Chapter 304: Zhanghua Temple
A Zhanghua Temple is located in Jiangling City outside the Taisi Yuan (now Shashi City, Taishiyuan) next to the name, the reason why it is called "Zhanghua", because this is the location of the Zhanghua Palace of the Chu State, after the destruction of the Chu State, this place is gradually abandoned, the carved beams and paintings of the year are naturally all gone, only one after another is left in the barren grass in the continuous earthen platform, so the locals call this place "Zhanghua Terrace" again.
Because this is the symbol of the once huge kingdom, and it is also the place where legends such as "the king of Chu loves a thin waist" spread, so although it is deserted, there are often some literati and scholars who come to pay their respects to the past and the present.
Nanliang believes in Buddhism, so he built a temple outside Zhanghua Terrace, which is Zhanghua Temple, which can allow people from afar to rest here and put a few incense sticks on the Buddha. Of course, at this time, the Zhanghua Temple was only an insignificant small temple against the backdrop of those tall earthen platforms next to it, and the Zhanghua Temple built on the ruins of the Zhanghua Palace in later generations is not the same.
However, Rao is this temple is not big, but also because of the proximity to Zhanghuatai, so the incense is more vigorous, coupled with Xiliang has been implementing the policy of clearing the field in Jiangling for so many years, so it is difficult to go to the big temple in the mountain, many dignitaries and nobles simply come to this Zhanghua Temple to make incense and make a vow, is it still possible to spread the saying that the incense here is very effective.
However, there was no one to incense today, and when I got up in the morning, the army with the red flag would drain the water around the entire Zhanghua Temple, and even not far away from the Zhanghua Terrace, there were Nan Chen's foot horses patrolling back and forth.
"This is Zhanghua Temple?" Chen Shubao, who got off the carriage, looked depressed, obviously such a slightly dilapidated small temple in front of him did not make him feel interesting, after all, the four hundred and eighty temples of the Southern Dynasty, as the capital of the Southern Dynasty, around the Jiankang Mansion, the huge temples are not many at all, compared to this Zhanghua Temple, it is much inferior.
Li Xinchen bowed slightly: "Although Zhanghua Temple is small, it is the temple with the most incense around Jiangling City, and although the sparrows are small, the five organs are complete, from the mountain gate to the Tibetan scripture building, there are many in this temple." ”
It's just that Chen Shubao didn't seem to be interested in this, and was about to wave his hand to go back, but was interrupted by a voice next to him.
"Brother Huang, since you're here, let's go in and burn incense." Although Princess Lechang wore a veil to cover her face, she couldn't hide her crisp voice.
Chen Shubao was stunned for a moment, nodded a little reluctantly, and walked forward first.
And Li Xinchen glanced at Xiao Shilian in front of him, and Xiao Shilian hurriedly followed Chen Shubao, who threw off his steps and walked forward. Exhaling softly, Li Xinchen lowered his voice: "Thank you, Your Highness, for relieving your subordinates." ”
Le Chang said lightly: "It's a lot of effort, not to mention that this palace is also for the good of the prince, if so many soldiers are allowed to follow Bai Ran this trip, it will not be very good for the prince's reputation." ”
Li Xinchen smiled slightly and made a gesture of please: "Since Your Highness wants to offer incense, please." ”
"Why don't you come along, General Lee?" Lechang did not rush forward.
Li Xinchen hesitated for a moment, but still said in a low voice: "I can't hide it, the last general doesn't believe in Buddhism, so it's better not to enter this temple, so as not to do anything and show a foreign appearance in front of the two highnesses." ”
Lechang chuckled: "What the Buddha brings to people is the beauty in suffering, and it is not bad luck. General Li has always been a person who can see openly, and he is also a bold person, why don't you dare to enter this small temple? ”
Although he didn't know why Lechang was so talkative today, Li Xinchen also knew that he had no room to refuse, so he immediately made a gesture of please. This time, Lechang did not stop, and walked straight forward, and Li Xinchen hesitated for a moment, untied the saber and handed it to Li Ping, and followed quickly.
"Two donors, please." Seeing that the two of them walked in surrounded by the guards, the host who greeted them hurriedly handed the incense prepared in his hand to the two of them, he had already received the news before, and knew what kind of nobles were coming today, so he didn't dare to slack off.
Le Chang took the incense, didn't look at Li Xinchen beside him, and walked straight into the Daxiong Treasure Hall. At this time, Chen Shubao had already paid homage to the incense, and he didn't know where he was led by Xiao Shilian.
Kneeling on the mat, Le Chang respectfully recited the Dharma number a few times, and then inserted the incense in his hand on the incense burner. Li Xinchen behind her also held incense and bowed to the Buddha.
He doesn't expect the Buddha to be able to purify all sentient beings, he only hopes that the Buddha can see that his heart is still pious at this time, and bless his dream to come true, and also bless Li Li'er and Xiao Xiang's family members to be safe and sound.
Walking out of the Daxiong Treasure Hall slowly, there were no guards around to follow - a group of armor soldiers rushed into the temple in a mighty manner. Therefore, only a few guards stood under the cloister not far away, after all, this temple had already been searched I don't know how many times, so naturally there would be no danger.
Because of this, no one will know what Lechang and Li Xinchen are talking about.
"General Li," Le Chang's voice was very low, and only Li Xinchen could hear it, "Actually, this palace doesn't believe in Buddhism either." ”
Li Xinchen was stunned for a moment: "But Your Highness ······"
"As long as the heart is sincere, what difference does it make between believing and not believing?" Le Chang chuckled, "This palace believes that when this palace knelt down to pray just now, its heart was sincere, then the Buddha would also bless it." ”
Li Xinchen couldn't help but smile bitterly, Chen Ji really gave birth to a good daughter of Zhong Lingyuxiu, but it's a pity······ Li Xinchen listened to the footsteps getting closer and closer, and became more and more emotional.
It's just a pity that Chen Ji doesn't have such an excellent son.
Chen Shubao yawned boredly and walked over: "This place is a half-big temple, there is nothing to see, let's hurry up and go to the next place, General Li You also said before, just go to that Huarong Road!" ”
Li Xinchen hurriedly responded, and immediately subconsciously looked at Xiao Shilian, Xiao Shilian's gaze on Chen Shubao was full of disdain. And Lechang seemed to notice something, but before she could come back to her senses, Li Xinchen had already taken a step forward quietly, blocking her sight.
Le Chang looked at Li Xinchen's back thoughtfully, but didn't say anything.
And all these small movements obviously did not attract Chen Shubao's attention, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still thinking about that piece of landscape, as for what actions the people around him have, what does it have to do with him?
In essence, Chen Shubao was still a standard Wei and Jin celebrity who liked to love mountains and rivers - if he could be regarded as a poet in terms of the level of his poetry - so it was obvious that his interest in the mountains and forests was far higher than in these temples.
Li Xinchen sighed secretly in his heart, this Chen Shubao is another writer and artist who has been delayed by the throne.