In the temple, the first and fifteenth days of the new year are the most crowded times, today is not such a day of incense, there are not many people in the temple, the little novice takes a broom while cleaning the open space in front of the door, sweeping away the snow, while from time to time to the direction of the temple gate, always pay attention to the people. He said in his heart, if a distinguished guest is coming today, it is better for him to be careful and vigilant, so as not to leave a bad impression on the nobles.

Just as he was in his trance, a veiled woman and a maidservant came in from outside the door, looking at Miansheng, like someone who had returned to the temple for the first time.

When a small novice saw the visitor, he hurriedly stepped forward to guide him, and said politely: "Amitabha, the more polite the female Tan is." ”

Xu Niang was nervous for a while, then reacted and nodded, and replied, "Little Master is polite." ”

"Is Nu Tanyue here today to offer incense or to pray for blessings?"

Xu Niang smiled and said: "It's not for prayer, but I suddenly feel it in my heart and want to come to worship." ”

Xiao Shami nodded and said, "I see, Nu Tanyue, please come here with me." ”

Xu Niang followed him all the way to the inner hall of worship, although she looked around, but she really couldn't hide the excitement in her heart, and she hadn't come out for a long time. There was no one to disturb her, nothing to worry about, it was all up to her will, and it was really a relief for her.

Qingrong and Xu Niang said, in fact, if she wants to go out, it's okay, no one knows her here, and there are Hu people and Han people who come and go, no one will care too much, just be careful. You don't have to hide in the courtyard all day long, which makes people even more suspicious, like the monk Huicheng, I'm afraid that I just see that Xu Niang lives alone and no one cares, so I have such a bad heart.

Xu Niang also felt that what she said made some sense, so she picked a day to go out with Bai Li, she didn't want to go to the mixed place in the market, so she came to the temple. It is not the Thousand Buddha Temple, but a relatively remote temple, not close to the city, and not close to the official office. If there is any benefit to going to the temple to worship the Buddha in Xizhou, it is that there are many temples, even if she does not want to go to the Thousand Buddha Temple again, she will not worry about finding a place to worship the Buddha at all.

The little novice had brought her into the temple and left, and she was not the only one in the temple, but several women were worshipping. Xu Niang waited until they were about to leave before she stepped forward to bow down in front of the Buddha.

She closed her eyes, but she didn't know what to ask the Buddha for, or what she didn't want to ask for anymore, and felt that this was God's favor for her. Ask her if she hates? That's naturally hate, resentment, but what can she do? It's really that she is too meager, like an ant, unable to carry it.

My grandmother's relatives have passed away, and there are almost no people in the world she cares about, and now she is alone, and she doesn't want to ask for marriage, that... I just want to keep it like this, so that my grandmother can be blind in the sky and no longer worry about her...

Xu Niang opened her eyes, didn't get up immediately, and looked at the Buddha statue for a moment... The compassionate look of the Buddha statue is looking at sentient beings? Bai Li first recognized the person standing behind the wall, and she reminded Jiang Xuniang in a low voice: "Auntie, it's Ju Shizi." ”

Xu Niang looked back at that line of sight, and sure enough, she saw Ju Yunwei glancing at herself with an uncertain expression.

I wonder when he came and how long he watched? However, after he and Xu Niang's eyes met, he moved away for a moment, perhaps because he didn't want to be too rude, so he only bowed slightly at Xu Niang, and left without waiting for Xu Niang's reaction.

Xu Niang was helped up by Bai Li, and she didn't care about Ju Yunwei's reaction, anyway, from his not very good look just now, she could know that most of this Ju Shizi couldn't get used to her since the last time, and she was angry. In the past, others looked at their faces, but now she wants her to look at the faces of others everywhere, and sure enough, feng shui takes turns.

Xu Niang shook her head self-deprecatingly, but she told herself that she didn't have to care, she was just an insignificant person.

……

Ju Yunwei has always felt that the Jiang family is just a small and low-minded, spineless woman, and she has made herself so inferior for a man, knowing that she is not treated by the Lu family, she even stepped forward to please and flatter, which is stupid. I thought she was going to shrink into her small courtyard in her life, but I didn't expect to see it outside, which is really strange!

"Shizi, where are we going?"

Ju Yunwei also quickly put the side just now, and replied: "Go to Master Jueming of the Thousand Buddha Temple first." ”

Master Jue Ming promised last time that he was willing to gather other temples to donate money and silk, and he knew about it, but there were many involved, and he couldn't ignore this matter, and let those two people hold Xizhou in their hands like fish in water. If it doesn't work, it won't be that easy!

……

Thousand Buddha Temple.

In a meditation room, two men were sitting in front of the table, quiet for a while, and no one spoke. After the tea boiled, a man put the tea in the teacup and smiled gently, "General, please use it." ”

Xue Shao took it and said politely: "There is Master Lao." ”

Empty silence just smiled, this was the first time he had been alone with Xue Shao in private. Although he can't compare to the master's realm, he can be regarded as being able to take people and things calmly, but now facing the man in front of him, he is a little uncertain in his heart for a while, I don't know why Xue Shao is here?

Xue Shao is not a person who talks much, seeing that he didn't speak, there was silence between the two, and the atmosphere was very delicate for a while.

In fact, Xue Shao didn't have a holiday with emptiness, but if he didn't have any opinions in his heart, it would be impossible! I don't know what kind of attitude the emptiness has now, but he didn't think wrong before, but no matter what, it's all in the past. What's more, as long as the person in Qingrong's heart is himself, why bother with others?

Xue Shao thought like this, but he didn't think it would be awkward to speak first, he said: "I heard that the mage has been in Xizhou for many days, and he was unable to come to talk earlier due to his busy official duties, please forgive me." ”

These words are businesslike, and I can't hear any emotion.

Empty silence just smiled indifferently, "It's okay, the general has a lot of opportunities, why bother with such a trivial matter." ”

Xue Shao nodded, "It should be." ”

In fact, he didn't come specifically for emptiness, Qingrong mentioned to him that no matter what happened before, now they have also received the favor of Master Jueming, how should they come here to show their gratitude, and emptiness is also the deceased of his husband and wife, and it is understandable to come here to talk about it. Originally, Qingrong was going to come with him today, but she had just recovered from the cold, and Xue Shao didn't want her to worry about it, so it was no problem for him to come alone.

But he didn't have to say anything to the empty air.

So, after a brief greeting, the two fell silent again.

Seeing that there was nothing to say, Xue Shao didn't plan to stay longer, and planned to leave. However, before leaving, he still mentioned the last thing, he said: "Actually, the last thing, Sanniang and I are willing to believe that the mage is a human being, but for some reason, I am afraid that I can't give the mage an explanation, and I hope that the mage you... Understanding. ”

Although he was prepared, he couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and his heart rippled like a small pebble being thrown, but he didn't know how to speak. was speechless for a long time, and only sighed lightly, "Amitabha." ”

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Here, Ju Yunwei has just met Master Jueming, and when he learned that Master Jueming came forward, the rest of the Buddhist temples in Xizhou also expressed their willingness to donate. Ju Yunwei felt that they were probably looking at the Thousand Buddha Temple, a big temple, and they didn't pay the money, but they were afraid that they would wait for the same as before the Thousand Buddha Temple in the future. The Thousand Buddha Temple is a big temple anyway, and Jue Ming, the host sits in the array, if those small temples encounter this matter, I am afraid that they can only watch the incense offering broken.

Seeing that the hosts of these temples had some resentment in their hearts, Ju Yunwei naturally didn't mind adding another fire here. Since they want this little profit in front of them, then give them to them. Although the ancestors of the Xue family also went to the border of the Western Regions, the descendants of the Xue family have more or less prestige here, and in the long run, I am afraid that Lu Kaiyan and Xue Shao will only lose people's hearts... At that time, these two people can only resign themselves to the Metropolitan Protectorate.

Ju Yunwei's entourage reminded behind: "Look, Shizi, isn't that General Xue?" He hasn't gone far yet. ”

He just heard the famous master say that Xue Shao came to the temple, but he didn't expect to meet him at this time, but isn't the road narrow? But Ju Yunwei was in a good mood today, smiled at the figure, and said, "What a coincidence, let's go, go and have a look with General Xue." ”

As he spoke, he walked over quickly and called Xue Shao, "General Xue!" Coincidentally, I didn't expect to meet here today, it seems that I really have a fate with the general, it seems that the general is idle today? I haven't seen the general for a long time, so why don't you go for a few drinks with me? ”

Xue Shao was not surprised to see that the person who came was Ju Yunwei, and nodded in response: "Ju Shizi, Shizi is kind, but I am afraid that this place of Buddhism is not good to talk about wine." ”

Ju Yunwei laughed when she heard this, raised her eyebrows and glanced at Xue Shao, "I can't imagine that a character like a general is taboo about this?" ”

Xue Shao didn't laugh or be annoyed, his tone was flat as if he was just talking about the facts, and he shook his head and said: "What kind of person am I, but I am just an ordinary man, and the son of the world is elevated." ”

Ju Yunwei looked at his cold face that was not salty or light, and felt that it was an eyesore, this Lu family could live with an uninteresting wood all day long? He snorted and laughed a little loosely, "Who is the general sarcastic about this?" Now that the general is in the limelight, they all say such depressing words, so why do I have to wait for face? I think we might as well jump into the river and save ourselves any more embarrassment. ”

Xue Shao was too lazy to accompany him, why did he think he was very funny? But thinking that Qingrong told him: When you communicate with people outside, you still have to leave a little leeway, and besides, he is also a capable actor, can't you take his tricks? He also laughed, shook his head and said, "The prince said that he was laughing." A few days ago, the prince asked Lu Changshi to inform me that I was going to hunt in a few days, in order to be able to travel with the prince with peace of mind, I had to deal with the affairs of the barracks earlier, I was about to return to the barracks, and this wine could not be drunk with the son, the prince forgive me. When it is time to hunt, I will accompany the prince to have a good drink. ”

"Good!" Ju Yunwei looked at him, nodded and smiled, "A gentleman's word, the horse is difficult to chase, I am waiting for the general, we will not get drunk and return!" ”

After Xue Shao dealt with a few more words, he turned around and left the Thousand Buddha Temple, this Ju Yunwei was much more difficult than he thought... However, in this hunt, Xue Shao is indeed willing to accompany Ju Yunwei to eat and drink, even if he drinks him in the dark.