Chapter 4: The Daughter of Jiangmen Meets a Handsome Layman (4)

Xie Jingxi said: "Guanyin is also known as 'Guanyin', which means 'Guanyin' and 'Guanyin' in real time, all are liberated', 'Guanyin' is a paraphrase of Sanskrit, and is also translated as 'Guangshiyin' and 'Guanyin', etc., it is said that in the early Tang Dynasty, in order to avoid the Tang Taizong Li Shimin's obscenity, the word 'world' was omitted, called 'Guanyin', but whether it is called 'Guanyin' or 'Guanyin' or others, it is all to show that this female Bodhisattva is dedicated to the great compassion of all sentient beings, her magic power is boundless, omnipotent, but, perhaps it is precisely because she is kind and kind, The female Bodhisattva of compassion makes the people feel more cordial, so that the people have suffering and expect her to save, and the inheritance is the most important thing for the ordinary people, and the absence of children is considered to be the greatest suffering, naturally, those who are eager to have a son, they also pray that Guanyin can send them children, Guanyin's magic power is boundless, omnipotent, but the people feel that the most important thing is that she can give a child to those who are eager to have an heir 'send a child', therefore, many Guanyin halls are called 'send children to Guanyin Temple'. In the eyes of ordinary people, Guanyin can save suffering, and to give people 'send children' is her greatest compassion, many people who believe in Buddhism even worship Guanyin statues at home, mainly to pray for children, 'Guanyin to send children' is a household name in the folk. ”

Guo Songtao listened to it, and said repeatedly: "Wonderful, wonderful! The explanation is very detailed, little nephew Jingxi, it seems that you know a lot about gods and folklore, and you are very knowledgeable, Uncle Guo likes you more and more, haha!"

Guo Huizhi also admired Xie Jingxi very much in her heart, and she was happy that Xie Jingxi had such extensive knowledge when she heard him tell the story of "Sending the Child Guanyin" so carefully. She felt very sweet in her heart, but she didn't let her mood show, but deliberately said: "The story of 'Guanyin sending a child' you told is a well-known folklore, not a good trick, hehe." ”

Xie Jingxi looked at Guo Huizhi and found that her face was a little red, Xie Jingxi could feel that the psychological distance between him and Guo Huizhi was getting closer and closer.

Guo Songtao saw the intimate exchange between the two young people. Joy in the heart. His impression of Xie Jingxi is getting better and better, and he also believes in his daughter's vision, and is convinced that she will not be wrong to take a fancy to Xie Jingxi.

When he walked out of the "Sending the Child Guanyin Palace", Xie Jingxi said: "Actually. Buddhist architecture. Buddha statue in a temple. Even the scriptures and so on are only used to comprehend the Buddha in the heart, and the Buddha is in the heart. Delusions are removed, and the mind is pure, as if it were self-manifesting. ”

"Jingxi, if you interpret Buddhism from the perspective of Southern Zen, you can see that you have a good understanding of Zen Buddhism, but you also know a lot about Confucianism and Taoism, and the little woman can feel that you are sincere in worshiping Buddha, but you are not really a monk, in your opinion, what is the relationship between worshipping Buddha, believing in Buddhism and becoming a monk?" Guo Huizhi asked.

"The Buddha is in the heart, the heart is sincere, at home or monk, chanting scriptures or worshiping the Buddha, from the perspective of enlightening the Buddha, in fact, they are all the same, all of them are related to being able to get rid of false and distracting thoughts, seek purity, and become a Buddha with an epiphany. Xie Jingxi said.

Guo Huizhi looked at Xie Jingxi, and quickly lowered her head again, she asked shyly: "I heard Master Lonely Sky say, you have been in the Hanging Temple for many years, and you have also learned a lot of knowledge, which can be regarded as a success, do you want to stay in the temple all the time? Don't you want to go out of the temple and take a look outside?"

"Back then, Jingxi entered the Hanging Temple, which was arranged by my uncle, and now, Jingxi has been learning martial arts with his master, and trying to master all kinds of knowledge, in the future, Jingxi will continue to stay in the temple, or go out of the temple, to do other things, you must listen to your uncle, and you must also obey the master's arrangement, everything has a cause, how to go in the future, naturally there is a cause, just follow the fate. Xie Jingxi keenly felt that Guo Huizhi cared about him very much, he knew that the lady in front of him already had him in his heart, but he was very sober, he himself was still a layman, and he was meditating in the monastery, so it was inconvenient for him to give a clear answer to Guo Huizhi's question, not to mention, General Guo Songtao was in front of him, he had to be cautious, and he had sweet words in his heart, but it was inconvenient to say it.

Guo Songtao interjected and said: "Good daughter, Jingxi's nephew's uncle and his master will naturally care about his future, you can rest assured, according to my guess, Jingxi's nephew's prospects are great, perhaps, it won't be long before unexpected good things happen, haha!" Guo Songtao has heard some information from the court, the Xie family will soon rise again in the political arena, he knows that Xie Jingxi will soon walk out of the temple, and it is likely that he will also enter the political arena, and his future must be good.

Guo Huizhi said to Xie Jingxi: "In the Hanging Temple, you can learn a lot of knowledge by learning martial arts from your master and studying various doctrines such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, but if you can return to the capital, you can also make a difference, and if you can return to the capital, it would be great!" Guo Huizhi boldly said what was in her heart, and she felt that her face was hot.

Xie Jingxi listened to Guo Huizhi's words, his heart was very excited, he could hear the cordial voice in his words, "Send the son Guanyin Palace", Guo Huizhi's shy expression when she said this sentence made Xie Jingxi unforgettable.

"Father, why are you in a daze? Why don't you keep talking?" Xie Jia's question interrupted Xie Jingxi's sweet memories, and Xie Jingxi realized that he was leading his daughter to approach the "Sending Children Guanyin Palace" at this time.

Xie Jingxi hurriedly replied to his daughter: "Father remembered a past event when he was young, an unforgettable thing, and he was too focused on it, so he was in a daze. Saying that, he led Xie Jiayao into the "Sending the Child Guanyin Palace", he pointed to the statue of Guanyin and said to Xie Jiayao: "Back then, when I was young, I worked as a docent for two important guests of the temple in this hanging temple...... That's how your father explained to the guests back then. ”

"Guanyin's image is beautiful and dignified, gentle and elegant, she has a thousand hands and thousands of eyes, and her magic power is boundless, it is said that the people hope that she can be merciful and 'send a child' to those who have no heirs. It must have been brilliantly spoken. Xie Jiayao said.

"At that time, your father was carefully taught by the master in the Hanging Temple, and he learned a lot of knowledge, and he really wanted to find an opportunity to show himself, and at that time, I was young and vigorous, and I had a desire to perform, so I talked about it in front of those two distinguished guests. Talked a lot about it endlessly. Unexpectedly, the two distinguished guests were very interested in my explanation and liked me more and more, and then something very interesting happened. Xie Jingxi said.

"Father. Your eloquence has always been good. back then. Under the teachings of your master, you are very knowledgeable, and you tell stories. It must be very chic, my daughter is convinced, you and those two distinguished guests must have had a very close relationship at that time, right?" Xie Jiayao asked.

"Haha, it's really a lot of talking, from Buddhist temples to Buddha statues, from Buddhist theories to folklore, from talking about Buddhism and Taoism to later speaking out of my heart, and the conversation is getting more and more cordial and very interesting!" Xie Jingxi said.

"Did you know those two distinguished guests before, and why did you talk so well?" Xie Jiayao asked.

"I didn't know each other, they were friends with my master, but then they met, and they became very kind people. ”

"Who are they? so kind to you, why haven't I heard you talk about it before?" Xie Jiayao continued to ask.

"It's a general in the capital and his precious daughter, now I can sue you, and later, these two distinguished guests will become your grandfather and your mother!" Xie Jingxi said.

"What?! It turns out that the 'distinguished guests' you are talking about are my grandfather and my mother? Hehe, my daughter understands, at that time, you gushed inexhaustibly as a docent for the two 'distinguished guests', performing with your heart, fully expressing your talented knowledge, just to win my mother's love, you met your mother in the Hanging Temple? You are also romantic enough, in the temple, in front of your grandfather, while touring, entering the Buddha hall, lecturing on Buddhism, while cultivating feelings, this is really 'interesting', no wonder you approached just now' When I sent my son to the Guanyin Palace, I was in a daze, and I must have remembered the romantic experience between you and my mother, hehe! My father, who has always been strict in front of his daughter, turned out to be very romantic and affectionate in front of my mother!" Xie Jiayao said, showing a mischievous smile.

"It's not as romantic as you think, at that time, your grandfather had a very good impression of me, and your mother also admired my talent very much, I could feel that she secretly liked me in her heart, and I also had a good impression of her, and I began to have true feelings for her, but we didn't dare to show it, because the Hanging Temple is a Buddhist temple after all, and with your grandfather here, how dare I be presumptuous and your mother? At that time, I just had a good impression of each other, and I could feel that each other was very cordial in our hearts, and I had a lot to say in my heart, but as for your mother and I boldly expressing our feelings of loving each other, that was later!" Xie Jingxi talked about the romance of his youth, and seemed to forget that it was her daughter who was standing in front of him and listened to him, and continued to tell his romantic story.

"What happened next? Could it be that my mother came to the Hanging Temple to look for you again? Or did you run out of the Hanging Temple and chase after my mother? Did you avoid your master, avoid my grandfather, and quietly run to a romantic place to show your true feelings?" Xie Jiayao asked.

"No, at that time, our emotional exchange was very subtle, we only dared to make eye contact with each other, just said something that cared about each other, how can we be like your young people now, listen to a flute song, play an ancient song, and whisper with a red face, just find an opportunity to express the feelings of mutual love, haha!" Xie Jingxi deliberately changed the topic and talked about her daughter and Xiao Beiyou, teasing his daughter.

"Father, you are too much, you just talked about the romantic relationship between you and my mother, why did you suddenly change the topic and make fun of your daughter, no, you have to get down to business and continue to tell your romantic story, your daughter still wants to hear it, she loves to hear it!" Xie Jiayao said.

"Well, today is out to visit, the mood is relaxed, just follow your wishes, continue to speak, however, what happened later is no longer in this Hanging Temple, at that time, I have left the Hanging Temple, returned to the capital, in the Imperial Court as a petty official, one day, my uncle, that is, your uncle and grandfather, took me to a rich house, to visit a general, to get there, I unexpectedly found that the person I met was the person I had been thinking about for a long time, in that rich man, the real romance happened ....... (To be continued......)

PS: Xie Jingxi, who has always been stricter and stricter, told his daughter Xie Jiayao about the romantic love story of his youth when he visited the Hanging Temple, which is a very interesting .......