However, when I got downstairs, I found it was raining lightly, the ground was wet, and the air was filled with foggy water vapor. Seeing this weather, my heart is more agitated. I also think the weather is not good for me. I finally packed my luggage and lit up the mood of going out for a walk, but it was ruined by the rain in Mao Mao.
Just when I hesitated to turn around, a light flashed in my mind, and a familiar scene came to my mind: I visited the school's biological park in the drizzle when I was in a bad mood at school, and I still remember the unique experience of visiting the park in the rain. Now the situation is so similar to that at that time, why not have another "garden tour in the rain"? After thinking about it, I quickly locked in the "garden" of this "garden in the rain"-Swift Academy. Swift Academy is located on the hillside behind Xiangxue Park. It is said that it was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. The academy is hidden in the deep trees, and it is easy to be ignored if you go to Xiangxue Park to play instead of looking for it. Who would have thought that there was an ancient academy hidden under the lush canopy?
Determined, I strode into the drizzle. Swift Academy is about three kilometers from my home. After walking for nearly half an hour, I arrived at the expected college. Perhaps because of the rain, I didn't see the tourists. So I began to "travel to the academy in the rain" alone.
After entering the academy, the first thing I saw was an ancient zhaobi, which recorded the long history and origin of the academy in detail. Bypassing zhaobi is the main entrance of the academy. The main entrance is located directly behind the zhaobi. After crossing the full moon gate, you can see the magnificent college gate. In the middle of the gate is written the vigorous and powerful gold-plated Chinese character "Yuyan Academy". On the gate, there is a arcade with Lingnan characteristics, and there are vivid colored sculptures on the roof of the arcade. These colorful sculptures are exactly the same as those on the roof of Chenjiaci, which represents Lingnan architecture, highlighting the strong Lingnan characteristics. Through the heavy stone steps to the gate, to the left is a quaint building-bell tower, and to the right is another building with blue bricks and gray tiles. I stayed here for a while and felt the grandeur of the academy. After waiting for me, lift your feet and move on.
After entering the academy, there are various courtyards and halls. Each courtyard has its own uniqueness: some courtyards are surrounded by buildings, surrounded by the middle to form an inner courtyard patio, and some stone tables and chairs are placed in the patio, which is the place where scholars talk about classics and Taoism; Some courtyards have buildings on three sides and landscape walls on the other side. At the foot of the landscape wall, there are fake mountains and rivers and green bamboos, which are very quiet. This is where monks meditate alone. Some courtyards are large enough to accommodate many people to drink and write poems together; Some patios are thin and narrow, suitable for setting tables and chairs for two people to whisper to each other. ......
Each hall is also different: some halls are hung with plaques for statues, with high plaques on both sides and complete tables and chairs, which seem to be places for preaching and teaching; In some halls, there are no furnishings in the "four walls of the house" room, only three or two old stools, just like the room where poets study hard alone; Some halls are tall, big and imposing, and they are places for people to get together. Some halls are low and narrow, and the environment is quiet, which is the place where scholars study behind closed doors. ......
Strolling through the academy, every space is the ultimate beauty carefully created by the ancients. Although the whole academy is not big and there are not many buildings, the space is very good. Walking from one hall to another is another sight. It's really a sinkhole, and people have to admire the wonderful ideas of the ancients. This is the embodiment of the ancient characteristic courtyards in China. Although this academy can't compare with the Grand View Garden and Suzhou Garden, the ingenious handling of its space is amazing.
I visited a yard, and when I was about to go out through the opposite door, I just stepped on the threshold. I looked up, and there was gurgling water clinging to the mountain wall, and the water mist was churning. The ingenious design seems to have the feeling of mountains and waterfalls against the backdrop of the surrounding scenery. The mood has not been turned out from the artificial scene in the hospital, so I suddenly jumped into such a wonderful natural scene, which made people feel peaceful and quiet. This change of space scenery makes people linger and can't help but be happy.
Walking on, I came to a yard. Suddenly I saw a stone step extending from the back of the opposite door, so I strolled on it curiously. Climbing all the way, I found that this stone step actually leads to the back hill. Climbing the stairs, I soon got halfway up the mountain, and suddenly I saw a mountain spring flowing with fine water, and the water quality was extremely clear. There is a lot of gravel at the bottom of the stream, but there is not a trace of dirt and impurities. It is really a natural mountain spring. I think all the running water I just saw in the hospital has come here. This spring water is so pure that I can't help holding it in my hand and feeling the change of water flow. Spring water runs through your fingers, and the spring water is cool, so the original troubles and impurities in your life and work are washed away and disappeared, leaving a trace of peace and coolness in your heart.
After watching the spring, I got up and moved on. Just a few steps, turning a small stone road, several pale trees came into view. The trunk is vigorous and the crown is huge. The stone road under the tree extends to the back of the thick trunk, and there seems to be something to look for not far away. So I looked up at the towering old tree and walked on. Just around the old tree, my eyes suddenly opened like eyes that had been closed for a long time. There is no other tree behind this old tree, only one stone step in front of us. At first glance, it is Xiangxue Park in the misty rain and fog at the foot of the mountain. In the distance, there is a local cultural village, and in the distance, there are graceful and continuous mountains. I can't help but be deeply shocked by the sudden magnificent scenery. Who would have thought that after walking through a long and quiet path, there would be such a world with broad vision? At this point, I admire the profound wisdom of the ancients. Standing on this side of the world, I see far and wide, feel the greatness of the world, and at the same time sigh my own smallness. With a noble spirit gathered in my chest, my mind was naturally washed here and I was very happy. This is really a wonderful feeling.
In the misty rain, the gray roof of the academy with Lingnan characteristics is also blurred in the drizzle. I stand in this small world, feeling the peace and serenity carefully. For a long time, I don't want to leave, but life will go on. I can't stay in this paradise-like world all the time.
I don't know how long it took, but the rain in Mao Mao finally stopped, the ground was still wet, and the misty water vapor in the air began to dissipate slowly. When I got up and returned, I walked slowly through the academy, once again enjoying the beauty of this building, the beauty of space and the beauty of artistic conception, and once again feeling the profound wisdom and wonderful techniques of the ancients. Unconsciously, I saw several vigorous characters of "Yuyan Academy", but I have returned to the main entrance of the academy. I looked back at the college in the shade, took a deep breath and set foot on the road home with firm steps.