Chapter 221 August 3rd

All matters were arranged properly, even the matter of going to the palace to study was put aside. After that, the matter was just to study hard and prepare for the local examination. Even Daiyu and the others met Jia Baoyu and they only helped to study. There were no other ones. Jia Baoyu had read some books that must be read for the exam. Because these times were based on hard work, Jia Zheng collected the ink papers of the provincial examinations in the capital, Jinling, Zhejiang and other places in recent years for Jia Baoyu to show Jia Baoyu's artistic conception. The style of the provincial examinations in these three places was the most impressive.

In addition to studying or reading, even Jia Baoyu has no thoughts. Of course, there are still necessary physical exercises. These are also being practiced. This is something that can make Jia Baoyu better. Of course, it is not all about studying and training. One ten-rice rest is considered a combination of work and rest. However, teaching Jia Lan to study but not let go, it is also considered a review lesson. What is important is that Jia Baoyu went there diligently and Jia Lan was happier. Jia Lan was not valued much in the past.

Life is a little nervous but a little happy. He is still very confident about Jia Baoyu's examination in the countryside. Jia Baoyu from Lin Xuan also asked someone to send a copy of the ink scroll he copied. It was something that Lin Xuan wanted to find but hard to find. Moreover, Lin Xuan's family didn't have that much money to arrange these things.

It is the third day of the eighth month, and there are still six more miles away from the ninth day of the eighth month. Jia Baoyu is less than ten days off, but he got up early and never studied, because it is Jia Mu's birthday. Although Jia Mu is worried that Jia Baoyu's study is not a big birthday, letting him not do it, but how could Jia Zheng and Jia She agree? Because even the construction of the relative courtyard has been delayed for a few minutes.

However, according to Jia Mu's intention, he did not make any public comments. His relatives and friends only invited those who were closer. The birthday banquet was only in the two palaces of Ningrong, and the guests of the government were never invited. The Rong palace was a direct person, while the Ning palace was mostly a side branch, but the two palaces were also extremely luxurious.

The reason for not having a big banquet was also told to the outside world, so people would naturally not be dissatisfied with it. However, the gifts that should be given by the family still have to be given. Since early July, there have been endless people who give birthday gifts. Yuan Chun also ordered the eunuch to give her gifts from the palace, a golden birthday star, a agarwood knot, a string of Gannan beads, a box of Fushouxiang, a pair of gold ingots, four pairs of silver ingots, twelve colorful satin pieces, and four jade cups.

Because the Jia family did not celebrate very much, because the gifts given by others were all face gifts and were not very expensive. However, there were some small and delicate things that were deeply loved by Jia Mu. Whenever she saw something related to the scientific research, she would send it to Jia Baoyu without saying anything.

In order not to disturb Jia Baoyu's study, these were sent to Jia Baoyu when he was not studying. They were piled up with Jia Baoyu's large bookshelf. If they were taken down, they would probably put them in the place where Jia Baoyu kept things. When Jia Baoyu saw Xiren and the others, they asked Xiangling to put them in his house first, but she didn't want Xiangling to like it so much that she moved the things to her place alone. Jia Baoyu didn't say anything. After so long studying, Xiangling has made considerable progress.

Jia Baoyu did not go to Jia Mu Daiyu's place, but left Rong Mansion. There are several temples in which they recite the scriptures for Jia Mu's life-long extension. Jia Baoyu would kneel aside and recite it together, praying for Jia Mu's life-long extension, and sincerity will make it more effective.

After reciting the other small temples twice, Jia Baoyu went to Shuiyue Temple, which was to recite it here. Of course, Jia Baoyu only needs to be here for a while. When he entered the temple, he heard the endless chanting of scriptures. It was much more serious than when Jingxu was there. Is this a little bit like a nunnery? Although in fact, this is just an orphan shelter funded by the Jia family, many people have six senses.

Jia Baoyu followed him and started to recite it twice. When he got up, he waved to Zhier who was chanting scriptures with his eyes closed. He knew that Zhier did not really close his eyes. Jia Baoyu came out and Zhier looked carefully at the uncle next to him, and his senior sister also came out.

I didn’t see the little nun being plump than before for a while, which shows that he didn’t suffer much. However, Jia Baoyu still asked: “How are he doing these times? You’re not bullied anymore!”

Zhier nodded, "Since the master left, this temple has become much more peaceful, and the senior sisters can really eat vegetarian food and chant Buddha's name. Everyone thanked the second master in their hearts and treated the second master as a living Bodhisattva in their hearts." The old nun Jingxu suffered a serious illness and died shortly after that.

Jia Baoyu heard Zhier say this and joked, "I don't want to be a monk. Since you are doing well, just remember to tell me if you have anything in the future. Don't keep silent. If you can't stay here, you can also listen to me. If you have the chance, I will find a gap for you to let you in the mansion."

Zhier was just nodding, but when she heard Jia Baoyu's last words, she was immediately excited, "What the Second Master said is true."

Jia Baoyu nodded, "This is natural, but I'm afraid I have to wait for a long time, and I'm afraid I won't have much room for half a year."

"Neng'er can wait." Zhi'er said excitedly.

"That's good." Jia Baoyu touched Zhi'er's bald head. He felt a little uncomfortable when he touched it, because he said, "You are not a regular nun. You will become a monk and become a monk, and you will be the same in your practice."

Zhier nodded and said nothing. Jia Baoyu looked at the time and said, "I'm leaving first, and I'll go to Qingxu Temple next, so I have to go back before noon." Then Jia Baoyu got on the horse and thought about the direction of Qingxu Temple.

When he arrived at Qingxu Temple, Taoist Zhang was explaining the signs to someone. He was obviously something that his disciples could do. He didn’t know how happy the old Taoist was doing. He never smiled on his face, “Grandpa Zhang, Baoyu is here to pray for his ancestors.”

Taoist Zhang had long noticed that Jia Baoyu was coming, but because he was helping others to get things, he ignored Jia Baoyu. He helped the people in front of him to unbox the signature and let the middle-aged Taoist priest around him take his place. When he formally looked at Jia Baoyu, Taoist Zhang was used to the scattering and smiling at first, but then he noticed the difference and said to Jia Baoyu with some uncertainty, "Brother, come with me to the back."

Jia Baoyu asked Mingyan, Li Gui and the others to wait here to follow Taoist Zhang to the backyard of the Taoist temple. Taoist Zhang picked up Jia Baoyu's hand without saying anything. Jia Baoyu's habitual resistance was not effective at all. The huge gap made Jia Baoyu feel a little ashamed that he claimed to have become a master recently, but he just didn't compete with a truly capable person.

"Brother has entered the fourth floor." Taoist Zhang said after a while.

Jia Baoyu nodded, "Sometimes ago, he seemed to have officially entered the fourth floor because of the "** Sutra". Of course, there are some other factors, but I am not good at speaking."

Taoist Zhang did not worry about other factors and said, "Ge'er's body has not been damaged. It can be seen that it is a legitimate method. Since this is the case, there is nothing left. Ge'er is indeed a person favored by God, and Brother Han is really entrusted."

Jia Baoyu heard this and said, "Grandpa Zhang may have told me more about the master. As someone else's disciple, Baoyu, is the duty of avenging the master."

Taoist Zhang shook his head after hearing this, "Although you have inherited Brother Han's mantle, you are just doing it casually. It is far from being a disciple of Brother Han. Revenge is too far away for you. You are still too weak now. If a young man is angry, he will only harm others and yourself."

Seeing this, Jia Baoyu stopped forcing her and said, "If any Baoyu has such ability, please tell Baoyu about the matter. Baoyu will be considered to have repayed the master's favor."

Taoist Zhang did not refuse. In fact, she thought so in her heart, "Okay, let's go and pray for the ancestors! This is what I do every year in the old Taoist. If I don't do it in one year, I will feel uneasy."
Chapter completed!