Infinite Streamer

Lin Chong and Li Qingzhao stayed in Mingzhou (Ningbo) for several days, focusing on visiting Mingzhou Baoguo Temple and the coastline along the way.

Baoguo Temple is located on Lingshan Mountain in the western suburbs of Mingzhou. It was originally named Lingshan Temple and was renamed Baoguo Temple during the reign of Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty.

The Baoguo Temple complex was built at the southern foot of Lingshan Mountain, halfway up the mountain. It can only be reached through a long, winding, tree-lined trail. Along the way, there are exotic flowers and trees, birds singing, and the fragrance is overwhelming. From time to time, the sound of bells and chimes can be heard from the direction of the temple.

It was approaching the plum rain season, and the amount of rainfall in the southern region had increased, and the climate was quite humid. Wood was easily rotten when exposed to water, so ancient wooden structures were relatively scarce. There were also only a handful of Song Dynasty wooden structures in the entire southern region, but Baoguo Temple was made entirely of wood.

The mountain scenery of Baoguo Temple is full of deep mountains and dense forests, towering ancient trees, green bamboos all over the slopes, gurgling mountain springs, winding paths and picturesque mountains and rivers.

Lin Chong recited the poem: "The winding path leads to a secluded place, the flowers and trees on the sacred mountain are fragrant, the sky is silent, and only the sound of bells and chimes remains."

Li Qingzhao also blurted out: "How deep is the courtyard, spring is late in the clouded windows and misty pavilion. For whom do you become haggard and lose your beauty? The sweet dream last night must be the blooming of the southern branches. The jade is thin and the sandalwood is light, which brings infinite hatred. Please stop playing the Qiang flute in the southern tower. Who will know when the strong fragrance is gone? The warm wind and the late sun, please don't wait until the apricot flowers are full."

Li Qingzhao continued, "Brother Lin, the sons of officials and officials that my father had arranged for me have come to our house to propose marriage. I have rejected them all. Do you understand what I mean, Brother Lin?"

Lin Chong hesitated for a moment and replied, "Uncle Li's agreement that we can travel together is an attitude in itself. After I return, I will go to Uncle Li's house and ask for marriage!"

Li Qingzhao was overjoyed at this moment, smiling brightly, and said shyly: "I hope Brother Lin can make arrangements early! I will never marry anyone except Brother Lin in my life! I hope Mr. Lin will be considerate of me!"

Lin Chong also said at the right time: "Lin Chong was born in a humble family, so he must love sister Yi An more than he loves himself!"

The two of them made their feelings clear, and for a moment they were filled with endless joy and celebration. They walked up the stone steps on both sides, and in front of them appeared the Main Hall of Baoguo Temple.

The two eaves of Baoguo Temple are tightly attached to each other, just like the mood of the two people at the moment. Lin Chong and Li Qingzhao also expressed their feelings in front of the Buddha.

Lin Chong and Li Qingzhao had no intention of traveling any longer, so they decided to return to Lin'an immediately to plan their marriage.

In modern society, many older young people are either on blind dates or on their way to blind dates. Many "leftover men and women" are deeply troubled by their parents' frequent pressure to go on blind dates, and are regarded as a "public nuisance" in society.

In fact, the custom of blind dating originated in the Song Dynasty. Blind dating was included as one of the steps in the process of concluding a marriage.

Lin Chong and Li Qingzhao fell in love at first sight and their mutual consent was not recognized by the laws at the time. They had to go through certain ceremonies in accordance with the current laws in order to have a legal marriage.

Now that the two had expressed their feelings to each other, they were happy and began to seek to break through the obstacles of reality. The biggest obstacle was the opinion of Li Qingzhao's father, Li Gefei, so Lin Chong also told Li Qingzhao his true identity as a military officer, which also made it easier for Li Qingzhao to communicate with her parents and family about marriage. In addition, Lin Chong also actively prepared a huge amount of wealth and real estate, and a shop as a more powerful betrothal gift.