Chapter Seventy-Six: Joy in the Mist-Wrapped Dry Zen Temple

The day has finally arrived. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 infoA rare fog fell in Xingping County, and the dry Zen Temple was even more cloudy.

Li Jingxian yawned, walked through the Daxiong Hall, walked to the temple gate and pushed the temple door open, stretching hard. Looking back, it is the "result" of not sleeping all night yesterday. The monks in the temple had already gone to bed according to the temple rules last night, and Li Jingxian completed the rest of the arrangement work alone. Today's dry Zen temple is full of lights, draped in red and green, quite like the scene of the temple fair in the big city. The temple gate is pasted with two big red happy characters, and the courtyard walls on both sides of the door have been splashed with clean water, and lanterns are hung. In the temple Daxiong Hall, the lantern on the top beam hangs high. The futons around the huge Buddha statue are wrapped in red cloth and stacked neatly. Dozens of red candlesticks are arranged in order between the futons, as if the ground has been paved red. The exterior walls of several rows of monks' houses are plastered with the word "happy", and when you look up, you can see a bright red and happy color. Li Jingxian let out a long sigh, very proud in his heart, so happy that he forgot the fatigue of this night.

After a while, all the monks woke up one after another, and when they walked out of the monk's house, they were all stunned, and they praised it: "It turned out that it was such an amazing scene when I got married!" "Master Li Shi is really unusual, he actually did so much by himself!" In the midst of appreciation, Li Jingxian walked over with great interest and said: "Little Master, if it weren't for your help yesterday, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to finish it! Now I'm just waiting for the distinguished guests to come to the door!"

As he spoke, a little monk stepped forward and said, "Master Li, why don't you go and rest first." What should we do about the rest of the things, let's do it!" Li Jingxian thought for a moment and said, "Okay! Later, the villagers will come and let them rest in the courtyard." First remove the wooden stakes in the courtyard, and then go to the canteen and room to bring all the tables and chairs that can be used. According to custom, this is the place where a feast is to be held. Also, wash all the dishes. Tell the masters in the room to get ready, and when noon arrives, the banquet will start on time!" Li Jingxian yawned, returned to the house and fell asleep.

Han Xiaoyue woke up early, listening to Li Jingxian's orderly arrangement outside the door, she couldn't help but smile, and said secretly in her heart: "God is really playing tricks. Since the battle of Jiangyuan City, he has always been unhappy. Unexpectedly, along the way, I met Li Jingxian, a good brother, and married Yan'er, a good woman. Thinking about it, there was another ache in her heart, "Father, if you can show up today, Xiaoyue will have nothing else to ask for!" Thinking of this, Han Xiaoyue sighed and turned over and sat up.

After a day of rest, Han Xiaoyue's body gradually gained strength, and she was already able to move freely. "It's worthy of the immortal medicine that Master Mingji personally begged for, it's really not ordinary!" Han Xiaoyue thought, slowly standing up, it was no longer as difficult as yesterday. Slowly move towards the door and gently push the door out. I saw that the little monks outside the door were all busy, and when they saw him come out, they all saluted and greeted. Han Xiaoyue returned the salute one by one, looking around at the changes in the dry Zen Temple. Walking and walking, he came to the door of Long Yan's room. Han Xiaoyue was about to knock on the door, but suddenly stopped and thought, "It's still early, is Yan'er still asleep?" Thinking about it, Han Xiaoyue withdrew her hand and walked away with a smile.

I went around the temple and stopped at the Daxiong Hall. Ming Tong was passing by the Daxiong Palace, and when he saw Han Xiaoyue standing there, he stopped him and said, "Master Han, you got up so early." As he spoke, he took out the Jushan Tan Pill from his sleeve and said, "This is your medicine today, take it quickly!" Han Xiaoyue took the medicine and gave a deep salute, "Thank you so much for Master Mingtong's concern!" With that, she put a whole pill in her mouth.

After Han Xiaoyue took the medicine, she felt more bitter than yesterday, so she asked, "Senior Mingtong, why is this medicine much more bitter than yesterday?" Mingtong listened to it, and laughed: "In this way, Han Shizhu's recovery is much faster than the poor monk expected!" As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and put his hand on his vein, saying, "This pill made by Jushan Sandalwood, if a seriously injured person can't taste it at all, only a healthy person can experience the bitterness." Just like life, there are few tasteless lives, and only asceticism can know the sweet taste. ”

Listening to this, Han Xiaoyue recalled what Fang Cai was thinking in the room, and couldn't help but sigh that the old monk Mingtong really knew human reason. Indeed, he has tasted the hardships of life since his father left, but he never thought that this is the way life is. What I experience today is the "sweet taste" after asceticism. Han Xiaoyue nodded and said, "Master Mingtong's words have clarified my long-standing confusion, which is really reasonable. ”

At this moment, I only heard the sound of footsteps outside the door. The two turned around to look and saw Mingji, Mingjing, and Mingde walking slowly. Seeing the three of them in the mist, they smiled as they walked: "Lao Ke is far away and I can see that my Kuzen Temple is full of novelty today, and it is really different from the past!" Han Xiaoyue and Mingtong hurriedly greeted them, and Han Xiaoyue gave a deep salute and said: "The junior greets the three masters, thank you for the master's life!" The three of them hurriedly helped, and Ming Ji smiled: "Lord Han Shi doesn't need to be polite. You and Yan'er are about to get married, and you are about to become a disciple of my Kuzen Temple. All of this is because Master Han is quite creative, and Lao Wei is just pushing the boat down the river, please hurry up!"

Han Xiaoyue got up and said, "Is the three master medicine master Zhuang and his party still going well?" Ming Ji nodded and said, "Don't worry, Lord Han, it's indeed going very well." The owner of Luo Zhuang is entangled in family affairs and will not be able to come over until later. It was getting late, so the three of us went back to the house to wash up and change into clothes. With that, the three of them slowly left.

In less than a stick of incense, Mingji walked slowly in a red lotus robe with gold trim. The sun shines through the clouds and mist in the temple, like a living Buddha descending to earth, and his body shines with golden light. All the young monks put down their work and put their hands together to recite the Buddha. Han Xiaoyue took two steps and said, "Master Mingji is a good student!"

Ming Ji laughed and said: "Master Han, I think that when the old man took over the position of abbot, he wore this lotus robe. Now that it is a happy event for the donor, the old man will take this opportunity to take it out and put it on again!" Ming Ji said, walked to Han Xiaoyue's chest, stretched out his hand and handed an item into Han Xiaoyue's hand, and smiled mysteriously. Han Xiaoyue looked down and saw that it was a relic. "Could it be that this is a heavenly oath relic?" Han Xiaoyue asked in her heart, and Ming Ji nodded as if he understood his heart.

Han Xiaoyue held it in her hand, and she definitely wanted it very much in her heart. But the Buddha bone relics are unusual things, and they can be said to be very precious. He had already received the grace of saving his life, and it was obviously not appropriate to receive this grace again, so he hurriedly returned to Mingji's hands and said: "Master Mingji, this thing cannot be accepted by the juniors!" Mingji listened and asked the reason. Han Xiaoyue told the truth what she thought in her heart. Ming Ji understood his thoughts, so he stuffed it into his hand again and said, "Master Han, you only know that this relic can help you play peerless martial arts, but you don't know that it can also help you heal your internal injuries. The Buddha's bone relics are the important weapons of the Buddha, and those who are not rich in the Buddha cannot obtain them. Since the old man has given it to you, you can accept it with peace of mind!" Han Xiaoyue listened, and her heart was full of gratitude, and she gave a deep gift and put it in her clothes.

At this time, the monks had finished arranging the dry Zen Temple, so they gathered around and folded their hands and said: "Abbot, the dry Zen Temple has been arranged." I wonder if today's morning class will be held?" Ming Ji waved his hand and said, "Disciples. Today is different from the past, it is the marriage of Han Xiaoyue, a lay disciple of my Kuzen Temple, and Long Yan. There are so many guests here today, and it is the time to preach the Dharma. Invite the disciples to chant the scriptures in the Mahavira Hall, baptize the guests, and overcome all suffering!" After a few moments, the disciples were already sitting on the futon, and the sound of chanting scriptures rang out. Mingjing and Mingde walked out of the room, nodded to Mingji, and then sat in the Daxiong Hall and chanted with the disciples.

As the sound of chanting sounded, the clouds and mist in the temple gradually dispersed. It was noon, and the people of Xingping County came one after another. Mingji stood outside the door to greet him, while Han Xiaoyue changed into a new red gauze dress and black boots, and the people were happy when they saw him. The scene of the monks chanting the scriptures can be said to be a hundred years old, the people only ate some simple meals, and then they have prostrate inside and outside the Daxiong Palace, chanting the Buddha in their mouths. Seeing this, Ming Ji smiled slightly: "Today, on the occasion of Lord Han Shi's happy event, it is just right to promote Buddhism for the people!" Han Xiaoyue nodded and replied: "That's really an honor for the younger generation!"

In just one hour, nearly 1,000 people gathered in the temple. Just after noon, I heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance, and a Song army team was coming quickly. The first fast horse rushed to the door of the Kuzen Temple wrapped in dust, and the soldiers dismounted and said, "Which one is Master Mingji?" Mingji folded his hands and said: "The old man is Mingji, what do you have to do?"

The cavalry turned over and dismounted, and said with a deep salute: "Meet Master Mingji! The commander has an order to tell us to evacuate the people in the temple quickly." As he spoke, he heard the sound of neat footsteps behind him getting closer and closer. Mingji looked up and saw about thirty soldiers lined up, armed with spears, with a murderous aura. Mingji clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, today is a once-in-a-lifetime day of great joy, and it seems that there is something wrong with dispersing the people at this time!" he said, pointing to the Daxiong Hall behind him, "Look, the people are listening to the Buddha's voice at this time." Please return to the marshal, the old man can be a guarantee, and the people will definitely not cause any trouble to the marshal. ”

When the soldier heard this, his face was embarrassed, and he got up and approached: "Master, I can't hide it, and we don't want to carry out this order of the commander. It's just that this time everyone is an important person, and there are hundreds of brothers behind to maintain law and order outside the temple, and all the people in the temple must be evacuated. Please also ask the master to be accommodating and make it convenient!" Han Xiaoyue took a step forward and said, "The handsome man you are talking about, but Zhao Zhun go back and tell him that if you don't want to come, don't come!"

The soldier was stunned for a moment, and then arched his hand and said, "Presumably Your Excellency is the groom's official Han Xiaoyue! The handsome man has an order, let me wait and not embarrass you, and please respect yourself!" Han Xiaoyue snorted and stopped talking. If you are entangled again, it will appear that you are narrow-minded. The soldier looked left and right and whispered to Mingji, "Master, this time it's not just the big handsome. Also coming was His Royal Highness King Zhou......" The soldier said, lowering his voice and saying, "Master, His Royal Highness King Zhou is very likely to be made the crown prince in the future, and the master must weigh the weight of this weight clearly!" With that, the soldier took a step back and stopped talking.

Mingji thought for a moment and looked at Han Xiaoyue. Han Xiaoyue stepped forward and said, "Master Mingji, maybe you don't know, Zhao Zhun has a deep grudge with me. But after all, they are officials and we are the people, so let's not let them embarrass the people!" Mingji nodded and said, "What Lord Han Shi said is reasonable. As he spoke, he turned to the soldier and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, the old man will explain the reason to the people." Gun-wielding, please retreat!" The soldier listened, nodded and turned over his horse and said, "The master understands the righteousness, admire and admire!"

Ming Ji returned to the Daxiong Hall and signaled for the chanting to stop, and the people looked up at him for some reason. I saw Mingji clasping his hands together and bowing deeply: "Ladies and gentlemen, the old man is Mingji, the abbot of Kuzen Temple. Many people have admired Mingji for a long time, but they only saw him today, and their hearts were so excited that they knelt down and bowed down. Mingji waved his hand and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the old man begs you, please go back!"

Mingji continued: "The salute is endless, and the thoughts are continuous. As long as you recite the Buddha in your heart, you will not get tired. Today's happy event of Lord Han is also a happy event for my Xingping County. All the donors are willing to come to appreciate the light, and Mingji is here to thank you!" Seeing this, everyone hurriedly knelt down and bowed in return. Mingji continued: "This time, a member of the imperial court came to congratulate him, and in order to ensure his safety, I also ask the donors to avoid it for the time being. Although the old man was reluctant, he was afraid that those powerful people would deliberately make things difficult, but the happy event would become a bad thing. Therefore, please forgive me!" After speaking, Mingji gave another deep salute.

Everyone was reluctant to give up, but they didn't want to leave. At this time, only one of the people was heard: "Folks, Master Mingji is waiting for me to leave, what are we still doing here?" As soon as the words fell, another person said: "Master Mingji is afraid that we will be bullied by the officials, so he is good at persuading, we have to know what is wrong!" After that, everyone got up and said: "Master Mingji, let's leave now, and we will never let you be embarrassed!" Everyone said and left one after another.

In the blink of an eye, the dry Zen Temple has returned to its former desertion, but the gongs and drums outside the door are noisy, and there seems to be the sound of gongs opening the way. Mingji and the others hurriedly ran over, only to see several large sedan chairs coming towards them. Several officials in front of the sedan chair opened the way, and the sedan chair followed by hundreds of personal guards, which was a spectacular scene. Ming Ji took a closer look, and saw hundreds of people following behind his own soldiers, their faces happy. When the sedan chair walked to the door, a person walked out of the first sedan chair, which was Cui Zhixian. I saw Cui Zhixian lightly lifting the belt, and smiled and gave a deep salute to Mingji: "Master Mingji, two masters, this official is polite!" Mingji and the others returned the salute, Cui Zhixian looked at Han Xiaoyue again and said, "This young talent is Han Xiaoyue!" Han Xiaoyue nodded in response, and gave a deep salute.

Cui Zhixian smiled and waved his hand: "Come, come, come! I will introduce today's guest of honor to you." As he spoke, he led a few people to the back sedan chairs. Zhao Zhun and Zhao Mo walked out of the second sedan chair, and before Ming Ji could speak, he gave a deep salute and said, "Three masters, don't come to harm!" Ming Ji and the others saluted back: "It's okay, the two donors are invited!" After that, he motioned for Zhao Zhun and Zhao Mo to enter the temple.

Zhao Zhun looked at Han Xiaoyue and arched his hand: "Han Xiaoyue, congratulations!" Han Xiaoyue saw that there were many people present, and it was difficult to refute his face, so he hugged his fists and said, "Xie Dashuai!" Zhao Mo looked at Han Xiaoyue, and there seemed to be tears in his eyes. Without waiting to speak, he walked towards the temple. Han Xiaoyue looked at her back and sighed in her heart: "I haven't seen her for many days, Miss Zhao Mo has matured a lot......"

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