On Tianmu Lake in Liyang, Changzhou, Xia Xue and Ouyang Qian are rowing two slightly pointed wooden boats, slowly moving forward on the lake. Boating on the vast and sparkling surface of Tianmu Lake, it makes people feel a sense of paradise.

Xia Xue never thought that Tianmu Lake was so beautiful. From a distance, the lake is reflected in the blue of the sky, lined with several green mountains from far and near, just like a sapphire left in the green silk. On the boating lake, a few small white flowers float from time to time, decorating the green mountains and green waters. There is a mist between the distant mountains, leaving people with all kinds of mysterious fantasies.

When Xia Xue was intoxicated by the picturesque beauty of the lake, a small boat suddenly came from the shore, and Xia Xue saw that it was Dugu Jun, the leader of the "Black Guard".

After the boat approached, Dugujun reported to Xia Xueyu: "There is a family's daughter-in-law in Liyang County, Changzhou, who hanged herself, but I feel that things are strange. ”

Listen to Dugu Jun's story: The deceased was a twenty-five-year-old woman. Hang yourself in your room. Through the autopsy, it was indeed a suicide, and there was no possibility of homicide at all. It was originally an ordinary case of self-hanging, and there was nothing surprising about it. However, Dugujun still raised one of his own doubts: the reason for the deceased's suicide does not seem to be very sufficient, she did not quarrel with her husband, and her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along well, and the family is also a well-off family, with no worries about food and clothing, but I don't know why she committed suicide. I asked her in-laws and husband, but they couldn't tell why. Several more subordinates were arraigned, and they all believed that the young lady had no reason to commit suicide.

When Xia Xue heard this, she couldn't help frowning, so she said: "It's really suspicious, anyone who commits suicide is either forced by life or wronged. There can be no one who commits suicide for no reason. What else did you learn? ”

Dugu Jun said: "There is only one thing that is unsatisfactory, that is, this woman has been married for six or seven years and has not given birth so far. ”

Xia Xue nodded and said, "This is very important, it may be the reason for her suicide." How did her husband and in-laws treat her? ”

Dugu Jun replied: "The two families live opposite the door, the door is the right one, the fingertips are married, and the baby is kissed from a young age." This woman is also very virtuous, and she gets along well with her family, and there is no possibility of being abused. ”

Xia Xue thought for a while, and then asked, "Has this woman ever gone out recently?" ”

Dugu Jun replied: "I also asked about this, and his husband said that this woman went to the Nanyuan Temple outside the city yesterday to worship the Buddha. It is said that there is an Arhat who gives a son, which is quite effective, as long as you come here to ask for a child, most of them can get their wishes. The woman stayed at Nanyuan Temple for one night, and was picked up by her husband this morning, and then committed suicide. ”

Xia Xue listened, frowned, and asked, "In this way, this Nanyuan Temple is a nunnery?" ”

Dugu Jun replied: "No, listen to his husband, it's a temple!" ”

When Xia Xue heard this, she called it ridiculous: "In this temple, how can you keep a woman to stay?" I'm afraid that this woman's death has a lot to do with it! ”

Dugu Jun said: "I was so suspicious at the time, so I asked the reason. The woman's husband said that this is the rule of Nanyuan Temple, where there is a child-sending hall, and the woman who goes to ask for a child must stay in the hall for one night, worship the Buddha and recite the scriptures, and then she can move the Arhat and descend her descendants! ”

Xia Xue then said: "This matter has to be stopped for the time being. Tell the family of the deceased to handle the funeral as usual, tomorrow, I will visit Nanyuan Temple privately to find out! ”

As the queen of the Tang Dynasty, when she was out to investigate, Xia Xue also made a secret visit to the local government and local people, and of course she couldn't ignore this strange thing.

The next day, Xia Xue took Ouyang Qian to prepare to set off, and after Ouyang Yong heard the news, he also wanted to go. was blocked by Xia Xue: "Your image is too eye-catching." Our trip is a secret private visit, so you better not go. ”

When Ouyang Yong heard this, he had no choice but to give up. Usually, he has always been proud of his tall and powerful figure. Today, I am quite dissatisfied.

Xia Xue jokingly said to Ouyang Qian: "Let's go to Nanyuan Temple to incense and beg for a big fat doll for Ouyang Qian!" ”

Ouyang Qian couldn't help but hold her stomach and laugh after hearing this.

Xia Xue was about to buy some incense candles and other application things, Dugu Jun whispered: "Your Majesty, we don't need to prepare anything, people don't accept incense in the temple, when you get there, as long as you have silver, you can buy any precious incense and candle offerings." Today's monks are more savvy in business than businessmen. Your Majesty has gone, but be careful not to be deceived by the monks. ”

Xia Xue said: "You can't call me Your Majesty outside, you have to call me Mrs. when you go to Nanyuan Temple today, and you have to act like you." ”

After making preparations, Xia Xue asked Dugu Jun to find a soft sedan chair, temporarily hired two sedan chair drivers, carried herself and Ouyang Qian, went out of the city gate, and went straight to Nanyuan Temple.

When I came to the outside of the city, seeing the grass and green trees, Xia Xuedi's heart couldn't help but feel refreshed.

That Nanyuan Temple is only seven miles away from the county seat, and it will not take long to arrive. Xia Xue looked around, only to see an ancient temple hidden in the forest, the Buddha incense curling, as if the rui qi was swirling, and the Sanskrit singing sound made people suddenly dissipate the worldly heart. In front of the temple there is a large dense bamboo forest, which is lush and vibrant.

When the group arrived in front of the mountain gate, the sedan chair fell, Dugu Jun lifted the sedan curtain, and Ouyang Qian got off the sedan chair with Xia Xue in his arms. There are two tall monks at the door, when they see this situation, they think that the wife of a big family has come to offer incense, so one of them goes in to pass the ceremony, and one comes forward to greet him.

The monk walked in front of everyone, lowered his eyebrows, folded his hands and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Nanyuan Temple, please follow me in!" ”

Xia Xue paid attention to it and saw that this monk was tall, strict in law, and meticulous. So he also returned the salute: "The master is invited, I have some personal matters, and I want to trouble your temple, and I will disturb you." ”

The monk's face was still calm, and he continued: "Buddhism is vast, those who come are destined, I believe it will not disappoint you, please come in!" Then he turned around and led the way.

Everyone entered the mountain gate, only to see that the ancient trees in the temple reached to the sky, the temple was magnificent, and it was very magnificent. Everyone appreciates while walking, and praises while appreciating. Under the guidance of the monk, everyone came to a quiet room, and the little novice sent a few refreshments and fruits, and everyone sat down to drink tea and rest at the same time.

Xia Xue found that the monks here, including Xiao Shami, were all tall people, at least 1.8 meters tall, and felt a little strange, could it be that the water and soil of Nanyuan Temple were good? Raise all the monks tall and big.

Xia Xue was silent for a while, pretending to be very shy and embarrassed, and whispered to the monk: "Don't hide it from the master, I have been married for two years, but I have never been pregnant, and I am very distressed!" ”

Ouyang Qian heard this, and almost dropped the teacup in her hand to the ground. Dugu Jun next to her hurriedly pulled her from behind, signaling her not to act rashly and ruin the queen's good deeds.

When the monk heard this, he smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, there is an arhat hall in this temple, and there is an arhat who sends his son, as long as you put incense and pray in front, and then stay in the quiet room in front of the hall for one night, you will have complete merit." ”

When Xia Xue heard this, her face was overjoyed: "Since this is the case, please ask the master to take us there quickly!" ”

The monk nodded. Then he said: "Don't worry, don't worry, someone will naturally come to pick you up in a while, and the poor monk will retire first." ”

Then the monk bowed again and walked out of the ashram.

Dugujun waited for the monk to go out, and then whispered: "The monk here is very slippery, and he will definitely take us everywhere to make incense and rejoice in a while." And then there is a merit book for us to give. Say that you want to rebuild the temple and reshape the golden body or something. ”

Xia Xue heard it, this is the same as when the temple Taoist temple visited and traveled in later generations, what merit book, what incense money, changing the law to ask tourists for money, the monk of Nanyuan Temple actually understands this, the abbot of this temple is not simple.

As he was talking, he heard a sound of footsteps, and Dugu Jun immediately kept silent. A moment later. I saw a middle-aged monk appear at the door, tall and strong, came into the door, and saluted everyone: "The poor monk is silent, and I salute you." Everyone, please follow me around the temple, this Luohan Hall. It's the last stop. ”

Dugu Jun glanced at Xia Xue and said in his heart: "How about it, I'll do what I said right away!" ”

Xia Xue deliberately said eagerly: "Master." I'm so anxious that I can't wait to have children right away, so the master will lead us directly to the Luohan Hall! ”

The silent monk smiled and said: "Don't worry, the incense in my temple is very vigorous, everyone has worshiped everywhere, and the heart of the Buddha will be revealed, so that it will work."

Xia Xue pretended to be helpless, and then went with the monk. People worship one by one. Everywhere he went, he sent incense, but he didn't receive any money.

Xia Xue then asked, "Master of Silence, the incense and candles in your temple are all free?" ”

The monk smiled: "The donor doesn't know anything. We monks have no property, we just can't go in and out. It is all thanks to the alms of the four benefactors that we can get by. These incense money are all calculated when you go out of the mountain. ”

At the end, I came to the Daxiong Treasure Hall. I saw a gilded statue of Shakya, placed on the lotus platform, more than two zhang high, solemn and fearful. The silent monk said, "Donors, if you have any beggings in your heart, you might as well tell them in front of the Buddha. With the blessing of the Buddha, all wishes will come true. ”

Everyone had no choice but to put incense on their knees and bow down in front of the Buddha. Xia Xue also secretly prayed in her heart: "If the Buddha is really spiritual, please bless me to uncover the secrets in the temple!" ”

Then, everyone came out of the Mahavira Hall, and the silence led them to the Arhat Hall. At the entrance of the hall, Jing Shi took out a book and said to everyone, "Everyone, please make some merits!" ”

When Xia Xue saw it, she secretly said in her heart: "It seems that if you don't give money, you won't be able to enter the Luohan Hall!" So he took out two minas of silver and gave them to Silence.

Silence led everyone into the Luohan Hall. Xia Xue looked at it and saw a plaque hanging on it, with the three big characters "Descendants Hall" written on it. Xia Xue then asked; "Master, why did this Luohan Hall change its name to the Descendants Hall?"

Silence said: "Just because those who come to this temple to ask for heirs, ask for men to get men, and pray for women to get women, which is very effective, so it is called the descendants hall!" ”

Xia Xue then pointed to a room opposite and asked, "Master, that's probably where the woman who asks for a child lives?" It's just that the woman stays overnight in the temple, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient. I am a woman of gold, and I have never stayed anywhere else. Can the master make it convenient, and we will pray with all our hearts and leave more incense, I don't know if it is okay? ”

Jing Jing said: "Donor, if you don't live in the temple, I'm afraid the Arhat will not be inspired. If you don't have a dream, you won't be able to do it. Please rest assured that our Buddha Gate is a pure land, and if the lady sleeps in the temple, the family can wait outside the door. Moreover, our quiet room is close all around, with tight doors and windows, and there is no idle people waiting to come and go, so it is the most stable. ”

Xia Xue listened to it and thought to herself: "It seems that this secret is only in the quiet room, so I have to find a way to sneak in and take a look at it, so that I can understand it." And he agreed.

Silence walked into the Luohan Hall. Xia Xue and his entourage also walked in.

When you enter it, you can see carved beams and painted columns, which are brilliant and extremely luxurious. In the middle is offered an arhat,

The golden body is shaped, holding a pocket in his arms, and he is smiling on his face, and he doesn't know which Arhat it is.

The incense in front of the table was vigorous, and the incense ashes in the incense burner were full. The whole hall is filled with a strong sandalwood incense.

Dugu Jun looked at it and asked curiously: "Master, since this Arhat is a son Arhat, why doesn't he hold the child, but carries a bag, as if he is going to buy rice." ”

Seeing Dugu Jun speaking presumptuously, Jing Jing couldn't help but be a little annoyed, so he got up politely: "Don't talk nonsense, what this Luohan Ye is holding in his arms is a bag of descendants, no matter how many children there are, they all come out of here, and you are no exception!" ”

Ouyang Qian saw that Dugu Jun was talking nonsense with Jing Silence, so he pretended to scold: "Steward Du is not verbose, in front of the Buddha, you have to be honest, otherwise I will drive you back immediately!" ”

Dugu Jun grimaced at Ouyang Qian and stopped talking.

Xia Xue and Ouyang Qian respectfully finished the incense, and Xia Xue then said to Jing Silence: "Master Lao Fu guided, send me to the quiet room to wait." ”

An imperceptible smile appeared on Silent Silence's face, but she was still looked at by Xia Xue's fiery eyes. Xia Xue thought in her heart: "It seems that there must be something wrong in this quiet room!" ”