Opposite the entrance hall

When I slowly opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was the green bamboos and red clouds outside the window. Accompanied by the crisp and melodious evening birdsong, there were bursts of deep and loud bells. Being in this environment, the whole person seemed to have never Relaxed inside and out.

Ji Si blinked, and for some reason dreamed about the past again. His head was empty, and he didn't understand the situation for a while. When he closed his eyes and was going to sleep, he suddenly opened them.

son!

Qi Ziheng has a son!

How the hell did he have a son!

No!

He has to figure it out!

Thinking of this, he supported the bed board with both hands, quickly jumped up from the bed, threw off the quilt, and hurriedly started to take the outer shirt beside the bed and put it on his body. When he was bending over to put on his shoes, the door creaked open, and he subconsciously Looking up, he met Qi Ran who came in with tea, you looked at me, I looked at you, it was so embarrassing.

After a while, it was Qi Ran who came to his senses first, closed the door, came over with the teapot and sat down, straightened the upside-down quilt, and began pouring tea and water in a leisurely manner.

Ji Si looked down at his disheveled appearance, only to realize that the clothes on his body were not his official uniform, but a coarse cloth monk's uniform. He hurriedly put on his shoes and belt, and double-checked that there was nothing wrong with him. When it was not right, he walked over slowly, pulled out the chair and sat down.

As soon as he sat down, Qi Ran on the opposite side handed over a cup of hot tea. Ji Si took it obediently and put it in his mouth, when Qi Ran said, "Master Ji..."

"Ah...why..." Ji Si responded subconsciously, and then took a sip of tea. As soon as the tea entered his mouth, he turned his head and sprayed it all out in the next second.

"It's a little hot..." Qi Ran finished the sentence but realized it was too late. The man opposite him stuck out his tongue and fanned the wind with his hands. He looked a little embarrassed and pitiful. He looked back and looked up. He blew on the teacup, took a sip of tea, and the corners of his lips raised slightly.

Ji Si took a while to suppress the tingling pain, thinking that Qi Ran was sitting opposite him, straightened his posture again, endured the burning pain in his mouth and asked politely: "Where are we?"

"In the meditation room of Hongfu Temple," Qi Ran said softly, "Master Ji fainted at the time. If he went down the mountain rashly in case of an emergency, he remembered that there are temple doctors who treat monks in this temple, so in order to reduce the bumps on the road At this time, I sent Master Ji here without authorization, and I hope Master Ji will forgive me."

"Zi Heng is serious," Ji Si waved his hand, "It's all thanks to Zi Heng, otherwise I would definitely die today."

Qi Ran didn't speak, and after taking a sip of tea, he said: "The temple doctor has come to see him before, and said that Master Ji may have suffered a serious illness and his foundation is weak. Just fainted, it's not a serious problem, just take a day of self-cultivation."

"Then the clothes on me..."

"My lord changed it for my lord," Qi Ran said, "My lord's clothes are all soaked through, and there is no other clothes in this temple, so I asked the monks in the temple for a set of clean clothes."

Isn't that, let's be honest?

Ji Si was stunned, inexplicably regretting that he had eaten too much in the past few days, his waist had gained a lot of weight, his figure was not very good-looking, and he didn't know whether Qi Ran thought it was worthless.

well!What a waste of such an opportunity!

Sighing inwardly, Ji Si pushed away the chair and got up, bent over and nodded in thanks, "I'm really sorry for your trouble."

"It should be the lower official who thanked Mr. Ji." Qi Ran accepted his gift, and then got up and replied, "The servants of Qi's family carelessly let Xiao'er stay by the river alone. If there is no Mr. Ji today, the consequences will be really bad." Dare to think."

Mentioning his son Ji Si felt strange in his heart, as if he hadn't figured out where this son came from until now, he hesitated and said: "Young master...is it okay?"

Qi Ran was stunned for a moment, wondering if he was worrying too much, he always felt that Ji Si paid special attention to Nian'er, the first thing he asked at first was asking if Nian'er was his son, even though he saved someone, the more he This made it even more weird, after all, Ji Si really didn't seem like the kind of person who would risk his life to save a child, maybe there was some conspiracy behind it.

Thinking of this, Qi Ran kept his eyes open and replied softly: "It's okay, but I was a little frightened. I'm resting in my room. I'll forget about it when I get back to my house to recuperate for a few days."

There was a knock on the door outside the speaking room, and then someone said, "Second Young Master."

Hearing that the address should be a servant of the Qi Mansion, as expected, Qi Ran slightly turned his head towards the door and said coldly: "What's the matter?"

"Young master is awake, Miss let you go over."

"Understood, you go back first."

After finishing speaking, he looked back at Ji Si, and said in a flat tone: "Since this is the case, Mr. Ji, rest for a while, and the next official will come back later."

"No, no, no," Ji Si smiled, "Did Zi Heng think that I was a three-year-old child and needed someone to accompany me, the young master must have been frightened, you should hurry over and accompany him."

"Then the officer will leave."

Waiting for people to walk away, Ji Si rubbed his shoulders and sighed.

There is no need to ask for proof about this matter. He rarely sees Qi Ran lose his composure, and most of them are related to his family members. He was so worried about the child before, and his expression and tone couldn't be fake. It's true, at this time, it's no longer necessary to worry about when to get married and who to get married with.

What he needs to know now is that Qi Ziheng's wife and children are by his side, and the family is happy and happy. If he harbors those shameful thoughts again, he will really ruin the marriage and tear down the family. Let alone a villain People, in terms of morality and ethics, will be nailed to the platform of shame for a lifetime.

And it's no wonder Qi Ran, the two of them had nothing in the first place, and it's not unreasonable to say that they were unrequited love from beginning to end, and it can't be called betrayal if they don't have friendship, so it's only natural for Qi Ran to marry a wife, have children, start a family, and start a career. matter, who can be blamed?

Blame good fortune to trick people, the world is impermanent!

Ugh!

After thinking about it for so long and reading it for so long, I thought I could have a different beginning, but I didn't know it would be a different ending.

Ji Si's heart was so uncomfortable that she wanted to cry in a hug in a place where others could not see, to get rid of the soreness in her heart, or else it would be smoldering in her heart.

It's easy to think wildly when sitting alone, thinking like this, he opened the door and walked out, intending to get some fresh air, lest he couldn't help but hide in the room like a woman and shed tears, it would be a bit embarrassing .

Outside the house is a square courtyard surrounded by a small piece of bamboo forest. It rained earlier, and now the clouds cleared up, and the sky was covered with red clouds.

He wandered around, only to find that the surroundings were not the main hall, but small houses, like the monk's house at the back of the temple, surrounded by monks in gray robes. When he saw him, he stopped and put his hands together. Respectfully performed a Buddha ceremony, and walked quickly again.

Walking around, I didn't know where I was. When I was about to return the same way, I saw a small courtyard. Inside, boom, boom, boom, there was a slow rhythm of wooden fish sounds, accompanied by the faint sound of reading scriptures, "Everything All, all originate from causes, and all retributions originate from karma..."

When he was in Shuzhou before, Princess Yong'an also chanted Buddhist scriptures in the ancestral hall to pray for the safety of his family. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, he knew a lot, and he was in awe of all immortals, gods and Buddhas, unlike Qi Ran. Don't believe in gods and Buddhas, only believe in yourself.

Ji Si listened attentively, and heard that this was the chapter of cause and effect in the "Avatamsaka Sutra", subconsciously walked in that direction, not sure if the footsteps were too heavy, when he reached the door, there were sounds of wooden fish and chanting. It came to an abrupt end.

He panicked, thinking that he had disturbed others, and was about to apologize when he saw the wooden door in front of him slowly open, walked out, and the little monk stared at him for a while with open eyes, then turned his head away Going back and facing behind him, he said, "The host is the benefactor of the one who fainted by the lake just now."

Hosted by Hongfu Temple?Abbot Yuankong?

Ji Si knew it well, and heard a hoarse and deep voice, "Please come in."

With a round and bright head on his head, the little novice moved a few steps aside, folded his palms together and saluted, "Benefactor, Master Yuankong welcomes you."

Although he didn't know why, Ji Si nodded and stepped over the threshold and walked in. Only then did he see that the courtyard was not big, but a small room and a courtyard. In the center of the courtyard was a set of tables and chairs with a wooden fish and A celadon tea set, on which a monk in yellow robes and straw shoes sits. He looks a little old, his weather-beaten face is full of traces of time, but his face is very kind, with his gray beard, he looks very old. The appearance of immortal style.

He smiled and pointed to the stone chair, "Please sit down, Minister Ji."

"Master Yuankong knows me?" Ji Si was a little confused, it stands to reason that Mr. Ji didn't want to have any communication with an old monk.

The abbot seemed to see his doubts, and explained with a smile: "Master Ji met several times when he came to the temple to pray with His Majesty, but Mr. Minister probably can't remember clearly."

After hesitating again and again, Ji Si sat down and said softly: "I just passed by and heard Master Yuankong chanting sutras, and now I stopped and listened for a while. I didn't think about disturbing you. I hope Master will forgive me."

"No problem," Yuan Kong poured out a cup of tea and handed it over, "This chanting is for my Buddha to save the world, so why not let me listen to it and talk about it. I don't know if Ji Shilang has any insights after listening to it?"

"Opinions?" Ji Si held his teacup and thought for a while, "Three lifetimes of karma, reincarnation, good and evil, like a shadow, this principle of karma and reincarnation has been like this since ancient times, Ji Si, a layman, dare not say that he has any opinions."

"The old monk asked questions with the "Hua Yan Sutra", and Ji Shilang answered with the "Nirvana Sutra". He is really clever."

"The abbot is too praised, but Ji Si can't afford such praise."

Yuan Kong smiled and didn't answer, but found another topic: "I don't know if Mr. Minister can believe in the karma of destiny, the cycle of good and evil, the reincarnation of heaven, and the good fortune of all beings?"

"So what if you believe it, or not?" Ji Si asked rhetorically.

"All living beings are Taoists, everything is created from the heart, and every step of the way is born from the cause," Yuan Kong touched the wooden fish and said, "It's like drinking tea with the servant here today, it means that there is a servant to save you." This is the cause of human beings, so that we can know the fruit of being acquainted with the servant, and if there is no cause for the death of the servant, we will not have the fruit of the afterlife of the servant, and all living beings have cause and effect."

Hearing this, Ji Si suddenly panicked, a little worried that the old monk was deliberately making a fool of himself.

Squinting his eyes, he looked at the person in front of him up and down, and said in a low voice: "The Dharma that the master said is profound, and Ji Si is influenced by the world and has no connection with Buddhism, so he doesn't quite understand it, and he doesn't understand the reincarnation, life and death. not interested."

"It's the old man who has crossed the line. This cup of tea is used to make amends. I hope the servant will not be offended." Yuan Kong raised his head and drank the tea, twirling his beard and said, "Today's meeting is a fate, and this old man sent a word to your lord." , All living beings, only the adults have this chance, only what the heart thinks, only the heart does, everything is determined from the heart, the heart is like a mirror, illuminating the world of all phenomena, and you will not regret it all over again."

Having said that, Ji Si already understood that the abbot of Hongfu Temple has a mind like a mirror, he can see everything thoroughly, what he thinks, sees, and knows is beyond the reach of ordinary people, and naturally there is no conspiracy, listen to him The words were like enlightenment, and he suddenly woke up. He quickly got up and bowed to thank him, "Ji Si has treated the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Thank you, master, for your advice. Today's words have benefited Ji Si a lot."

"Master Shi Lang is seriously serious. To have such a conversation with Mr. Shi Lang today is also a great fun for this old man. May you be free from suffering and find happiness, and everything will be fine."

After chatting with Master Yuankong for a long time, Ji Sicai came out of this small courtyard, led by a young novice, and brought him back to the room where he had rested earlier.

He walked in slowly, and saw two people standing at the door. The setting sun reflected the figures, one big and one small, on the ground, stretching them into thin and long ones. The breeze blew by, wrinkling ripples in his heart.

Although others may have misunderstood you, but Ji Si has not experienced the feeling of stepping on the afterglow of the sunset for a long time, and someone is waiting for you to go home at the door. In a daze, he remembered his mother holding him at the gate of Shuzhou Palace The scene of waiting for his father, with mixed feelings in his heart, approached slowly with light steps.

The two people in front turned their heads when they heard the movement, Qi Ran asked softly, "Where did Lord Ji go?"

"Walking around, Ziheng must have been waiting for a long time."

"It's nothing," after speaking, Qi Ran let go of Qi Nian's hand and pushed him a step forward.

The Young Master Sun of the Qi family looked like a mature young man, bowed his hands, saluted respectfully, and said childishly: "Qi Nian thanked Mr. Ji for saving his life, such a great kindness will never be forgotten."

In fact, Ji Si's heart is still very complicated. He didn't pay attention at first, but now that he looks carefully, he feels more and more that the temperament of this child is carved out of the same mold as Qi Ran. Few people will believe anyone who is not his own. Although he doesn't like it, This kid, but he was not interested in making things difficult for him, he didn't have half the courage, then he squatted down and forced a smile and said: "Young master, you are polite, but it's just a little effort, why do you want to pay it back? If you want to pay it back, you have to ask your father."

After hearing this, Qi Nian subconsciously turned back to look at Qi Ran, saw his brows were tightly wrinkled, and hurriedly lowered his head and walked back to the original place.

Verbally begging for cheap, Ji Si was satisfied that he didn't rush to find death, but straightened up and pretended to ask casually: "Young master is so well-behaved, Ziheng is really blessed, I don't know which adult's daughter he is marrying If I have a chance, I will ask if there is a sister or sister. I am now twenty and six, and I am not young. If it is suitable, I will also go to a matchmaker and talk to a matchmaker to settle this lifelong event."

Hearing this, Qi Ran frowned even tighter, and felt that Ji Si was too concerned about Nian'er's facts, so he hesitated for a while before replying, "If Master Ji doesn't like it, my wife is just an ordinary woman, and there are no sisters at home. , and after giving birth to Nian'er, she passed away due to physical reasons."

Passed away?

Wouldn't that be considered breaking up a marriage?

Sure enough, there is no unparalleled road!

Sweeping away the depressed mood just now, Ji Si raised his tone, and his voice was full of uncontrollable joy, "This is really..."

Before he finished speaking, Qi Ran raised his eyes and pursed his lips to look over, Ji Si hurriedly put away his smile, frowned, and changed his words full of regret, "It's a pity, lovers can't stay together forever, it's so epic Sigh!"

After finishing speaking, he walked over and knelt down to look at Qi Nian who was huddled behind Qi Ran, and said in a warm voice: "It's a pity that Nian'er lost her mother's love when she was young, if you don't dislike her from now on, why don't you come and walk around my house more. "

Qi Ran's face remained unchanged: "You don't need to bother Mr. Ji."

"No trouble, no trouble," Ji Si smiled at Qi Ran from bottom to top, "It's not trouble at all, I have a close relationship with Ziheng, and your son will be my son from now on, let's go together Raise him well!"

Hearing this, Qi Ran frowned, feeling strange for some reason.

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Mr. Xiaotheater asked for leave today.

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