After Duan Ling'er took the Su family's incriminating evidence that she had collected to Duan Tianya one by one, Jiufang retreated.

No one knew what Duan Tianya was doing in the study alone after that, only that the lights in the study were on all night.

At this time, Yu held the book in his hand, and said with strange eyebrows: "It is said here that there is a tree name called "桄nut", and there are chips in the wood like noodles, which can be eaten. Sister, you see that there is such a strange tree. ”

Shen smiled gently: "This tree does exist, and Shen Ying, a Wu native of the Three Kingdoms, called it "Gu Lang Wood" in his book "Linhai Foreign Objects". In particular, Yang Zhi of the Northern Wei Dynasty also mentioned the nut wood in the "Zhaoyi Ni Temple" article in the "Luoyang Jialan Record", which said: "There are one Buddha and two Bodhisattvas in the temple, the plastic work is exquisite, and there is a wine tree in front of the Beijing Hall." The wine trees and woods mentioned here are coconut trees and nut. ”

Duan Yu put down the book and said, "I don't know what that tree looks like?" I'd love to taste it. ”

Duan Ling'er sneered, and then said, "Brother, you are too greedy, but this tree is just right to be kept in the temple, it can be eaten, and it can be regarded as a vegetarian diet." ”

When Shen heard this, he suddenly remembered something and said: "Speaking of the temple, it will be the Buddha Bathing Festival in a few days, your father is in business, and he believes in God and Buddha the most, so Ling'er will also go to shake a lot on that day." ”

Duan Ling'er nodded, and the people in the room smiled again and discussed the nut tree that could be eaten.

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On the day of the Buddha bathing festival, the upper and lower sections of the house are vegetarian, and because the Guanyin Mountain Temple is about to be completed, it is the Xiangguo Temple in the capital, the Xuandu monks who are ready to take over the Daming Temple of Guanyin Mountain came to Yangzhou in advance, and temporarily lived in the White Horse Temple to preach, so the monks and people gathered in the White Horse Temple, a city of Shishu women gathered, and the old and the young from all over the world came to worship.

Duan Ling'er took the carriage of Duan's Mansion to the White Horse Temple, and saw the eldest lady with a somewhat haggard face again.

The eldest lady didn't say much, she and Duan Tianya got into the same carriage, and the rest of the daughters took a carriage.

This White Horse Temple is located on the east mountain of Yangzhou, the mountain is Sensen Wu Xiang Temple, and the river in front of the temple is angry.

The inside and outside of the temple are even more bustling, the monks from all over the world play Buddhist songs together, the scene is grand and magnificent, and the grand scenery reaches the peak.

Also because of the three thousand songs blowing the lanterns, the scene in the smoke and clouds of the five slow mans, people who came to worship the Buddha rushed to burn incense and bow.

Duan Ling'er wore a bright yellow thin shirt and skirt on this day, and the hair ornaments on her head were extremely simple, only the blue jade fish-shaped bracelet on her hand was simple and special, which was different.

She saw that Duan Lan had been staring at her wrist, so she quietly tucked the bracelet into her cuffs.

The carriage bumped up the mountain, Duan Ling'er enjoyed the scenery outside the carriage, but Duan Xiang coughed and raised his chin to the side, causing Duan Lan to see the distraction on Duan Xiao's head.

Duan Lan recognized at a glance that the extremely delicate flowers and leaves were carved from fine white jade, and he was suddenly angry in his heart, wanting to ask his mother why he looked up to this concubine so much, but he didn't dare to mention it again in an instant when he looked at the cold eyes of the eldest lady.

At this time, Xiao burst into a child's smile: "My sisters are all dressed up beautifully. ”

The second girl, Duan Xiang, snorted, nodded at the hibiscus stone ring she was wearing on her hand, and said, "Ten sisters are not bad, your white jade distraction is not a vulgar thing." ”

Duan Xiao looked very deferential: "If my sister likes it, my sister will take it off and give it to my sister." ”

Duan Xiang said disdainfully: "What good things I don't have?" Keep this thing for yourself. ”

The eldest lady turned her eyes and glanced at Duan Xiang, Duan Xiang pretended

I didn't see it.

Duan Tong tried his best to please the sisters-in-law: "What I said is that among the sisters, the clothes of the fourth sister are the most beautiful and luxurious, and they deserve to be the daughters-in-law." It is said that many sons and ladies from high-ranking families will come to the White Horse Temple on this day, and the sisters are so beautiful that they will definitely be able to capture everyone's attention. ”

The corners of Duan Lan's mouth hooked, touching the purple fluorite and malachite embedded in his belt, looking forward to really having a chance encounter with King Xian or King Chu who also went down to Yangzhou to play.

The girls walked to the main hall and saw the monks wandering directly in the incense lanterns and candles, and put the bronze Buddha in the water to bathe the Buddha.

For a time, people fought for money and prayed for the blessing of the Buddha.

In a short time, several people were covered with incense, and before the shrine, the eldest lady knelt on the futon and motioned for the people to accompany the girl to play.

At this time, a little novice flashed up with a smile on his face: "Several female donors, the marriage sign of this temple is a famous miracle, do you want to ask for one this year?" ”

A few people looked at the side hall from a distance, and saw a richly dressed girl, who seemed to have begged for a good lot, her face was full of flying clouds, and she was smiling with her mother.

Duan Lan and the others immediately moved their minds, now that they are older, since they have come to this temple to offer incense, it is better to ask for a marriage sign for themselves.

Duan Lan bowed his head: "Okay, let's give it a try." ”

As he spoke, he brushed the hairpin on his sideburns, and glanced at his sister Duan Xiang meaningfully, and Duan Xiang also had this meaning in his eyes.

The second daughter took her maid and motioned for the little novice to lead the way.

Xiao Shami hesitated slightly: "What about the other donors?" ”

Duan Tong had already jumped to his feet: "I'll naturally go too." ”

Duan Xiao looked calm and said to Duan Lan, "Big sister, my sister is still young, so I won't ask for this sign, I just go with my sisters to have fun." ”

Duan Lan glanced at Duan Ling'er: "Xiao Jiu is still young, so I don't ask for this sign, right?" ”

Duan Ling'er smiled slightly: "Naturally, I don't want to ask for a marriage lot, but I also want to shake a lot and see something else." ”

Duan Lan snorted and led a few sisters forward.

While speaking, everyone had already arrived at the side hall, and several girls knelt down on the futon one after another, offering incense to the Bodhisattva with respect.

Kowtowed to the Bodhisattva reverently, followed the slave and maid beside Duan Lan to take a drink from the little novice and handed it to Duan Lan.

Duan Lan gently shook the bamboo stick, and a bamboo stick fell out of it.

Xiao Xi picked up the bamboo stick and handed it to her.

Duan Lan looked at it and saw four sentences written on the slender bamboo sticks:

"Everything in the world has its own master, and no grain can be taken."

Duan Ling'er stood behind them, frowning when she saw the words on the sign.

Duan Lan didn't fully understand the meaning of this signature, but he always felt that it was not a good sign.

She just wished that she could have a good marriage future, but now her heart sank.

"Donor, the little monk will take you to unsign." Xiao Shami gave in to Duan Lan.

Duan Lan followed the little novice to the right side of the main hall and stopped in front of an old monk.

The old monk's eyebrows and beards were white, and his drooping eyelids were a little thin.

He took the bamboo stick with kind eyes, looked at Duan Lan and asked, "Female donor, what you are asking for is marriage?" ”

Duan Lan nodded: "Master, exactly." ”

The old monk casually glanced at the signature and shook his head: "This is the sign." ”

After a pause, he said intriguingly, "Female donor, everything in the world has its own master, don't force it." ”

Duan Lan's face changed suddenly, and the Yaotai Yucui that was obliquely inserted on the bun shook violently, raised his head, lowered his head again, and stared at the bamboo stick speechless.

The eldest girl ......," Xiao Xiao said cautiously, "why don't you ask for another one?" ”

Duan Lan's face was not good, and he didn't answer, just stared straight at the bamboo stick.

"Big sister, it's just a sign, don't take it too seriously." Duan Tong walked over.

Duan Xiang frowned and went to sign as well.

The old monk looked at Duan Xiang's signature, but also shook his head.

Looking at Duan Tong's again, he also won the lottery.

Duan Xiang's face changed suddenly: "Is there a problem with this sign?" Why are our sisters bad? ”

The old monk looked at Duan Xiang's face lightly, and looked at Duan Ling'er over Duan Xiang.

"This female benefactor's signature is good."

Duan Lan sneered: "Master, why haven't you read this Xiao Jiu's signature yet, so you said it's very good?" ”

Duan Ling'er handed the bamboo stick in his hand to Ruyi, and returned it to Xiao Shami: "You don't have to be so attentive to asking for a sign and asking for a hexagram, all things have yin and yang, that is, the number of missions is like this, and there are places where people can reach it." ”

"If you get cheap, you can sell it." Duan Lan snorted, and scolded Duan Yun, who was full of unhappiness: "What are you doing coughing and sighing?" After two days, I will go to the Taoist temple in the north of the city to ask for it, there is always a good sign, there is no need to delay the situation here with the fake monk! Let's go! ”

After Duan Lan finished speaking, he threw the bamboo stick in his hand to the ground, turned around and left.

Leaving Duan Ling'er squatting down and preparing to pick up the bamboo sticks and return them to Xiao Shami, she only heard the old monk say: "This female benefactor, more than 70 years of life, seems to be in a blink of an eye, and now she has started over, but the trajectory of fate has always returned to its original position, and the donor will be more careful." ”

Duan Ling'er instantly struck her body like thunder, her face froze, and she raised her head for a long time before she looked at the old monk.

However, as if he had not said this, the old monk still peacefully unsigned the sign to the endless stream of good men and women behind him.

Duan Ling'er hesitated for a moment, but immediately regained her look, returned the bamboo sticks thrown away by Duan Lan to Xiao Shami, bowed to the old monk with his hands folded, and went to the main hall with Ruyi.

As soon as he turned around and walked out of the side hall, he saw Xue Zheng and her relatives.

When Xue Zheng saw Duan Ling'er, it was like seeing a straw, so he stepped forward to hold her and called out affectionately: "Ling'er." ”

It turned out that on this day, Xue Zheng and her mother, aunt, and Cheng Su, who temporarily lived in Xue Mansion to treat the strange boy, came to the White Horse Temple to worship the Buddha.

Yangzhou has gathered 120 lines of business and goods, full of 84,000 households, but Xue Zheng, the eldest girl of the Xue family, is a unique one.

Because Xue Zheng was always unwilling to accept the people who came to propose marriage because of the protection of Qinglong, Xue's mother and her aunt took advantage of this trip to teach her a hard lesson.

Cheng Su had already been one or two years old, thinking of being nagged by his father and brother at home, he ran to the apse to watch the Buddha in annoyance.

This Xue Zheng had no choice but to stand here and listen to his mother's count.

Xue Zheng combed his head with a pair of mustaches, and happened to put on light makeup, which looked very neat after cleaning up.

I haven't seen him these days, and for some reason I feel that Xue Zheng's eyes are not the same as before, and it seems that there are some secret words that girls want to talk about, and when they see Duan Ling'er, they can't hide it immediately, and they have to spit it out.