After promising Yu Chuxi to go to Qixia Temple the next day, Xie Shu told Ximo when he returned to his room at night.
Xi Mo became excited when he heard this: "Master, this Qixia Temple is on Sheshan Mountain. People often say that the fortune-telling there is very effective, so it is very popular. However, it is a bit far from Jinling City. I haven't been there with you yet."
Xie Shu felt relieved after hearing that. As long as he hadn't been there, there was no need to worry about exposing anything.
The ancients had the habit of going to temples to pray for blessings, and even the emperor would hold ceremonies to offer sacrifices to heaven to pray for blessings.
The first and fifteenth day of each year are fixed days, but if there are any other days, people will also burn incense and worship Buddha.
This tradition has continued to this day, but with the development of human culture and the advancement of science and technology, many roles of religion have gradually weakened. Xie Shu holds a respectful attitude towards religious beliefs. If his husband wants to go, he will accompany him.
When Ximo woke up the next day, he had already packed his things. Knowing that the trip would take three days, Ximo also took some clothes with him.
This time the two of them were still riding in a carriage, but it was much smaller than the previous one. Qixia Temple was halfway up Sheshan Mountain, and the mountain road was difficult to travel on, so a small carriage could barely get up.
Before reaching Sheshan, Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi were still talking, but when the road became bumpy, both of them stopped talking.
Not long after, Xie Shu saw Yu Chuxi frowning slightly, occasionally pulling open the curtain to see how long he had been walking, showing a rare irritability. He knew that his lover was being tortured and felt uncomfortable.
Xie Shu saw this and suddenly something occurred to him. He asked Yu Chuxi in a gentle voice, "My dear, do you want to come downstairs with me for a walk?"
In fact, Xie Shu also had this idea on impulse. He used to have a hobby of mountain climbing, which not only exercised his body but also strengthened his willpower.
Xie Shu thought that her husband didn't like sports and had a delicate body, so they might as well take this opportunity to go hiking together, which might help her husband get more exercise.
Hearing Xie Shu's words, Yu Chuxi turned his head and repeated it inexplicably: "Come down for a walk?"
This was something Yu Chuxi had never thought about. He always liked quietness and there were not many situations where he was required to walk, let alone outside?
But perhaps the constant bumps made him feel uncomfortable, and the man in front of him had gentle eyes and a moving voice, which seemed to be very tempting. Yu Chu lowered his eyelashes and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then let's get off and take a walk."
Hearing that Yu Chuxi was actually going to get off the carriage, Feng He, who was in another carriage, opened her mouth wide. It was not like her husband had not been to Qixia Temple before, so even if he felt uncomfortable, it would only take a short while to sit in the carriage. Why should he go through the trouble of getting off and walking?
But Feng He saw that her husband looked determined and glanced at Xie Shu intentionally or unintentionally. She knew there was something fishy going on. It must have been Xie's suggestion that made her husband make such an incredible decision.
Feng He wanted to persuade him but it was difficult to do so. Even though the Qixia Temple was right in front of her, it would take an unknown amount of time to walk there. Could her husband's body withstand it?
But my husband is determined to go with Mr. Xie, so what can I do?
Feng He was worried, so she had to let a few guards follow Lang Jun and the others, while she and the others went up first in the carriage. It was not easy for the carriage to stay on such a mountain road.
After Xie Shu came down, he reached out his hand and helped his lover down safely.
After Yu Chuxi stood on the ground, his mood was obviously more excited than before. He looked around and said with interest: "I have never walked on such a mountain road before. The scenery here is quite good. I remember that in autumn, the maple trees in the mountains were just close to the color of sunset. Do you know the origin of Qixia Temple? It is like this."
Xie Shu followed her husband's gaze and saw endless green mountains in the distance. The maple trees that her husband mentioned were a large area in the mountains. They were now blooming with small yellow flowers and still looked beautiful.
It was early summer in May, and the heat had not yet set in. From time to time, clouds and mist rose from the top of the mountain, which was a feast for the eyes.
A mountain breeze blows in the face, bringing a slight coolness, and the leaves around rustle, and birds, animals and insects chirp. Climbing a mountain is just like this, and appreciating the scenery along the way is also one of the fun things.
Xie Shu also smiled and responded: "Then my dear, can we come again in the fall?"
Hearing this, Yu Chuxi curled the corners of his lips slightly and nodded gently.
Next, Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi walked up the mountain side by side, while the guards followed behind them at a distance.
At the beginning, Yu Chuxi could still keep up with Xie Shu's pace, but after a while, Yu Chuxi found it a bit strenuous.
At this time, Xie Shu noticed that Langjun's pace was a little slow, so he slowed down and waited for Langjun.
In this case, Yu Chuxi felt embarrassed to stop just like that.
Yu Chuxi walked for a while reluctantly, but his legs and feet became more and more sore. He had originally just wanted to come down and walk for a while, which shouldn't take long. Who knew that climbing a mountain could be so tiring?
What made Yu Chuxi feel a little aggrieved was that Xie Shu didn't tell him just now? And why didn't Xie Shu look tired at all? It was him who was tormented...
Yu Chuxi walked slower and slower. When he reached a large tree stump, he suddenly stopped and said to Xie Shu angrily, "I don't want to leave anymore. I want someone to pick me up."
It was the first time that Xie Shu heard Lang Jun use such a strong word as "don't want to", and Lang Jun's face also had some small emotions, which made people feel very cute.
But Xie Shu did not agree. He shook his head and patiently advised: "My dear, please walk a little further. We are still a long way to go."
However, after hearing this, Yu Chuxi still had no intention of taking another step forward.
Yu Chuxi didn't know why. The person in front of him was as gentle as before, but Yu Chuxi was unhappy. He said that to him just now, and the answer he wanted to hear from him was definitely not this!
Yu Chuxi's lips were tightly closed, as if he had made up his mind to stay here and wait for someone to pick him up.
Xie Shu suddenly felt helpless. There was really nothing he could do about a man like this.
But at this time, Xie Shu smiled again and said, "My dear, when I was climbing the mountain just now, it was very easy, don't you know why?"
Yu Chuxi still didn't say anything after hearing this, but his eyes flashed.
Seeing that he was indeed curious, Xie Shu continued, "When walking uphill, you need to lean forward slightly and bend your knees naturally. This will move the center of gravity forward and reduce the burden on your body. Also, when you step, it's best to stand with your feet turned outward, so that your heels bear weight and the angle between your feet and calves is reduced. This way, you won't get tired. By the way, breathing is also very important. My dear, try to inhale more deeply from your lungs, from your throat to... your dantian."
As Xie Shu spoke, he demonstrated it to his lover.
In fact, he just remembered that he had been climbing mountains for so long that he had already gotten used to some climbing techniques, but he forgot to tell his husband.
Yu Chuxi looked straight at Xie Shu, feeling very strange.
How come this person knows the method of climbing mountains so clearly? Did he often climb mountains before? But why didn't he investigate this before...
After Xie Shu finished speaking, he smiled at Yu Chuxi and said, "My dear, do you want to try it?"
Yu Chuxi looked confused and hadn't spoken yet when a solemn and mellow voice suddenly came from behind them: "My friend, is the method you mentioned true?"
Xie Shu looked back and saw that during the time the two of them had just stopped, an old man in his fifties or sixties and a boy caught up with them.
The old man was wearing a cloth shirt and cotton shoes and looked a little old, but from his complexion and voice, he had climbed such a long way and was just breathing a little faster. He still looked energetic and full of spirit.
Xie Shu nodded and smiled, "Of course it's true, old man, you'll know once you try it."
The old man looked at him carefully and asked, "What book did you learn these principles from?"
This was a bit difficult for Xie Shu to answer, but most of these were methods he had summed up from many mountain climbings, so Xie Shu replied: "I didn't learn this from books, but learned it from my own practice."
The old man stared at them without saying anything after hearing this. He then looked at them with great interest and said, "I see. Thank you very much, my friends. I will not disturb you any more and will leave first."
Seeing that the old man and the boy continued to climb the mountain, and soon only their backs were left, Xie Shu turned around and looked at Lang Jun and said with a smile: "Look, this old man is in such good health because he exercises regularly. Lang Jun, what do you think, should we continue walking?"
Yu Chuxi's face was already covered with a trace of heat. He never thought that the scene just now was seen by others.
Although the man was an old man and behaved very politely, Yu Chuxi still felt a little embarrassed.
Yu Chuxi couldn't help but glare at the culprit in front of him, but finally nodded and agreed to continue walking.
Next, Yu Chuxi tried the method Xie Shu mentioned, and he really didn’t feel that tired anymore. He didn’t stop and just went up in one go.
It was not until he saw the tall and low buildings of Qixia Temple and the close silhouette of the Buddhist temple and bell tower that Yu Chuxi felt his legs and feet going numb, and every step he took seemed like he was walking on stone tips.
This time, before Yu Chuxi could speak, Xie Shu asked in a low voice: "My dear, can you still walk? Do you want me to carry you?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Chuxi's eyes widened slightly. He could hardly believe that the heartless man just now would say such a thing. He couldn't help but be moved, but after taking a look at Xie Shu, he shook his head firmly and refused.
Although Yu Chuxi could see that Xie Shu didn't look very tired, after walking such a long distance, how could he feel comfortable carrying someone? Besides, he had just recovered from the illness he had two months ago, so how could he bear this?
Seeing that Lang Jun rejected him, Xie Shu thought for a moment, then stretched out his hand and said, "Then Lang Jun, I will lead you up."
Yu Chuxi's eyelashes trembled, and then he gently placed his hand on it.
The two of them walked hand in hand through the steepest section of the road to the entrance of Qixia Temple. When they let go of each other's hands, they saw Feng He Xi Mo and the others already waiting there at the entrance of Qixia Temple.
Feng He was also shocked. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, how could she believe that her always pampered husband would actually climb up the mountain.
Since Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi had arrived, the group went into the Qixia Temple to worship Buddha. Although the person who received them was not the abbot of the Qixia Temple, he was also an elder with considerable experience.
The elder was familiar with Yu Chuxi. After all, the Yu family had donated a lot of money for incense offerings over the years. He put his palms together and called him "Donor Yu". He then turned to look at Xie Shu. Although there was some surprise in his eyes, he soon smiled and nodded, obviously recognizing Xie Shu's identity.
Then he said apologetically, "An old friend of the host is here today, so it is inconvenient for me to come and greet Mr. Yu. I hope you can forgive me."
Yu Chuxi shook his head nonchalantly: "Nothing, I came here to pray for my father. I will stay for two days and then go back. No need to worry."
The elder hesitated for a moment, then said, "Donor Yu, there is one more thing. You asked for four meditation rooms to be left in the temple, but now there are only three."
The elder was actually a little surprised. In the past, Donor Yu only wanted three rooms, one for female guests, one for male guests, and one for his own residence, but this time he asked for four rooms.
But come to think of it, it shouldn’t be a problem for Ms. Yu to live in the same room with her husband, right?
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