The Yu family, both master and apprentice, were from Tuozhou. They rarely spoke of their past, having traveled extensively. When they passed through Dingzhou, their money had almost run out. They happened to meet Qiao Si, who invited them to stay temporarily at the palace.
Yu Shengsheng is in her early thirties, with a thin figure, an oval face, curved eyebrows and almond eyes. There are deep stories hidden in her eyes when she looks at people. She speaks very little and doesn't say much to them except for normal teaching.
She likes to wear gray clothes, simple and low-key, just like her personality.
Yu Sheng was twelve years old, about the same age as Zhang You and the others, though she was also a bit more reserved. However, her reticence was different from her master's. If Yu Shengsheng was marked by the vicissitudes of life, then Yu Sheng was marked by a suspicion and distrust of the outside world.
Yu Sheng was born with a good appearance. Even at the tender age, you could already see the beauty of her features. She was born with natural beauty and was a real beauty.
I don’t know if it was intentional, but she seemed to be deliberately hiding her beauty. The hair on both sides of her cheeks just covered most of her face. She always liked to wear white clothes, just like her master, who was low-key.
In their spare time, Zhang You and her classmates would follow Yu Shengsheng to listen to Yu Shengsheng's lectures. When Yu Shengsheng taught them how to read, he was always very patient and never tired of teaching them how to practice calligraphy and understand the meaning of words.
Yu Shengsheng said that women like them, even if they don't need to be able to write poems and essays like students in private schools, must learn to read and write, as they will always be able to use these in the future.
Probably every teacher who teaches will say something like this.
Zhang You suddenly felt as if she were transported back to an afternoon years ago. The setting sun cast its last rays across the classroom. Long-lost classmates all looked up, listening to the teacher describe the vast world within the vast sea of books. A few students in the back row whispered, discussing where to go after school.
Yu Shengsheng, who was standing in the pavilion, talking with a book in her hand, was particularly earnest when she talked about how women should be rational and not indulge in love.
An autumn rain completely washes away the scorching summer heat.
The ninth day of the ninth month is the Double Ninth Festival.
Qiao Nai's health has almost recovered, and Qiao Si has made an appointment with everyone to go climbing and see the sight.
The princess, who usually doesn't like going out, rarely goes on trips with them.
This time, all the masters in the mansion had to go out, and they had prepared the things they needed to take with them early in the morning.
As the sun rose and the first rays of morning sunlight illuminated Dingzhou City, Qiao Si and his companions were ready to set off.
After more than half a month of rest, Zhang You's hand has recovered more than half and can perform simple movements.
Zhang You didn't want to stay in the house alone with nothing to do, so he also went hiking.
The masters sat in the carriage and headed to the foot of the mountain, while the maids and guards followed behind on foot.
Fortunately, the distance was not too far. After walking for about half an hour, we arrived at the foot of the North Mountain east of Dingzhou City.
Beishan is not a very high mountain, with an altitude of six or seven hundred meters. It takes an hour to climb up. The mountain road is cool in the morning. You will feel cold when you just reach the foot of the mountain, but you will feel hot when you are halfway up.
The princess and the prince walked together, while Qiao Da and the others walked in front, striding briskly.
The things prepared for camping at noon were all brought by these maids. There were many things and they were all miscellaneous. Fortunately, there were many maids and they could carry them all.
The stone steps, built in an unknown year, meander upwards, bearing the traces of time.
There is a spring in the mountain, pouring down from the mountain, causing the place to be shrouded in mist, adding a bit of fairy air.
The terrain on the mountainside is flat, and there is a pavilion built by someone unknown. It is surrounded by lush trees and is cool and comfortable.
Zhang You likes this kind of scene very much. It is quiet and beautiful. It slows down the pace and makes her mood become open and peaceful at this moment.
Qiao Si and the others were going to the top of the mountain, while Zhang You and the others stayed here to prepare a place for lunch and rest.
There are natural springs here and the terrain is flat, which is perfect.
There are many tall trees and green bamboos on the mountainside, and low shrubs and weeds on the top of the mountain. If you want to climb up and see far, you have to be on the top of the mountain for the best view.
Zhang You tried to see the scenery below the mountain through the lush branches and leaves, but failed. Then he dejectedly packed up the food for Qiao Si and others to eat.
Although it is in the mountains, their preparations are very complete. Lotus root, crab, and chrysanthemum wine are all the most delicious and fragrant.
Qiao Nai was in a rare good mood today and wanted to paint. Zhang You and the others had chosen a beautiful spot, with mountains and water in the background, and specially arranged it for their portrait painting that afternoon.
Chef Chen and Erniu also came here. Zhang You hadn't seen them for a long time.
Uncle Chen was still the same. The first time he saw Zhang You, he blamed her for not taking good care of herself.
Zhang You hadn't heard him nagging for a long time, and now she just felt it was friendly, so she just smiled and didn't refute.
Chef Chen took Erniu to prepare lunch. Zhang You's hands could not come into contact with water, so in order to prevent her from getting upset, he forced Chunhua to take her away.
Lunch is almost ready.
Their dishes had already been placed on the makeshift dining table. It was almost time, but Qiao Si and the others had not come down yet.
Since there was nothing to do at the moment, Chunhua asked Dongmei to take her to the top of the mountain to find Qiao Si.
"Don't you want to go to the top of the mountain? Why not take this opportunity? Erniu, I'll be here to help. It's been a while since we last met. You and Dongmei can go together. Go quickly."
Chunhua pushed the two of them and waved her hands to urge them to leave quickly.
Dongmei pulled Zhang You and walked upstairs.
As for what is La...
Dongmei really has such a good physique!
For people who practice martial arts, climbing mountains of this height is easy, but for Zhang You, who usually just walks around the mansion, such a "high" altitude is so high that he has to take a rest at the third level.
Dongmei thought she was too slow, so she grabbed her left shoulder and walked up.
That feeling is almost like flying.
Almost all of Zhang You's weight was on Dongmei, and she carried him across the stone steps under her feet.
She could almost feel the wind whistling past her ears.
When Zhang You came to his senses, he saw Qiao Si and the others standing in the open space in front, looking into the distance.
Zhang You only saw the scene when he got closer.
Surrounded by golden fields is the prosperous Dingzhou City. With Dingzhou City as the center, scattered villages spread out in all directions, every few kilometers.
At noon in Dingzhou, smoke was rising from every household.
This is Dingzhou, the Dingzhou that has regained its vitality.
Zhang You was also intoxicated by it for a moment.
It was Dongmei who broke this intoxication.
The group of people walked down the mountain one after another.
Zhang You walked slowly and was at the end.
After Qiao Si and the others had walked some distance away, Dongmei pulled Zhang You to the place where they were inserting dogwood and did the same.
After dinner, Qiao Nai played a song for them.
The music that was not played on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival was brought to everyone today through the music of mountains and flowing water.
Qiao Nai is a man of few talents. His song "Wild Geese Falling on the Plain Sand" is so touching that even the birds are moved to sing along.
Qiao Nai also drew a group portrait for them, carefully depicting the characteristics of each person, and was praised by the prince and princess for a long time.
After sitting around for a while, I finally returned home before it got dark.
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