Escape after crossing

After a while, there was a sound of footsteps inside the door, and then a monk opened the door and said to them with a smile: "Three of you, please come in."

They walked into the temple, which was decorated in a simple and solemn manner. A huge Buddha statue was enshrined in the center of the main hall, surrounded by incense tables and candlesticks. The walls were covered with Buddhist murals depicting various Buddhist stories.

Jiang Ziluo and others bowed to the Buddha statue devoutly, and then sat down to rest. The monk brought them tea and chatted with them.

Through conversation, they learned that the temple was called Jing'an Temple, which had a history of hundreds of years. Many believers came to worship and pray every year.

Jiang Ziluo asked curiously: "Master, I want to ask, what do you do here every day when you practice?"

The monk smiled and replied: "We recite scriptures, worship Buddha, and meditate every day to cultivate our minds and cultivate our character. At the same time, we also help the people around us solve some of their worries and difficulties."

After hearing the monk's words, Jiang Ziluo felt a sense of admiration. He felt that although these monks lived a hard life, their hearts were full of peace and wisdom.

After staying in the temple for a while, they stood up and said goodbye. Before leaving, Jiang Ziluo left a sum of money to express his respect for the temple.

The three of them continued to walk forward. Soon, they arrived at Green Lake. As the waiter said, it was surrounded by green trees, the lake water was clear, and the breeze blew, bringing a cool breeze.

Maybe it's because today is the Ink and Paper Festival, so there are quite a lot of people coming to the lake to play! Many literati, rich children and famous ladies have come here.

Some of them travel alone, while others travel in groups of two or three. Among them are elegant young men and beautiful young ladies; talented poets and scholars who are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Here everyone enjoys the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and feels the beauty of nature. There are also some small boats by the lake that can be rented for paddling.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" Mingxi exclaimed.

"Yes, the air is also very fresh." Mingyue took a deep breath and felt the beauty of nature.

"This place is really nice. It would be a great thing to live here." Jiang Ziluo couldn't help but sigh.

The three of them walked slowly along the lake. The grass under their feet was like a soft carpet, making them feel extremely comfortable. The lake water was so clear that one could see the rocks and water plants at the bottom of the lake.

The breeze blew across the lake, creating ripples, and the blue sky and white clouds reflected in the water also swayed. The shore was full of willow trees, and the willow branches fluttered in the wind, as if waving to people.

Before we knew it, the sun was setting and a red glow appeared on the horizon. Mingyue looked up at the sky and reminded us, "It's getting late. We should go back."

"Well, let's go back." Jiang Ziluo said and quickened his pace.

"Sir, let's go back to the city and take a look around to see if it's as lively as the waiter said?" Mingxi suddenly suggested.

When the three of them left, many people who were having fun by the lake also walked towards the city. Everyone had a smile on their face and looked very happy.

Jiang Ziluo and his group followed the crowd into the city. At this time, it was completely dark, and the streets were brightly lit and extremely noisy. They were attracted by the lively scene in front of them and looked around excitedly.

The streets and alleys are full of colorful lights and lanterns, making the whole city look like a dream. Vendors loudly sell all kinds of snacks and handicrafts, and people walk around enjoying this unique festive atmosphere.

Jiang Ziluo and the other two were walking and admiring the surrounding scenery, stopping from time to time to observe carefully. Suddenly, there was a burst of cheers and applause from the front, which aroused their strong curiosity, so they could not wait to squeeze over to see what was going on.

It turned out that a group of scholars and writers had gathered here, playing a poetry game with great interest! These people were quick to react and think, and their witty and eloquent speeches won rounds of applause and cheers for their wonderful performance.

Jiang Ziluo was so fascinated by the sight that she couldn't help but feel the urge to try it out. At this moment, Mingyue, who was standing next to her, seemed to see through her thoughts and encouraged her softly, "Sir, why don't you try it too!"

Jiang Ziluo hesitated for a moment after hearing this, but decided to give it a try. He took a deep breath, walked resolutely to the center of the venue, and joined this unique competition.

This time, an older scholar gave the topic, "Clouds resemble clothes, flowers resemble faces", and required each person to write a poem that contained the word "flower". The first scholar pondered for a moment and chanted, "Flowers near high buildings hurt the heart of the visitor."

Then, a young scholar stood up and said, "How many flowers have fallen?" Another person followed up, "It's easy to see flowers blooming, but hard to find them falling."

Every line of the poem is filled with praise for flowers and emotion about life. When it finally came to Jiang Ziluo, she opened her red lips and said, "The flowers have faded, and the green apricots are small." Everyone praised her poetic talent.

Her appearance immediately attracted the attention of the audience, and everyone cheered for her, and the atmosphere became even more enthusiastic.

As the game progressed, the two sides fought back and forth, neither giving in, and the scene was extremely tense and exciting. Jiang Ziluo gradually emerged and performed better and better with his knowledge reserves and excellent literary accomplishments from his previous life.

In the end, it was left for her to compete against another young scholar, and this time the topic was about the "bright moon" in the sky.

People around were watching the game quietly, looking forward to the two talented players' wonderful performance.

The young scholar spoke first: "The bright moon shines on the earth, and its light shines on the world." His poem depicts the scene of the moon shining on the earth, which is full of poetry and beauty.

Jiang Ziluo was not to be outdone. After a moment's thought, he said, "The bright moon hangs in the sky, and its clear light illuminates my heart." This poem not only describes the position of the moon, but also expresses the comfort that moonlight brings to the human soul. It has a profound artistic conception.