Rebirth is not a dream.

Chapter 25: Li's Mother and Son

Su Yue led the rescued mother and son back to Baiyun Temple. After returning to the temple, Su Yue originally wanted to find the abbot to place the mother and son. But then she thought, since they had already been rescued, no matter where they were placed, she would not be able to stay out of it, so she simply took them back to the guest house.

Su Yue decided to place the mother and child in the east wing first. She asked Taozi to find some bedding and clothes for them so that they could rest comfortably. Looking at the child's innocent face, Su Yue couldn't help but feel pity in her heart. However, Su Yue hoped that her decision would not bring her too much trouble.

After Su Yue arranged for the mother and son, she moved to the main hall and listened to the monks chanting in the evening class. She knelt devoutly in front of the Buddha statue, her heart was confused, she didn't know what she wanted to pray for, she just wanted to get a little peace in her heart. In fact, her belief in gods and Buddhas was not very firm, and she never thought of praying to gods and Buddhas for her own affairs. However, what happened to her at this moment made her not know how to explain it, like a fog covering her heart. She hoped that the gods and Buddhas could give her inner peace, and hoped that little Su Yue would not hide any amazing secrets. She hoped that the mother and son were just poor people who met by chance and saved by chance, instead of being involved in some conspiracy. She couldn't understand these questions for the time being, but it didn't mean that she would accept them easily. Since she couldn't go back to her original world, she hoped to live a peaceful and peaceful life in this time and space.

Accompanied by the monks chanting evening prayers, Su Yue returned to the courtyard. She asked Taozi about the mother and son, and Taozi replied, "They rested after dinner." Su Yue felt relieved and went to sleep.

The next morning, after breakfast, Su Yue was sitting by the window sipping tea. The mother and son who were rescued yesterday walked in. As soon as they saw Su Yue, they fell to their knees and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Thank you for saving my life!" The woman's voice trembled, tears burst out like a dam breaking, and she sobbed uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Su Yue hurriedly stood up and walked forward quickly, helped them up, and said softly: "Please stand up quickly, there is no need to be so polite."

However, the woman still insisted on kneeling on the ground, and said with tears of gratitude: "If it weren't for the girl's rescue, my mother and I would have died long ago..." Her words were filled with endless sadness and fear, which moved people.

Su Yue's heart softened, and she helped the woman up again, comforting her: "It's just a simple task, why worry? I hope you are safe." As she spoke, her eyes fell on the mother and child. She saw the child snuggling close to his mother, with a hint of fear and helplessness in his eyes. Looking at this scene, Su Yue couldn't help but feel pity in her heart.

"May I ask your name, benefactor? I will repay you in the future!" the woman asked earnestly.

"What are your plans next?" Su Yue asked softly.

The woman lowered her head silently, with a hint of sadness in her eyes: "We are now homeless..."

Looking at the mother and son in front of her, Su Yue couldn't help but feel pity. She thought to herself that if she let them live on the streets, they might encounter unexpected dangers.

Su Yue stared at the little boy quietly. He was only about five or six years old, very young and cute. Then she looked at the girl. She looked to be around 20 or 30 years old, just like a delicate and beautiful flower in full bloom.

After some conversation, Su Yue learned that they were from a nearby town. The woman's husband's surname was Li, so she was called Li Heshi, and her name was Bijun. The little boy was called Li Xingyu, who was as bright and energetic as the shining stars in the night sky.

It is said that He Bijun's husband was originally a scholar, talented and knowledgeable. Two years ago, he passed the imperial examination. However, things never go as planned. On his way home, he encountered an accident. Although he survived, he died soon after he got home.

Originally, the family had a little property, and the mother and son could live together. However, the old man in the family saw that they were an orphan and a widow, and they joined forces with the people in the clan to seize their property. Not only that, those people also tried to humiliate them. With nowhere else to go, He Bijun had to find a way to get a pass and fled with her child.

Unexpectedly, the gang of villains still refused to give up and chased them all the way. At the critical moment, Su Yue stepped forward and saved the poor mother and son. After hearing about He Bijun's tragic experience, Su Yue frowned and asked suspiciously: "Why don't you report this to the government?" In her opinion, it is normal to go to the police when you have difficulties. However, it seems that this is not the case here. The other party is silent, as if there is something unspeakable.

Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Su Yue thought there must be something behind it, so she stopped asking. After thinking for a moment, she decided to take in the mother and son.

"If you don't mind, you can stay here for a while. We can make plans after the storm has passed." Su Yue said softly.

A trace of surprise and gratitude flashed in He Bijun's eyes. She pulled her son to his knees and kowtowed again, "Thank you for taking me in. I am very grateful."

"There's no need to do that. I just can't stand those who bully the weak." Su Yue shook her head slightly.

In this way, He Bijun and Li Xingyu stayed in Baiyun Temple for the time being. Su Yue thought that the two of them had nothing to do, so she arranged for them to do something within their ability, and took this opportunity to teach Li Xingyu to read and write. Not only that, she also asked Qiu Zhu to send someone to the nearby town to inquire about the mother and son. Since traveling to this time and space, Su Yue found it increasingly difficult to trust others, fearing that the slightest mistake would lead to an irreversible situation.

Three days later, Qiu Zhu returned to report what he had learned. As expected, the news Qiu Zhu brought back was roughly consistent with what Li He said, but Li He did not mention anything about her own family. It turned out that He Bijun's family was also having a hard time. As the saying goes, "A daughter who is married off is like water that has been poured out." They really had no power to take care of this helpless mother and son.

Su Yue was surprised to realize that this time and space was completely different from the world she lived in in her previous life. Here, family became the core of people's lives, and individuals could hardly survive and develop independently without their families.

In such an environment, individual power seems insignificant. If a person wants to succeed and achieve his goals in this era, he must rely on the support and resources of his family. After all, how can a single individual compete with a huge family?

Faced with such a reality, Su Yue couldn't help but feel a little helpless and frustrated. She knew that she would face huge challenges in this new time and space, but at the same time she also understood that only by adapting to this family-style social structure could she have a chance to gain a foothold and live a stable life. The reason why little Su Yue had such an experience was because her family was weaker than the Marquis's Mansion. Su Yue also wanted to escape and find a paradise to live a leisurely life, but now she found that she was too naive. You know, after all, she can't completely hide in the crowd and really disappear. Moreover, it is unlikely that she will change her residence frequently. After all, if she stays in one place for a long time, she will inevitably encounter various things. It is really difficult for her to ensure her own safety alone. Some problems cannot be solved simply by hiring many guards. Looking back on the various assumptions in the past, it was too naive and childish, and I knew nothing about the way to survive in this era! The knowledge gained from reading books is just talk on paper, which is far from the actual situation!

The days in Baiyun Temple flowed peacefully and calmly like a melodious ancient song. During this quiet time, Su Yue's contact with the mother and son became more frequent, and her understanding of them deepened day by day.

At first, Su Yue just observed the mother and son out of curiosity, but as time went by, she was gradually moved by the deep affection between them. The mother was gentle and kind, the son was well-behaved and sensible, and the two of them snuggled up to each other and cared for each other, which made people envy them.

Whenever she saw the mother taking good care of her son, Su Yue's heart would always be filled with warmth. She began to actively communicate with the mother and son, sharing her stories and feelings. The mother and son also responded to Su Yue very enthusiastically, infecting her with their sincere smiles and warm words.

In the process of getting along with them, Su Yue found that she liked the mother and son more and more. Their existence made her feel the warmth of home and the long-lost true love of the world. So she tried her best to help and support them.

In this way, Su Yue established a special emotional bond with the mother and son. They strolled along the mountain trails together, feeling the beauty of nature; they tasted the vegetarian food in the temple together, enjoying the simple happiness; they chanted scriptures and worshipped Buddha together, seeking inner peace. These days were the most peaceful time for Su Yue since she traveled through time.

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