Chapter 17: The Plague of Innocence (1)
The Buddha bone relics refer to the relics left behind when the monks passed away and were cremated. The bone relics are white, the hair relics are black, and the meat relics are red. The relics are the cultivation of precepts, concentration, and wisdom, which are very difficult to obtain, and are the most blessed fields. Since the introduction of Buddhism to Middle-earth, Buddha bone relics have been regarded as the highest and most holy treasures, and they were the most prosperous in the Tang Dynasty.
Wu Ze, Tang Suzong, Tang Dezong, and Tang Xianzong all greeted the Buddha's bones and bowed to worship as supreme glory, which was unattainable for Qiu Shenglin. He has long had a wish, praying to be able to personally visit the Buddha bone relics in his lifetime, and now he not only has this wish, but is more likely to have this precious Buddha bone relics that cannot be measured by money at all, so why is he not moved?
After hesitating for a long time, Qiu Shenglin felt that this matter still had to be discussed with his wife, so he returned to the east courtyard, first repeated Mr. Fang's words, and then asked Qiu Yunqi, "What kind of person was the person who went to the shop to sell this three-color glazed figurine?" ”
Qiu Yunqi thought for a while and said, "That person does claim to be surnamed Fang, probably five or six years older than me, with oily hair and noodles, and the appearance of a rich son." Qiu Shenglin nodded, "That's right, the grandson stole the belongings of the family and exchanged them for money, and then squandered them." Yao sneered, "Master, why are you confused?" I ask you, where did this thing come from? ”
Qiu Shenglin was stunned for a moment, "It seems that it is something in the tomb." Yao smiled, "But that old Mr. Fang said that it was his baby." If it is really like what the boss said, this old gentleman has a lot of background, and he can't even easily tell others his name, how can he put a thing in the soil at home and treat it as a treasure? ”
"You mean, this matter was deliberately set by them?" A cold light flashed in Qiu Shenglin's eyes, what he hated most in his life was that someone was calculating him behind his back. Yao Shi added a fire at the right time and said, "I'm afraid there is also the credit of our aunt's wife!" ”
Isn't it, the three-color glazed figurines were broken by Sai Hongchen. The more Qiu Shenglin thought about it, the more angry he became, but Qiu Yunqi said, "Dad, now that the three-color glazed figurines have been broken, what should we take to return them?" Yao interrupted his son, "It's just telling the truth, the goods have been sold, and there is absolutely no reason to go back!" As for the son stealing his grandfather, it is their housework, and it is inconvenient for us to interfere. ”
Every time he encounters something upset and headaches, his wife can always come up with ideas to help him get through the difficulties, which is one of the reasons why Qiu Shenglin has never taken a concubine for many years. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, from Mei Xiang to Chun Xi, and then to this Sai Hongchen, he made his wife heartbroken, and that child, he really couldn't stand their mother and son!
"Zhilan!" Qiu Shenglin took the initiative to take her hand, got up and said, "Then I will send people away first according to your idea." He was about to go out, when Yao suddenly stopped him and said, "Master, have you forgotten something?" She glanced at the Buddha bone relic on the table with a pair of phoenix eyes, Qiu Shenglin selfishly wanted to leave this relic, but Yao Shi said with a straight face, "Since the owner has found the door, what you want to go back must be more than just the simple three-color glaze." Master, our Qiu family has always been frank and open-minded, and we must not ruin our reputation because of this! ”
"But Zhilan, I, I want to keep this Buddha bone relic so much!" Qiu Shenglin lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong and said, "Or, I can discuss it with this Old Mr. Fang and buy it!" Yao smiled and nodded, "That's right, Yunqi, bring the three-color glazed figurines and Buddha bone relics, and go to the front with your father." Give it back to someone and apologize again! Qiu Yunqi agreed, held something on a wooden tray, followed Qiu Shenglin, and went to the front hall.
Yuan Bao served the refreshments for entertaining the distinguished guests, and was talking with him, when he saw that the old man and the young master were coming, he hurriedly stepped aside. Qiu Shenglin said with a face full of shame, "Mr. Fang, the dog brought this three-color glazed figurine back, and I don't want to be knocked over by my concubine, I'm really sorry!" ”
"What, it was broken by Hongchen?" Sai Wenchang said in surprise, "Why is this girl still as hairy as she was when she was a child." Mr. Fang, Brother Qiu, this little concubine is my cousin, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I apologize to you for her! ”
Mr. Fang looked sorry, looked at the three-color glazed figurines that were broken in half, sighed and said, "Don't say that, you two, I took the liberty to come to the door to get back what I had sold, and I didn't kick me out, which was already a big face for this old man." Besides, breaking this treasure is just an accident, no one can predict it, Boss Sai, I'm sorry for you. Mr. Qiu, then I'll take my leave first! ”
"Wait!" Qiu Shenglin held the sandalwood box containing the Buddha's bone relics and said, "Mr. Fang, this thing fell out of the three-color glazed figurines, and I will return it together!" Before Mr. Fang could speak, Sai Wenchang was already startled and said, "Oh, if I'm not mistaken, this is a Buddha bone relic, right?" ”
Old Mr. Fang was also stunned, "Mr. Qiu, what you said is true?" Qiu Shenglin smiled, "I can't lie to you!" Mr. Fang held his hand excitedly, his lips trembled for a long time and he didn't speak, just patted the back of his hand.
"Brother Qiu, you really make my little brother admire!" Sai Wenchang said with respect, "If you change to someone else, this precious Buddha bone relic will never be returned!" Mr. Fang, I won't tell you that the rules of this industry, the goods have been sold, and there is no reason to buy them back. Even if I want to buy it, I have to discuss it with you, and if you don't want to, it's okay! ”
"Yes, yes," Mr. Fang was full of emotion, and the corners of his eyes were a little moist, "Before I came, Wenchang made a package ticket with me, saying that Mr. Qiu, you will definitely return the things to me, at that time I was still skeptical, now, I really have nothing to say, admire, admire!" ”
Although Qiu Shenglin's heart hurts, he is praised by them like this, and his face is also full of joy. He said modestly, "This is what I should do, the things are Mr. Fang's, and they should be returned!" Before leaving, Mr. Fang repeatedly emphasized that he would hold a feast in the mansion three days later to thank Qiu Shenglin and invite Sai Wenchang to accompany him.
All this seems to be complete, but somehow, the fact that the Qiu family has hidden a Buddha bone relic has spread far and wide. One is ten, ten is hundred, and women and children in the streets and alleys know it. When they passed by the gate of Qiufu, they couldn't help but take a few more looks. Some believers even brought tribute incense and candles to bow in front of the Qiu Mansion, which gave the Qiu family a headache.