Chapter 99: The Everlasting Lamp
Fortunately, because Tai'an Temple has an excellent reputation, there is an endless stream of pilgrims and believers who come to worship on weekdays. Even though it was already dark at this moment, there was still no intention of closing the door.
Maybe there were a lot of nobles in the past, or maybe the monks in Tai'an Temple themselves were very good.
Yu Panxi walked into the temple and briefly explained his intention to the monks here. Although the latter did not immediately answer her words and take her to the presiding. But he also arranged a place for her first and took her to the guest room.
Yu Panxi also knew that he was indeed a little late, and he was not in a hurry for a while anyway, so he went with him. Before entering the room, he did not forget to thank the monk who led the way with his hands folded.
Xiao Chumo and Nian Hui followed her all the way from a distance, originally full of doubts, and it was inevitable that they were a little surprised to see that the master and servant had actually entered Tai'an Temple in the end.
"Young Master, this ...... Are we still going in? ”
Nian Hui looked at the temple gate and asked Xiao Chumo's opinion with some hesitation.
Although the latter was also puzzled, it was getting late now, and if they turned around and returned to Kyoto immediately, they were afraid that they would not be able to arrive until after nightfall.
So after thinking about it in his heart, Xiao Chumo finally said in a deep voice: "Why don't you enter?" It just so happened that I had been fighting on the battlefield for many years, and I came to pay a visit to wash away the murderous aura on my body. ”
With that, he came out of the shadows and walked towards the temple gate.
In fact, he not only intends to live in Taean Temple today, but also to stay here forever. Until you figure out Yu Panxi's purpose, or wait until she leaves.
Nian Hui was ordered by Ming Guohou to follow Xiao Chumo's side, except for the need to bring back the result of this matter completely and tell the former, the others were completely arranged by Xiao Chumo.
No matter how much he doubted in his heart, he just responded and didn't say anything more.
According to Xiao Chumo's orders, the little novice who came to guide the way did not publicize his whereabouts, and the monks in Tai'an Temple were not talkative. Until the next morning, when Yu Panxi went to visit the host, he didn't know the news of his arrival at all.
"Why did the donor come?"
In a quiet room, the elderly host sat cross-legged on a futon.
As the fame of Tai'an Temple grew, so did the believers. But the purpose is varied. He had to ask first.
And Yu Panxi, who was opposite him, also deliberately changed into plain clothes, and after nodding to him with his hands folded, he knelt upright, his face was very reverent.
The little woman wanted to light a lantern for her deceased mother-in-law, and asked the host to arrange a quiet place. If there is anything wrong, I hope that the host can correct it in time. ”
After listening, the host nodded, called the little novice who was guarding the door, and asked him to arrange a clean meditation room for Yu Panxi.
The latter naturally thanked him, and then followed the little novice who led the way directly to the meditation room.
Long before coming to meet the host, Yu Panxi had already instructed Yinling to let her not have to come over, and she could visit the temple by herself.
It just so happened that she needed to bathe and fast for a few days, and devote herself to prayer. Yinling's lively temperament must not be able to sit still, so she simply took a few days off for lunch.
Yinling was naturally happy, she had long heard that this Tai'an Temple was extremely effective, but unfortunately she didn't have time to come. Now that there is such an opportunity, of course, it is time to pay a good respect.
In the days that followed, Yu Panxi did exactly as she said, shutting herself in the meditation room and reciting Buddhist scriptures, almost as devout as those who grew up in the temple.
Although Xiao Chumo has not appeared, he has been watching her silently in secret.
said that he was watching, but in fact, Yu Panxi locked himself in the meditation room, and he could only see her two or three times a day. Only when the monks in the temple brought her a meal would she show up to thank her.
On the third day, Xiao Chumo finally couldn't help it, and quietly sneaked into the meditation room while Yu Panxi was not paying attention.
He had never seen her so quiet.
Dressed in a plain dress, with the action of Yu Panxi kneeling on the futon, it spread out on the ground, like a flower that blooms quietly. Mirrored with the calm piety on her face.
A little sandalwood was lit inside the house to dispel the incense that had risen from being lit for many days. The faint aroma seemed to make Xiao Chumo's mind a little dizzy.
Yu Panxi had been chanting Buddhist scriptures here for an afternoon, and he actually hid behind the curtain and watched her for a whole afternoon.
Early the next morning, Yu Panxi got up early and was about to go to the meditation room to continue chanting and praying for the deceased Wei. As soon as she opened the door, a monk was standing in front of the door waiting for her.
Seeing her come out, the latter said "Amitabha", bowed slightly, and then said, "Madam, the host invites you over." ”
"Please lead the way."
Yu Panxi was puzzled in his heart, but he didn't ask more, and followed him.
Standing in a corner not far away, Xiao Chumo and Nian Hui, who had been observing her, naturally followed together.
This time, the place where the monk took Yu Panxi was not the small room used to receive pilgrims in the temple before, but another relatively large and also very quiet Buddhist hall.
Although there are several statues of gods and Buddhas in this Buddhist hall, what is even more spectacular is the enshrined lanterns under the surrounding Buddha statues.
Lotus bottom, bronze platform.
I don't know how many names are placed here.
In this dimly lit Buddhist hall, they all seem to be dotted with brilliance.
"Host, you're ......"
Although there were already some conjectures in his heart, Yu Panxi couldn't help but ask more.
And the host who was already old looked at her very kindly when he heard this, "Didn't you already guess it?" ”
"But I've heard that it takes a full seven days to light a lamp for a deceased loved one. It's only been three days since I did. ”
"It depends on the person. The so-called seven-day lantern is just a general statement. ”
The host laughed as he took out an empty lampstand from the table next to him.
"Buddhism does things with sincerity in everything. Whether it's fasting, worshipping, or reciting Buddhist scriptures. If you are religious enough, even if it is only for three days, then you can make an offering. The reverse is different. ”
Yu Panxi watched his movements, as if he had fully listened to his words, and nodded thoughtfully.
Since she was reborn, she is grateful, and because of Ah Ye's existence, she inevitably believes a little more in the theory of ghosts and gods. When he bows, he is also very religious.
It is probably because of this that the original seven-day trip can be shortened to just three days.
This is also a good thing for her.
This time she came to Tai'an Temple, she ran out in the name of returning to her mother's house, and it would be good if she could go back earlier.