Fletcher Tashi Among the Monks Chapter 4

Not far along the official road, Wangqiu and Gangzhu saw the young master the waiter mentioned.

A noble family was also escaping from the plague. They were eating and drinking on a grassy slope. Tashi was surrounding them begging for food, but the servants refused to give it and pushed him. Tashi felt dizzy, stumbled towards the noble master, grabbed the tea bowl and drank wildly. The aristocratic young master was so angry that he picked him up and was about to beat him, but found that Tashi was foaming at the mouth and twitching all over. The noble young master was so frightened that he quickly pushed him aside. Tashi rolled around and finally fell on the tsampa bag.

"Damn lama, I've seen this deceptive trick before." Gangzhu cursed. They hid behind a big tree and watched Tashi from a distance.

Wangqiu was a little confused: "Isn't he a young master?"

The waiter said firmly: "It's the young master. I was not ten steps away from him just now. I can see clearly that he is the young master."

"Young Master will steal someone else's tea? You idiot! His name is Fletcher Tashi."

"Do you know him?" Wangchuk asked.

"I know him. The young master also met him once... I thought he was dead, but it turns out he was cheating on him by eating and drinking. This hairless bald donkey. Wait, I have to go over and beat him up!" "

Wangqiu grabbed Gangzhu. The noble family in the distance had obviously been deceived by Tashi. They were angry and angry, and finally, they were frightened and ran away. When Tashi saw everyone walking away, he jumped up and waved to Gangzhu and Wangqiu with a smile. Before Gangzhu and Wangqiu could react, a large number of victims suddenly emerged from behind them and swarmed towards Tashi. In an instant, dust flew into the air. Tashi distributed tsampa to the victims, and everyone ate it happily. Tashi settled the victims, picked up a piece of dried lamb leg, and left.

Unexpectedly, there are two people with such similar looks in the world. From childhood to adulthood, Wangqiu has been the playmate of the beautiful young master Jeb. He was so familiar with the young master that if Gangzhu hadn't reminded him, he would have regarded the man in front of him as Baxter Qimei. As a result, a bold plan quickly formed in Wangqiu's mind.

Tashi turned the corner of the mountain and heard his stomach growling, so he came to a secluded place and sat down. He took out a liquor bottle from his pocket and poured a bowl of it. Tashi thought for a while, then placed the stone pieces of the double-faced Buddha statue he picked up from the ruins, and prayed to the Buddha statue: "I have two reluctances in this world, one is not to give up the Buddha; the second is not to give up the wine. "I don't drink, and worshiping the Buddha can't calm my mind. I drink, and I violate the precepts set by the Bodhisattva. Bodhisattva, you drink a bowl first, and if you break the precepts, I can follow you." Then, he spilled the bowl of wine in front of the Buddha statue. Tashi felt satisfied with his cleverness and laughed. He poured himself a bowl of wine and drank it all in one gulp. After finishing his drink, Tashi was satisfied and felt a sense of guilt. He kowtowed to the Buddha statue. Just when his head hit the ground, he suddenly felt someone on his left and right. He turned around and saw that it was Wangqiu and Gangzhu.

Wangqiu raised his foot and stepped on Tashi on the ground. Tashi yelled: "What are you doing?" He recognized Gangzhu at a glance, and he already understood the general idea in his heart. He said jokingly: "You are not dead because of the natural plague? Oh, I disinfected you and saved your life. Come on." Thank me...bring me any offerings, bring them, bring them."

Gangzhu leaned down and said seriously: "If you come with us, you will need to make offerings. There will be plenty."

Tashi was still trampled and couldn't move. He cursed: "I defrauded you of your food and helped the victims. Just arrest me and take me to the government. You can't step on my Buddha's head."

Wangchuk spoke: "As long as you agree to go to Lhasa with us, we will not send you to the government.

Tashi struggled: "Let me go. You can go anywhere. Let me go!"

Wangqiu raised his feet, and Tashi jumped up from the ground. He pushed Wangqiu aside angrily: "Who are you?"

"This is the chief steward of our Dele Mansion, Mr. Wangchuk. He has come specially to invite you to Lhasa. Come with us!"

At this time, Tashi discovered that there were two followers holding horses behind them. He thought that this was a bad situation and he had to get away quickly. He shouted: "Why should I follow you! To Lhasa, and to the West!"

Seeing his change of heart, Wangchuk fell out and said, "You wandering lama, I came to invite you to praise you!"

Tashi picked up the stone pieces of the Buddha statue on the ground, put them in his arms, stood up and left: "Don't lift me up, lift others up. Get out of the way, don't block my way!" Tashi swaggered in front of Wangqiu. walked by. Wangqiu was so angry that he grabbed the leg of lamb on the ground and hit Tashi on the head. Tashi was knocked unconscious, staggered, and fell to the ground. When Tashi woke up, he had been put into a cow-hair bag, put on a strong mule, and escorted by several men, walking in the Dele family's caravan.

The plague in Lhasa became more and more severe. In this holy city with a population of just over 20,000, thousands of people have died. Bodies were dumped everywhere in the streets, and lamas in the monasteries also hid in the mountains. Those noble houses had their doors closed, but they still couldn't stop the plague. Several servants in Dele Mansion also died, which made young mistress Lorelei worried. She knew that Europe had found a way to treat typhoid fever, so she wanted to invite Dr. Tom from the British Commercial Representative Office in Lhasa to treat her husband without telling Drekalun.

Lorelei coaxed him: "Dad, Dr. Tom has a vaccine that can cure typhoid fever."

"What is a vaccine?" Delekalun exploded when he heard it.

Lorelei explained: "It's a kind of medicine. When the doctor comes, let him show it to you."

Dele: "I don't want to meet foreigners, and I don't want to use foreigners' gadgets... I want to see whether the typhoid fever is more severe, or mine!"

"You are confused and don't understand science." Lorelei said angrily.

"Science? Science is greater than Buddhism!" Dele seemed confident.

Lorelei couldn't convince him, and she didn't want to watch Mr. Dele shivering, so she turned and went to the living room. Lorelei felt a little exhausted, and she was afraid that she might also have contracted typhoid fever. When I was getting upset, my sister Yangjin Zhuoga came in a hurry. Zhuoga is the young mistress of the Yongdan Mansion, a great nobleman, and the wife of Tudengela and Tudenzhandui. She had just returned to Lhasa after traveling to various places in Lhasa to worship Buddha with her husband Zhandui. Lorelei didn't want her sister to see through her thoughts, so she pretended to be relaxed and said: "When did you arrive in Lhasa?"

"I just came back yesterday, just in time to catch up with the inauguration ceremony of Rezhen Living Buddha. It was a lively event that I would never encounter in eight lifetimes. I can't be left behind..." What surprised Zhuoga was that there was no one at the regent's ceremony. Meet Drekalun. "Why didn't anyone go to Dele Mansion? I thought I could meet Ajia at the ceremony."

Lorelei had a wry smile on his face, not knowing how to answer her. Zhuo Ga observed her expression and felt something was wrong, so he asked: "Ajia, what's wrong with you? Your face doesn't look good."

"Maybe I didn't sleep well."

Zhuo Ga waved, and the maid from Yongdan Mansion came over holding a tray. Zhuo Ga removed the cover on the tray, revealing some jewelry and gold ornaments. She approached Lorelei and said: "These are all obtained from King Sakya and have been ordained. I have selected a few for you. You can try them on..."

Lorelei was in no mood and sat motionless. Zhuo Ga turned around and asked, "Where is my brother-in-law? Why can't he be seen?"

Lorelei replied: "I went to India to deliver goods, but I haven't come back yet."

"How come it's been so long since I've been gone and I'm still thinking about the French perfume and British perfume he brought me..."

"You can't think of anything else except this all day long!" Lorelei couldn't suppress the annoyance in his heart and suddenly broke out.

Zhuo Ga was confused: "Ajia, I...why did I offend you?"

Lorelei felt that he had lost his temper and hid it: "Forget it, it has nothing to do with you."

Zhuo Ga became worried and asked, "Ajia, did something happen at home...?"

"It's okay, what can happen? The master is sick. He will recover after a while." Lorelei said lightly.

"We paid homage to Buddha at Sakya Monastery and specially prayed for Master Dele. The Buddha and Bodhisattvas will bless him."

Suddenly, Dele's scolding came from upstairs: "I have only been lying down for a few days, and I don't even obey my orders anymore. How come this B!tch in Wangqiu never comes back? Where on earth did he go!" Then there was crackling. The sound of things being thrown. Lorelei quickly explained to Zhuo Ga: "The master has contracted typhoid fever, and he is very depressed!"

Zhuo Ga said understandingly: "Shall I go up and pay my respects to you?"

"Forget it, one of the maids serving the master has died. I'm lucky that I didn't get infected. Zhuoga, you should go back to Yongdan Mansion now and hide at home and don't go anywhere. Listen to me, do you understand?"

Zhuoga left the Dele Mansion obediently. As soon as she returned home, she couldn't wait to ask her second husband Tudengre: "What happened in Lhasa during the time we were away? I was at the inauguration ceremony of Reting Regent. I heard people talking about it. Is this true or false? Rinchen took advantage of the opportunity of Rezhen Living Buddha to be in charge of government affairs. Is this true or false? Tudenggele had no choice but to tell her: "Dele Galun supported Master Sterling to be the regent." As a result of Rinchen's plot, Master Sterling has been imprisoned in Xia Qinjiao Prison in the Potala Palace. The house of the Qianpa Buddhist doctor who treated Lhasa was also confiscated. "

Zhuo Ga was frightened and asked: "Then...will they arrest Mr. Dele?"

"Currently... they haven't been able to find any charges against Drekalun. But Rinchen will never let him go lightly. It's very complicated."

Thubten Zhandui was usually keen on chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha, and rarely thought about the government affairs of the Kashag. After hearing Gele's words, he frowned and asked, "Second brother, why is this?"

"I estimate that my sister's family is going to suffer. Think about it. Over the years, Gianse has been favored by Lhasa. How many officials and families have received favors from him all over Tibet. Although he is now in bad luck, it does not mean that he is His power has been completely weakened. Preston Dele is his strongest supporter. As long as his power is still there, Lord Sterling will make a comeback at any time. "

"So, Rinqin will not let Master Dele go."

"Only by eradicating Dele Marshall Rinchen, Rinchen and his gang will be able to rest easy."

"Second brother, if something happens to my sister's family, we can't just sit idly by."

Ge Le glanced at Zhuo Ga and said: "Of course, we are relatives after all. No matter what time, we two brothers will always stand together with Ajiala! But now, the struggle between Rinchen and Mr. Dele is still unclear. We hid aside and stayed calm. This may be the greatest help to Mr. Delek. Otherwise, if Rinqin brought us in Yongdan Mansion, Mr. Delek would still have to save us. Wouldn't that cause more trouble? ...No more, no more, I'm so worried! It's getting late, go to bed."

Zhuo Ga felt relieved, stood up and said, "My second husband is still scheming! I'm sleepy too, go to sleep." She walked towards the door of the main room.

Zhan Dui stood up and followed her. He suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Ge Le, "Second brother, you should sleep in the main room today."

Geler declined: "Brother, you go."

"No, no, my wife and I have been together every day these days of worshiping Buddha, and it's your turn. You go!"

"Okay then, I'll sleep in the main room tonight. Brother, you should go to bed early." After saying that, Gele walked to the main room, took off his belt and hung it on the hook next to the door. Zhuo Ga hugged Ge Le's arm affectionately at the door, and the two of them entered the room and closed the door. Following their parents' orders, the two brothers Tudenzhandui and Tudengle married Yangjin Zhuoga, the daughter of a great nobleman in Shigatse, forming a polyandrous family. The Yongden family is also a long-established noble family in Lhasa. The two brothers married the same wife. This is in accordance with the tradition of Lhasa and strives to not separate families within a family to ensure the strength of the family.

A little farewell is better than a wedding. After a while, the teasing laughter of Zhuo Ga and Ge Le came from the main room. Zhan Dui turned his head and looked at the main door with a silly smile on his face.

It was already late at night when Wangchuk and Gangzhu led Delek's pack team into Lhasa. The reason why he chose this time was to deceive others. The beautiful young master Jeb is not in the pack team. Once this news comes out, it will be very detrimental to Dele Mansion. But he never expected that the spies sent by Marshall Rinchen were already waiting in front of the Delek Mansion day and night. The guy dressed as a beggar was huddled under the corner of the street, watching the pack team pass by him without blinking. When the beggar saw that the pack of mules and horses had entered the courtyard of Dele Mansion, he immediately got up and ran away.

When Lorelei heard the commotion in the yard, she put on her coat and hurried out. As soon as he entered the yard, he looked around for the beautiful Baxter Qimei. Wangchuk knew what Lorelei was looking for, and he ran over quickly. Lorelei asked: "Wangqiu, where is the young master?"

Wangqiu stood at the bottom of the steps and hesitated to speak. Gangzhu knelt on the ground with a plop and started crying: "Young lady, this slave deserves death! He deserves death!"

Lorelei asked anxiously: "What do you mean by kneeling down? Tell me quickly, where is the young master?"

Gangzhu cried loudly: "Young lady, young master, he..."

When Wangqiu saw that the slaves in the yard were looking at them, he pulled Gangzhu up and said loudly: "Young master, he asked us to come back first. There is a plague in Xiamai Manor, and the young master has led people to inspect."

Lorelei heard this and asked doubtfully: "What did you say?"

Gangzhu looked at the servants around him, understood Wangqiu's intention of lying, and quickly changed his words: "Yes, yes, the young master has gone to Xia Mai Manor. Young Mistress, the young master asked us to drive the caravan back first, and he will arrive soon." "

Looking at Wangqiu and Gangzhu's expressions, Lorelei knew what was going on. Her vision went dark, her legs went weak, and she sat down on the steps. Lying, they are all lying! At this time, the young master will never go to Xia Mai Manor. Her premonition was ruthlessly confirmed, and she felt that the sky was falling!

Seeing this, Wangqiu rushed over: "Young Mistress... Young Mistress..."

Lorelei woke up quickly. She stood up and said calmly: "I understand. Wangchuk, Gangzhu, you can come in."

The men led the mules and horses into the stables. They lifted Tashi off the back of the mule and threw him on the haystack. Tashi shouted in the bag: "Let me out quickly, isn't this home? Let me out!"

The attendant kicked him and shouted: "What's the name! The butler hasn't spoken yet, I'll wait for you!"

"I need to pee."

"How can you pee so much? Just hold it in. You won't die if you can't hold it in."

The two guys in charge of looking after Tashi were extremely tired. They were too lazy to take care of Tashi, leaned against the corner, and fell asleep after a while.

Wangchuk and Gangzhu followed Lorelei into the watchtower and came to Dele Marshall Rinchen. The two of them knelt down. Dele looked at them, and he already understood the general idea, but he still asked with luck: "The young master is not back?"

Wangqiu burst into tears and choked with sobs as he said, "Master, I'm late."

"It's late. I know you were late." Dele suppressed his sadness and asked, "How did the young master die?"

"Master, when I arrived... the young master was already gone." Wangqiu couldn't continue and sobbed.

Lorelei braced himself and said sternly: "Don't just cry, the master is asking you something!...Gangzhu, you say it."

Gangzhu said with a sad face: "The rope bridge was blown up, and the young master fell into the river. We fished it out for several days and couldn't..." Before Gangzhu could finish speaking, Mr. Dele didn't come up even for a breath. Fainted.

Lorelei didn't care anymore and rushed over, shouting loudly: "Dad..., dad..., wake up..."

Wangqiu also climbed over and called: "Master, Master..."

Gangzhu had an idea and rushed to the bed and started to take off Dele's clothes and rub his legs for the master. In desperation, he shouted to Wangqiu: "Master Butler, go to the wine cellar and get a bottle of strong wine." Wangqiu. It was a bit surprising to be suddenly ordered by Gangzhu.

Lorelei ordered Wangqiu: "Go quickly and bring the wine." Wangqiu agreed half-heartedly and ran towards the door. After a while, Wangqiu came back with two bottles of Xining Daqu. Gangzhu poured out the wine and rubbed Master Dele's legs. Lorelei also imitated Gangzhu's example, poured wine and rubbed Master Dele's arms. Wangqiu still didn't understand, so he asked, "Will this work?"

Gangzhu was rubbing Mr. Dele's chest and said, "Whether it works or not, you have to try it. Don't be idle, rub it."

The three of them were busy for a while, and Master Dele coughed twice and woke up. Wangqiu and Gangzhu quickly bent down and waited by the side. Dele stared at them and said angrily: "You guys, raise your heads." Wangqiu and Gangzhu looked up at Dele, who was in tears.

Dele said weakly: "We are defeated!"

Wangqiu comforted him and said: "Master, you are not defeated! You will get better... When you get stronger, we will go to Rinqin to settle the score!"

"Stop talking about this, I'm afraid... I can't do it anymore. Lorelei, I'll leave this family to you."

Lorelei felt sad and resentful, and she said, "Dad, what did you say?"

"Lorelei, from now on...you have to rely more on Wangchuk butler and Kangzhu. Wangchuk...is a person who can be relied upon for his thoughtful work...Gangzhu, although he is young , a little rough, but loyal." Dele took a breath and said, "Wangqiu, you guys... help Lorelei make an idea... what to do next?"

"The master has made it clear that if you have any rules, we will just follow them." Wangqiu said respectfully.

Dele looked at them, speechless.

"Dad, if you have anything to say, just say it." Lorelei said.

"The last time Rinchen visited the government, he gave us...a challenge! Of course he understood that contracting typhoid fever would mean a narrow escape from death. I'm afraid I won't be able to escape. ... The Dele family didn't After giving birth to a male heir, he just followed Rinqin’s wishes.”

Gangzhu couldn't help it and said: "Master, we can't let Luosang Qunpei come to marry us!"

Lorelei was surprised and scolded him: "What nonsense did you say?"

Dele glanced at Gangzhu with admiration, and then said: "He is right. When I leave... Rinchen will definitely arrange a son-in-law for you in the name of the Kashag government..." ...Inheriting the name of the Dele family for more than 200 years...Lorelei, my time is running out, before my soul comes out of my shell, I will be my father...I'll make the decision for you first...Before Rinqin and the others, recruit the son of a family...in-law!"

Lorelei couldn't bear it and stopped him: "Dad, please stop talking, I won't agree."

Dele did not listen to Lorelei at all and said forcefully: "The young master of the Gyatsosha family... is a good character, and he is very familiar with you... Wangqiu, you go there at dawn Invite Lord Gyatsosha to come to my house, and I will follow him personally..."

Lorelei began to cry and begged: "Dad, Baxter Qimei Chimei will come back. He is not dead! I know he is still alive and he will come back."

"Lorelei, in order to prevent our Dele family from being occupied by that gang of thieves, please sacrifice yourself. ... If you feel that the young master of the Gyatsosha family is not to your liking..., Yongden Mansion One of the two young masters can come to our house. You and Zhuo Ga are biological sisters... Dele Mansion and Yong Dan Mansion are still one family."

"Dad, please stop talking. I don't like any of them. I will just watch over you and you will get better."

Wangqiu pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Master, I have a way that will not embarrass the young mistress, but can also solve the urgent need of Delek Mansion."

Dele was stunned and asked: "What can I do? Tell me quickly!"

"I met a man on the road. He looked very similar to the young master. He was just the same person. I brought him back."

"Is there such a person?" Dele looked at Wangqiu doubtfully. When two boys carried Tashi in a cow-hair bag and threw it in front of him, and half of Tashi's body was exposed from the bag, Master Dele was still surprised. This man looks so much like the young master. Lorelei was even more shocked when he saw Tashi.

Tashi got out of the yak bag and looked around nonchalantly. Wangchuk came over and said in a low voice: "This is Delekalun. Kneel down and kowtow!"

Tashi was still indignant: "If you love to kneel, kneel down! You slave, why should I kowtow?" He looked at Dele and said, "You nobles in Lhasa are too arrogant, aren't you? What crime have I committed?" Fa, put me in a bag?"

Gangzhu rushed over and kicked Tashi's calf: "Smelly Lama, you still dare to be so presumptuous! Kneel down!"

Dele stopped Gangzhu: "If you don't kneel, forget it."

"I say Lord Preston Dele , you have to teach these people in your family a lesson. Otherwise, the black-headed people in Lhasa will not be able to survive." He turned his face and looked at Wangqiu, and then said: "When I arrived in Lhasa, I I’ve seen your master, it’s all right, I’m leaving.” He said, heading out.

Wangqiu retreated to the door first, whipped out his waist knife, and held it against Tashi's chest. Dele watched them calmly. Tashi was pushed back by Wangqiu with a knife.

Lorelei couldn't hold back her anger and shouted: "Wangqiu, don't be rude." She walked up to Tashi and said apologetically: "You are a Mr. Lama, compassionate, don't be like the servants, come on, you Please take a seat."

Tashi thought for a while, sat on the chair that Gangzhu had brought, and deliberately crossed his legs. Lorelei stepped forward and poured butter tea for him. Tashi picked up the tea bowl and drank it all in one gulp, and then said: "This looks a bit noble. Hey, dog slave, learn from your mistress!" He held the tea bowl, and Lorelei filled it up for him. Wangqiu looked at him angrily, not daring to speak.

Dele looked at Tashi and asked, "Lama Tashi, in which temple did you worship your guru?"

"Duojilin Temple." Tashi replied.

"Oh, Dorjelin Rinpoche is your true master. Okay, our Delek Mansion has been the benefactor of Dorjelin Rinpoche for many years. He has a relationship with me..."

Tashi interrupted him: "Sir, don't beat around the bush and bring me all the way here. If you have anything to do, just tell me. Your son looks like me, right? Hehe, I understand. Well, you lost an illegitimate child early on? Then let me tell you, I have two parents, and I don’t need a noble man like you to be my father."

Dele was very angry at him: "I really lack a son like you. Do you agree?"

Tashi was stunned.

Dele looked sad and said bluntly: "My only son... his beautiful Jeb is dead. You and he look very similar. From the time you entered the house to now, I have been in a trance...So, I decided that you would replace him and be his substitute."

When Tashi heard this, he fainted: "Ah? Being your son's substitute?"

Dele nodded firmly.

"Hahaha... It's so funny. I sympathize deeply with your son's death. But your old man looks at me every day, and your heart becomes even more panicked! You might as well ask me to recite sutras for his salvation, Let him reincarnate as soon as possible and then be reincarnated in your Dele Mansion."

Lorelei stopped him and said, "Tashi Lama, you acted as a substitute and helped our Delek Mansion solve the crisis. We will thank you."

"You want to bribe me. Okay, what are you going to do to thank me?"

"You make an offer."

Tashi said smoothly: "Give me a manor with fertile land and more serfs, one hundred and fifty serfs. With these supports, I can recite sutras with peace of mind. ...By the way, Serfs only want men, not women."

Dele didn't speak, just shook his head.

"I knew that the aristocratic men in Lhasa would even want to scrape out butter from dried cowhide. You would not give me the manor, miser." Tashi said dissatisfied.

"Don't you think one manor... is too little?" Dele asked.

Tashi was a little confused and didn't know what conspiracy he was up to.

After Dele coughed for a while, he said seriously: "I am willing to give you half of my family's property!"

"real?"

"No joke."

Tashi suddenly burst into laughter, showing his arrogance: "Master Galun, don't take it seriously. I see you are sick in bed, and I am trying to make you happy. Let me tell you clearly, apart from serving the Buddha and practicing Buddhism, I have nothing. I will never come to your house to be a substitute son, let alone seek your family wealth!"

Dele was teased and became very angry and yelled: "Say it again!"

"The rock in the middle of the river, the holy teachings of the living Buddha. I have said what I have said and will never change it!" Tashi said firmly.

Dele became angry and shouted: "Get out of here, get out of here!"

Wangqiu stepped forward to hit Tashi, and Tashi showed his fists and kicks when he was excited. Seeing that Wangqiu and Gangzhu did not dare to attack, he said contemptuously: "You heard it, your master told me to get out, I Get out of here, don't stop me!" Zhaxi came to the door and froze when he opened the door. A pretty and cute little girl in pajamas stood at the door, staring at him closely with her two big eyes. This is Lorelei’s six-year-old daughter Lanze.

Lanze thought Tashi was the beautiful young master Baxter Qimei, so she smiled and said, "Dad, you are back." She rushed towards Tashi. Tashi was a little at a loss. He immediately understood that the little girl had recognized the wrong person, so he had to lean over to catch Lanze. Lanze said coquettishly: "Dad, I dreamed of you again. I dreamed that you were coming home."

Tashi thought Lanze was very cute and couldn't bear to hurt her, so she had to coax her and said, "Little girl, do you miss your father?"

Lan Ze heard this and said aggrievedly: "I miss you every day, but you don't come back early."

Lorelei hurried over, looked at Tashi with pleading eyes and said, "She has always talked about you in the past few months since you went to India. Master, since Lanze is also awake, you can play with her for a while, and let me rest." If anything happens, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.”

Lanze happily took Tashi's hand and left. Tashi had no choice but to follow her out of the room. Lorelei was worried and followed him.

Lanze took Tashi to Lorelei's bedroom and pulled him to sit on the card mat. Lanze looked at Tashi's lama head and suddenly asked: "Dad, why is your banana missing?"

Tashi was stunned. He couldn't bear to hurt his child, so he had to act like a father in front of Lorelei. He said kindly: "Abba, I think about what you think about. If you think about it once, you will lose a few hairs. If you think about it every day, you will lose it every day." , as a result, the banana on the top of my head disappeared."

Lan Ze was happy, and he twisted around and sat in Tashi's arms: "Dad, I miss you every day, and I grow taller every time I think about you. I think about you every day, and I grow taller every day. Do you think I have grown taller?" "

"She has grown taller and more beautiful."

"Dad, didn't you promise to buy me a doll?"

Tashi was stunned and looked at Lorelei in embarrassment. Lorelei waved his hand at him, meaning no.

Lan Ze broke away from Tashi's arms, then closed his eyes and said, "The doll must be very beautiful. I close my eyes and you will change it, and it will be transformed for me."

Tashi didn't know what to do for a moment. He was a little anxious and looked at Lorelei for help. Lorelei took a small gadget from the side and handed it to him. Tashi looked at it and shook his head.

Lanze closed his eyes and asked, "Dad, have you gotten better?" Tashi had an idea and pointed to the gas lamp on the table. Lorelei was puzzled, but he took it over anyway. Tashi said: "It's getting better, please open your eyes!"

Lan Ze opened his eyes and saw a little swallow flying on the wall. Tashi was performing hand shadows, and he muttered: "I am a swallow, I flew back from India...Flying, flying, flying, landed on Lanze's head and pecked her "Little pigtails." Lan Ze laughed happily, and she reached out to touch the swallow on her head. Yan Ying flew up again, left and right, making Lan Ze giggle non-stop.

Looking at the two people having fun, Lorelei fell into a trance. Tashi in front of her turned into her husband Qimei Jeb, and she couldn't help but shed tears. At this moment, Lorelei changed his view of Tashi. This arrogant and unruly lama had a soft side behind his ruggedness. He was even more patient with Lanze than Qimei Jeb. Can this person in front of me really help me? Is this destiny? have no idea! These days, sudden changes occurred one after another, making Lorelei feel panicked and confused. Lanze bumped into her, Lorelei came to her senses, and in order to cover herself, she turned and walked away.

Lorelei came to the yard and looked at the boundless sky, feeling full of melancholy. Suddenly, there was a rustling noise coming from the direction of the goods pile in the yard. Lorelei was startled. She walked down the steps, picked up a fork, and tiptoed over. She saw a dark figure tumbling over the goods. She reached up with a fork, held the shadow there, and asked sharply: "Who?"

The black shadow turned around and it turned out to be Gangzhu. Gangzhu was startled and said with an innocent face: "Madam, it's me. I'm looking for something."

"What's such a big deal that we can't look for it until dawn?"

"Young mistress, please don't push me, let me tell you slowly." Gangzhu said, pointing to the fork.

"What are you looking for?" Lorelei put down his fork.

"Young lady, I found it." Gangzhu handed a beautiful packaging box to Lorelei.

"What's this?"

Gangzhu said with a tearful voice: "The young master personally selected this for you in the store opened by the British in Kalimpong... The young master said you must like it. He asked me to wrap a few more layers of cotton cloth to avoid being on the road. I bumped..."

Lorelei opened the box, and inside was an English-style silver cosmetic hand mirror. She couldn't calm down and her eyes were red.

When Lorelei returned to the bedroom with a silver hand mirror, Tashi was leaning on the bed, Lanze was lying on his lap, holding his monk's skirt, and both of them fell asleep. Not wanting to disturb them, she gently walked to the card mat and sat down. Lorelei held the silver hand mirror her husband bought for her, feeling longing and sad, and couldn't help but cry.

Tashi was awakened. He opened his eyes and saw Lorelei crying. He was afraid that she would be embarrassed, so he had to close his eyes again.

Early the next morning, the guys who were eating tsampa in the warehouse saw Gangzhu coming in with a chair. They quickly put down the wooden bowls in their hands and stood up to wait. Gangzhu set up the chair and dusted it with his sleeves before Lorelei floated in from outside and sat down. After she glanced at everyone, she said with no trace of authority: "I heard from Gangzhu that there was a typhoid fever over there at Xiamai Manor, and a lot of people died. You are lucky that you didn't get it along the way. From now on, you guys He lives in the house and is not allowed to leave this house."

The guys looked at each other, and one boldly stepped forward and said, "Young lady, we have been away from home for a few months and want to go back for a visit."

"Let's wait until things calm down outside! Gangzhu, the boys hired outside will be paid double the wages for this work; the boys at home will be exempted from service for half a year. Also, the boys who haven't come back will be paid ten times the wages, and no more. Prepare some tsampa and brick tea, and when the typhoid fever is over, you can send people to deliver them from house to house." When the guys heard what Lorelei said, they looked at her gratefully and said nothing.

Lorelei breathed a long sigh of relief, and then said: "I want to remind everyone that the young master has not come back, and there is no telling when he will come back. You also know a little bit about the pros and cons of this. Regarding this matter, the Dele Mansion Except for Butler Wangqiu and Chief Gangzhu, only you know who leaks the news, let alone the outsiders, let the servants in the house know. According to the family law of Dele House, I will deal with it. I think everyone knows it." The guys understood what Lorelei meant and nodded in horror.

Lorelei stood up to leave. When he saw the guys eating half of the tsampa, he stopped and said, "Gangzhu, don't let everyone choke. You go to the housekeeper to get some brick tea, and some raisins and chili powder." Reward everyone." Lorelei left the warehouse, still feeling uneasy. Regarding the Tashi Lama, he not only had to guard against outsiders, but also his family members. There are many eyes and mouths in the yard, so no news can be leaked. If Rinqin were to save his time, all the previous efforts would be in vain. She came to the yard and saw the housekeeper Wangqiu standing on the steps lecturing some slaves in ragged clothes.

Wangqiu: "...the typhoid fever is getting worse and worse, and two people in our house have died. In order to prevent everyone from getting sick, from today on, all the people in the house, whether they are Langsheng, Duiqiong or Chaba No special errands are allowed in or out... Also, the master has also contracted typhoid fever. From now on, Gangzhu and Bai will be responsible for delivering water and meals to the building! You are responsible. No one is allowed to enter this building without permission. Do you understand?"

The slaves looked at each other and nodded submissively.

Wangqiu looked at the slaves at the bottom of the steps majestically, and finally said: "Let's disperse." The slaves immediately dispersed to various corners of the yard to work. Wangqiu, who was shouting loudly in the yard, woke up Tashi. He gently carried Lanze to the bed and covered her with a quilt. He looked at her carefully and fell in love with her. This little girl is so cute and beautiful. Be like the dakinis in heaven. Tashi reluctantly said to her: "Goodbye, little girl!" He turned around and tiptoed toward the door.

Tashi opened the door, stuck his head out, looked around and saw no one in the corridor, so he straightened his monk's robe and walked out in a big way. He was walking along the corridor and was about to run to the stairs when suddenly a trembling voice from behind came from Mr. Dele, as if from another world: "Tashi, where are you going?"

Tashi was stunned, and looked back to see Master Dele miraculously standing there. Due to his weakness, he could clearly feel his body shaking.

"It's dawn and the children are asleep. I...it's time to get out!"

"Tashi Lama, the performance last night was very good...better than the actors in the Tibetan Opera Troupe...keep up the show!"

"That child has recognized the wrong person, and I don't want to disappoint her. Mr. Dele, please take care of yourself. I don't want to be in your eyes, so get out of here!" After saying that, he raised his legs and left again.

Dele shouted: "Stop! Lama Tashi, you have just arrived in Lhasa, and you may not be aware of the situation in Lhasa. You don't know what danger our Dele Mansion has encountered..."

Tashi interrupted him: "Sir, the situation in Lhasa and the crisis in Dele Mansion have nothing to do with me. You are still sick, so there is no need to send him away. I can't bear it, little monk." With that, he turned around and left again.

"You can't leave. Now that you know... things you shouldn't know... you have no way out!"

"I don't want to know about your family's affairs. Those two B@st@ards kidnapped me here. Don't mess with me, otherwise, I will go to Kashag to sue you. Even though you are a Marshall Rinchen, I am not afraid of you."

"You have no chance... now... you have only two options... one, be my son's substitute, if you do a good job...I will never break my promise to give you half of the property in Dele Mansion!"

"Then what if I don't obey?"

"You know my son's misfortune... This is a catastrophe for Dele Mansion. You have only one fate. You should know... what I mean!" "

Tashi also got angry: "Can you still kill me?"

Dele said sinisterly: "Do you think...I dare not?"

Tashi became stubborn and said, "I don't believe in this evil anymore. I'm just a walking skin. You can kill or cut into pieces as you please!" With that, he walked out again. Wangqiu and Gangzhu suddenly rushed up from behind, put a knife on Tashi's neck, and dragged him downstairs.

They threw Tashi into the dungeon. Tashi was so angry that he yelled: "Dele, you old B@st@ard, you don't make any sense! You are kidnapping, you are a robber, and you are worse than a robber. I will go to Kashag to sue." you!"

Wangqiu looked at him and said sternly: "You can just scold me, shout or scold me as you please. This dungeon is made of stones. If you shout at the top of your lungs, you won't be heard from outside."

Gangzhu was also very disdainful, and while closing the wooden door, he said: "Starve him for two days, let's see if he still has strength." The two people disappeared.

Tashi stood up and ran to the wooden door, banging it hard: "Open the door..., open the door for me, let me out!... You nobles are born on shabby leather coats." Lice are vampires and parasites, they are a group of ruthless people who get something for nothing..." Tashi shouted for a while, but seeing that it was of no avail, he simply stopped scolding. He looked around and saw that in addition to the thick wooden door in the dungeon, there was a small window high up. Tashi erected a wooden shackle on the ground and put it under the small window. After trying it a few times, he climbed up. His head just rested on the small window, and Tashi looked into the yard. In the yard, Gangzhu was leading a few slaves to scatter white ash everywhere to eliminate disasters. Marshall Rinchen's second son, Lobsang Chunpei, broke in with a group of people. White ash floated on Luosang's clothes, and he said angrily: "You have dog eyes! Where to scatter it?"

As soon as Gangzhu saw Luosang, he immediately greeted him with a smile: "Who do I think it is, Master Rinqin. If you offend me, I will dust you off... White ash is a good thing, it can eliminate disasters and plagues!"

"Your Dele family has eliminated the disaster. Who will eliminate the disaster in our Renqin residence?" As he said this, Luosang pushed Gangzhu aside and rushed into the yard with others.

Gangzhu caught up with him and stopped him: "What's the matter with you? Wait at the door. I'll go in and report to the master."

"What are you reporting? Get out of here!" Luosang shouted upstairs: "Qimei Jeb, come out!"

When Wangqiu heard the news, he ran out quickly and said politely: "Master Rinqin is here. Please come in."

"There is a plague in your house, and I'm afraid of attracting it, so I'll tell you here! Go and call Baxter Qimei out!"

From the small window of the dungeon, Tashi saw Wangqiu surrounding Luosang, bowing to him and saying good things. He was surprised. At this time, Lorelei came out of the building. She saw the attitude of Luosang's group and understood, so she said in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "Master Luosang, you are a rioter, are you confiscating your home?"

"A young lady is a young lady, she is sensible! You should have heard that our master was blown up by a grenade a few days ago. Do you know who blew it up?"

"How do I know? You have to ask the municipal government office."

"After asking, the municipal government office has found clues. The grenade that blew up the master was a new model produced in the UK and smuggled over from India. In other words, it was brought by your caravan. I'm looking for it. Chimei Jeb, let him hand over the murderer!"

"Why is the murderer in our house? Luosang, you must have evidence for what you say."

"Mr. Dele is against my father being the regent and is an enemy of our family. Even the wild dogs on Barkhor Street know this. I don't want to get involved with women. Let Baxter Qimei come out as soon as possible!"

Lorelei smiled contemptuously: "The beautiful Jeb has not come back."

Luosang stared at her: "Impossible!"

Wangqiu came forward and said with a smile: "Master Rinqin, our young master has gone to the manor in Shannan and will stay for a while before coming back."

"Slave dog, I'll give you a big mouth! I sent people to Shannan to inquire, but he is not there at all!"

This remark aroused the resentment of Lorelei, and she asked: "Where else have you sent people?"

Luosang was stunned, then immediately changed the subject and laughed: "I also sent people to Kalimpong. The beautiful Baxter Qimei ran away with a beautiful Indian woman. You can stay at home and be a widow!"

Lorelei suppressed the anger in his heart and said angrily: "Losang, in Dele Mansion, you are not allowed to be arrogant!"

"I don't have to be presumptuous. Since the young master is not at home, then you should hand over the murderer. ... Otherwise, don't blame me for turning your back on him!"

Wangqiu quickly bowed: "Master Renqin, if anything happens, wait until our young master comes back. Please wait."

Luosang pushed him away: "You're not going to hand over the murderer, are you?" He loudly said to his entourage: "Explain it to me!"

Gangzhu became so angry that he brought out the Tibetan Mastiff and wanted to fight Luosang. Seeing this, Lorelei calmed down: "Isn't he looking for a grenade? Let him look for it. If he can't find it, I'll see how he gets out of this yard!"

Luosang's group began to rummage around, throwing the goods into a mess, and smashing things everywhere. The yard suddenly became a mess. The Tibetan Mastiff barked at them, and the people complained and the dogs were angry. Preston Dele heard the noise and smashing sounds in the yard, and he forced himself to get up from the bed. He shakily moved to the side of the cabinet and took out an English shotgun. Dele opened the window and saw the scene in the yard. He was furious. He picked up the shotgun and shot Lausanne. Boom..., the bullet missed, and one of Lausanne's followers fell down, bleeding. Everyone in the yard was shocked. Luosang dragged another attendant over to him, blocked him in front of him, and shouted upstairs: "You dare to shoot me with a gun? You old man who has been plagued by heaven." , are you not dead yet?

Dele was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pulled the bolt of the gun and cursed: "Son of the devil, if you dare to come to my house and cause trouble, I will kill you!" He picked up the gun again, but he had exhausted his strength and his hand shook. , the gun fell.

Seeing this, Luosang became bold and yelled at the people upstairs: "You hit me, you beat me. When I open the window, your stink fills the whole yard. You dare to show off your power under the guise of a dead man!"

Lorelei was so angry that she rushed over like crazy and scratched Luosang's face: "You beast! You've gone too far!"

Luosang's face was scratched with a bloody mark. He became angry and slapped Lorelei back. Lorelei was caught off guard and fell to the ground. Upon seeing this, Wangqiu, Gangzhu and all the slaves rushed forward and started fighting with Luosang's people.

Dele couldn't bear the humiliation and shouted at the window: "Wangqiu, go and call him..." He spurted out a mouthful of dirty blood and fell down in the room.

When Lorelei saw it, she shouted in horror: "Dad..." She turned around and ran towards the main building. Wangqiu and Gangzhu also stopped and rushed upstairs. When Lorelei, Wangchuk and others ran to Dele, he was already dying. Regardless of Dele's typhoid fever, Lorelei held his hand with tears in his eyes and cried: "Dad... wake up, dad..."

When Luosang saw this, he pretended to be stupid and said: "You old man, don't pretend to be dead to scare people. You are upstairs and I am downstairs. I didn't touch you. I'm leaving! I'm leaving!" Luosang and his group He carried the entourage who was shot on the ground out of the yard.

Dele gradually woke up and was filled with grief and anger: "Rinqin...Rinqin and his son have the hearts of tigers and wolves. He wants to...kill them all..."

"Dad, don't worry, as long as I'm here, I won't let them succeed."

"Lorelei, don't... be brave... there is only one way... to save the Dele family... to save you... only Your brother-in-law... there is no other way... let Tudengrad get divorced first... marry in second... quickly!"

Lorelei cried bitterly: "Dad..."

Dele exerted all his strength and said the last words: "Tudeng...Gele!" Then he died of anger.

Tashi had been lying in front of the small window of the dungeon, watching everything that happened in the yard. Lorelei's heartbreaking cry came from upstairs. He knew what happened and fell silent. Although Tashi had some knowledge of the revolutionary organization "Snowland Comrades Association" when he was in Kalimpong, India, he was a pure Buddhist after all and had never participated in a revolutionary struggle with real swords and guns. Today's scene allowed him to witness the life-and-death fight between the great nobles, and he also realized the cruelty of Lhasa's serfdom system.

Tashi stepped down from the wooden shackles, sat on the wet mud floor, and began to chant sutras.

Luosang returned to Rinchen Mansion, changed into clean clothes, and came to see his father. He confidently said to Rinqin: "Baxter Qimei is dead. This time you should feel at ease."

Rinqin was still a little worried and asked, "Are you sure he is dead?"

"It's absolutely true. I went to Dele Mansion today and made things difficult for Lorelei. Whenever Jeb is at home, he must stand up. Also, the people we sent out saw him falling into the river with our own eyes. Now, instead of being swallowed by fish, he has drifted into the Indian Ocean. "

Rinchen looked at him sternly and asked, "Where is Dele Marshall Rinchen?"

Luosang said disdainfully: "That old guy is half dead from typhoid fever, and he's still holding a gun and showing off at me."

"Huh? Didn't you go too far in Dele Mansion?"

"Dad, that old guy went too far. He is also my elder and your colleague after all. He actually shot at me. If it weren't for my quickness, it would not be him but me who would die."

"Lord Dele, are you dead?"

"He can't even hold the gun anymore, he's so exhausted."

Rinqin looked at Luosang with mixed emotions, and finally said: "The stiffer the cowhide, the easier it is to be broken." After that, he ignored Luosang, walked to the Buddhist altar, and saluted.

Luosang followed and urged: "Dad, both Dele and his son are gone. Everything is ready. It's time for us to take action."

"Pray for Dele Marshall Rinchen's blessing."

"Pray for blessings?" Luosang was confused.

"My Buddha is compassionate. This is the basis for human behavior. Please save Lord Delek, he can hear me." After Rinchen finished speaking, he began to chant sutras in front of the Buddha statue. Luosang had no choice but to imitate him and chant sutras.

On the ground outside the gate of Delek Mansion, a huge Eight Rui Diagram and a ladder to heaven are outlined in white ash. Wangchuk and Lorelei stood inside the gate to greet the guests who came to express their condolences. Tudengrad and Tudenzhandui guide the guests to add oil to the butter lamps. Everyone was busy, there were no cries of grief, only inner sadness.

Zhuo Ga came to Lorelei and asked anxiously: "Ajia, why hasn't my brother-in-law come back yet? Have you sent someone to report the news?"

"Your brother-in-law, he can't come back." Lorelei said suddenly.

"Why?" Zhuo Ga asked in surprise.

Wangqiu immediately stopped Lorelei with words: "Young lady, you have been here all morning. What can you do without eating or drinking? Go back to the upper room and rest for a while."

Zhuo Ga was also worried about his sister, so he said, "Ajia, I'm keeping an eye on this. You can go back and rest. The suspension will last three days. You can endure it alone and you won't collapse."

"Zhuo Ga, you and your brothers-in-law should worry more outside, it's time for me to go in!" After saying that, Lorelei followed Wangqiu into the main building. She sat down on the card mat in the living room with a solemn expression, looked at Wangqiu and Gangzhu, and asked, "How should we deal with the current situation in our house? I want to hear your ideas."

Wangchuk thought for a while and said: "The yak's head has already penetrated the tent, and soon its body will squeeze in. Rinqin and his son have something to say first, and they cannot give up. We should take advantage of the master's funeral." If you have the opportunity, hurry up and contact the Golden Seat Living Buddha, Master Puci, Master Suolang, and..."

Lorelei shook his head and interrupted: "The opportunity has been missed."

"However, they have a life-long friendship with the master. Now that Delek Mansion is in danger, they will not stand idly by!"

"They also have a life-long friendship with Master Sterling. Did they ever snort when Sterling was taken to prison? This is not betrayal, but self-protection."

Wangqiu was a little disappointed and murmured: "Then there is only one way... Logically speaking, we are also one of the most noble families in Lhasa. I shouldn't say such things..."

"Speak, don't hesitate."

"You can go to any temple and recite the same sutras. Nowadays, it is not possible to fight hard. It is better to prepare valuable gifts and go to Rinqin Mansion to report the funeral. I think they are also people taught by Buddhism, so they should have a little bit of compassion. "

"According to your wishes, I should go to Rinqin Mansion and kneel down to beg for mercy?" Wangchuk saw that he was not interested in Lorelei and was speechless.

Lorelei thought for a while, turned his face and asked Gangzhu: "What do you think?"

Gangzhu couldn't make up his mind and said sadly: "I am stupid and cannot share my master's worries. Young mistress, what do you say, I will listen to you."

Lorelei thought for a while and finally said firmly: "Rewarding the devil and releasing hungry wolves will not lead to a good ending. Maybe they will come to the door before I finish the four-seventh task for the master. Rather than being insulted by Rinqin and his son, it is better to Both jade and stone will be destroyed."

Wangqiu heard the smell and asked, "Young lady, what do you want to do?"

Lorelei did not answer him, but asked him to bring the bamboo pen, ink and Tibetan paper and began to write the authorization document on the paper. Wangqiu understood and knelt down in front of her: "Young mistress, I can't help it. You can't be so hasty."

Lorelei said calmly: "Although I am the daughter-in-law of Dele House, I cannot be considered an outsider. I make the decision today. The ancestors of our Dele family assisted the Beijing Emperor's heavenly soldiers to expel Junggar from Lhasa and made great military exploits. It has been more than 200 years since he was canonized as a fourth-grade general. We have nine manors and pastures all over Tibet, with more than 20,000 Tiangke of land, more than 16,000 livestock, and serfs and herders. More than 2,700 people, these are the rewards of the ancestors of the past generations. I can't let it fall into Rinqin's hands..."

Gangzhu also came to his senses and knelt down to kowtow: "Young mistress, what exactly do you want to do?"

"I want to distribute it to the relatives and friends who have helped us, as well as the monastery that has been praying for the Dele family. Consider it a thank you."

"Young mistress, you divided the family, what will you do?"

"I will never leave a grain of barley for Rinchen. When he comes, I will die with them! Is that Mr. Lama still in the dungeon?"

Only then did Gangzhu think of Tashi. Everyone had completely forgotten about him these days.

No one brought food to Tashi. He was so weak from hunger that he leaned against the stone wall in a daze. Suddenly, there was the sound of unlocking outside the wooden door, and Tashi raised his eyelids. The cell door opened and Lorelei, Wangchuk and Gangzhu walked in. Gangzhu was holding a tray in his hand, covered with silk.

Tashi stood up slowly from the ground and muttered: "I'm starving to death, but you brought me food. Alas, I don't blame you for the chaos outside." As he said that, he lifted up the silk cloth and stared blankly. Living. On the plate is a beautiful golden bell and three rolls of silver. Tashi was puzzled and looked at Lorelei.

Lorelei explained: "The two slaves are incompetent and have offended sir. This is to apologize to you."

Tashi was so angry that he shouted: "You still want to bribe me? I sympathize with your family, and I hate those gangsters, but if you have to let me be a substitute, it's too difficult for others. It's ridiculous."

"You don't have to be a stand-in anymore, just take these things and leave Dele Mansion."

Tashi was a little surprised: "You want to let me go?" Lorelei nodded.

"Really, then I'm leaving?" Tashi was doubtful. He walked along Lorelei and Wangqiu's side, took a few steps towards the cell door, and asked again: "Am I really leaving?"

Lorelei said sincerely: "Take your things away! I heard from Gangzhu that when you came, you didn't have any luggage. Even if you are a wandering monk, you still need to travel."

Tashi was a little moved: "Young lady, you are really the White Tara of Daren, so I won't be polite." He turned back and put the things on the plate into his cassock. He shook the golden dharma bell in his hand and said, "I can't take the things from Delei's house for free. Otherwise, I'll stay and recite sutras for the master for three days, and then I'll leave after he's saved."

Wangqiu got annoyed and got angry at him: "If I tell you to get out, just get out!"

Tashi didn't show any weakness this time. He went up and kicked Wangqiu: "You dare to bite me! You're a dog slave!" After that, he walked away.