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At the end of 1927, Liang Qichao held a grand engagement ceremony in China for overseas Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin.Since Lin Huiyin's father had passed away, his mother was inconvenient to act, so his uncle Zhuo Junyong negotiated on his behalf.The etiquette is carried out one by one according to the traditional procedures.Liang Qichao proposed to use one copy of the old-style red and green Geng posts, and write together the birthplaces, birth dates, and three generations of fathers and fathers of men and women.The betrothed object is a piece of jade, a piece of small gold ruyi (if there is no ruyi in the formal appointment, two pieces of jade are changed, one is red and the other is green).The matchmaker Liang's family invited Lin Zaiping, a calligrapher who was once the director of the Ministry of Justice, and Geng Tie also invited him to write books.Liang Qichao's second wife, Wang Guiquan, also asked someone to choose December 18 in the Gregorian calendar as an auspicious day. On that day, Liang Qichao was worried about the exhaustion during the period of recuperation because of the turmoil in the capital, so he entrusted Liang Sicheng's second uncle to preside over the ceremony on his behalf.In the morning, the ancestors are told to the temple, the guests are feasted at noon, and the family gathers happily in the evening.Liang Qichao decorated Tianjin Shuangtao Garden's home a little bit, and played and played with a group of children for a long time.He sent the "Tao Temple Wen" written in advance to the United States, and asked Sicheng and his wife to keep it as a souvenir.

According to Liang Qichao's instructions, Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng's wedding ceremony will be held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, three months later.They chose March 21 to commemorate Li Jie, an architect in the Song Dynasty.This day is the date preserved on the inscription of Li Jie in the Song Dynasty, and it is also the only date in the materials about Li Jie.A few years later their newborn boy was named "Congjie". Liang Sishun, who once obstructed the marriage, became the wedding organizer, and her husband Zhou Guoxian is serving as the Chinese Consul General in Canada.They did not perform the ceremony in the church as Liang Qichao wanted, but changed the wedding ceremony to the consulate general.Although Lin Huiyin has been influenced by American civilization for nearly four years, she seems to be quite foreign, but she still has Chinese blood in her bones.At this momentous moment in her life, her thoughts are in the distant homeland.She doesn't want to wear a white gauze and have a completely westernized wedding.Ottawa couldn't find bright red phoenix coronets, so she sewed a wedding dress in oriental colors, with wide strips of colored borders on the neckline and cuffs.She wore this outfit at the wedding, with a beaded tiara on her head, and two strips of colored satin hanging from the left and right.Reporters attending the wedding published Liang Lin's wedding photos in the newspaper, which caused a sensation in the local area.

Liang Qichao wrote to the newlyweds: "After you get married, I have two new hopes: the first one is that both of you are not in good health, and I hope that due to physiological changes, you will open a new era of health in the future. They all have a childish temper and love to quarrel, and now they are fully grown up, and I hope that they will all become like grown-ups, caring for each other in every way, and forming the basis for lifelong harmony and happiness.” The father’s pitiful heart is very touching, and these words are not superfluous.Although Lin Hui was so temperamental and Liang Sicheng was good at forbearance, relatives jokingly called Sicheng a "chimney", but the chimney occasionally blocked, and disputes arose.If there is a servant nearby, the conversation will be in English.At the beginning of 1936, Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin had a fierce quarrel. Liang Sicheng immediately took the train south to Shanghai to work. Lin Huiyin cried at home for 24 hours, sleeping only three or four hours in between.Unexpectedly, Liang Sicheng sent two telegrams on the train and sent a letter at the same time.Lin Huiyin's understanding of this is: "It is natural to suffer from love disputes between husband and wife, but that pain is also sandwiched with extremely rich happiness." They quarrel because they care about each other.Lin Huiyin believes that "the marriage of indifference and indifference is the real tragedy." (To Shen Congwenxin) When the good news of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War came, Liang Sicheng was working alone in Chongqing, and he was very sorry that he could not share this great joy with his wife at home. And feel lonely.

In Lin Huiyin's mind, Liang Sicheng was a gentle gentleman after all. He cared very much for Lin Huiyin, and the two were closely connected spiritually.Some people doubted and asked: "Does Liang (Sicheng) really love his wife Lin Huiyin?" Then they speculated: "Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin seem to be very good-looking, but in fact Liang and Lin's marriage is extremely unfortunate in nature." (Miao Xue Yuan's "Sad Journey") These words are a bit much ado about nothing, a bit like dreamland babbling, Lin Huiyin only has her "female appearance".The marriage of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin has nothing to do with tragedy, and even in their daily lives, they are full of fun.Sometimes the couple compared their memories and tested each other, which sculpture was originally located in which grotto, which line of poetry came from whose poetry anthology, the sweet family culture atmosphere will always make people feel that Li Qingzhao and Zhao Mingcheng are alive.During the period of the Republic of China, there was a witty saying among literati: "The article is good for oneself, and the wife is good for others." Liang Sicheng changed it to "The article is good for the wife, and the wife is good for oneself", which was also circulated among friends.It is true that the two will inevitably have quarrels and twists and turns in their life together, but whether it is smooth sailing or hardships, even in extremely difficult situations, Liang and Lin have always supported each other and supported each other.Lin Huiyin laughed at himself that the two were a "difficult husband and wife".In the end, the "difficult husband" sent the "difficult woman" to the end of her life, leaving a good story that the Chinese people praised endlessly.

In 1924, Lin Huiyin received a semi-official scholarship to study abroad, and Liang Sicheng, who was delayed for a year due to a car accident, both set off for the United States to study at the University of Pennsylvania in June, accompanied by Chen Zhi.Chen is the nephew of Chen Shutong, who also went to study architecture, and later became a lifelong friend of Liang and Lin.The ship sailed through wind and waves, and arrived at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on July 6, where they first used the summer vacation to study a few courses.Lin Huiyin chose "Outdoor Sketching" and "Advanced Algebra", while Liang Sicheng chose "Triangle" and "Watercolor Still Life" in addition to "Outdoor Sketching".In September, Lin Huiyin officially entered the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia (PhiIadeIphia). Lin Huiyin did not get into the Department of Architecture as he wished. At that time, the Department of Architecture did not accept female students because it was inconvenient for them to study this major.Lin Huiyin had to fall into the art department, but she was in the third grade as soon as she entered school.At that time, her registered English name was LinPhyllisWhei-Yin.Fortunately, the Department of Fine Arts and the Department of Architecture belong to the same Academy of Fine Arts, and with Liang Sicheng in the Department of Architecture, it was not difficult for Lin Huiyin to attend the architecture course.

Lin Huiyin's nature and her life in the UK for more than a year made her quickly integrate into the foreign campus. She became a member of the social committee of the Chinese International Student Union.There are four students in the third grade of the Department of Fine Arts. Lin Huiyin has the deepest friendship with Elizabeth Sutro, and she often visits Sutro's parents' home.Sutro still clearly remembered in his later years that Lin Huiyin "is an elegant and lovely girl, like a piece of fine porcelain...and she has an elegant sense of humor." Another American classmate, Bislin, had a vivid report on Lin Huiyin in the local newspaper at the time:

She sat in a chair near a window overlooking a campus pathway, leaning over a drafting table.Her slender figure crawled over the huge building problem set, which would be highly rewarded when it hung with thirty or forty other problem cards on the wall of the great judging room.This is not pretentious, as she always gets top grades or occasionally comes in second on her assignments.She is no-nonsense, humorous and humble, never talking about her achievements. "I traveled all over Europe with my father. During the trip, I had the dream of studying architecture for the first time. The modern western classical architecture inspired me and filled me with the desire to bring some back home. We need a way that can make Good architectural theory of how buildings are immortalized for hundreds of years.

"Then I went to secondary school in England. British girls don't start off as friendly like American girls. Their heritage seems to make them unnaturally reserved." "What do you think of American girls—those little teals?" The answer is a slight smile.A pair of beautifully colored, light dimples showed on her cheeks.The thin eyebrows are raised to her cloud temples, which are combed strictly according to the style of female college students. "At first my aunts and aunts wouldn't let me come to America. They were afraid of those little wild ducks, and they were afraid that I would be influenced by them and become like them. I have to admit that I thought they were stupid at first. But Later when you look under the surface, you will find that they are the best couples in the world. In China, a girl's value depends entirely on her family. Here, there is a democratic spirit that I like. "

("A Chinese Girl Dedicates Herself to the Art of Saving Her Motherland", published in "Montana Gazette" on January 17, 1926) Lin Huiyin was so smart that he won a prize in a Christmas card design competition for college students.It was a portrait of the Madonna painted with pointillism techniques, which has the antiquity of medieval European Madonna statues. This precious cultural relic is still preserved in the school's archives.It took her two years to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as scheduled, and as an auditor in the Department of Architecture, she was hired as an assistant teacher of architectural design in less than two years, and soon became a tutor for this course.Liang Qichao sent the newly discovered ancient book "Zao Fa Shi" to the children, which was written by Li Jie in the Song Dynasty.The father's care undoubtedly played a significant role in promoting the determination of the two young people to devote themselves to the study of Chinese architectural history.

In those few years, Chinese students studying in the United States developed a style of acting. They used Chinese plots and English dialogues.In "The Pipa", Liang Shiqiu plays Cai Zhonglang, Xie Wenqiu plays Zhao Wuniang, Bing Xin plays Miss Niu, and Gu Yiqiao plays Prime Minister Niu.Yu Shangyuan and Wen Yiduo are also planning to establish the "Chinese Drama Improvement Society".Lin Huiyin, who once played Princess Chitra, is naturally the goal for everyone to develop into the club.Yu Shangyuan mentioned in his letter to Hu Shi: "Recently, drama comrades in the United States have organized a Chinese Drama Improvement Society, with more than ten members including Lin Huiyin, Liang Sicheng, Liang Shiqiu, Gu Yiqiao, Qu Shiying, Zhang Jiazhu, Xiong Fuxi, Xiong Zhengjin, etc. Divide your studies and hope to make some contributions in the future." ("Hu Shi's Correspondence Letters") Zhu Xiang's letter to Wen Yiduo further developed his poetic imagination, hoping that Wen Yiduo would return to China after his studies and set up an independent school. University of the Arts: "There are Mr. Liang Sicheng who built the school building, Mr. Luo Qirong who was in charge of sculpture, my brother (press, refer to Wen Yiduo) who wrote murals, Mr. Yu Shangyuan and Mr. Zhao Taimo who opened theaters, and gardens and ponds with flowers and plants to cultivate Guo Moruo Brother Yu Dafu’s poetic thinking is to amuse Ms. Lin Huiyin’s Qing songs, and Yu Dafu’s misery over the years can disappear.” (See "Wen Yi’s Chronicle") Lin Huiyin’s amateur drama activities during her study abroad were obviously entered after she obtained a bachelor’s degree Significant inducement at the Yale School of Drama.She studied in the studio of the famous GP Professor Parker and became the first student in our country to study modern stage art abroad.Her talent and foundation in fine arts and architecture enable her to excel in this profession as well.At that time, some classmates often asked her for help when they were handing in their homework. One of them later became a famous stage designer on Broadway.It is a pity that Lin Huiyin himself failed to shine in this field because he devoted his energy to architectural research.She left only one article on stage art, "Design and Difficult Problems Behind the Scenes" (Peking Morning Post, "Peking Morning Post", Issue 22, August 2, 1931).Fortunately, in the winter of 1935, at the request of Cao Yu, she designed the set of "Mad Money", which was a rare display of her stage talent."Mad Money" performed in Tianjin was transplanted from the famous French drama "The Miser", starring Cao Yu.In those few days, "Yishi Bao" and "Ta Kung Pao" praised Lin Huiyin's set design day after day:

As soon as you enter the Ruiting Auditorium, you can see the pavilions and pavilions built on the stage, with a flying corridor and trees behind it. ...Under the blue sky and in the exquisite courtyard, the activities of various characters are set off, like a beautiful painting, which cannot but be said to be the fruit of the designer's painstaking efforts.Fortunately, the three acts are consistent in space, otherwise, it would have taken a lot of effort to challenge this clumsy set. (Shui Pi: "The Performance of "The Money Maniac") ("Fortune Madness") can be called an unprecedented and amazing success on the stage. In terms of setting, we admire Ms. Lin Huiyin's ingenuity: a corner of the building, a corner of the pavilion, elegant corridors, lush trees; the clear blue sky behind , leisurely and far away, the elegance of a few stools in front are all built on the stage, no matter the angle, the bright and dark lines, they all harmoniously form a poem, with sonorous rhyme, clear and turbid rhythm, it is also a poem. This painting has a natural and appropriate composition and a seamless artistic conception.Here we celebrate Ms Lim's success. (Burke: "Review of "Mad Money") The scenery and lighting can not but be attributed to the careful design of Ms. Lin Huiyin and the ingenuity of the architect.A poetic small building stands there exquisitely, with curved escalators... The small moon gate in the distance hides the grape trellises that have not been tidied up for many years, the shy and lifelike trees, how quiet it is... a scene on the stage Grass and trees, every stone and step, everything can iron out every cell of the audience. (Lan Lan: "After Watching "The Money Maniac") During Lin Huiyin's study abroad, Hu Shi visited the United States once. At this time, Lin Huiyin missed her homeland very much, and was often very troubled and painful. She described herself as "spiritual exile".Lin Huiyin wrote a letter for the Philadelphia Education Association to invite Hu Shi to give a speech, and his main intention was to take the opportunity to talk to Big Brother.Although Lin Huiyin and Hu Shi had contact before, they may not be friends who can talk.In Hu Shi's eyes, Lin Huiyin is not only Xu Zhimo's pursuit object and Liang Sicheng's foregone lover, but also an intelligent middle school student and a young little sister.Lin Huiyin felt a little abrupt when she spread out the letter paper and was about to write. She even felt a little uncomfortable when she first met Hu Shi. Fortunately, Hu Shi's gentlemanly demeanor finally melted her anxiety.To Lin Huiyin, the wishful conversation was like a long drought and rain, and it also aroused her thousands of emotions. They talked about a wide range of topics, from religion, politics to education, especially personnel affairs, and Xu Zhimo was indispensable in personnel affairs.Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng left Beijing, Xu Zhimo and Lu Xiaoman were passionately in love, and many things that happened in the past three years have been misunderstood for thousands of miles.After Hu Shi solved it, all the doubts she didn't understand became clear one by one.Xu Zhimo, who she thought she knew well in the past, actually didn't really understand, and maybe she hurt him by mistake.After talking with Hu Shi, Lin Huiyin checked out all Xu Zhimo's letters and read them again, only to gradually see this romantic poet clearly.She asked the eldest brother to tell Xu Zhimo, hoping for mutual understanding, in what Xu Zhimo often said, "let the past count as the past", there is no need to mention it again, and it will be remembered forever.