Buddhism

Chapter 23

The sun is scorching like fire, and the breeze is blowing.Mu Youfang sat under the big tree at the head of the village, while Yao looked in the direction of Yunshan, dazed.He has lived in Mujia Village for several days, and he is trying to adapt to the current life.

The people in Mu's Village are very nice. They live a poor life but they all think that he is sick and suffers from a mental disorder. They take extra care of him and leave him a bite of whatever delicious food and drink they have.

He came back, although his temperament was similar to before, but after all, he couldn't remember everything from the past.Even though this is the place where he grew up, it is still unfamiliar to him at this time.

The villagers are nice, warm and friendly, but they are not close relatives after all.It was also incomparable to the person on Yunshan Mountain who took good care of him for more than a month.But he couldn't get it back, and they rescued him and cared for him for over a month.For a friend, it's the best of benevolence.

Therefore, no matter how strong his nostalgia and expectations are, he can only let them become thinner and shallower, let alone express them.

Everyone in Mu's Village is related to relatives. At this time, Mu Youfang not only lost his parents, but also suffered from the disease of losing his soul. It is really pitiful to see him alone.Although it is the busy season of farming, the villagers have not asked him to go to the field to help.On the contrary, I was afraid that he would be bored and panic, and that he would suffer from another illness.

Mu Youfang is the only one in the village who has won the title of scholar, and he is also the only scholar in Mujia Village. This is because his father has worked hard to train him.Everyone in Mujia Village has accepted the love of Mu Youfang's father, the old village head.Everyone is more caring and tolerant towards him.He simply gathered the innocent children in the village to read and practice calligraphy with him, so that he could have something to do.

Mu Youfang's daily life now is teaching children to read and write, and occasionally playing with them in his spare time.Although the days are bitter and dull, we can only gradually get used to it.

A burst of laughter and laughter that belonged exclusively to women entered Mu Youfang's ears.Mu Youfang came back to his senses and looked at the few people who were approaching.It was clear in his heart that they were some brides and girls from Mu's Village who were talking and laughing happily.

The sun is slanting westward, and when the sun goes down completely, people who continue to work outside will go home for dinner.So they who were busy in the farmland rushed back to cook at this time.

Mu Yuyu, who was walking in front, greeted Mu Youfang with a smile on his face, "Brother Youfang, are you reading?"

Mu Youfang nodded while looking at the book spread out on his lap, and smiled with the corners of his mouth bent.

Mu Chunhua, who was beside Mu Yuyu, also smiled and said, "Whenever Brother Fang is free, tell us the story in the book."

Mu Youfang smiled modestly: "I'm not good at eloquence, I'm afraid it will spoil your interest."

Mu Chunhua scolded: "Brother Youfang is really modest. You are the only one in our village who reads a lot. If you don't dislike us for our lack of knowledge, how can we dislike you?"

Speaking of this, it would be unreasonable to refuse again, Mu Youfang smiled and said warmly: "If you don't dislike it, when you are free, just come here to find me in Youshi."

Mu Yuyu and Mu Chunhua beamed with joy. They are now thirteen or fourteen years old. They are very curious about many things. They originally respected Mu Youfang. I am very happy.

In their countryside, the name of scholar is a good name that many people strive for, not to mention that Mu Youfang won it early.If it wasn't for the famine year, his future would be limitless.

If they were not of the same surname and family as him, they would all want to marry Mu Youfang.For example, if you marry someone like Mu Youfang, you will have the reputation of a talented lady. Not only can you enjoy the respect and envy of your distant relatives and neighbors, you may even be an official wife in the future.

Mu Chunhua smiled and said, "Then thank you Brother Youfang first!" Mu Yuyu also laughed and said, "Brother Youfang is the best!"

Mu Youfang was still smiling, always gentle.

Mu Yuyu looked at the setting sun in the sky and continued: "The sun is about to set, we just picked some fresh vegetables, and we are going to cook when we get back. Brother Fang, come back early!"

Mu Youfang looked at the fresh vegetables in the basket, nodded and replied, "I know."

After Mu Yuyu gave instructions, she held hands with Mu Chunhua, smiled at Mu Youfang, and left with the others.The others were brides who had just married not long ago. Although they knew Mu Youfang's name and work, they were still unfamiliar.Mu Youfang is still a young man even though he is not married, so he has to avoid suspicion.Therefore, they all pursed their lips and smiled, nodding their heads as a greeting.

Speaking of which, it is really not suitable for marriage at this moment, but with the help of Qing Mo and others, their life is much easier.The famine has not completely passed, and many people's lives are also very difficult.The people in Mujia Village learned about the situation from their relatives. After making some calculations, the old people in Mujia Village made the decision to marry the unmarried young people in the village.

These brides are basically the relatives of the grandmothers, aunts, and sister-in-laws in the Mu family village or the villagers of the mother's family.Almost none of them took the initiative to ask for betrothal gifts. In this time of famine, being able to eat less with their mouths open is already a great blessing for them who are starved of food.

Now that someone is willing to take over, why not do it.Although they didn't take the initiative to ask for a betrothal gift, the people of Mu's Village put together some things to get a lottery, and they won't be buried by the Yue family in the future.

For hundreds of years in Mujia Village, there have been more boys and fewer girls.That's why the Mu family of the three brothers grew so fast and became the current Mu family village.Mu Chunhua and Mu Yuyu were born in the same year, the only two girls of their generation.The two of them are inseparable, and the relationship between the sisters in the boudoir is very good.

Mu Chunhua and Mu Yuyu are rare girls in the clan, and they are usually loved by their brothers and uncles, and they will take care of them in everything.Therefore, they are bright and cheerful, and they are bolder than girls in other villages.

Mu Chunhua is Mu Chengding's granddaughter. Mu Chengding suffered from a physical and mental illness, which could not get better for a long time. The time when Mu Youfang was in a coma has passed away.

Mu Yuyu is Mu Chaosheng's biological sister and also Mu Youfang's biological cousin. She has a lively temper and loves to laugh.Whenever Mu Youfang sees Mu Yuyu's bright smile, he will always unconsciously think of Qing Mo. Qing Mo's smile is wanton and insolent, and his unrestrained expression is even more youthful.Thinking of Qing Mo, Mu Youfang sighed subconsciously, time cannot be turned back, and he must also grow.

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Wheat is planted in late autumn or early winter and cannot be harvested until the following summer.That is to say, in the summer of next year, when the harvest is good, they can safely open their bellies and have a full meal.

And now they don't have much food, and they still have a severe winter to live through.In order to survive the cold winter, the people of Mujia Village have been storing long-lasting food from now on, so they still eat big pot meals together, and the daily rations are controlled. This is to accumulate grain to prevent hunger and plan ahead.

Thanks to the occasional relief from Qing Mo and others, their life has become much easier.Now as long as we survive the cold winter with careful planning, we will be able to live a good life in the coming year.For Qing Mo and others, the people in Mujia Village are grateful and grateful.Because they live on top of the mysterious and dangerous Yunshan Mountain, and because their temperament is clean, and their identities and family affairs are particularly mysterious, the people of Mujia Village have regarded them as gods in their hearts.

If it wasn't for their help, many people in Mujia Village might starve to death.Even the seeds sown in autumn are sent by Qing Mo, who is like a Bodhisattva who saves the suffering, not to mention that there is a monk Kong Qing among them. position in mind.

Floating clouds cover the sun, and the sun shines brightly.Mu Youfang stared blankly until the sky was completely gray, and the book in his hand did not turn a page.

The people who worked abroad gradually came back, and when they saw Mu Youfang sitting under the big tree at the head of the village, they would say hello.Mu Youfang also responded with a light smile.

Mu Chaosheng walked towards Mu Youfang with a hoe on his shoulder: "Are you still watching? Go home, it's time to eat."

Mu Youfang closed the book, got up and patted the dust off his body, and looked in the direction of Yunshan again before following Mu Chaosheng back.

Dinner is just a pot of mixed vegetables and wild vegetables. They don't have a staple food yet, so they can only eat these to fill their stomachs.

Mu Youfang didn't work in the fields, so he ate less each time.He always quietly distributed his share to the group of children he taught.When children are growing up, they can't eat enough, so they never refuse.

Mu Chaosheng discovered what Mu Youfang was doing, and he walked over to Mu Youfang and said, "Your father used to be like this. He always quietly distributed his share of food to the children, so that he didn't live long."

Mu Chaosheng looked at Mu Youfang with deep eyes and continued: "Actually, you don't have to do this. They all have something to eat. Although they will be hungry, it doesn't matter. It's just that you have been ill for a while and haven't fully recovered yet. Take care of yourself." You are the most important thing.”

Mu Youfang held his empty bowl and smiled lightly: "I'm fine, I haven't worked all day, so it's okay to eat less."

Mu Chaosheng took a closer look at Mu Youfang, and found that it had only been a few days, and his originally round and reddish face had sunk by now, showing a dull grayish white.Although he always had a smile on his face, there was always a sense of alienation in his eyes that they couldn't get close to.

This kind of Mu Youfang made Mu Chaosheng very strange. He still had the same face, but his soul was strange.Mu Chaosheng wanted to get close to him, but his seeming alienation lay in the middle.Whatever you say, he always responds indifferently, neither agrees nor refuses if you don't agree, just responds so lightly.

So much so that Mu Chaosheng could no longer talk and laugh with Mu Youfang like before. Mu Chaosheng's character was carefree and impatient, and this feeling made him at a loss what to do.

He hesitated, pondered for a moment before continuing: "You Fang, have you gotten used to it recently?"

Mu Youfang lowered his eyes, looked at the dead leaves on the ground and said, "It's all good. I used to come here like this, so there's nothing I'm not used to now."

Mu Chaosheng pondered: "The past is the past, and I'm asking about you now."

Mu Youfang raised his eyes to meet Mu Chaosheng's worried expression, and smiled slightly: "It's okay, I'm fine, I always have to get used to it."

It was this indifferent and alienated smile again, and Mu Chaosheng sighed.Now that the farming season is busy, he doesn't have much time to accompany him, I just hope he can get used to it soon.

"If you have anything to tell me, you know?" Mu Chaosheng said.

Mu Youfang nodded: "I know."

Mu Chaosheng patted Mu Youfang's shoulder, sighed, and said nothing.He didn't know what else to say.

For the sake of his uncle and aunt who died, he is obliged to care for and help his cousin Mu Youfang.But at this time, Mu Youfang obviously didn't need anyone's care and help. The amiability he showed was actually alienated, and he was polite like a person who lived in their Mu's village, making all their care and enthusiasm appear Thin and purposeful.Mu Chaosheng didn't dare to act recklessly, for he was afraid that a recklessness would make him sick again.

Mu Chaosheng only hoped that the busy farming season would be over soon, so that he could spend more time with him. Only when he felt their meticulous care, could he truly blend in with them.

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Qing Mo wandered in the mountains, and unknowingly came to the place where Mu Youfang was picked up.Qing Mo pursed her lips, looking sluggish.In the few days when Mu Youfang left, he was extremely happy because he could finally stop taking care of him.But within a few days of Huanxi, he lost his energy, and he always felt as if something was missing.

After Mu Youfang left, he rarely went back to Chitong's place, and every time he went outside the courtyard, he couldn't get in.The follower who used to follow behind me is gone, it's really a lot less fun.On this huge cloud mountain, no one is willing to listen to him talking non-stop anymore.There is no one who needs to be taken care of by himself all the time, but always asks himself with a smirk and curiosity.

Qing Mo leaned against the tree and looked around dully: "Oh, it's back to a boring life again, it's really boring!"

Unable to think about it, Qing Mo wandered around in the mountains.He snatched a bison that the tiger had just acquired, and the tiger was enjoying his meal when he snatched a bison's leg.Under the resentful gaze of the tiger, Qing Mo carried the bison's leg and headed towards the cabin without looking back.

Kong Qing and Chi Tong saw that he was not in good spirits, so they came over with another bison's leg, and they knew from his appearance that he was going to drink.

The two of them were not surprised, and let him toss about it.Qingmo ate less meat and drank more wine. After a while, his surroundings were crooked, and several empty wine jars were poured out.Unknowingly, he got drunk and became dizzy.

When he couldn't drink anymore, Chitong helped him to rest in Mu Youfang's room.Kong Qing is still small now, and his room is still barely enough for two people to live in. Kong Qing has not moved because of the wind and cold for the past two days, so that room is still empty.

Qing Mo was lying on all fours, not sleeping, Chi Tong threw him down in disgust and left.

"I was quite comfortable before, but now I feel uncomfortable." Kong Qing said, looking at Qing Mo's door.I thought: This person's reaction is really slow enough, it took several days before he felt uncomfortable.

No matter who it is, when there is a person who follows you all the time every day, jokes with you, and does everything with you, but suddenly one day he is gone, anyone will feel uncomfortable.

Chitong twitched the corner of her mouth: "Let him go, just get used to it."

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