CHAPTER XLIV

The setting sun shines softly through the crack in the door, fine dust flies in the air, the door closes gently, blocking the pale golden afterglow from the door, and the last light on the bluestone floor disappears like a thread.

Dou Xian walked to the Huanghuali wooden circle chair in the room, lifted off his robe and sat down, and looked at Master Wen casually with his hand.

Master Wen turned around slowly, the light in the room was dim, and he still clearly saw the bottomless obsession in the dark eyes of the man in front of him, Master Wen folded his hands and recited a Buddha name compassionately, "Master Dou, if you are too obsessed, I am afraid that it will harm others and yourself." ”

Three years ago, when the Queen Mother first came to the temple, it was the world-famous young prime minister escort, at that time he looked at his face, faintly pushed to his life, the monarch and the minister are suitable for the praise of all the people, it is the life of wealth and illustriousness to the extreme, partial birth wife died early, and there is no child, a life of glory and nobility but loneliness.

Now that I see you again, I was shocked at first glance, but in three years, this person's life has been turned upside down, and even he can't see it clearly! There is only one point, the temperament of the young man who was not as weak as the crown three years ago is Tsinghua jade and golden, but now there is a faint anger and deep obsession between his eyebrows, and he is no longer as clear as before.

Thinking of the sudden extra stroke in the life of the woman who called "medicine" just now, the master shook his head and sighed almost invisibly.

When the prime minister of the dynasty was the pillar of the country, he was obsessed with such a deep heart, but he didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

Others must be grateful for Master Wen's guidance, and they can't wait for the master to say a few more words so that he can get more benefits, but Dou Xian didn't snort, and played with the palm-sized white jade carving Zichen wearing a necklace with the baby in his palm, and gently rubbing his thumb against the hollow gold on the rat's tail.

After a long time, most of the sandalwood in the meditation room had been burned, and the long incense ash was overwhelmed and fell into the incense burner, Dou Xian turned his hand over and put the necklace in his hand into his sleeve pocket, and raised his eyes to look at Master Wen, who had already returned to the futon to meditate, "Remember what promised me." ”

After a long silence, Master Wen stopped chanting the scriptures in his mouth, nodded and said, "As long as Master Dou doesn't do anything that hurts heaven and reason, the poor monk will not interfere in mundane affairs." ”

After getting Master Wen's promise, Dou Xian got up satisfied, walked to the wooden door, he stopped, turned his head slightly, and swept the robe that Master Wen spread on the ground, and his side face was hidden in the shadows, and he said with an unclear meaning: "Master is such a Buddhist person, naturally he doesn't understand." ”

With that, he opened the door and left without looking back.

In the meditation room, Master Wen raised his head to look at the word "Buddha" on the wall in front of him, and his eyes were complex and obscure.

***

Su Yan stepped on the wooden corridor and was about to reach out to push the door, but saw that the straight door opened by itself, revealing a young woman wearing a pink and white gown and a long flower skirt with a double bun.

Su Yan didn't have time to think about whether it was the little master Miaoxin who led the wrong way, so she heard the woman snort softly, and glanced back and forth on Su Yan and Peng Chun Peng Lei behind her, as if she finally realized something, she had a pair of wonderful eyes and round eyes, and she was busy bowing down, "Liuying has seen ......"

Speaking of this, she raised her eyes and cautiously glanced at Su Yan, and when she saw her combing her hair in a hanging bun, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes, and she said tentatively: "Madam? ”

Su Yan looked back at Peng Chun and Peng Lei behind her, and the immediate intention was to ask them to give her an explanation.

Peng Chun said respectfully: "Miss Su, Liuying was arranged by the prince to serve you. ”

Su Yan nodded and turned to look at Liuying.

Peng Chun's name for Su Yan naturally came into Liuying's ears, and the little girl covered her mouth after realizing it, and looked at Su Yan timidly, lest she be safe.

Liuying looked like she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, her face was still childish, Su Yan saw her as if she had seen Xia Hua, and she naturally felt more close to her in her heart, stepped forward to help Liuying, who was still kneeling on the ground, and said softly: "Hurry up." ”

Liuying was flattered, got up with Su Yan's hand, and welcomed her into the house, Peng Chun and Peng Lei guarded the door left and right.

Foguang Temple is one of the best Buddhist holy places in Dayu, there are countless pilgrims who come here every year to make incense and stay temporarily, and three years ago, when the new emperor had allocated a large amount of gold and silver to repair all parts of Foguang Temple, it is a rare spacious and clear dormitory of Foguang Temple.

The room where Su Yan lives is located in a secluded place and has a quiet environment, which is very much her favorite.

Liuying has obviously been here for a while, this squatter room has been cleaned up by her everywhere like the boudoir of the noble girl, the temple's common green gauze tent has been removed, replaced by a moon white cotton spun tent, the apricot red cloud silk cotton on the bed is neatly stacked, and the autumn fragrance pigmented brocade pillow is placed firmly on the inside.

Su Yan sat down at the black lacquer round table, touched the warm tea in the celadon entwined teapot in her hand, and raised her hand to beckon Liuying to her, "Don't stand, sit down." ”

Liuying stood in place for a long time, moving her steps and sitting on the stool under Su Yan's urging.

Su Yan poured a cup of tea and handed it to her, "Look at your mouth, it's dry and peeling." ”

Liuying was stunned and took the tea but did not bring it to her mouth, but put it on the table, pinched it her face with one hand, and there was a red mark on her fair and round face, and the little girl "hissed" and gasped, obviously in pain, but she smiled, her eyes were shining, and she said stupidly: "It turned out to be not a dream!" ”

Her series of actions were cute and cute, and Su Yan couldn't help but smile: "What are you doing by pinching yourself?" ”

"I've heard others say that the girls and wives of big families have a bad temper, and they often punish people!" Liuying raised her head and looked at Su Yan with bright eyes, "Girl, why are you so good!" ”

What does this have to do with her pinching herself, Su Yan still hasn't understood.

Liuying leaned her elbows against the edge of the table, clasped her cheeks in her hands and said, "Girl, you are so beautiful and have a good temper, I thought I was dreaming!" ”

Only then did Su Yan understand what she was thinking, and she laughed out loud.

Liu Ying wriggled on the stool embarrassedly, but she didn't forget to emphasize again, "What I said is true, I'm so big, it's the first time I've seen a girl so good-looking!" ”

It's always nice to be complimented, Su Yan pursed her lips and smiled, "How old are you this year?" ”

"It's sixteen by the end of the year." Hotaru replied.

It was not much like what she thought, Su Yan nodded secretly.

The master and servant chatted a few more words, and Liu Ying told Su Yan that she was bought by Peng Chun from Ya Po a month ago, and learned the rules and how to serve people for more than half a month in front of a grandmother surnamed Zhao, and only arrived at Foguang Temple three days ago.

Dou Xian has not been able to recover for more than a month now, and it seems that he will resume as usual and have already begun to arrange things for her in the future.

Listening to Liuying say that she knew her preferences from her grandmother, Su Yan's heart warmed slightly, and her eyebrows and eyes became softer.

Liuying was frowning and saying, the room suddenly darkened, a shadow hit the ground, Su Yan turned around, "Zhongkang." ”

Because of what Liuying said, her heart was soft, her eyebrows were full of affection, and her gentle words made Dou Xian's eyes darken, he stepped over the threshold and sat down beside Su Yan, his eyes swept over Liuying.

Liuying naturally knew who Dou Xian was, and he had already been told about the relationship between the two, but now that he was swept by his gaze, he felt that the soles of his feet were cold, and he shivered and retreated, and did not forget to close the door before leaving.

"Is it okay?" Dou Xian glanced at the closed door and asked.

In just a few words of conversation, Su Yan has roughly figured out Liuying's temperament, such a delicate and kind girl, she naturally has nothing to be dissatisfied with, nodded and said, "Liuying is very good." ”

Her answer was expected by Dou Xian.

In the previous life, Liuying was the personal maid next to the little wife, although the two had only been together for two years, but they were masters and servants, and Liuying was also sincerely concerned about the little wife, so Dou Xian directly ordered Peng Chun to buy Liuying from Ya Po, so that the old lady in the house adjusted. After teaching for a while, he was sent to serve Su Yan.

"I've already told Master Wen that you just need to recuperate here with peace of mind." Dou Xian raised his hand and wrapped a strand of hair on Su Yan's cheek behind his ear, and said carefully: "Although it is in the temple, you don't have to grieve yourself, you don't have to endure what you want to eat, just ask someone to buy it, I left a silver tael for Liuying." ”

"If you are bored in the temple, go out for a walk, Peng Chun and Peng Lei will stay behind to protect you secretly, don't worry."

Su Yan nodded lightly and raised her eyes to look at Dou Xian, "What about you?" ”

Finally waiting for this sentence, Dou Xian hooked his lips and smiled, "Chang'an is in a hurry, I can't stay here for more ......"

Before he finished speaking, Su Yan hurriedly said, "Are you going to leave today?!" ”

After the words fell, she realized that she was too eager, lowered her head and bit her lip and said, "It shouldn't be in the way for one night......

The thought of separating from him made her feel sullen and uncomfortable.

Dou Xian raised her chin, looked at her with burning eyes, and said softly: "Medicine." ”

Su Yan raised her eyes, "Huh? ”

Dou Xian teased, "You can't bear me." ”

Her mind was broken, Su Yan was stunned, her eyes wandered and she refused to look at him.

Every time she showed such a shy appearance, Dou Xian felt that the tenderness in his heart was about to overflow, and he stretched out his arms to take his little wife into his arms and kissed the top of her hair lightly, "I'll leave tomorrow morning." ”

Xu was about to separate, Su Yan rarely did not struggle shyly, and took the initiative to reach out to hug him back for the first time, and snuggled in his arms obediently.

For a while, the room was quiet and warm.

After hugging each other quietly for a while, Dou Xian took out the white jade carving necklace from his sleeve pocket and hung it around her neck in Su Yan's puzzled gaze.

"What is this?" Su Yan lowered her head and stroked the necklace around her neck, only to feel that this jade pendant was moist and delicate, and her tentacles were warm, even people like her who didn't understand jade jewelry knew that this jade must not be a vulgar thing.

Dou Xian removed her hand, straightened the necklace, looked at the jade pendant on the white neck, and opened his lips and said, "This white jade carving is ...... pendant."

Su Yan raised her eyes to look at him, waiting for the next step, but listened to his words.

"You can wear it in the future, and if anyone asks, just say that you have been wearing it since you were a child."

Su Yan was puzzled, "It's ......"

Dou Xian caressed the hidden line of small words at the bottom of the jade pendant, and said with a dark expression: "If someone asks, you will say so, and ...... in the future." You'll know why. ”

He rarely showed such a look in front of her, Su Yan only thought that something was difficult to say, so she suppressed the doubts in her heart and nodded, "Well, I know." ”

Seeing her agree, Dou Xianfu stretched out his hand to take her into his arms again, his eyes fell into the distance, and he sighed.