Do something good and help those women in need!
Is that so?
Yu Tang's heart was beating wildly.
In her previous life, she was also one of those women who needed help.
Kuan Temple also helped her.
In other words, the Pei family had also helped her.
However, she was unaware of the favor she received from the Pei family.
She suddenly remembered the expressions her aunt and cousin had on her face when she had just gone to Ku'an Temple for refuge. Although they were full of sympathy and pity, she could inadvertently see some scrutiny and suspicion in their eyes.
In the past, she always thought it was because of her identity and her bold act of escaping from the Li family.
But what if it’s not?
Yu Tang's heart was beating like a drum, faster and faster, louder and louder. She couldn't help but put her hand over her heart. She didn't know how much time had passed before she came to her senses.
But when she came to her senses, she couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Why does she think so?
Just because Master Pei San has been very kind to her and her family in this life, she tends to associate everything with the Pei family and Master Pei San. This is so unfair to her aunt's cousin.
When she was in Ku'an Temple, it was clearly her aunt's cousin who took care of her and helped her. How could she attribute all the credit to Master Pei San and the Pei family?
By now, my aunt's cousin should have settled down in Ku'an Temple. I should go and thank her. If I can help her, that would be even better. If I can go to Ku'an Temple with Old Man Pei this time, I will go to see my aunt's cousin and try to talk to her. If not, I will have to wait until after the New Year to go to Ku'an Temple.
Although Kuan Temple is a sad place, she was blessed by God and was reborn. She also changed the fate of her parents and family. She should forget her past sufferings, look forward, and live her life well.
Yu Tang took a deep breath, and his emotions gradually calmed down. He put all his energy into telling the young ladies of the Pei family how to make silk flowers.
Everyone was chatting and laughing, and the afternoon passed quickly.
The next day, Pei Laoan's mood became better, and he and Yi Laoan went for a walk in Meilin, and agreed to visit Ku'an Temple in two days. Because Yu Tang and several young ladies of the Pei family were there when he said this, Yu Tang would go with them when the time came.
The young ladies of the Pei family were very happy. They went back happily to prepare clothes, jewelry, and incense money for the Ku'an Temple.
Yu Tang understood what was going on in his mind, but he couldn't help feeling uncomfortable at the thought of setting foot in Ku'an Temple again.
Fifth Miss saw this and thought she was worried about the money for incense offerings, so she told her tactfully, "It's mainly grandma and a few great aunts who donated the money for incense offerings. We just want to show our appreciation. Everyone can just throw in a few silver coins. Grandma said that this is to remind us not to forget to be kind to others." She was afraid that Yu Tang would not be able to produce any money, so she said, "I went with her once last year, and I was the only one who threw in silver coins for promotion and wealth. Second sister and her friends threw in silver coins for everything going well, and they laughed at me. This time I learned my lesson. I discussed it with second sister and her friends in advance. The money we threw in the incense offerings was made to look like everything going well by the steward of the family. Everyone threw in three or two pieces of silver, and no one was allowed to be different from the others."
Yu Tang was so moved that his eyes became moist.
These little girls are really heartwarming.
She asked Shuangtao to take five taels of silver and give them to the maid Ah Shan, Fifth Miss, and said with a smile, "Then please ask the steward in the mansion to help me exchange the five taels of silver for silver ingots. If I have to give a reward to someone, I won't be so flustered."
The Fifth Miss exclaimed "Oh my!" and laughed loudly, "Why didn't I think of that? I'll go tell Second Sister and the others, and we'll all exchange five taels of silver, throw in three taels of silver for incense, and the rest will be for rewards, and no one is allowed to give more." After saying that, she ran away with her maid without waiting for Yu Tang to speak.
Yu Tang couldn't help but lean against the door and laugh.
Shuang Tao smiled at Miss Wu's back and said, "Miss, would you like me to take a message home and ask them to make some snacks to bring to the temple? I heard from the servants at Pei's residence that it takes an hour to drive to Ku'an Temple. It's a good opportunity for you ladies to taste our snacks and see if they are delicious. You can bring some to make gift boxes when you come to the residence next time."
Yu Tang thought this was a great idea. Not only did she send a letter home asking them to make some snacks, she also asked Shuang Tao to order a few coarse cloth monk robes, planning to find an opportunity to give them to the teachers and lay Buddhists in Ku'an Temple who had helped her.
Shuang Tao asked curiously: "Why not take him to Ku'an Temple the day after tomorrow?" After saying that, she realized she had said something wrong and smiled embarrassedly at Yu Tang.
The Fifth Miss was afraid that she would be embarrassed, so she asked everyone to agree on the same amount of silver for the reward. How could she flatter herself by trying to show off?
Shuang Tao went down the mountain in embarrassment.
Yu Tang thought back to his past life at Kuan Temple.
What everyone looks forward to most in winter is a thick cotton jacket. The abbot always likes to save the money from incense offerings, fearing that they will not have food to eat one day without the supply of incense offerings. He never gives more robes to the people in the temple. Some people's robes have been patched again and again, and they are almost made of hundreds of pieces.
This is also the reason why she never connected Ku'an Temple with Pei Mansion.
Shuangtao came back at noon the next day, bringing seven or eight boxes of snacks made by Chen, and a message from Chen, saying that she missed Yutang very much and asked when Yutang would be back, and when he returned, she asked someone to bring the message to her earlier so that she could make some delicious food for Yutang.
Yu Tang was naturally happy, and he took Shuang Tao aside to ask about the situation at home for a long time.
Knowing that everything was fine at home, Yu Bo and Yu Wen would celebrate the New Year together this year, the New Year's goods and offerings were all prepared, and the money from the Zhang family had also been sent over... There was nothing for her to worry about. She breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling very happy. The clothes she was going to bring to Kuan Temple were either light green or aqua blue, which made people feel bright and cheerful.
In the afternoon, she delivered snacks to everyone, including Gu Xi's. However, she sent two peaches to Gu Xi's place.
At night, Madam Ji came to give her the redeemed silver ingots and whispered to her: "Miss Gu has recovered from her illness and said she wanted to go to the temple to fulfill her vow. It just so happened that the old An people were going to take a few young ladies to Ku'an Temple. Miss Gu also wanted to go, so the old An people agreed. The second young lady even asked someone to tell the steward to arrange for Miss Gu to ride with her.
Yu Tang raised an eyebrow.
When Shuang Tao went to deliver snacks, she didn't hear that she was going to Ku'an Temple... But this is also good. It will avoid her and Gu Xi being arranged in the same car, and she doesn't want to entertain Gu Xi.
She smiled and thanked Aunt Ji.
Aunt Ji said, "I should be the one to thank Miss. I didn't expect that Miss actually remembered that people in my family like to eat sweet-scented osmanthus cakes, and she specially gave me a box of sweet-scented osmanthus cakes. I just took it back, and my little grandson ate two pieces. My wife even asked me to thank Miss Yu!"
"As long as your little grandson likes it." Yu Tang chatted with Aunt Ji for a few more words before seeing her off.
Shuang Tao said excitedly, "Miss, if we have any problems in the future, can we ask Aunt Ji for advice?"
"Small matters are fine." Yu Tang said with a smile, "For big matters, don't ask anyone. Just see it with your eyes and remember it in your heart."
Shuang Tao looked around and whispered to Yu Tang: "Liu Xu told me that she saw Miss Gu talking to the eldest wife in the greenhouse for a long time, and the eldest wife even gave Miss Gu a pot of orchids."
Yu Tang was stunned and asked, "Hasn't Miss Gu been recuperating in the house these days?"
Shuang Tao said, "I don't know either. She told me when I went to give Liu Xu some snacks this afternoon."
Yu Tang smiled bitterly.
I didn’t expect Liu Xu to be such a smart person.
Perhaps there is no fool among those who can serve Mr. Pei Laoan?
Yu Tang did not go out of her way to inquire about Gu Xi's affairs. She believed that Gu Xi had her own purposes in everything she did. As long as these purposes did not harm her or her family, she could turn a blind eye to them.
She went to bed early that day and got up at 3 a.m., washed and dressed. She didn't dare to drink porridge, but only ate some steamed buns and flower rolls, and went to Pei Laoan's place.
She thought she was early, but Gu Xi had already arrived. She had just greeted Gu Xi when the second wife and the fourth and fifth daughters also arrived. Everyone exchanged a few pleasantries and went to greet Mr. Pei. When Mr. Yi came with the second and third daughters, everyone went forward to greet Mr. Yi. When everyone sat down according to their rank, Yu Tang saw the second daughter pulling Gu Xi and muttering, "Didn't I tell you to wait for us to come together? Why did you come first?"
Gu Xi smiled and said, "I don't want to disturb your grandparents' happiness, so I will wait for you here."
The second young lady didn't say anything. She looked her up and down and asked with concern, "Are you really okay? The road to Ku'an Temple is very difficult to walk. If you feel uncomfortable, you must tell me."
"Okay!" Gu Xi talked to her with a smile, but Yu Tang inexplicably felt that she looked a little haggard, as if she had not slept well.
When everyone arrived, mule cars drove in one after another.
The two old Ans were in one car, with the second wife serving in the car; the second young lady, the third young lady, and Gu Xi were in one car, and the fourth young lady, the fifth young lady, and Yu Tang were in one car. Together with the maids and servants in the family, and the stewards, as well as the rice, oil and other items donated to the temple, there were more than twenty cars and more than thirty guards, all the way down the mountain to Ku'an Temple.
Ku'an Temple is located in a small valley. To enter, you have to walk along a bluestone path that is only barely shoulder-wide.
Everyone changed to a soft sedan.
Looking down from the sedan chair, it seemed as if the coachman would step on empty air at any time, which made Yu Tang feel terrified.
Fortunately, the journey was not long and they soon arrived at Ku'an Temple.
At the entrance of Ku'an Temple stood an abbot who looked like a dead tree, and two receptionists with sad faces.
But who could tell her why the two receptionists were standing there surrounded by Pei Yan, who looked very imposing and was accompanied by seven or eight guards.
Yu Tang almost fell down when he was getting out of the carriage, but Gu Xi helped the second lady out of the carriage without any curiosity.
"Why is Third Uncle here?" The Fifth Miss and the others were as surprised as Yu Tang, and they all looked towards Old Man Pei.
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