Chapter 13 A chance encounter at the White Horse Temple
Drunken Xianglou, this meal is eaten until noon.
As the eighteen armor-clad soldiers of the Wind Realm gathered, they followed and left. The shopkeeper's heart hanging in his throat slowly put it down, and he breathed a big sigh of relief, relieved. The second child went to the door to take off the sign that was temporarily closed, and the old customers gathered outside the door rushed in.
It happened to be lunch at noon, usually it was the busiest time of the inn, but today because His Royal Highness the county lord chartered the venue, it was not until this time that the back kitchen was in full swing.
The shopkeeper didn't bother to go to the counter to sort out the accounts, and today's events were too shocking for the shopkeeper.
Emperor Han Qing retracted his gaze, and he was not in a hurry to go upstairs, and he did not plan to arrange a trip today. simply let Xiao Er serve a pot of Maojian tea, taste it alone, and be content.
After what had just happened, the shopkeeper no longer regarded the young man as an ordinary tenant.
In just a few words, the emperor of the people and the book of the household, which one is not a big man in Jiuzhou. However, he favored this person, and won the title of Confucianism at a young age, how can he be neglected by a shopkeeper. Didn't you see that the daughter of the dignified city lord and His Royal Highness the county lord did not hesitate to hand it over!
The shopkeeper knew that such a young man could no longer treat him as an ordinary person. Therefore, the posture of the shopkeeper was very low, and he took the initiative to ask for warmth. Ask some parents if they are satisfied with the inn. Don't underestimate these chattering chats, the shopkeeper who has been open for so many years knows very well that it is precisely ordinary words that bring each other closer to each other. The high-sounding words are comprehensive, but they are not sincere enough.
Such a young man deserves to be placed at a low point and then a low point in his posture, and the incense is not slowly woven like this. Shouldn't you wait for others to be in a high position and then go to pull? People may not be willing to give themselves a chance.
Emperor Han Qing's reaction was flat, and he didn't think that this was superior. It's the same as usual, just as it should be.
Later, after drinking tea, I went out. I found a bookstore, bought a few solitary books, returned to the inn, and dinner was also settled in the room, and I read through until midnight before I stripped off and went to sleep.
The next day, when the first rays of the morning light crossed the sky. Emperor Han Qing woke up on time, washed up briefly, went downstairs for breakfast, and went out to walk towards the White Horse Temple.
At this time, there were not too many people on the street, and a few old women who were sweeping the main road were sweeping the ground with brooms, and the watchmen were carrying gongs in their hands, passing listlessly.
Going to the White Horse Temple was temporarily decided last night, and it was close to the end of the year, thinking about visiting it as soon as possible, and then deciding whether to rush back to his hometown for the Spring Festival.
The White Horse Temple is located in the heart of the East City, in the heart of the city. There is a small hidden door in the wilderness, and a large hidden in the city. Because it was two or three miles away from Zuixiang Building, Emperor Han Qing was ready to go on foot this time. Empty-handed, without a trace of burden, he went alone.
On weekdays, three or two pilgrims go to incense together, mostly to pray for the blessings of the family children. Occasionally, young boys and girls go alone, and they can't do without marriage and love. During the New Year's holidays, good men and women flock to the festival, and there are many people who spend a lot of money and fight for incense. Whenever the deacon hall at the outer gate of the White Horse Temple appeared in time, separating the people, the two did not help each other, and most of them were persuasion. In the holy land of Buddhism, everyone is dedicated to goodness, even if there are some people who do not destroy the heavens and the earth for themselves, they mostly pray for their own blessings and longevity. You can't do anything that harms others and doesn't benefit yourself.
The young man looked at the living beings with relish, and walked towards the direction of the White Horse Temple with brisk steps.
Halfway through the journey, it was getting dark. The streets are gradually becoming more crowded, and most of them are in a hurry, so they should be in a hurry to start work at the shops or buy breakfast at the market.
Near the White Horse Temple, there are more people, mostly good men and women holding incense and candles. On both sides of the door are some vendors who sell incense, candles, and paper money in the morning. People fight for a breath, and Buddha fights for a stick of incense. Since it is a sincere prayer to the temple, no one will be stingy with the money in their hands. will not go empty-handed, Emperor Han Qing also went to buy some incense candles and paper money, and spent five copper coins.
The stall owner is a middle-aged man, probably because of the wind and sun of the stall all year round, his face is dark, and he looks much older than his actual age. If it weren't for the anger in his voice, Emperor Han Qing would have thought it was an old man.
The stall owner is very talkative, and the son goes in to burn incense? Let me tell you, the White Horse Temple is very effective, whether it is to pray for fame or marriage. Sincerity is spirituality, as long as everyone is sincere, basically there is a response. As if to prove his credibility, the stall owner whispered mysteriously.
The daughter of the nearby Wang family is in her twenties, and she has not been married in the past few years, which is sad for the old king. Later, I sincerely purchased a large amount of incense, candles, and paper money to pray for blessings and prayers in our White Horse Temple. I came here a few days ago to make a vow. There is also the eldest son of the Li family, thirty years old, who has been off the list eight times, isn't this also after burning incense in our White Horse Temple, this year in the Shendu City, it is said that he has made a good errand.
Emperor Han Qing listened patiently, and the stall owner chatted even more. The young man can be regarded as hearing that this is selling incense and candle paper money in disguise.
Suddenly felt a little funny, the name of the White Horse Temple had long been famous with the departure of the Flying Buddha. However, Emperor Han Qing still bought some more incense and paper money.
He paid the money and left the stall.
The White Horse Temple comes into view, and a huge white stone horse stands at the door.
According to the books of the White Horse Temple, there was no Buddhism in the world a long time ago. The younger brother of the emperor, who ruled the land at that time, was invited by his elder brother to give him a white horse, and walked tens of thousands of miles to other countries to seek the true scriptures.
Later, Buddhism gradually spread in the land of Jiuzhou, and the boat and car traveled a long distance, and finally the white horse died of illness after returning.
In order to thank the white horse for his contributions, the emperor's younger brother erected a stone statue of the white horse outside the temple where he preached Buddhism. This is the current White Horse Temple, as for the emperor's younger brother at that time, it is said that he ascended to the Western Buddha Kingdom to follow the Buddha's command, and there are also those who sit in the White Horse Temple, and some say that they are missing, and disappeared in the long river of history with the fall of the dynasty. The specific situation may only be known by the people in the White Horse Temple.
Later, the White Horse Temple gradually emerged Buddhism and practiced inheritance, and it became more and more brilliant. Therefore, the White Horse Temple has the title of the first moment of the ages, and it has fallen in love with the Big Buddha Grottoes for many years.
The whole temple of the White Horse Temple sits in the north and faces south, and is a long courtyard, with a total area of about 20,000 square meters. The main buildings are the Tianwang Palace, the Great Buddha Palace, the Daxiong Treasure Palace, the Receiving Palace, etc., all of which are listed on the central axis of the north-south direction. Although it is not the old style when it was founded, the temple site has never been moved, so the ancient platform and well are still faintly visible. There are five major halls and four courtyards, as well as east and west wings.
The whole temple has a regular layout and a simple style. Outside the temple gate, there are new stone archways, release ponds, stone arch bridges in the south of the square in recent years, and the left and right sides of it are green spaces. There are two stone horses on the left and right, the size is the same as that of the real horse, the image is gentle and tame, and the weight is bowed.
The mountain gate of the White Horse Temple adopts a stone arc gate gate with three holes in the archway style. The main gate of the "Mountain Gate" Buddha Gate is generally composed of three gates, symbolizing the "Three Liberation Gates" of the Buddha Gate, which is "empty door", "no phase gate" and "no door". Follow the ancestral system!
Follow the footsteps of everyone and enter in turn: the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Buddha Hall, the Daxiong Hall, the Receiving Hall and the Pilu Hall.
Each temple stops slightly, kowtows, burns incense and burns paper. The hall is equipped with attained monks who deal with daily affairs, and each monk has a small novice apprentice to assist in handling small affairs. Insert the lit incense stick into the incense burner in front of the Buddha, and the paper money will be lit and put into the golden basin with the help of a small novice. Whenever I see a monk with a solemn appearance at this time, knocking on the wooden fish, thanking the believers for my Buddha incense, removing dust and dirt, contaminating the Buddha's light, and the Buddha's light shines on the believers' lives.
After that, I walked out of the main hall and came to the back hall of the Daxiong Treasure Hall.
The back hall is set behind the Buddha statue, the furnishings are simple, a case is a few, and a virtuous monk. There is a sign holder on the table, and there are several signs. For good men and women to draw lots, good luck and bad luck. However, most people still draw personal good luck and marital fame.
Emperor Han Qing looked interesting, and he also wanted to step forward to draw one and ask for peace of mind.
When they approached, the draw was crowded with people. I can't get closer, and I have no choice but to wait in line at the back.
When another person, after drawing lots, walked out of the crowd. Emperor Han Qing was surprised to find that it was Luo Chengcheng.
Luo Chengcheng also discovered Emperor Han Qing. Not only will I smile, but I really don't meet in life.
In fact, Emperor Han Qing didn't expect to meet again so soon. After meeting yesterday, both parties had a very good impression and are looking forward to the next meeting. It's just that both sides would never have imagined that this side would be so fast.
Luo Chengcheng was about to leave for Shushan today, but suddenly received an order from the master and ordered her to come to the White Horse Temple to deliver a letter.
After sending the letter, he made an appointment with a group of children in the city to burn incense and worship the Buddha. That's when we meet!
It was Han Qingdi's turn at lunch, and he was surprisingly lucky, so he drew a lot. The signature is: "A few years of empty seats are not recruited, today's new flowers are tender, thousands of miles will be fateful, and foreign lands also intersect."
The monk showed a warm smile on his face: "The son is a marriage lot, the meaning is quite good, I am afraid that I will meet my lover soon." ”
Emperor Han Qing hehe, he said thank you repeatedly. couldn't help but glance at Luo Qingcheng, and when the girl looked at him, she hurriedly turned around.
Luo Chengcheng has been waiting for Emperor Han Qing at the door, not in a hurry or impatiently, waiting patiently.
It wasn't until Emperor Han Qing finished drawing lots that he stepped forward to ask with a smile.
"How is Emperor Han Qing, what kind of lottery did you draw?"
He groaned and leaned less, and chose to tell the truth.
The girl's smile was showing, and the boy was stunned for a moment. Although I was amazed by the happiness of Luo Allure City when I first saw it, it was okay. It's just out of appreciation for beauty, out of the human instinct to have good things. With the acquaintance, the cheerful personality attracts the hearts of teenagers.
"It's okay, Emperor Han Qing, there will be a beautiful lady soon. ”
The boy quickly explained, no, no.
After making a joke, Luo Chengcheng introduced the people around him seriously. It was only at this time that the young man found that there were three young men and girls in brocade clothes standing beside Luo Qingcheng.
Two women and one man, the two women are young and beautiful, and their appearance is only slightly inferior to Luo Chengcheng. It's this man, although he looks like a teenager, he has begun to show his handsome appearance, his posture is upright, and his heroic spirit is compelling.
When Luo Qingcheng and Emperor Han Qing had a good conversation, the man's face seemed to be unnatural, and Emperor Han Qing found that his face was frosty.
When Luo Qingcheng was introduced, this young man didn't smile, and said lightly: Emperor Han Qing, right, he has been looking up for a long time, and he has a proud face.
Emperor Han Qing returned the salute one by one, smiling.
Then everyone visited some other temple landscapes together, and finally dispersed.