy who was a little older than her, she wanted to avoid him. However, why did she want to avoid him? Perhaps it was because she hadn't met any children of the same age as her in the villa. All this time, it had always been Ah Xiao and the others accompanying her.
"No, I haven't." Cai 'er walked in with a leap, and probed inside, asking again," Sister Ah Xiao, is mother still not out?”
Ah Xiao's expression was also one of difficulty, but he still tried to calm Cai 'er's impetuous mood, saying," Let's wait a little longer. Perhaps it's something that we haven't finished talking about.”
"Didn't Mother say to ask for a safety talisman? It's not like she asked for a master. Why did she take so long?”Cai 'er tilted her head and lowered her head, muttering in a low voice with a puzzled expression.
Ah Xiao didn't hear Cai 'er's words clearly, but bent his body, wanting to hear it clearly again,”
"No!" Cai 'er raised her head and gave Ah Xiao a mischievous smile. Ah Xiao shook his head helplessly.
Just as the little master led Li Han into the big Buddha hall, Li Han suddenly stopped at the door and silently looked at the two cuckoos that suddenly appeared and jumped around the corner of the temple, as if to convey their language. Through the outside of the temple, he saw the blooming plum blossoms outside. They were clusters of white petals, and the branches had already seeped through the wall. A cold wind passed, and a few petals trembled and fell from the branches, falling into the soil in the corner of the temple. It was very quiet. It seemed to be slowly waiting to turn into dust.
The young master saw that Li Han did not follow him, so he turned back to look at Li Han and asked," Little benefactor?”
Hearing the voice of the little master, Li Han awkwardly retracted his gaze and said in embarrassment," Master, you go ahead. I'll wait for my parents here."”
"Amitabha, alright then! Little benefactor, please do as you please!" The little master recited and left with his Great Buddha Pearl.
Ah Xiao, who was sitting in the Great Buddha Hall, heard the noise outside. He didn't feel strange, but Cai 'er felt nervous. The image of Li Han kept appearing in her mind. He looked a little like the child she saw outside the temple.
Li Han walked down the stairs and walked to the corner where the plum blossoms were falling. The two cuckoos that had already jumped onto the branches outside the wall did not fly away because of Li Han's approach. Instead, they looked at him with their round eyes. The plum blossoms trembled and fell down again, gently lying in his palm.
"The cuckoo is here, and the plum blossoms are falling!”。。Was spring coming?
Cai 'er stretched out her head and leaned on the side of the door, secretly watching Li Han standing in the corner. It wasn't too far away, but Cai 'er could still clearly see Li Han's childlike face. This was the first child she had seen outside the manor, and that sunny smile should also be that child! But what was he doing?
Ah Xiao looked at Cai 'er, lightly walking behind her. Following Cai' er's line of sight, he saw Li Han standing there.
Ah Xiao pursed his lips into a smile and spoke, causing Cai 'er to be startled,”
Cai 'er's heart was still unsettled as she turned around and walked away, hurriedly defending herself,"No, I was just looking at what he was doing!"”
"Isn't it all the same!" Ah Xiao smiled.
"Sister Ah Xiao!" Cai 'er became anxious, her face turning red.
"Alright, I won't say anything." Ah Xiao knew his place and stopped teasing her." I'll go and see Madam first. She should be out soon."”
Ah Xiao stroked Cai 'er's hair and walked into the meditation room behind the temple hall.
Cai 'er looked at Ah Xiao's disappearing figure, and couldn't wait to trot to the door, and then lay down to peek at Li Han. There was no other way, please forgive this little girl's curiosity.
"Eh? It's gone?" Cai 'er stuck her head out and couldn't see any trace of Li Han, her eyes scanning the surroundings, but she still couldn't find him.
"Strange!" Just as Cai 'er was underestimating him, a white figure suddenly jumped out from the door, entering Cai' er's eyes like a ghost. Cai 'er was so frightened that her heart skipped a beat, and she fell to the ground.
Li Han frowned as he looked at Cai 'er, recognizing her at a glance.
Cai 'er's frightened and innocent eyes stared at Li Han, who was standing in front of her. She had already forgotten that she was sitting on the ground, and even more so, she had forgotten to get up.
In the end, it was Li Han who extended his hand to Cai 'er in a friendly manner, wanting to pull her up from the ground.
But Cai 'er just stared blankly at Li Han, not moving.
"Do you want to get up?" Li Han smiled faintly.
In an instant, Cai 'er regained her senses, awkwardly pulling Li Han's hand and standing up.
His hands were warm and tender, just like the smile on his lips and the sunlight in winter. After that, Cai 'er quickly released Li Han's hand.
"Did I scare you?" Li Han asked worriedly.
Cai 'er shook her head.
"This is the first time I've come to the Southern Kingdom. I'm sorry if I scared you. I apologize!”
Cai 'er pretended to pat her clothes and took a few steps back, distancing herself from him. Li Han understood her actions, but he was curious why she didn't say a word. Was she afraid of strangers?
In fact, Cai 'er had already cursed him to death a thousand times in her heart. Why would he jump out to scare people for no reason?
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Li Han still displayed his friendliness, hoping that Cai 'er would respond to him.
Cai 'er looked up at him, wanting to say something, but didn't, causing Li Han to suspect that she couldn't speak.
At this moment, Qiu Yue Niang walked out, followed by Ah Xiao.
"Cai 'er!" Qiuyue Niang called out softly. Before Cai 'er could even turn her head, she saw Li Han. After sizing her up, Qiuyue Niang walked over and held Cai 'er's hand," What are you doing?”
"Mother!" Cai 'er sweetly called out.
Li Han looked at Cai 'er with a stunned expression, thinking that she really didn't know how to speak.
"Let's go down the mountain! Mother will accompany you on the streets later!”Qiuyue Niang said, and then Cai 'er excitedly jumped up and clapped her hands,”Before this action was completed, Cai 'er realized that Li Han was still beside her, and immediately suppressed her excitement, but the corner of her mouth still couldn't conceal the excitement in her heart.
All these actions. Li Han saw everything. How could there be such a strange child? "Let's go!" Qiu Yue Niang said and glanced at Li Han. Li Han knew what was going on and took a few steps back.
Qiuyue Niang pulled Cai 'er out of the temple hall, followed by Ah Xiao.
Once again, Cai 'er turned her head to look at Li Han, who was standing behind her. She discovered that it was that sunny smile again.
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