At this moment, the atmosphere in the Pei family was not so relaxed. Pei Yansong had chased away almost everyone in the Pei family. There were only three people left in the large living room. It was empty and desolate.
Pei Yansong sat in the main seat, his body straight, but no matter how good his spirit was, it could not hide his thin figure and gray hair. Pei Yuan Shao's eyes turned bitter. Every year when he returned from Qingming, he only remembered the guilt he felt towards his mother and the promise he made to his teacher. He had forgotten about his father.
He had forgotten that this person, who was called a " god " by the people in the army, would also age. Humans could not escape the laws of nature, nor could they escape from birth, aging, illness, and death. As the only son of the Pei family, he should have been filial to his children, but for various reasons, he could not do so. He still had Pei Ruoqing and Song Yuyan by his side, but his father only had that cold portrait in the attic of the Western Courtyard.
As he thought about it, he picked up the wine glass in front of him, got up, and bowed deeply towards Pei Yansong. The wound on his back that had just been treated was torn again, but he seemed to feel nothing." My son is unfilial. He has not served me for so many years."”
Pei Yansong held a white porcelain wine glass with both hands, his straight back showing stubbornness.
Pei Yansong's eyes, as black as the night, fell on Pei Yuan Shao. After a long silence, he took the wine from Pei Yuan Shao's hand and drank it all in one gulp. He snorted," I'm not even as good as a child."”
Was he scolding him for not caring about himself? Pei Yuan Shao straightened his body, his eyes moving, but he did not say anything. When the matter was over, he would bring his wife and children to fulfill his filial piety. He had felt ashamed and regretful in the past, and he hoped that he could make up for it in his lifetime.
Pei Ruoqing watched as her father sat down and her tensed nerves relaxed. At the dinner table, his father and grandfather talked about many things that he did not understand. The direction of the Pei family and the current situation. He was not interested in politics, but he listened with great interest to those business plans.
Pei Yansong noticed his expression and asked," Little Ruo, are you interested in these?”
"Ah?" Pei Ruoqing was a little stunned. When she realized that his grandfather was asking for his opinion, she said uneasily," I'm not that interested, but watching an idea slowly turn into wealth gives me a sense of accomplishment.”
Pei Yansong and Pei Yuan Shao looked at each other and lowered their eyes without batting an eyelid.
Pei Yuan Shao sighed. His father had the intention of nurturing the child. He was afraid that the child would not have much free time in the future.
After dinner, someone came in to clean up. Pei Yansong clasped his hands behind his back and was about to walk out when he suddenly stopped at the door. He turned around and looked at Pei Yuan Shao, who was standing respectfully with his hands down." You've been acting with me for so many years. Every time, you're covered in bruises. Do you resent me?”
A full moon slowly rose outside the house, illuminating the world with the lights. As the light fell, the branches of the old locust tree outside the courtyard wall swayed under the moonlight. It was a sapling that her mother had brought from her hometown many years ago. Pei Yuan Shao looked at the person he had admired since he was young and thought of a poem at an inappropriate time.
In the past thirteen years, did this person also look into the distance like a prisoner, missing the dead under the dim moonlight, missing his children and grandchildren who had not returned home?
Pei Yuan Shao's throat choked up.”
Pei Yansong turned around with his hands behind his back and looked at the lights in the distance." It's a trick to open up the dense willows. It's only when the wind blows and the rain blows that you can stand firm."
He paused as if he was sighing." The road to the future…is yours to take.”
The era was full of heroes, and even the most glorious legend would be forgotten one day. A hero in his twilight years…was nothing more than this.
Pei Yuan Shao felt unspeakable sadness and heartache, and even Pei Ruoqing felt sad. He looked at the person in front of the door with the most devout gaze. Those words that could only be seen in books seemed to have become three-dimensional at this moment. The Iron-Blooded Troop was not only resourceful, but also heroic.
His heart was slightly agitated. He had never realized so clearly that the person in front of him was his grandfather. His heart, which was naturally missing a corner, was finally filled up by this person's worldly love.
On the 16th of August, it seemed that Heaven Duke was very generous and gave him a sunny day. At nine o'clock in the morning, An Chengxi brought Shi Yunshu to the ancient city in the west of the city. It was a distinctive folk construction, a typical courtyard house. After renovation, it had become a prosperous tourist attraction.
When the ancient city was rebuilt, Ji Linyuan, who was only 18 years old, used all the funds in his hands to buy half of the ancient city's territory. People had to sigh at his foresight.
And his "Qingyun" teahouse was at the end of the east alley.
An Chengxi brought Shi Yunshu into the depths of the alley. Due to the remote location, there were very few tourists. Almost all of them were acquaintances. An Chengxi used to be a frequent visitor here. Even though seven years had passed, his memory had not faded.
Green tiles and white walls, a vermilion painted door, and a high wall surrounded the courtyard tightly.
An Chengxi walked to the door and threw a ten-yuan note into the army-green iron box on the wall. As a disabled person who had been forcefully dragged here by An Chengxi to boost his courage, Shi Yunshu's clear eyes were filled with confusion. Why did they install something like a mailbox at the door? Collecting entrance fees? When he and An Chengxi came back then, there was no such thing.
Seemingly noticing his confusion, An Chengxi raised his eyebrows." Everyone who enters 'Qingyun' has to pay a tea fee, ranging from one yuan to a hundred yuan. It's all up to you. After entering, you can take any tea you want from the front yard. It's all brewed by Second Brother Ji himself. Although it's not as delicious as the tea brewed on the spot, the tea is hard to buy. It's open every Sunday, and there are many tourists and acquaintances. He just didn't know if this rule still existed. All the money here was used to fund a welfare home, and Second Brother did not keep a single cent.”
At this point, An Chengxi suddenly stopped. The reason why he knew all this was because Mo Qiyin told him later. At that time, the youth was already on the verge of despair, relying on the little bit of memories to support himself.
Shi Yunshu thought for a while and gave him a few words," To save the poor, one must be humble."”
An Chengxi seemed to chuckle, but he didn't agree or refute. The door wasn't closed. He looked into the courtyard. Layers of creeper vines covered the entire left wall. Perhaps because of the harsh weather, this year's creeper had yet to be completely defeated. The flowers bloomed brilliantly, red with a hint of turnip. It was lively and quiet. This was Mo Qiyin's style.
An Chengxi's tongue gently turned over Shi Yunshu's eight-character comment and laughed softly. If he knew that the person he was talking about had a problem with food and clothing when he was young, and that he had even lived in the lowest level of the market when he grew up, and that his hands were stained with countless blood, how would Shi Yunshu feel?
However, none of that mattered anymore. Although that person had once been in hell, a seed of kindness was still planted in his heart. Now that everything was over, the past was the past.
The two of them went around the front yard and went straight to the backyard. The backyard had another scenery. There was an exquisite corridor above the blue pool, and at the end of the corridor was an archaic pavilion.
There was already someone in the pavilion. The young man facing the entrance of the corridor was about 35 or 36 years old. The moon-white Tang suit made of soft silk made him look like he had come from the moon, and his temperament was like an immortal. His facial features were not outstanding, but they were very comfortable when put together. His eyes were light, as if the world had gone past him, but it could not leave a mark on his heart. Who else could it be but Ji Linyuan?
On the other hand, the young man opposite him could only see his back. He was wearing a navy blue shirt and well-tailored suit pants. Even his back could make people feel that this person was deep and majestic, and his heart was full of beauty.
When An Chengxi brought his men to the pavilion, Ji Linyuan had just finished pouring a pot of tea.
The four cups were just enough for the four people in the pavilion. It seemed like he had soaked in the soup when he saw them coming. An Chengxi smiled and bowed slightly." Second Brother Ji."”
The young man next to him looked a few years younger than him, but he was able to get such an opportunity from Ji Linyuan. Either his identity was not simple, or he was on good terms with Ji Linyuan. He nodded politely at him, but who knew that the young man would stand up and look at him with a smile. Only then did he realize that the young man's appearance was very good. He was handsome but not fierce, noble but not arrogant, like the moon shining on the forest.
It was not Mo Qiyin, but someone he did not know.
The young man looked at the person behind him and said with a smile," Yunshu, do you still remember me?”
Shi Yunshu had been suspicious the moment he saw the young man. Now that he had received confirmation, even someone as calm as him was very happy at this moment." You are…Brother Weiqiu?”
During the Southern Willow and Northern Dynasties, there were two aristocratic families in the literary world. One was famous for education, while the other was famous for antiques. They were in the same circle, so they naturally knew each other. It was just that one was in the south while the other was in the north, so the chances of meeting each other were too few.
An Chengxi signaled Shi Yunshu with his eyes, asking him to explain more clearly. Just as Shi Yunshu was about to introduce it, Ji Linyuan spoke up." Have some tea first. The tea is just warm. Don't waste my good tea. Try the tea set that Weiqiu just brought over."”
Since Ji Linyuan had spoken, the few of them naturally did not dare to object. Luo Weiqiu moved away from her seat." Please take a seat, Big Brother An."”
An Chengxi raised his eyebrows. He still didn't know who the other party was, but the other party seemed to be very familiar with him. An Chengxi glanced at Ji Linyuan. Seeing that he didn't say anything, he pulled out a chair and sat down. He bent his fingers and knocked on the table twice to take a cup of tea. The two people behind him followed suit and took their cups of tea.
Ji Linyuan said," Luo Weiqiu, the current head of the Liu family. An Chengxi was the eldest disciple of the principal of Yunjing University. However, you're only my guest here, so don't talk about your status.”
"Yes." An Chengxi and Luo Weiqiu responded at the same time.
Shi Yunshu realized that both of them seemed to respect Ji Linyuan very much. However, he did not know if it was his imagination, but he felt that his senior brother seemed to be a little afraid of the person in front of him.
After the first cup of tea was finished, Ji Linyuan immediately refilled the second cup.
An Chengxi thought about the purpose of his visit today and didn't know what to say. He looked around and didn't see anyone he wanted to see. He asked," Qi Yin is back?”
An Chengxi's heart sank when he saw that Ji Linyuan's pressure had obviously dropped. As expected, he heard Ji Linyuan say," Kneeling in the study."”
There was only awkward silence in the pavilion. Those who knew a little about the master and disciple knew that Ji Linyuan was extremely strict with this disciple. He was so strict that others could not bear to see him. However, Mo Qiyin did not feel the slightest bit of unwillingness or complaint. No matter how heavy the punishment was, he never complained.
An Chengxi was one of the people who knew the inside story. He was in no position to plead for Mo Qiyin, nor did he dare to. He was also in debt. He stood up and stood opposite Ji Linyuan." Second Brother Ji, I'm here today to ask for punishment." I neglected my calligraphy practice overseas and let you down.”
Ji Linyuan didn't even look at him. He lowered his head and washed the tea set." Go to the study. There's enough paper and ink. If there's anything else you need, ask Qi 'er."”
An Chengxi was silent for a moment. There was enough paper and ink…It seemed that he wouldn't be able to leave so easily today unless he crippled his handwriting! The thought flashed through his mind, but he did not dare to show it on his face. Ji Linyuan would not attack him, but he might not be able to endure other methods. At this moment, he couldn't help but admire Mo Qiyin. After committing such a big mess, he still dared to return.
An Chengxi went to the study, leaving Shi Yunshu and Luo Weiqiu looking at each other.
Ji Linyuan put down the last teacup and said calmly," Go back and tell Elder Liu about the cooperation route. Tell him that I agree.”
Only then did Shi Yunshu realize that Luo Weiqiu was here to discuss business.
"I understand." Luo Weiqiu agreed.
Ji Linyuan raised his head and looked at Shi Yunshu." How many years has it been since Little Shu came to my place?”
Shi Yunshu steadied his mind and lowered his eyes." I haven't been here since Senior Brother left.”
Ji Linyuan casually continued," He is indeed a bastard. He should be dealt with properly.”
Shi Yunshu didn't know what he was thinking and didn't dare to answer. However, Ji Linyuan just asked casually. He looked at Luo Weiqiu, who was still standing at the side, and said," Stay for lunch. I'll leave lunch to you guys today. There are all the ingredients, just make yourselves at home." Turn left in front of the kitchen and it's the third room."
Luo Weiqiu was speechless. He was really a terrible cook. He would either eat at restaurants or cook at Yishujue. He really didn't have much talent in this area.
However, Ji Linyuan could not hear what he was thinking. He turned around and left calmly.
Meanwhile, Shi Yunshu was a little dumbfounded. This second brother of the Ji family really did whatever he wanted to summon people.
Luo Weiqiu's talent in cooking was probably overshadowed by his own. Other than being able to distinguish what he was eating, he had no idea what kind of seasoning he needed or how much heat he needed.
Shi Yunshu suddenly missed his younger brother's cooking skills, but fortunately, he was still a master of everything. Thus, the two of them prepared the ingredients while chatting about their own experiences. Both of them were knowledgeable people. Although Shi Yunshu was young, he was able to pick up the topic Luo Weiqiu started. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
On the other hand, Ji Linyuan was nowhere to be found. He only appeared in the courtyard when lunch was served. Looking at the two people who were setting the bowls and chopsticks, he paused for a moment before saying," Don't worry about those two.”
Shi Yunshu immediately mourned for his senior brother for three seconds in his heart. He responded and changed the bowl and chopsticks into three sets.
Luo Weiqiu left the teahouse at three in the afternoon.
For the entire afternoon, Ji Linyuan seemed to have forgotten that there were two people in the study room. He took out two books, one for Shi Yunshu and the other for himself to read slowly.
The mid-autumn sunlight faded away from the heat of midsummer and became warm. The breeze gently caressed the trees, and the light shone through the treetops, casting layers of light spots. It was very pleasing.
Ji Linyuan seemed to be completely immersed in the book and did not react to the movements around him. He was holding a Buddhist scripture, also known as the Ksitigarbha Sutra. To him, the obscure words did not seem to be an obstacle at all.
Shi Yunshu looked at the book in his hand. It was also a Buddhist classic. In the past, he could also immerse himself in reading such books, but today, he could not read them at all. He was worried about An Chengxi. It had been five or six hours since the morning. According to his senior brother's personality, he would never stop unless Xie Yunchen stopped him.
Shi Yunshu lowered his eyes. Even though he was anxious, his expression did not show it. It was just that his gaze on the book became less focused. The wind rustled the leaves. Because of the remote terrain, it was very quiet except for the occasional sound of a few people and cars.
Shi Yunshu had mixed feelings about Ji Linyuan. He looked calm, righteous, and compassionate, but Shi Yunshu knew that he was ruthless and cold-hearted. However, his face in front of the world had always been indifferent, gentle, and even harmless. His appearance was really deceiving.
Who would have thought that this person who had once taught the capital's hooligans a lesson would suddenly become a lecturer at Yunjing University's National Academy a few years ago? Furthermore, he specialized in Buddhism. He remembered his father's evaluation of Ji Linyuan. If he was given a flower, he could smile and become a Buddha. If he was given a knife, he could kill gods and become a Shura.
In the end, his father concluded with a sentence. If this person became a friend, it would be a blessing for three lifetimes. If he became an enemy, it would be a nightmare for a hundred lives!
"If you can't stand it, then don't." His tone was indifferent, and one could not tell whether he was happy or angry.
Shi Yunshu's thoughts were wandering and his mind was not on the book at all. When he heard Ji Linyuan's voice, the book in his hand fell to the ground in shock. Shi Yunshu had always been self-restrained. It was simply ridiculous for such a thing to happen to him. A rare blush appeared on his jade-like face.
Ji Linyuan leaned against the rattan chair. His gaze fell on the book on the floor for a moment before he returned to his book as if nothing had happened.
The etiquette and upbringing of a scion of an aristocratic family made it impossible for Shi Yunshu to ignore this matter as a matter of course. He picked up the book on the ground, held it with both hands, and bowed." I'm sorry. My heart was not calm, and I've let you down."”
When he received the book, he knew that Ji Linyuan did not pick it randomly. This Avatarha Sutra was a classic among Buddhist classics. It was more valuable and easier to understand than other Buddhist books.
Ji Linyuan did not take it. His gaze fell on the book in his hand and he did not raise his head. Shi Yunshu naturally did not dare to stand up. He heard Xie Yunchen ask," Did you get anything?”
Although Shi Yunshu didn't read much of it, after staring at the same page for so long, he just happened to remember a sentence. He pondered for a moment before saying," Sorry, I only remember one sentence,'If there is no self, there is no increase or decrease.'”
Shi Yunshu didn't know if it was his imagination, but he felt that Ji Linyuan gave him a strange look after hearing his answer. However, when he looked carefully, he realized that the other party's gaze was still on the book.
"How?"
This was not a problem for Shi Yunshu. After all, he had been accompanying the ancient prose since he was a few years old. He was still bowing respectfully, his voice clear and mellow." The reason why people have thoughts of gain and loss is because they hold onto me; If you can understand that there is no self, the heart of gain and loss will disappear.”
"How many people are there who insist on anatta? The gains and losses were all his own choices. If there is desire, there will be demand. If there is demand, there will be gains and losses. Buddha is not immune to this.”These words were actually quite arrogant and completely inconsistent with Ji Linyuan's usual image. A person who taught Buddhism said something completely contrary to what he was taught. No matter how you looked at it, it was not in harmony.
Shi Yunshu did not know how to respond and could only remain silent. However, Ji Linyuan had no intention of letting him take it. He straightened his sleeves and stood up calmly." Alright, I'm just worried about the two in the room. I'll go take a look."”
He strode towards the study, but his voice drifted accurately into Shi Yunshu's ears." Take this book back and return it to me after you're done reading. You don't have to sit while you're reading."”
Shi Yunshu didn't know what was going on in the study. When An Chengxi came out, his right arm was already spasming, and his five fingers were trembling uncontrollably.
An Chengxi pursed his lips. His face was pale, and his forehead was covered in sweat. His shirt was already drenched. Shi Yunshu saw that he was not in a good state and quickly went forward to hold his hand. He called out worriedly," Brother, how are you?”
The obvious anxiety on Shi Yunshu's face made An Chengxi feel that it was very rare. He pulled the corners of his mouth and comforted him," It's okay. Go back and soak in hot water to relieve your fatigue."”
"Then let's go home?"
"Alright."
An Chengxi looked back at the closed window of the study and sighed.
Qiyin, if you knew this would happen, why did you do it? The price of regret was too great.
In the evening, Pei Yuan Shao brought Pei Ruoqing to the Shi family's residence. Standing at the main entrance, Pei Yuan Shao had a rare trace of hesitation. Ever since Shi Yuting's funeral, he had never set foot in the Shi family's door again. It had been a full five years.
Back then, Shi Yanjie had also taught in Yun Jing. At the same time, he was also a visiting professor at Yun Jing Biology University's School of Biomedicine. Pei Yuan Shao had chosen Biology University because of his family background. Although Biology University had the word " biology " in its name, it was actually a comprehensive military school. At that time, Professor Shi was very famous in the upper-class circles of the capital, but even so, there was no reason for Pei Yuanshao to cross majors and take Shi Yanjie as his teacher.
Someone else had made all of this happen.
Pei Yuan Shao thought of the person who had brought him into the sect and his heart ached. He had always addressed Shi Yihong as " elder brother ", which was more respectful and intimate than his senior brother. However, when it came to intimacy, he could have called him " elder brother ", but he did not. For decades, he had completely left this title to another person, Shi Yanjie's second disciple, the son of Marshal Qi Minghua, Qi Xiuzhu.
However, two months after Qi Minghua's death, his only son encountered a shipwreck on his way back from Country M and died at sea. After another year, his teacher jumped down from a building in the center of the capital city, leaving only three seals in his hand that he had not given away in time.
Back then, Shi Yihong, Qi Xiuzhu, and he would often meet here and chat about everything. They would talk about the past, the present, and the future. Their eyes could not hide their youthful wildness.
However, this name had become a taboo in the Shi family, just like Shi Yanjie and Shi Yuting. Because it was too painful, so painful that it was like a nightmare that one could not wake up from, making people unwilling to mention it.
In those few years, both the Shi family and the Pei family were in a very depressed state. It was as if they were cursed, and the people around them left one by one.
Pei Ruoqing supported her 'sickly' father and could clearly feel his hesitation. She asked," Father, what's wrong?”
Pei Yuan Shao opened his mouth with difficulty." I used to come here often with your Second Martial Uncle. Your Eldest Martial Uncle, your grandfather, and I would chat on the lawn over there. Your mother would prepare fruits for us…" Pei Yuan Shao closed his eyes and actually could not continue speaking.
But now, things are the same as before, people are gone!
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