At the age of 17, she fought for the glory of her motherland!

Su Xing and He Xu bought tickets and queued up to enter the temple.

They passed through the mountain gate and walked along the steps. The ancient trees on the roadside were towering with lush branches and leaves. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, forming patches of golden light.

Jiming Temple is the first of the 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties and is known as the No. 1 temple in the Southern Dynasties.

The incense here has always been very popular, and it is said that this is the most effective place to pray for marriage.

But it’s not just about finding love here.

In front of the Main Hall, you can pray for a career in front of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva on the left, for academic success in front of Manjushri Bodhisattva on the right, for wealth in the God of Wealth Hall, for health in the Medicine Buddha Pagoda, and finally, for a marriage in the Guanyin Hall.

If you want to worship Buddha, it is best to do so in order, because Jiming Temple is a one-way street and you cannot go back.

There is a free incense collection station at the top of the mountain.

Su Xing and He Xu went to get the incense, and together with the other pilgrims, they bowed in a clockwise direction, toward the east, south, west and north, and then inserted the incense into the huge incense burner.

After burning incense, they began to visit this thousand-year-old temple in earnest.

There are curls of incense in front of each Buddhist temple. The Buddha statues inside the temple are solemn and majestic, and their compassionate eyes seem to be overlooking everything in the world.

Many pilgrims knelt before the prayer mats and prayed devoutly with their hands folded.

Su Xing and He Xu also climbed the Medicine Master Pagoda, which is the landmark building of Jiming Temple. It is 44.8 meters high, with eight sides and seven levels, double-eaved brackets, and inner stairs and outer corridors.

Climb to the top of the tower and look out from the railing. You can see the sparkling waves of Xuanwu Lake. The rolling mountains in the distance form a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle of the city. You can't help but indulge in this peaceful and beautiful scenery.

Finally, the two ordered two vegetarian noodle sets at Baiweizhai vegetarian noodle restaurant on the top of the mountain.

Su Xing didn't have much appetite at first, but after sitting down and smelling the fragrance in the air, she suddenly felt hungry.

When the noodles were served, she took a sip of the soup first. The fresh and fragrant taste instantly activated her taste buds.

She buried her head and began to eat seriously.

He Xu couldn't help but smile when he saw Su Xing eating so sweetly.

"Is it tasty?"

"Yeah." Su Xing nodded, swallowed the food in his mouth, and said, "It lives up to its reputation."

After Su Xing finished a vegetarian noodle set, he ordered another one.

There was a young couple sitting at the table next to them, and they couldn't help but glance at her.

He Xu looked over and saw the two men turned their heads in unison.

After Su Xing and He Xu had their fill, they left Jiming Temple.

It is around three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun is shining and it is very warm.

The Jiming Temple Road from Jiming Temple to Xuanwu Lake is also known as the "Cherry Blossom Avenue". It is about 400 meters long and is lined with cherry trees. From mid-March to April every year, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating a beautiful sight.

It will attract countless citizens and tourists to come and enjoy the flowers and take photos.

The cherry blossoms on Cherry Blossom Avenue are generally in full bloom in late March. Although the peak of blooming has passed during the Qingming Festival, there are still some cherry blossoms to see.

Su Xing and He Xu held hands and prepared to walk to enjoy the flowers all the way to Xuanwu Lake.

They moved forward slowly.

The cherry blossom trees on both sides of the road looked like fairies in the sky wearing pink gauze. The petals swayed gently in the breeze, like a dream.

Su Xing held up his mobile phone and took many pictures of the beautiful cherry blossoms.

He Xu also held up his mobile phone and took a picture of his girlfriend and the cherry blossom background in the camera.

He also asked a tourist lady to take a photo of him and Su Xing.

This young couple was so pleasing to the eyes that the aunt took several photos of them.

"Take a look and see if it works. If you're not satisfied, I'll take a few more photos for you."

He Xu and Su Xing looked at each other and looked through the photos.

"Auntie, you took good pictures."

"Thank you auntie."

"As long as you are satisfied." Auntie still felt a little unsatisfied.

After thanking and saying goodbye to the aunt, the two continued walking forward.

Suddenly, they saw a lot of people gathered not far ahead, and they could hear faint discussions.

The two looked at each other, quickened their pace, and walked towards the crowd.

They got outside the crowd and looked inside, and saw a young girl in a kimono standing under a cherry tree, posing in various ways for photos.

The person taking the photo of the girl was a young man. The two of them were very intimate and seemed to be a couple.

Most of the people around looked dissatisfied and talked a lot.

"What's wrong with this girl? She's taking pictures in a kimono?" a gray-haired old man said, his beard shaking.

The lady next to her was also filled with anger. "That's right. How can she be allowed to do this in Nanjing?"

An equally young girl in the crowd couldn't help but curse: "What a shame!"

"Young people nowadays learn nothing at school!"

"Auntie, we are young people too. We are not like her."

"I'm not saying you..."

When Su Xing and He Xu saw this scene, they both frowned at the same time, with anger flashing in their eyes.

The girl who was taking photos in kimono had already heard the discussions around her.

She rolled her eyes and said impatiently, "What are you doing? Stop blocking me from taking pictures!"

A middle-aged man said solemnly, "Girl, don't you think it's inappropriate to take pictures in a kimono here?"

Someone nearby echoed, "Exactly. What were you thinking? Wearing this leather and taking photos in Nanjing?!"

The girl in kimono snorted and replied nonchalantly: "What I wear is my freedom, what is it to you to control?"

Su Xing couldn't help but stepped forward, his voice cold and serious, "Miss, it's true that you can dress freely, but you have to consider the occasion. This is Nanjing. Do you know what it means to wear a kimono in Nanjing? The Japanese invaders committed unforgivable crimes in Nanjing, and more than 300,000 compatriots died. This is a pain that every Chinese cannot forget. Kimono, here, is like a knife, piercing everyone's heart."

The kimono girl was a little flustered when she heard this, but she still said stubbornly: "It's been so long, and you're still holding on to it. You're just too sensitive."

He Xu frowned and said, "This is not sensitivity, it's remembering! Every brick and tile in Nanjing City is engraved with that period of history. You are wearing a kimono under the cherry tree and smiling so happily. Have you ever thought about the ancestors who suffered in the war? Have you ever thought about the innocent souls of the compatriots who died?!"

The people around also nodded and blamed the girl.

"That's right, there is no sense of historical responsibility at all!"

"Are you from Nanjing? Or are you a tourist from out of town?"

"If your ancestors had gone through this, would you still be so indifferent?"

The girl's face became more and more unsightly. She continued to refute: "I just think the kimono is beautiful, and I want to take some beautiful photos to post on WeChat Moments. It's not as serious as you say."

The young man who was taking photos of the girl in kimono also looked unhappy at the moment. He looked around unkindly and cursed: "Are you sick? You are so nosy!"

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