Barring the Transcendent, Two Beauties Guard the Jade; Joyfully Gathering with Wicked Sons, One Alone Inherits the House

When Lady Wang sent for Baochai to discuss the matter, Baoyu heard that a monk had come from outside. He hurried out to the front alone, calling, “Where is my master?” He called for a long time but saw no monk. He went to the main gate and saw Li Gui blocking the monk and refusing to let him in. Baoyu said, “Lady Wang told me to invite the master in.” Hearing this, Li Gui let go. The monk came in, swaying and unsteady. Baoyu looked at him and saw that he was exactly as he had appeared when Baoyu’s soul had wandered during his death. He already understood something in his heart. He came forward, bowed, and said again and again, “Master, your disciple is late to welcome you.” The monk said, “I do not want your welcome. I only want silver. Give me the silver and I will go.” When Baoyu heard this, it did not sound like the words of a monk of the Way. He looked at the monk: his head was covered with running sores, and his clothes were filthy and torn. Baoyu thought: Since ancient times it has been said that true men do not reveal their form, and those who reveal their......