The world of rebirth

Ning Yunjin stared intently at Ning Jingxian's hand...on the golden birdcage.

The cage is round, and it is really exquisitely made. Each strip is only one finger wide, and each gold-drawn strip is polished to shine. On the top of the cage, a circle of red sapphires the size of rice grains is inlaid. As a decoration, the bottom of the cage hook is formed into a flat diamond shape, and a thumb-sized ruby ​​and sapphire are inlaid on both sides.

Inside the cage, a black mynah was jumping on the golden perch in the cage, looking at Ning Yunjin with small mung bean-sized eyes.

"There are guests!"

"Bold."

"Kneel down!"

Ning Yunjin was amused by the bird's croaking, he looked at Ning Jingxian in surprise and asked, "Father, is this for me?" As he spoke, he rubbed his hands excitedly, and said shyly, "What's the matter?" So, how embarrassing this is, it is too precious!"

Ning Jingxian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he waved his outstretched paws away, and lifted the cage a little higher, "You have a good idea! Wait for a while, and follow me to the study later."

After dealing with the monkey-like son, he said to the old lady, "Mother, my son has something to do with Xiao Er..."

The old lady has returned to her usual serious appearance, she nodded, "Go ahead! Xiao Er is a caring child, let him come and accompany me when he has time."

Saying goodbye to the old lady, Ning Jingxian led Ning Yunjin towards his study.Along the way, Ning Yunjin kept asking where the bird came from, and almost couldn't pull his eyes out of the big cage, but Ning Jingxian just laughed and said nothing.

When he arrived at the study, Ning Yunjin realized that there was already a person sitting in it, and it was Ning Taoxu.

When Ning Yunjin faced him, he still felt a little uneasy. He dared to play tricks in front of Ning Jingxian and even the young Wen Zhen, but he was overwhelmed by this handsome grandpa who seemed to be calm and breezy. Looking at it with a soft gaze makes him feel uncomfortable, as if he has seen through the whole person, if it is not for his good psychological quality, he might not even know how to put his hands and feet.

Regardless of Ning Taoxu's kind appearance, if he really believes that this person is indifferent and harmless, he might even help count the money if he is sold.

Ning Jingxian saw his honest appearance, which was different from the good-looking ones in the past, and said, "I really didn't expect you to be so honest, Xiao Er."

Ning Yunjin blinked at him innocently, as if with an incomprehensible expression.

Ning Jingxian had nothing to do with him, smiled and shook his head and said, "Don't you want to know where this bird came from?" He raised the cage and put it on the desk, seeing Ning Yunjin's sparkling eyes, I couldn't help laughing.

"This is not for you!"

His words made the corners of Ning Yunjin's mouth collapse immediately.

"This is a task entrusted to you by the emperor. The emperor said that it is not so easy to earn uncle's red envelopes. He asked you to help the prince to raise the birds well, and the rewards will only be given during the Chinese New Year."

When Ning Jingxian finished speaking, Ning Yunjin's small mouth was already pouted in dissatisfaction, with a sleepy look, "Oh, it's really boring. There's still half a year left, so it's a lot of trouble to take care of this bird! "

Ning Jingxian took his expression into his eyes, and turned to look at Ning Taoxu behind the desk.

"Your worries are right." Ning Taoxu sighed softly, the peculiar tone made people want to help calm his worries.He nodded slightly to Ning Jingxian, "Since that's the case, let's follow your previous arrangement. When I turn around, I'll write a greeting card myself and bring Xiaoer there."

Ning Yunjin was confused by what the two of them said, and looked at them blankly, but his heart was running crazily, guessing that something about him would happen.

Suddenly feeling a hand on his shoulder, Ning Yunjin looked at Ning Jingxian with some anxiety.

"Xiao Er, you are very good, exceeding Daddy's expectation!"

Ning Jingxian patted his head while talking, and said softly, "Daddy has never seen such an outstanding child like you! I believe that with your ingenuity, your achievements will definitely be extraordinary in the future, and you can easily surpass your father. .”

Ning Yunjin's hair stood on end by his praise, and he always felt that it was not a good thing for him to praise himself so abnormally. He couldn't help but reflect in his heart what wrong things he had done recently. Could it be that he was too high-profile in the past! ?

Just listen to Ning Jingxian continue, "If your elder brother can have one-tenth of your wit and scheming, as a father, you don't have to worry about him or the Ning family. You are a good boy, and you always know how to control yourself. You never make half-step mistakes, so since you were a child, you have been up to you as a father. But some recent things make me feel that I can no longer let you go on like this. It just so happens that your grandfather came to Beijing, and when he has free time , let him take you to Baiyun Temple!"

Ning Yunjin was dumbfounded when he heard that, he stared blankly at Ning Jingxian's serious face, his mouth trembling slightly, and asked, "Daddy, do you want me?"

Ning Jingxian saw the big teardrops rolling down from his eyes, and was shocked by his true feelings.

He quickly bent down, helped Ning Yunjin wipe away his tears with one hand, and patted his back gently with the other, then hesitated for a moment, hugged Ning Yunjin in his arms, and said dumbfoundedly, "What are you thinking, silly boy! You are the second young master of the Ning family, how could a father not want you."

Nested in Ning Jingxian's warm embrace, Ning Yunjin knew that he must have lost his mind, so he was embarrassed to bury his head in his father's chest.

Just at that moment, he seemed to have returned to the time when he was young in his previous life. Whenever he thought of his parents he had never met, he would wonder why they abandoned him.

No matter how poor and tired the parents of poor families are, they will work hard to bring up their children, so he always wonders if it is because he is not obedient and well-behaved... He originally thought that after the life in Yangcheng, he would have forgotten everything. Only now do I know that the original experience of being abandoned has become my own demon.

How could Ning Jingxian know his experience, but he just didn't understand how this child could be so insecure. It stands to reason that he grew up in the Ning Mansion and never lacked love and care, so he probably wouldn't remember being abandoned by the emperor! ?He helplessly stroked Ning Yunjin's back and explained, "Xiao Er, you are a promising child, but you have a big shortcoming, so my father wants to send you to study in Baiyun Temple."

"Insufficient?" Ning Yunjin rubbed his face against his chest a few times, feeling that the tears on his face had been wiped dry before he raised his head, but he didn't know that there were still fine teardrops sticking to his long eyelashes. delicate and charming.

"You are very smart and witty, and you can already do things that many adults cannot do. Just by meeting once, you can speculate on a person's character and identity." Ning Jingxian said solemnly, "You He can even take advantage of his youth to be rude in front of the emperor, and even commit the crime of disrespect many times, but the emperor doesn't care."

Ning Yunjin was a little proud after hearing this, but Ning Jingxian sighed, "But this is your biggest shortcoming, you lack the fear of imperial power."

"Don't talk about it a few times before, just talk about the emperor's golden words to let you raise birds for the prince. If an ordinary child, or even a minister in the court, gets such an errand, who doesn't do his best and is full of joy? This is the emperor's respect for himself. Trust. But you don’t shy away from showing disgust, and you’re even reluctant to do it.”

Ning Jingxian saw that Ning Yunjin showed some comprehension, and continued, "Xiaoer, you will not be only four or five years old forever. Now that you are young, the emperor has never seen such a smart child like you, so he treats you with special care." I am tolerant, and I don’t care about your occasional disrespectful behavior. But you always have to grow up to be an errand. When you are in your teens or 20s, if you still have this attitude towards the emperor, you are stepping on the edge of a cliff In the future, when the dragon's heart is unhappy, those little things will be a big mistake to beheaded."

Ning Yunjin also knows these things, but whenever he sees Wenzhen, he feels uncomfortable. He always thinks that he is still young anyway, so he will restrain himself after a year or two.Besides, after experiencing two deaths, deep down in his heart he didn't care about life and death at all, and even had a faint expectation for death. Deep down in his heart, he still wanted to be Yang Cheng and return to a life where his life was simple and loved by his elders.

He once again conspired against him—although he was unsuccessful, so always, but it was a little difficult to make him fear the imperial power and Wen Zhen, who represented the imperial power.

Seeing the weeping expression on his face and the sadness in his eyes, Ning Jingxian panicked, thinking that he was speaking too seriously, "You don't have to worry too much, since the emperor never pursued it, naturally He also cares about you. It’s just that your grandfather and I think it’s not okay to go on like this, if you develop a habit, it’s hard to change when you grow up.”

The hope in his heart was shattered, Ning Yunjin was a little depressed, and gave up on himself, "Father sent me to Baiyun Temple, is it because he wants me to become a Taoist priest?"

"What are you talking about!" Ning Jingxian tapped him on the forehead, "The master of the White Cloud Temple, Daoist Qingyang, and the old man who placed the order there are both old friends of your grandfather. Zhidao, one is a great Confucian who is rare in the world, my father has sent a letter to them a few days ago and wants them to accept you as a disciple and teach you knowledge."

Ning Yunjin, Taoist priest of Qingyang, has heard of it. This Taoist priest can be called one of the best masters in the northern martial arts. What is even more rare is that he is not only excellent in martial arts, but also has an extraordinary grasp of Huang Lao's learning. At the same time, many Confucian scholars made good friends with him and often exchanged ideas with each other.

And that Elder Yun... Ning Yunjin's eyes widened suddenly, "But that Elder Yun who is called Mr. Jianting?"

"Why, do you want to go?" Ning Jingxian couldn't help but rubbed his hair when he saw him laughing through tears.

Ning Yunjin nodded embarrassingly. If he can really worship under that teacher, whether he is an official in the court or a scholar in the field, it will be a great benefit. That gentleman is the idol of scholars in the world. Zhu Cheng is the leader of Confucianism.

Seeing their father and son finished talking, Ning Taoxu smiled at him.

Seeing his expression, Ning Yunjin seemed to want to lecture, so he quickly stood up straight and listened to the lecture with his head bowed.

"You are a smart kid. Your father has already said what should be said, so I won't say more." Ning Taoxu pointed to a wooden box on the table, "I heard that you like to carve. After getting such a decoration, I will give it to you to play with, so you can look at it more to know where your flaws are."

Ning Yunjin nodded, stepped forward to hold up the box, knowing in his heart that this is what he wants to teach himself!