Chapter 39 Chapter Thirty-ninth Ah Jue Wins Back His Little Aunt

Accompanied by Pajia, Kham people and lamas, Jitang Living Buddha rushed from Xikang to Lhasa.To find the website, please search on Baidu+ On this day, when they walked to the outskirts of Lhasa, Pajia said excitedly: "Jitang Living Buddha, look, the sacred Potala Palace is right in front of you." Jitang Living Buddha stopped, looked up, and saw the magnificent Potala Palace shining brightly in the sun.He said excitedly: "I left Lhasa when I was six years old, and I never saw the Potala Palace again. Now I am back." He jumped off his horse, knelt on the ground and bowed his head.

Just after noon, two young lamas accompanied Ah Jue to appear in front of the gate of the Dele mansion. The little lama looked inside and asked the housekeeper, "Is this the Dele mansion?" "Who are you looking for?" the servant asked. The little lama didn't answer, turned around and said to Ah Jue who was behind him: "Living Buddha, you are home, please hurry up." Baima and Basang were getting on their saddles in front of the stable, when they heard someone talking at the door, they turned to look.Basang was taken aback for a moment, he recognized Ah Jue, hurried forward to meet him, and said pleasantly, "Isn't this... Jitang Living Buddha?...Eldest Young Master, it is Master A Jue who has returned."

Baima was surprised. He walked over, looked up and down and said, "It's the second brother? The second brother has grown so big." While running towards the main building, Basang shouted excitedly: "Master, master, the young master is back." Tashi came out from the main building, and he said, "What are you calling, the young master is at home, isn't he?" "It's not the Eldest Young Master, it's the Second Young Master, Master Ah Jue." When Tashi heard this, his heart was shocked. He looked up and saw Jitang Living Buddha in the courtyard.Ah Jue also saw Tashi, he quickly stepped forward, knelt on the ground and said loudly, "Dad, I am Ah Jue."

Tashi was very surprised. He stood on the steps and looked at his son, a little at a loss. Basang said: "Master, young master, please come to the house." He led the father and son into the main building. Tashi and Baima accompanied Ah Jue around the house. Ah Jue looked around and felt kind to everything in the house. He said: "Nothing has changed, nothing has changed. The house was like this when I left. The thangkas, the flower decorations on the windows, and the murals on the walls have not changed." Tashi asked happily: "You were only six years old when you left, remember?"

"I remember. When I first entered the monastery, I was homesick every day. I missed my father and my mother. I cried and made noises. Later, I was taught a few times by the scripture teacher. I didn't dare to say it, but I kept thinking about it in my heart. " Tashi looked at Ah Jue, his eyes were full of happiness, and he asked, "Ah Jue, why did you come back suddenly this time?" "In one year, I will receive the monk's precepts. All the scripture teachers in Jitang Temple hope that I will go back to Lhasa to receive the precepts, and worship a Vajra Master who has truly attained the realm of virtue in Buddhist practice."

"Grow up, grow up, and in a blink of an eye, it will be the age to be ordained by a monk. If we meet on Barkhor Street, Dad will definitely not recognize you. I have been wanting to visit you in Xikang all these years, but the journey is far away, and I can't always OK." Tashi said happily. "Every time my father sent Basang to Jitang Temple to give you some money, I wanted to see you, but I was afraid that you would miss the world and wouldn't be able to practice the certificate with peace of mind, so I refrained from going." Baima said. Ah Jue gave a wry smile, and suddenly asked: "I'm too busy talking, where's Grandma?"

Tashi and Baima were a little sad, and neither spoke. Feeling their emotions, Ah Jue tried to ask, "Amma is sick? I'll go upstairs to see her." He said, preparing to go upstairs.Baima stepped forward to stop him.Tashi said sadly, "Pema, let him go." Ah Jue went upstairs and pushed open the door of Deji's bedroom. There was no one in the room.He quickly walked into the room and went straight to Tashi and Deji's bed.Ah Jue lifted the curtain and found that there was no one on the bed. He asked, "Where's my grandma?" "Your grandma is gone." Tashi said sadly.

"No, grandma is still very young, it shouldn't be." "Grandma was killed at my wedding." Baima said sadly. Ah Juewen couldn't take it anymore, tears streaming down his face, he said: "Which devil has taken away my grandma, I must find the murderer." "I have also been looking for the murderer. When the sewage is cleared, the stones on the river beach will be exposed. One day the matter will be revealed." Tashi said. "why did not you tell me?" "You are practicing in the monastery in Xikang, so what's the use of telling you. Xikang is not as good as Lhasa. The situation here is very complicated, and various forces are fighting fiercely. It was the same in the past, and it is the same now. So, after you come back , you have to be extra careful when you go out to pick up people and things, don't be so naive."

Ah Jue said angrily, "I must find the murderer and avenge Grandma!" Under the escort of the housekeeper and servants, Qiongda returned to the Rinchen Mansion safely. She handed a letter with wax paint to Gele, and Gele opened it and read it. Qiongda gave Congmei the photos of Nianza and Dolma in India, and Congmei was a little excited when she saw the children in the photos.When she learned that the children were all fine, she was relieved and left with the housekeeper. Seeing them leave, Gele asked, "Apart from this letter, does Jiale Dundup have anything else to say?"

"Not yet, we are establishing a more secret channel to keep in touch with the Kashag inside and outside the country." "You have been in India for more than a year, which impresses me." "I'm not just the second wife of your family now, I'm also a person of status." "It's still our liaison officer. I should apply for a salary for you from the Kashag government." "Forget it, you, you want to buy me off with that little bit of silver." "I have seen the world and my appetite has grown. I have traveled a lot with Jiale Dunzhu, right? Tell me."

"Not long ago, I went to New York, USA. Jiale Thondup met with people from the Central Intelligence Agency. I did the English translation." "Really, the Americans are willing to help us?" "The CIA signed an agreement with Gyalo Thondup, asking him to start collecting various intelligence related to Lhasa and start planning guerrilla warfare to jointly fight against the Lhasa authorities." "Let's fight together, okay." "When necessary, the Americans will send in weapons and radios to assist us militarily." Geler showed a sinister smile, and he suddenly put Jonda on his shoulders and walked away.Jonda yelled, "You put me down, put me down!" It was another bright and fresh morning, and Tashi, Baima, and Ah Jue were having morning tea under the service of their servants.Tashi asked, "Ajue, how are you doing in western Sichuan?" "Both Sichuan and Xikang are suppressing bandits, and the great lamas, chieftains, and chieftains are all anxious, fearing and hating Lhasa." "There have been many years of war in the mainland, bandits are rampant, and the remnants of the Kuomintang are infested everywhere. It is reasonable for the People's Liberation Army to suppress bandits." "The central government signed a 17-point agreement with us, which can keep Lhasa safe," Baima said. "I don't think so. Isn't that just a piece of paper? There is a saying in Lhasa that political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. We uphold Buddhism, and the People's Liberation Army upholds violence. Once they gain a firm foothold on the plateau, they will definitely tear up the 17-point agreement. They People who don’t believe in Buddhism, don’t believe them!” Ah Jue said. Gangzhu ran in and reported, "Master, Rinchen Kalon is asking to see you." Tashi was taken aback, and asked, "Tudengrad?" "Dad, I'll go and see." Tashi waved his hand at Baima and said, "Gangzhu, please come in." Ge Le walked in with a smile, and he said, "Brother-in-law, my son is back, and I can't stop laughing from ear to ear these two days." "You are very well informed." "It's not that I'm well-informed, I sent someone to bring Master Ah Jue back." Tashi was stunned. "My uncle sent Master Pajia to pick me up." Ah Jue said. Tashi and Baima heard this and looked at each other. "Master Ah Jue is now a well-known Great Living Buddha in the Xikang area. He is young and promising, with profound virtues. I have already arranged for you. Today Si Cao Lukangwa and Luosang Zhaxi summoned you in Norbulingka." Gele said. Tashi was surprised, and said sarcastically, "Gele, you have really tried your best." "Second brother, you can't go. The situation in Lhasa is very complicated now. Be careful who you contact." Baima persuaded. "Brother, I am no longer a three-year-old child." Ah Jue said unconvinced. "Second brother, some people have ulterior motives." "Baima, don't be ignorant. The two deputy regents arranged for Young Master Ah Jue to meet Chijiang Living Buddha. He is the Buddha's scripture teacher. This is a supreme honor. Do you want to disobey the Buddha's order?" Ge Le said bluntly Say. Baima didn't dare to stop her, so she said, "I'll go with my second brother." "I didn't say I'd summon you." "Father, I heard that Lord Luosang Zhaxi is a great man with profound mana and profound realization. I want to see him. Besides, Norbulingka is also a holy place for me to worship. It is rare to enter." Ah Jue Said. "Let him go. Ah Jue has just returned to Lhasa. It will be good for him to see more eminent monks and great virtues. Gangzhu, prepare some gifts for Young Master Ah Jue." Tashi ordered. Geller smiled triumphantly upon hearing this. Tashi knew in his heart that Ah Jue was still a ten-year-old child, and he was prone to extremes, and blocking him like Baima would only cause him to rebel.Let him go first!At this time, he realized that Ah Jue's sudden return to Lhasa was not so simple, and it was completely planned by Tudenggrad. Ah Jue finished his breakfast, took the gift prepared by Gangzhu, and followed Gele out.Tashi sat on the mat, twirling the rosary in his hand.Baima said anxiously: "I don't think my uncle has any good intentions. The second brother is young, so it's not a good thing to be surrounded by them. Otherwise, I'll call Ah Jue back." "Don't move, just observe." "Dad, they wooed the second brother to encourage him to do something he shouldn't do." Tashi waved his hands, lost in thought.Ah Jue opposed the peaceful liberation of Lhasa, and he was even more obsessed with the serf system of theocracy. It was precisely because of this that Tudenggrad tried his best to win him over.Tashi gasped, and they attacked the Dele House again. The last time it was a plot to set them up, this time it was an open fight. Gele and Pajia accompanied Ah Jue towards Norbulingka, followed by two young lamas carrying gifts.Gele asked cordially, "Ajue, how does it feel to be back in Lhasa?" "Lhasa is worthy of being a snow-covered holy land. There are holy relics everywhere. The Potala Palace is majestic, the Jokhang Temple is mysterious, and the Norbulingka is beautiful. It's really wonderful." Ah Jue said excitedly. "After the Red Han people came, all this will soon be a thing of the past. Do you know why your father was confined at home? Because he got too close to the Red Han people, offended the interests of many nobles, and violated the plan of the Kashag. , It's very dangerous for him to go on like this. This is the real purpose of letting you come back this time." "How can we black-headed Tibetans be of the same mind as the Han people?" "I can't agree with your father on the issue of the People's Liberation Army. The People's Liberation Army is from some mud-legged people, and they stand with those low-class people who are covered with lice. I don't know what your father thinks. Dele If the mansion continues to be managed by him, the family will be finished, either the People’s Liberation Army will divide it, or the nobles will attack and destroy it.” "Lhasa doesn't believe in Buddhism. My father is a devout Buddhist. How did they get together?" "You are in the monastery, without the backing of the Delek Mansion, how can you be a living Buddha well? In Lhasa, you must have great blessings and rich resources to invite a real good master and a real master. Dharma can be used and achieved. Without the support of your family, you will accomplish nothing. I am worried about your family. Your father won’t listen to what I say. You are his own son, so you should have a way.” "Uncle is right." "You are about to receive the great precepts. It is very important who you worship as your master. In Lhasa, you must pay attention to the lineage. For example, the Dazha Living Buddha is from Guomang Zacang of Drepung Monastery, and the Reting Living Buddha is from Jie Zacang of Sera Monastery. Yes, the Living Buddha Dimu came from Langseling Dratsang of Drepung Monastery, and these Dratsangs will be your religious support in the future. Did your father tell you who to worship as your teacher?" "I haven't had time to say yet." "I brought you to Norbulingka today. The acting regents Luosang Tashi and Lu Kangwa summoned you. Be good. With their protection, you will be able to rise to the top in the future." The People's Liberation Army is going to hold a social gathering with the upper echelons of Lhasa, and Dele Mansion is also invited.Chen Xinqiao told Baima the news, but Baima said regretfully, "My father is still locked up and cannot step out of the house." "Why is this matter endless? If there is a chance, we need to negotiate with Kashag." Chen Xinqiao said. "However, my younger brother is back. He is the living Buddha of Jitang Temple in Xikang." "Welcome Jitang Living Buddha to join our activities." In the woods not far away, Mei Duo is teaching Tibetan to the People's Liberation Army.Xiao Lizi ran over from behind and said loudly, "Director Chen, Chief No. 6 has informed you to go to the working committee for a meeting." "Understood. Baima, I'll see you off soon." Chen Xinqiao said. "Director Chen, you are busy." Chen Xinqiao left with Xiao Lizi, and Baima turned his eyes to Mei Duo again. Seeing that Mei Duo had finished class, he turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Mei Duo behind him.He had no choice but to stop, turned around again, and said with a smile, "It's amazing to have so many students from the People's Liberation Army now that I'm a teacher." "I still have to thank you. You introduced me to the People's Liberation Army. They are simple and easy to learn." "You come to teach the People's Liberation Army, does Master Kangsa know?" "I am the daughter of a noble family. I am here to give lessons to the People's Liberation Army, which shows that the upper echelons of Lhasa welcome the People's Liberation Army." "Is this Master Kangsa's attitude towards the People's Liberation Army?" "You have to ask him about his attitude. This is my attitude. Baima, why do you always avoid me?" Baima perfunctorily embarrassed: "No." "Look at your blushing, I'm out of class, let's go together." Baima suddenly remembered what Gangzhu said to him a few days ago, so she said, "Mei Duo, I want to ask you a question." "Just ask." "How should I put it? ... Why have you never been married?" Mei Duo stopped and looked at him. "I'm just asking casually. I know that many young masters have gone to the Kangsa mansion to propose marriage. Why did you refuse?" "You don't think I'm waiting for you, do you?" Baima blushed, and he murmured, "I'm the one who hurt you." Mei Duo became furious, she said, "Don't be so pretty." After she finished speaking, she turned her head and left. Baima looked at her back, feeling an indescribable feeling in her heart. The People's Liberation Army's social gathering on the weekend night was held as scheduled. Small flags were pulled up, benches were placed, and projectors were set up on the tables. Children ran around and it was very lively.The Gele family, the Kangsa family, as well as Kashag officials such as Baima and Ajue, and noble lords, all brought their families to the venue, and the chief of the People's Liberation Army talked and laughed happily with them. Gele introduced to the head: "This is the second wife of the family. She just came back from India." The chief looked at Qiongda and said with admiration: "The second lady is very young." Qiongda was generous, she asked, "Sir, what movie are you showing us today?" "The documentary "Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea" was newly transferred from Beijing. Volunteer soldiers are victorious on the front line, very brave..." When Chen Xinqiao met Baima and Ah Jue, Baima introduced, "This is Director Chen, and this is my younger brother Jitang Living Buddha." Chen Xinqiao clasped his hands together and saluted Ah Jue, and then said, "Please sit this way, please sit here." As soon as Ah Jue sat down, Qiong Da walked past him, Ah Jue suddenly smelled something, and followed her with his eyes.Jonda walked over to a group of noble women and sat down. The film began to be shown, and the scene became quiet. The head of the military region accompanied Gele and other officials and nobles to sit down. Ah Jue looked back at Qiongda from time to time, and Qiongda was watching the movie intently, not paying attention to him.Ah Jue was a little out of his mind, he walked over and sat beside Qiong Da.Qiongda looked at him sideways and smiled at him. Ge Le turned his head inadvertently, and saw Ah Jue smiling at Qiong Da.Qiongda got up and walked to the front row, and sat beside Congmei.Ah Jue stared at Qiongda's back, not in the mood to watch a movie. Seeing that there was an empty seat beside Qiongda, he quickly got up and walked over, and sat next to her again. Gele turned his head and looked into his eyes, thinking about it. Cong Mei said suddenly: "I don't like watching wars and killing. I want to go back." "I don't want to watch it either." Qiongda said, got up and walked past Ah Jue with Congmei and left. A charming fragrance drifted past Ah Jue's face and soaked into the bone marrow.It is not the scent of sandalwood in the monastery, nor the scent of simmering pine, nor the scent of flowers in the rapeseed field. This scent is mysterious and sexy, vague and elusive, as if it came from a long time ago. Can not forget, can not extricate themselves.He looked at the disappearing Jonda, very disappointed. Ah Jue returned home, found Deji's clothes, held them up to his nose and smelled them again and again, as if he had found some long-lost smell.He sat down slowly on the ground, put the clothes on his face, and did not move.Tashi is worried about Ah Jue and pays close attention to him all the time.When he came to the bedroom, he saw that Ah Jue had been in a daze, and asked, "What are you busy with these days?" Ah Jue said: "Uncle arranged for me to meet many eminent monks and great virtues." "Your uncle is very enthusiastic about you." "I've been back to Lhasa for the past few days, and I've also heard that you and your uncle are not on good terms. Dad, are you afraid that he will stir up our father-son relationship?" "He wants to win you over, so he made a wish and arranged to study scriptures." "That's right, I've seen Uncle's intentions a long time ago. Although he didn't say anything bad about Dad, what he said revealed disrespect to you. Grandma is gone, and my closest relative is Dad. Uncle is kind of stupid for trying to drive a wedge between us." Tashi's eyes lit up, and he said relievedly, "Ah Jue, it's good that you can think so, and you must not be in the same boat with them." "Dad is confined at home and can't go out. I just want to use him to relieve boredom. However, my uncle's words are not all unreasonable. My grandfather was the Karon of the thirteenth Lhasa Buddha. He was powerful and famous. He accompanied the Buddha. They fled to Mongolia together, traveled inland, met the Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu, and then went to India to make friends with Sir Bell of England, and then..." "I know all of this, Ah Jue, what exactly do you want to say?" "I want to serve the great cause of politics and education, and I will also be a respected Kalon like my grandfather in the future. I want to carry forward the cause of the Dele family." "Buddhist people pay attention to the purity of the six senses, not to be stained with the world, and to give up the heart of fame and fortune. Only then can you become a generation of living Buddhas with profound realizations, and only then can you truly benefit all living beings." Ah Jue smiled, and he said, "Dad, what you said is very true. I am not knowledgeable enough now, so I have to work hard to learn wisdom. According to the order of homework, I should learn the five major treatises next." "Choosing a guru should be very cautious. There are many people who explain the five major treatises, and all the Geshes can explain it. However, if you want to hire an eminent monk who can teach you the Dharma empowerment, it is not those who are truly capable in the practice of Buddhism. A vajra master who has attained the realm of virtue and attainment is not acceptable." "Uncle Tudengele led me to meet some great masters..." Tashi became nervous, he asked, "Who are they?" "They are all living Buddhas with ordinary skills in sutras and commentaries. I am not satisfied. In fact, there is a master who teaches the first in the five major treatises, and he has a long history with our family." Tashi smiled and asked, "You mean the Living Buddha Duojilin?" "Yes, Dad, I wonder if the old Living Buddha is in good health now?" "It shouldn't be a problem to give you the scriptures and empowerment." "The Living Buddha is not only your guru, but also the elder brother's guru. If you can accept me as an apprentice, it would be great if we father and son come from the same school." Tashi was both happy and regretful, and he said, "That's great, I also want to visit the old living Buddha, but now... I can't help myself." "It's okay, just let the elder brother accompany me." Tashi said happily: "Well, in three days' time, let Baima take you to Duojilin Monastery." Three days later, Baima set off with his servants to accompany Ah Jue. They visited the Buddhist relics and enjoyed the scenery together.In the evening, the majestic Duojilin Temple appeared in front of our eyes, and the brothers chatted and went towards the mountain gate. Ah Jue said bluntly: "Brother, my uncle treats me as an ignorant child, I think he is a bit smart." "A few years ago, my uncle was bewitched by a group of pro-British factions in Daza, and he came up with the absurd idea of ​​'Xilasari'. Since the People's Liberation Army entered Tibet, he has been openly and secretly opposing the 17-point agreement. It's just nonsense." "He wants to win me over, and I'm trying to use him." Bai Ma was taken aback, and asked, "What are you going to do?" "Our Dele Mansion no longer has the power it used to have in the Kashag. If I want to become a Great Living Buddha, it is not enough to just achieve the cultivation certificate. I must have a backer in the upper class of the Lhasa nobles. This should not be too embarrassing for Dad....Brother, this I can't tell my dad that kind of thing, he will be sad." Baima was dazed when he heard this, and he and Ah Jue entered the mountain gate. Pa Jia quickly reported to Ge Le that Ah Jue had gone to Duojilin Temple. After confirming that the information was accurate, Gele thought about it and said: "Duojilin Living Buddha is the supreme Vajra Master. Within reason." "Then we've been busy for nothing?" Pajia said worriedly. "I'm also very depressed. Although Ah Jue is young, it's not as simple as we imagined. This kid is against the Red Han people, but he is not against Tashi." Qiongda was annoyed, and interjected: "What's the use of that perverted little lama, please take so much trouble." "He is Tashi's own son. Controlling him is equivalent to controlling Dele Mansion in our hands, so as to disintegrate Ngapoi's camp." Gele said. "He is not a god, as a human being, he has weaknesses, so attack his weaknesses." "The second wife is right. Ah Jue's first weakness is that he is utilitarian and greedy for power; his second weakness is that although he and Tashi are father and son, they are separated from each other and are actually very strange." Pa Jia said. "If there is a conflict of interests, the father is not the father, and the son is not the son." Qiongda said sinisterly. "The important thing is the gap, to cut a gap between their father and son with an invisible blade." Gele thought about it, and said, "That's right... Pajia, when is the enthronement ceremony for Rezhen Living Buddha's reincarnated soul boy?" "It's scheduled for the twenty-eighth of this month." "It's a good day. The enthronement of the reincarnated soul boy is a big event in Rezhen Temple. Duojilin Living Buddha and Tashi are both important figures in the Rezhen family. It stands to reason that they should all go to participate..." "Master Galon, Tashi is still under confinement." "Then unblock him and let him go! Do you understand what I mean?" Pajia understood and understood. Pingcuo and the Tibetan soldiers were playing dice in the shade of the courtyard of Dele Mansion. Gangzhu led the three lamas from Rezhen Temple in. The big lama looked at the idle Tibetan soldiers in puzzlement. The three lamas followed Gangzhu into the living room, and after they were seated, the big lama asked, "Master Dele, why are there still Tibetan soldiers stationed in this courtyard?" Tashi laughed at himself and said, "Gashag thought of my allegiance to the great cause of Buddhism and sent troops to guard the house. I am so happy that you came today. When they bloodbathed the Rezhen Temple, I thought I would never see you again." "We took the pack team and went to Lijiang, and escaped the catastrophe." The big lama said with lingering fear. "I remember." "This time we're here to tell you a piece of good news. The search team has found the reincarnation of the Fifth Reting Living Buddha based on the enlightenment they got from watching Tara Lake." "This is really good news." "The soul boy is three years old this year. The deacon of the Rezhen Temple has reported to the Potala Palace. The Lhasa Buddha officially recognized him as the reincarnated soul boy and gave him the dharma name, the Sixth Rezhen Shanzeng Jigme Living Buddha." "Great." "On the twenty-eighth day of this month, the enthronement ceremony will be held for the soul boy. The monks of Rezhen Temple specially entrusted us to invite you to participate in the grand ceremony." "I must go, I must go." Gangzhu couldn't help but interjected, "Master, you are still confined." "What are you afraid of being locked up? Tell Adjutant Pingcuo to come in and tell him to go back and report to Kashag that I am going to Rezhen Monastery. Bring a pen and paper, and I will personally write the application for lifting the ban." Upon hearing this, the maid immediately brought over the paper, pen and ink box, and Tashi began to write. Gangzhu led Pingcuo in, and Tashi handed him the application and said, "Adjutant Pingcuo, please deliver this letter to Kashag without delay." Pingcuo accepted the application written by Tashi, agreed, and left with a smirk on his face. Gele, Lu Kangwa, Pajia, Kangsa, Nima and some other monks and lay officials were circulating a petition in the Kashag Chamber.Nima looked a little excited after reading it. He said, "Write a petition to the central representative to let the Red Han people evacuate Lhasa by themselves. This is a good way." Kangsa asked suspiciously: "Where are the people who wrote the petition?" "It's mainly some businessmen, the leaders are Ale Qunze, Jiangyang Dawa, Danqu Suona..." Lu Kangwa explained. "Danqu Sona? Isn't he the housekeeper who was expelled from the Northern Suburb Temple because of Lhasa?" "That's all in the past." "With some filthy money, I want to take the opportunity to show up and let these people without status show up, for fear of breaking the rules of our Xueyu." "What time is it now, and those rules still matter, a beggar's beggar stick can also hit walnuts." Nima said. Gele looked at the crowd and said: "When we returned to Lhasa from Yadong, Alequnze and Enzhucang, who had organized dozens of large merchants and hawkers, were also in the queue to welcome them as people's representatives, and they also typed ' The banner of the People's Assembly' was once famous." Kangsa said disapprovingly: "It's not their turn to dictate the political and religious affairs in Lhasa!" "Through the introduction of Chijiang Living Buddha, they have already visited the Lhasa Buddha in the Potala Palace and offered thirty taels of gold bars. Yesterday they went to the Jokhang Temple to make a divination. People, drive away the Red Han people." Lu Kangwa said. Pajia said: "All kinds of leaflets have appeared on the street, asking the PLA to get out of Lhasa." "Doesn't Lhasa talk about the people? Ale Qunze and the others are not nobles or officials, but real black-headed people. Wouldn't it be better for them to come forward and let the Communist Party of Lhasa come forward? Let them have the courage to do it!" "It's not a bad thing to have nobles. People's representatives should come from all walks of life. There are upper class, middle class, lamas, civilians, and Tibetan army officers and soldiers. That is the broad public opinion. We must create momentum." Gele said . "It's good to have nobles, but it's more difficult to get someone to come forward." Lu Kangwa said worriedly. "Now there is a good candidate. If his family signs the petition and petitions Lhasa, it will be very exciting." "Rinchen Kalon, whose family is it?" "Dele's Mansion." "Tashi will sign? Impossible." "He won't, his son will. The second young master of Dele Mansion, Ah Jue, is back, and it's up to him to sign the petition." "That's wonderful. Didn't Lhasa keep saying to serve the people? Now that the people have risen, go to petition and see how they serve?" Pajia echoed: "The central government representatives have to listen to the opinions of the people. If these people's representatives stabbed Lhasa with a knife, Lhasa couldn't call out when it hurt." Kangsa was a little worried, and he warned: "However, tell those 'people', put a lock on their mouths, and never tell anyone about their relationship with the Kashag, and don't let Lhasa catch us." Kashag lifted Tashi's confinement, Pingcuo blew his whistle, and three Tibetan soldiers ran over to stand in line, stood at attention, took a rest, and lined up out of Delek Mansion.Tashi regained his freedom, and he was filled with emotion. He said to Ah Jue: "The enthronement of the Sixth Rezhen Living Buddha is a sacred religious ceremony, which is once in a thousand years. Baima has official duties and cannot help himself. Ah Jue, prepare yourself. I will go to Rezhen Temple together, don't miss this opportunity to worship." Ah Jue looked embarrassed, he said hesitantly, "Dad, I..." "What happened to you?" "I just returned to Lhasa from Xikang. I've been traveling for more than two months. I'm almost losing my temper, and the scriptures are also unfamiliar. I want to stay at home and prepare for the examination of the Living Buddha of Duojilin." Tashi pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Okay, I won't force you. When I come back, it's time for the Living Buddha Duojilin to go back to the monastery. Then I will send you to Duojilin Monastery to formally study scriptures with a master." "Dad, you can go at ease." Ah Jue was hostile to the Red Han people in the interior, so he naturally didn't like the famous patriotic leader of the pro-Han faction back then.Heart to the motherland and safeguarding unity are unacceptable to this Jitang Living Buddha. How could he attend the enthronement ceremony of Rezhen Little Living Buddha? After Tashi left, Ah Jue didn't read the scriptures to prepare for the exam. He lay on Deji's bed with a dazed expression. He grabbed the bed curtain and put it in front of his nose to smell it. He knew she was Tudenggrad's second wife, but he still couldn't help getting up, changed into casual clothes and went to the Rinchen Mansion. When Ah Jue was about to reach the gate of the Renqin Mansion, he stopped, hesitated, and finally turned around and walked back.The steward Rinqin saw him from the door, and shouted, "Isn't this the Jitang Living Buddha? We're already at the door, why don't you go into the courtyard?" Ah Jue turned around and came back, embarrassed to say: "I came here without a notification, and I don't know if uncle is at home?" "Master is at home, please, please, please." The butler led Ah Jue into the living room. Cong Mei and Qiong Da were sitting on the mat reading a magazine. After Ah Jue sat down, the servant poured buttered tea for him.Cong Mei said: "In my impression, the second young master is only that old, and I even hugged you....Second young master, drink tea and have some snacks." Qiongda picked up a box of biscuits, gave Ah Jue a piece and said, "This is the British biscuit I brought from India, try it." Ah Jue was a little embarrassed, he took it, took a bite and said, "It's delicious." "Second young master, sit down, I'll go upstairs and call the master." Cong Mei said, got up and left. Seeing Congmei leave, Qiongda waved at the butler, and the butler also retreated. Qiong Da leaned close to Ah Jue, took his hand and said, "Your rosary is not bad, one hundred and eight." "My grandma asked the caravan to invite me from the Buddhist shop in Calcutta." Ah Jue said. Jonda touched the rosary and said, "The warm wind from the Indian Ocean has bathed in it. This is a good thing." "The Indian red sandalwood tree is impermeable to wind and rain, and cannot be eaten by insects." "Bring it to me and have a look." Ah Jue took off the rosary and handed it to Qiong Da. "It really has a faint fragrance." Qiongda said. "This fragrance is not as good as the fragrance on your body." Qiong Da was taken aback, and asked: "The fragrance on my body?...I have sprayed perfume." "I know, it's Chanel No. 5." "Yo, you little lama, you know perfume." Ah Jue grinned and said, "Know a little bit about Chanel, the style of Chanel's bottle has never changed." Qiongda picked up a bottle of perfume and asked, "Is this what you're talking about?" "Yes, I like this bottle." "It smells better, fresh and light, do you know where to spray it?" "Spray it on your wrist." Ge Le and Cong Mei came down from the stairs, seeing Qiong Da and Ah Jue being very intimate, Ge Le's face darkened, and he stopped in his tracks.Qiongda and Ah Jue continued talking and laughing without noticing them. Jonda shook her head and said, "No. Chanel said that anywhere you want to be kissed should be perfumed." Ah Jue was a little embarrassed, and he blushed. Qiong Da grabbed his hand and said, "I'll spray it for you." Ah Jue felt embarrassed and withdrew his hand.Qiongda gave him the perfume bottle, pointed to the back of her ear and said, "Then spray it on for me, here..." Ah Jue had no choice but to remove Qiongda's headgear and spray behind her ears. Gele turned around and left, and Congmei followed him, and Qiongda smiled secretly when he saw them go.She turned her face away again and said, "There is still the right side." Ah Jue sprayed behind her right ear again. "There is a French poet named Valéry. He said that women who don't wear perfume will have no future." After finishing speaking, Qiongda looked at Ah Jue affectionately, and she asked, "Do you like it?" Ah Jue nodded. Gele warmly entertained Ah Jue, and after dinner, he took him, Qiong Da, and the housekeeper to play mahjong at the noble's house.Ah Jue didn't want to play, so he sat on the side and told the story of the sixth Lhasa to the noble men and women. While he was telling, he turned his head and glanced at Qiongda not far away from time to time. Qiongda in a western dress was standing behind Guller, watching him play mahjong with some noble lords and wives.Gele reached out to touch the card, hesitated, and played it anyway. The old noble from the previous family reached out to take the card Gele played, and said happily: "It's a draw." Frustrated, Geler pushed the cards out, and then threw the two stacks of silver coins at his side.He waved at the butler behind him, and the butler hurried forward, took out a money bag from his pocket and handed it over.Gele just reached out to get the money bag, but Qiongda snatched it, and said dissatisfiedly: "I lost all night, my luck is so bad..." Gele's face darkened, and he said angrily, "Bring it!" With a look of disdain, Jondat said, "Master Rinchen's money can't be spent, so just reward them." Then, she flicked the money bag, and scattered the silver coins at the feet of the servants behind. The servants and young masters looked at the silver coins scattered at their feet, and they dared not pick them up or move them, and the scene fell silent.Seeing this, the old nobleman said, "It's getting late, let's go, let's go..." Gele's face was livid, and he said loudly, "Play, keep playing." Another aristocratic poker player saw his joke and said gleefully, "All the money has been rewarded, Rinchen Kalon, how do you play?" Gele suddenly returned his hand, pulled Qiongda to the front of the card table, and said fiercely: "Isn't there still her! This is the lady of the old Rinchen Karon back then. Although it is not worth much, it can be worth a hundred dollars." A silver dollar? Bet on it. Come!" Everyone was stunned when they heard this, Ah Jue came over, trying to persuade but dared not.琼达挣脱了，一脸愤怒、发狠的样子。 “这可使不得。”老贵族说道。 “使得！”格勒较上了劲儿。 大家见格勒发火，都不作声了，只听见格勒洗牌、码牌的声音，大家又坐到牌桌前玩了起来。一家出牌，格勒脸上掠过一丝笑容，他伸手拿了过来，说道：“和了。”他把牌亮倒。 老贵族却伸手把牌拿起来说：“截和。对不起仁钦噶伦，截和。”他也亮倒牌。 格勒的脸色僵住了，琼达也惊呆了。老贵族见状，说道：“刚才仁钦噶伦不过是玩笑，哪能真把小夫人给押上，玩笑！” “言而无信，你这是骂我！”格勒一把将琼达推向老贵族说道：“这娘们儿，归你啦！” 琼达大骂：“土登格勒，你是个浑蛋……”她扑上来撕打他。 阿觉上前劝道：“小姨娘、姨夫，别打了，要不……我替姨夫换换手气，替您走一圈。” “打牌，你会吗？”格勒怀疑地问。 “会玩一点儿。西康人、四川人，他们特别迷恋打麻将，我也耳熏目染会一点儿。” 格勒起身，把位子让给阿觉。琼达不依不饶，又哭又闹，被身边的两个贵妇拉到了一旁。 阿觉开始打麻将，他一上手，手法出神入化。他摸过一张牌，环视对手，推倒面前的牌，笑了。 琼达回头和格勒对视，格勒点了点头。 阿觉洗牌，继续玩牌，阿觉又和了。琼达走过来，站在老贵族身边，开心地说：“阿觉少爷，你可真棒！” 老贵族站起身来说：“钱输光了，不玩了。”他说着，拉过琼达摩挲她的手。琼达反感，求助的眼光看着阿觉。 阿觉说道：“不行，我的小姨娘还在你那儿。” 老贵族想了想说：“风水轮流转，英雄出少年啊，来，接着玩。” 大家又玩了起来，阿觉摸起一张牌，看都不看，打了出去，下家吃了。牌友又打出一张牌，阿觉把面前的牌推倒，和了。他高兴地叫道：“姨夫，我把小姨娘赢回来了……姨夫？”他的视线扫过身后各处，却不见格勒的人影。 琼达站到了阿觉的身边，她说道：“他输得没脸面，早走了。” 格勒此时已经到了家中，管家不解地说：“老爷，今天的麻将总输，太奇怪了。” “我不输，怎么能诱阿觉上场呢。”格勒坏笑着说。 “阿觉少爷那么年轻，打得那么好，哪儿学的？” “他，你以为他真在寺里读经吗？西康省满街上都是麻将声，我早知道他好这个，这点不随扎西，倒像其美杰布。” “老爷，小夫人……后面的事儿怕说不清楚了。” “有什么说不清楚的，大不了，狗男狗女，琼达这些年在印度背着我还少搞那些乌七八糟的事儿了。”格勒瞪着管家说。 管家吓得低下头，不言语了。 “别看阿觉是个喇嘛，面静心乱，干牛粪一块，这俩人放一块甭怕它不起火！这些年，琼达对我冷言冷语，我早就腻烦了，当初把她留在印度，就想眼不见心不烦，她非要回来。回来也好，把她派上用场了。” 阿觉和琼达走在路上，阿觉有些紧张，低头走着。琼达大方地上前搂着他的胳膊，阿觉很难受，把她甩开。琼达生气了，不理他，径自走去。阿觉心又不忍，赶紧跟上琼达，拉住她的衣角。 琼达停住脚步，望着阿觉哭了，她说道：“今天真得谢谢你，要不是你把我又赢回来，我现在指不定被那糟老头子怎么祸害呢。” “小姨娘，以后我保护你。……姨夫在家肯定等急了，我送你回家吧！” “家，我还有家吗？你姨夫已经把我扔在牌桌上了，我是什么啊，一百块银圆而已。” “姨夫是有点儿过分。” “我不想再回仁钦府了。” “这么晚了，不回府……去哪儿啊？” “我是你赢回来的，你今天得给小姨娘安排个住的地儿，总不能把我扔到街上吧。” 阿觉没办法，只好把琼达领回了德勒府，把她带进了德吉的卧室。琼达在屋子里四下打量，问道：“这是你阿妈啦的房间，这是她的床吧……” “今晚你就住这儿吧，明天我再送你回姨夫家。” “别跟我说那浑蛋。” “你知道我为什么带你到这间屋子里来吗？这是我最喜欢的地方。我很小的时候就走了，我对德勒府最深的印象，一个就是这间卧室，我小的时候，所有的快乐都在这间屋子里。” “还有一个呢？”琼达问道。 “我让你猜，我生命中最珍贵的东西是什么？” “你是喇嘛，最珍贵的一定是金佛。” 阿觉摇了摇头说：“不对。” “佛经。” "wrong." “那我猜不着。” “我拿给你看。”阿觉说着，从怀里掏出一个“香奈儿”空香水瓶。 琼达愣住了，她问道：“空香水瓶？” “我一直把它揣在怀里，这十多年，形影不离。” 琼达伸手去拿他手里的瓶子，结果没拿住，掉到了地上。两个人都弯腰去捡，竟然撞上，跌坐在地上。琼达拿起瓶子，问道：“为什么？” “这是阿妈啦送我的，我六岁时就离开了她，想阿妈啦的时候，我就闻一闻。所以，香奈儿的味道浸入我骨髓里了。” 琼达望着阿觉，有些感动。 “你用的就是香奈儿五号，我一闻到这个味道，就想起我的阿妈啦。这些年，她每年派巴桑给我送布施，但从来没去西康看过我，时间久了，我已经忘了她的模样，但却忘不了香奈儿的味道。” 琼达闻听，想到了自己身世，她落泪了，说道：“你真可怜。” “小姨娘，我没想惹你，你别哭。” “你还有这个瓶子，还能想起自己的阿妈啦。我两岁的时候，阿妈啦得病去世了，按照旧俗，爸啦烧掉了她所有东西，衣服、首饰、用过的梳妆柜，连幅照片都没留下，所以……我对她一无所知。小时候，我最忌恨别人的就是那些孩子在我面前叫她们的阿妈啦，还撒娇。当我懂得自己是个女人的时候，我就想，我一定不能早死，我要生孩子，我要做他们的阿妈啦，要陪伴他们长大。可是，厄运再次降临，爸啦疯了，后来死了。土登格勒霸占了仁钦府，也霸占了我……他让四个男仆把我扒光，扔在床上，我当时才十六岁，是如花似玉的年纪……”琼达哭了起来，说不下去。 “你不愿意嫁给土登格勒姨夫？” “我恨死他了，咒他下地狱。” 阿觉抬手给琼达擦眼泪，琼达一下扑到他怀里，紧紧抱着他。阿觉有些不知所措，木然地把她推了出去。琼达抬头望着他说：“你不是说……我身上有你阿妈啦的味道吗。”她指着自己的耳根又说：“你的阿妈啦在这儿。” 阿觉情不自禁地凑到琼达的耳后，闻了起来。琼达一把将他搂过，阿觉开始手足无措，但他贪婪地闻着琼达身上的香味儿，一头扎到琼达怀里，两个人在地毯上滚作一团。 琼达撕扯阿觉的衣服，也裸散自己的衣服，露出了雪白的肩膀，阿觉从琼达的耳边亲吻到她身上。就这样，琼达住在了德勒府。 白玛听说阿觉把琼达带回家里过夜，他认为有伤风化，便把阿觉叫到佛堂，劝他趁父亲还没回来，赶紧把琼达送回仁钦府。阿觉却怪怪地看着他，无动于衷。 白玛苦口婆心地劝说道：“二弟，你是个喇嘛，再说，她是我们的小姨娘，这种事儿传出去，你这活佛还怎么当？” 阿觉却理直气壮地说：“我修密宗，当然需要一位密妃。” “可她是我们的小姨娘啊。昨天你回来得晚，只有女仆和守门的奴仆知道，我让他们不许乱说，你赶紧把小姨娘送走，爸啦回来不能让他知道就好。” “知道怎么了，嘉措厦家的少爷还娶了他的后妈呢。” “那是两回事儿，人家不是出家人。” 门突然开了，琼达出现在门口，她说道：“大少爷，你跟二少爷在说我吧？二少爷，白玛是不是要轰我走啊？你没告诉他，我是你打麻将赢来的。” 白玛见琼达薄衣单衫的，他尴尬地说：“小姨娘，你好自珍重。二弟，这太荒唐了。”他说完，冲出门去。 琼达得意地笑了，她上前把手搭在阿觉的肩膀上说：“在神佛面前，你可说话算数，我已经是你的人了，你要这辈子待我好！” 阿觉看着娇柔的琼达，一时兴起，将她抱起来，冲回了卧室。阿觉把她扔到床上，扑了上去，琼达咯咯地笑了起来。 “小声点儿，院子里的仆人都听见了。”阿觉说道。 “你怕吗？你怕我就走了。” “我不怕，主子想干什么，仆人还管得着。” “这才像个爷们儿。……白玛少爷严肃起来，很有魅力哟。” “你干嘛说我大哥。” “你不知道，白玛心里一直很苦，当年他要娶一个康巴姑娘，可是不知道为什么，那个姑娘突然就失踪了。” “我听说康萨府的梅朵小姐对大哥一往情深。” “白玛少爷看不上她，俩人没缘分。”琼达说着，又咯咯地笑了起来。 "why are you laughing?" “你姨夫当年在雍丹府的时候，和你亲姨娘卓嘎一妻二夫，多好啊，兄弟不分家。” “你琢磨什么呢？” “我想，干脆你和白玛也学他们的样子，一妻二夫，我们三个人在一起，兄弟亲上加亲。” "That can't be done." “怎么不行？你吃醋？” “我大哥不会同意的。” "Not always." “你这个坏女人，净花花肠子，坏女人，坏女人……”阿觉胳肢着琼达，琼达笑个不停。 琼达完全控制了阿觉，阿觉再也无心念经礼佛，整日沉溺于吃喝玩乐当中。这一日，他把一些贵族少爷、小姐召集在德勒府举行篝火晚会，大家一边弹着札年琴，一边跳着堆谐，兴高采烈的。 白玛被一位长着马脸的少爷拉扯着从主楼里出来，少爷说：“大家都在院子里玩得痛快，白玛大哥，你何必躲在屋里不出来，不欢迎我们。” 白玛敷衍着说：“不是，不是。” “阿觉少爷回来了，我们都很喜欢他，你有这么个弟弟太幸运了。”马脸少爷说着，拉着白玛加入到了跳堆谐的队伍当中，白玛只好随着大家跳了起来。 琼达凑到白玛跟前，拉起他的手，继续跳着。阿觉看在眼里，心生嫉妒，他走过去隔在白玛和琼达中间，琼达明白他的意思，调笑的眼神看着他，三个人且歌且舞。 女仆端着两瓶茅台酒从碉楼里出来，琼达冲马脸少爷使了一个眼色，少爷凑上前去，从女仆的托盘里拿走一瓶，他趁没人注意，打开手指上的戒指，把里面的药粉倒进了酒瓶里。 阿觉拉着琼达跳得起劲，白玛对他们更加担心了，他悄悄地退了出去。马脸少爷上前招呼白玛，和他一起坐在卡垫上，他给白玛倒上了茅台酒。琼达跟随而来，阿觉随后，两人坐在白玛的对面。琼达问道：“白玛少爷，你怎么一直闷闷不乐啊？” “没有啊，小姨娘。”白玛答道。 “心里还惦记着达娃央宗呢？” 白玛一愣，脸色沉下来。 “不说了，不说了，你可真是个情种。” “大哥，我们一起玩玩吧，打骰子，郁郁寡欢，伤身子骨……”阿觉劝说道。 “好，打骰子。” “我来倒酒，谁输了，罚酒三杯。”马脸少爷说着，拿起毒酒给白玛的碗里倒上了。 三个人轮番玩起了骰子。 天亮了，大家都困了，有的睡在卡垫上，有的睡在篝火旁。阿觉枕着一个姑娘的肚子上也睡着了。突然，几滴酒弹在阿觉的脸上，他一激灵，醒了。阿觉坐起来，看见马脸少爷在他身边睡着，他四下扫视，却不见琼达，便起身进了主楼。马脸少爷睁开眼睛，诡秘地笑了。 阿觉一上楼就听到了琼达的哭声，他循声而去，竟来到了白玛的房间前。他站在门口，侧耳倾听，哭声果真是从里面传出来。阿觉一把将门推开，结果看到琼达和白玛赤身拉萨躺在床上。阿觉火了，他冲过去吼道：“你怎么在这儿啊？” 琼达哭哭啼啼地说：“你哥昨天晚上喝多了，我好心送他上来，他就把我给留下了。” “你……他怎么能这样。” “外面那么多人，我也不好张扬。” 阿觉怒不可遏，他一把将白玛拽起来，吼着：“你起来，起来！” 白玛蒙头蒙脑地醒了，他问道：“二弟，出了什么事儿？” “你还问我？” 琼达大声地哭了起来。 白玛吓了一跳，回头望去，发现琼达在自己的床上，他问道：“你怎么在这儿啊？这是哪儿啊……我的房里。” 琼达哭得伤心，她怨恨地说：“你的酒……都喝狗肚子里去了……” “我昨晚没喝多少酒啊……”白玛蒙了。 琼达起身，抱着自己的衣服，哭着跑了出去。 “酒后误事！二弟，这肯定是误会，小姨娘怎么会在我屋里呢？” “是在你的床上！你看着像个正人君子，其实比谁都龌龊！”阿觉说完，一把将幔帐扯下来，气哼哼地走了。 白玛被罩在幔帐里，他晃了晃脑袋，一脸的不明白。 琼达正在穿戴，阿觉从外面气哼哼地进来，他一屁股坐在卡垫上瞪着她。琼达转身要走，阿觉舍不得她，拦住问道：“你要去哪儿？” “你们男人没一个好东西，我到嘎丽寺去当尼姑。”琼达气呼呼地说。 “你又闹什么啊？” “你哥欺负我，你不护着我，还给我脸子看，我走。” “我就看着你，也没说什么啊？” “那是看吗，是瞪着我。还用说吗，你的心思脸上写着呢。你让开！”琼达说着，夺门而出。 阿觉追上去，一把将她抱住说：“我哥他……肯定喝多了，酒后无德。” “你就帮着他开脱吧，你们哥俩都欺负人。”琼达说着，像捣蒜一样捶打阿觉。 阿觉任她捶打，哄她说：“你别生气了，别生气了啊。” 琼达不依不饶地说：“我不生气可以，你得哄我。” “我哄，我哄……”阿觉顺手拿起枕边扎西的那块绿松石佩玉，在琼达面前晃了晃说：“这个送给你，你喜欢吧，我给你戴上。”他说着，给琼达戴到了脖子上。 “这破东西还不够，还得哄。” “好，我背你一圈。” 琼达笑了，娇媚地说：“五圈，要不，我饶不了你。”阿觉顺从地背着琼达在屋子里转了起来。 琼达搞定了阿觉，溜回了仁钦府，她懒洋洋地倚在卡垫上，手里摆弄着那块玉。格勒过来看了看，问道：“阿觉给的？” “怎么啦？”琼达挑衅地问道。 “你那风骚劲儿上来了，小喇嘛还不被你弄得迷迷糊糊的。” “迷糊是迷糊了，但他还是个孩子，不定性，他爸啦要是回来了，我可拿不准他。” 格勒坐下来一边给她揉肩，一边说：“你必须得拿准，第一步你做得漂亮。下一步，跟阿觉的关系要铆瓷实了，阿觉的作用不仅仅在德勒府，他在西康那边很有影响力，摁住了他，我们还能控制住康巴人。” “你真大方，为了佛爷的政教大业，连自己的女人都使上了！” 格勒笑了，不怀好意地说：“琼达，别占了便宜，还卖乖。阿觉小活佛比我年轻，那方面活儿好，把你搞得很舒服吧？” “你这个不要脸的东西。”琼达生气地说。 “我没嫉妒，没有。” “别以为我不知道，我们府上酿青稞酒的、磨糌粑的，连守门的婆子你都睡了个遍，简直就是条公狗。” “又揭我的短，我不就好这口嘛。我跟你说件正经事儿，人民会议已经闹腾起来了，各地的藏军也整装待发……” 琼达听着，想得更加深远了，她说了一句：“这么快？……我值！”