Chapter 303: Blending into the puja
A grand puja is being held at Ankooksa Temple in the West Garden of the Imperial Palace. It was the first time that the Six Princes had attended as emperors, so this was a different event than before.
The monks of the puja are all dressed in Jialan, holding Buddhist beads and sitting on lotus pedestals and reciting Buddhist scriptures.
The son is dressed in white clothes and covered with an earthy yellow robe, looking particularly elegant and handsome. He followed behind the six princes to worship the Buddha.
Behind them, many of the worshippers in the homes of the princes and ministers bowed down.
The six princes then sat down on the futon in their left hands. Childe Qingqian sat beside him.
Childe Qingqian inadvertently glanced at the believers, and the two familiar figures made Childe Qingqian's breathing a little unsteady.
How dare the two of them come to such a place? Although Gongzi Qingqian withdrew his gaze, he was worried about Liu Tao and Xuanfei in his heart.
Although Liu Tao and Xuanfei wore makeup, they still couldn't hide their son's shallowness.
The devotees sat down in the hall to listen to the puja. Liu Tao and Xuanfei saw Gongzi Qingqian, and their hearts were very excited.
Xuanfei's eyes kept staring at Childe Qingqian. Liu Tao had no choice but to pull his sleeve with his hand.
"What's the matter?" Xuanfei said softly.
"Don't look at it!" Liu Tao shook his head slightly.
Xuanfei moved his eyes to Master Mahajing, who was doing the work.
Master Mahajing seemed to be leading sentient beings to recite Buddhist scriptures, but his eyes were always looking at Xuanfei.
Although Xuan Fei was far away from Master Mahajing, he could still feel his majestic gaze.
"What do you see me doing?" Xuanfei muttered quietly.
"Chanting!" Liu Tao, who was sitting next to Xuanfei, heard Xuanfei's voice and looked forward intently, and knew that Master Mahajing had discovered that Xuanfei was not a real person who worshiped and respected Buddha. Therefore, he was a little anxious, so he told him.
"I don't know what he reads?" Xuanfei didn't know anything about the scriptures, so he couldn't understand them.
"Say whatever you want!" Liu Tao was speechless. He didn't want to bring Xuanfei here. But Xuanfei wants to see the shallow side of the son, where can Liu Tao stop it?
Xuanfei followed Liu Tao's example and closed his eyes slightly, and there were words in his mouth: "Buddha is what you ask, not me." You are vegetarians, I drink, no one is forced! ”
Liu Tao listened to Xuanfei's words, and immediately couldn't cry or laugh. What made Liu Tao even more unbearable was that Xuanfei actually fell asleep sitting an hour later.
After chanting, Master Mahajing chanted the Buddha's name aloud: "There is no Amitabha Buddha in the south!" ”
Xuanfei was suddenly awakened and frightened, almost getting up from the ground.
Liu Tao grabbed his arm, and he stabilized his mind and looked at Master Mahajing.
Master Mahajing seemed to glance at Xuanfei. Xuanfei smiled unnaturally. Then he folded his hands and bowed his head.
Xuanfei's actions were all seen by Gongzi Qing. He knew that Xuanfei had been able to sit until now to meet him, so Gongzi's shallow heart was very moved, and at the same time, he was deeply worried about him.
The time has come for the opening of the altar and the Scriptures. The congregations sat down on either side.
Xuanfei felt that his legs were a little numb, so he knocked them with his fists.
Liu Tao deliberately covered Xuanfei with his body. Xuanfei pressed Liu Tao's shoulder and craned his neck to watch the excitement.
The Six Princes invited three other eminent monks from the neighboring kingdom and a scholar who was good at debating scriptures to participate in the debate. The enthusiasm of the debate scene can be imagined.
Master Mahajing, who had never spoken, finally asked a question: "If I am not a Buddhist devotee, can I participate in the puja?" ”
Childe Qingqian was shocked when he heard this. Although he can't see Xuanfei now, he knows that Liu Tao and Xuanfei have not left. If Master Mahajing summoned Xuanfei out, then the consequences would be unimaginable.
Liu Tao's worry was already written on his face. Xuanfei smiled at his pale face.
"When the time comes, I'll carry it alone, don't go out!" Xuanfei whispered in Liu Tao's ear.
"Don't go out!" Liu Tao turned his head and twisted his eyebrows.
"Okay! If he doesn't call me, I won't go out. Xuanfei saw that Liu Tao was really worried about him, and he was very happy in his heart.
"All beings are equal! As long as he is here, he is destined for the Buddha! Amitabha! "The monk of the Dharma Yuan clasped his palms together.
"There is no Buddha in my heart, even if I am in the festival, I have no intention of worshiping the Buddha!" Yashi Shuyang Luo looked at the people on both sides. Is there really anyone mixed in with the believers?
The Six Princes were also puzzled. But he could only see the believers on the opposite side, and he couldn't see the people on Xuanfei's side.
"The Dharma is boundless, and all living beings are universal! It is also a blessing for Buddhism to be able to cross such a person! Master Qiansu said loudly.
"I wonder what fellow mages think of this person?" Master Mahajing already knew that someone had infiltrated the puja, and he had to ask the sixth prince who was the emperor. The Six Princes Buddhism Dharma number is the same way.
"If you come to listen to the Faja, you are not a great traitor, it doesn't matter!" The Six Princes didn't want to disturb the festival because of this.
"In that case, let us go to the Scripture Pavilion and copy the scriptures." After speaking, Master Mahajing got up and led the crowd to the Royal Scripture Pavilion.
Gongzi Qingqian looked at the magnificent Jing Pavilion in front of him, and couldn't help but secretly admire.
And they all entered the prayer chamber. The scripture pavilion is very spacious and bright.
More than 1,000 people sat together to copy the scriptures, and it did not seem crowded. Liu Tao and Xuanfei naturally sat at the last prayer table on the side of the ring.
Liu Tao was worried about Xuanfei's words, but his worries were unnecessary. Xuanfei was sent by his parents to study at the best Mengxue Hall in the capital since he was a child. His handwriting is neat, the font is rigid and soft, and it is very beautiful.
Childe's shallow scriptures are written quickly. He was the first to finish copying the scriptures on his desk.
When the little novice took the scriptures copied by Childe Kiyoshin and placed them on the large table of Master Mahai, Mahayi was attracted by his handwriting. He couldn't help but look up at Childe Qingqian.
Childe Qingqian smiled at Master Mahai, and Master Mahai didn't feel stunned. This person not only has a first-class font, but also looks handsome, and his demeanor is free, with his own aristocratic temperament.
Master Mahajing turned his head to look at the six princes beside him. The sixth prince had just finished transcribing the scriptures when he looked up and saw Mahajing's inquiring gaze.
The sixth prince glanced at the people who were transcribing the scriptures, and his gaze fell on the child's shallow table.
Childe's shallow table only has pen and ink. The sixth prince then whispered to Master Mahajing: "This person is the first prince of Youjing!" ”
It turned out to be him? When Mahajing looked at Childe Qingqian again, Childe Qingqian was already sitting with his eyes closed.
"Just stay in the temple!" Master Mahajing agreed to the request of the previous six princes.
The Six Princes met with Master Mahajing alone before the puja. He said that he would imprison the first son of Youjing in the temple. Master Mahajing said that this place is an important place for Buddhism, how can it lock people?
Now Master Mahajing understands why the Six Princes want to send Gongzi Qingqian here. He is indeed too good, for the sake of the country's country, he can't let him go.
When the scripture was finished, the crowd dispersed. Childe was shallow, but he still sat upright and didn't move.
"Why did the donor stay?" Master Mahajing asked.
"Buddhism leaves me, I can't leave!" Childe's shallow words made Master Mahai's face hot.
"Since you've guessed what I mean, stay there!" The six princes got up and left.
As soon as he left the Buddha Gate, he ordered Liu Jun, the commander of the Praetorian Guard, who was guarding outside, to thoroughly investigate the people who participated in today's puja.
Liu Jun took the order and left. Only then did the six princes sit on the imperial chariot and return to the palace with peace of mind.
Liu Tao and Xuanfei hid in the trees in the courtyard of the Jing Pavilion. They saw that only the six princes had come out, but the prince had not come out for a long time, and the two of them were puzzled in their hearts. Why hasn't he come out yet?