Chapter 103 A coincidence
The young man moves quickly and nimbly, but he doesn't look like an injured person. It was clearly a wild monkey.
"Young masters, don't blame them. He can't help it. He just wants to survive." The beautiful woman explained to Jiang Shu and Tan Yu with an apologetic look.
Jiang Shu asked in surprise: "Madam, do you know him?"
The beautiful woman nodded: "Almost everyone in Lin'an Mansion knows him."
There are fifty-three steps in front of Lingyin Temple. The beautiful woman refused to ride in a soft sedan chair and insisted on climbing the steps in person to show her sincerity.
In order to avoid suspicion that Jiang Shu and Tan Yu were two steps behind, they climbed up the steps slowly with the beautiful woman and listened to her talk about the young man.
"My husband's family name is Wang, have you asked me what your surname is?" Mrs. Wang's voice was soft and very pleasant to the ears.
Jiang Shu said softly: "My surname is Jiang, from Shangjing."
"Mr. Jiang." Mrs. Wang smiled and nodded, speaking slowly about the young man.
"His parents died young and no one knew his name. Seeing that he was as nimble as a wild monkey, they all called him Little Monkey. He is a well-known beggar in Lin'an Prefecture."
"A noisy beggar?" Tan Yu was surprised, not expecting that this word could also be used to describe beggars.
Mrs. Wang's maid said: "Yes, he is famous. Almost everyone in Lin'an Mansion knows him."
"Have they all been blackmailed by him?" Jiang Shu boldly guessed.
Mrs. Wang covered her lips and smiled softly: "You can also say that."
"He has been begging since he was a child. Because he is clever and sweet, he can always get food coins. Gradually, some little beggars who can't get food follow him and call him brother pitifully."
"The little monkey is kind-hearted and will always share the food he asks for with them. But one person can't ask for enough food for a whole litter of children. In desperation, he came up with a way to blackmail people."
"Our wife is also kind-hearted, and she has often been blackmailed by him." The maid interrupted angrily.
Jiang Shu and Tan Yu couldn't help but think of the scene just now.
Mrs. Wang smiled when giving money, she was willing to be blackmailed by the little monkey.
"As time went by, he became famous in Lin'an Mansion, and he could no longer blackmail anyone. He could only focus on outsiders."
Mrs. Wang walked steadily and slowly up the steps, always with a light smile on her face and a gentle look.
"Sometimes when I meet a kind-hearted person, I give him some money. Sometimes when I'm unlucky and encounter a tough fight, I get beaten up, and my nose and face are often bruised."
"Oh, it's very difficult for a child without a father or a mother to live."
Jiang Shu and Tan Yu were both silent when they heard this, and suddenly felt a little regretful.
They should have given the little monkey some money just now.
Seeming to understand what Jiang Shu was thinking, Mrs. Wang said warmly: "Young master Jiang, there is no need to feel guilty. The so-called "helping people in emergencies but not helping the poor" means that you can only take care of things for a while, but you can't take care of them forever. Everyone has his or her own destiny.
"Madam, you are transparent." Jiang Shu was enlightened and breathed a long sigh of relief, no longer restraining himself.
Mrs. Wang said: "Young Master is kind-hearted. Only kind-hearted people will blame themselves for not helping others."
Jiang Shu was startled when he heard this, and then laughed.
After climbing the stone steps and entering Lingyin Temple, Mrs. Wang bowed slightly and parted ways with Jiang Shu.
Looking at her bulky figure, Jiang Shu felt that Mrs. Wang was really a wonderful person. If the Buddha really has a spirit, he should protect people like her.
"Master, let's go this way." Tan Yu called back to Jiang Shu who was distracted.
Jiang Shu calmed down and went to the treasure hall with Tan Yu to offer incense and worship the Buddha.
Kneeling on the soft futon, Jiang Shu raised his head and looked at the statue of Buddha, which was solemn in appearance, but also kind-hearted and compassionate to all living beings, and felt pious and awe in his heart.
She closed her eyes and prayed silently in her mind.
Tan Yu was infected and also followed Jiang Shu's example to pay homage.
In addition to the efficacious incense, Lingyin Temple also has unique and beautiful scenery.
After the master and servant came out of the palace, they wandered around the temple and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
There is a tall horse chestnut tree in the temple, which is covered with prayer plaques.
"Master, let's hang one too." Tan Yu's eyes lit up, eager to try.
The two went to the young monk to receive the prayer card and write down their wishes with pens.
When he was about to start writing, Jiang Shu suddenly hesitated.
She had just prayed for her parents and Jiang Ning in the palace. She should not be too greedy. She wanted to write something else on this prayer card.
Who should I write about?
Jiang Shu frowned and thought for a long time.
Apart from her parents and Jiang Ning, there are no people in this world who are worthy of her hanging a prayer sign...
"Boss, I've finished writing, let's hang it up." Tan Yu had already put down the pen and finished writing.
Jiang Shu pursed her lips: "You go ahead, I'll be right back."
"Okay." Tanyu responded, holding the prayer card she wrote and walking away happily.
After confirming that Tanyu was gone, Jiang Shu quickly wrote down his wishes on the prayer card.
After writing it, Jiang Shu picked it up and looked at it carefully. After confirming that it was correct, he walked towards the Buckeye Tree.
"My boss, why did you come here? I'm done."
Tan Yu pointed to the prayer card swaying in the wind on the tree and said with a little frustration: "They say the higher you hang it, the better it will be. Unfortunately, I didn't hang it too high."
Jiang Shu comforted her with a warm voice: "If you pray sincerely, your prayers will come true. You don't have to care about the level."
"That's right." Tan Yu listened to the advice.
Seeing that Jiang Shu was still unmoving, Tan Yu urged: "My boss, hurry up and hang up. After hanging up, we will go to other places to have a look."
Jiang Shu coughed slightly and said uncomfortably: "I'm a little thirsty. Go and ask for a cup of tea."
Tan Yu had no doubt that he was there and left immediately.
After taking away the sandalwood, Jiang Shu lowered his eyes and glanced at the wooden plaque in his hand, then walked to the horse chestnut tree to observe how he could hang it higher.
The horse chestnut tree has lush branches, some of which almost reach the ground, catching many prayer cards that accidentally fell.
After finding the position, Jiang Shu took a deep breath, raised his hand and threw it upward with all his strength.
However, she was not strong enough after all, and the prayer card did not fly very high, and due to the excessive force, the prayer card failed to hang on the tree, but fell through the treetops to the other side.
Jiang Shu's eyes narrowed and she hurriedly chased to the other side, trying to catch the prayer card before it hit the ground.
"Boom!"
Yu Zheng stood under the horse chestnut tree and stared at the wooden sign in his hand. Suddenly, a prayer sign fell from the branches and hit him on the head.
The moment the prayer card fell, Yu Zheng subconsciously reached out to catch it.
"Master, I'm sorry." Jiang Shu ran over and apologized hastily. When she saw the man's face clearly, she was stunned on the spot.
"Wang...Prince?"
Jiang Shu blinked, suspecting that he was hallucinating.
"Is this your prayer card?" Yu Zheng asked her holding the wooden card.
Jiang Shu came back to his senses in shock, suddenly thought of something, and quickly stepped forward to get the prayer card.
But we can't let him see it!
Jiang Shu took back the prayer card from Yu Zheng's hand with a panic look. After confirming that Yu Zheng had no time to peek, Jiang Shu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why is the prince here?"
Yu Zheng's black eyes flashed slightly and he said seriously: "There are many floods in the south of the Yangtze River. I am here to inspect and build river embankments."
Jiang Shu was in awe when he heard this: "Your Majesty is really diligent and caring for the people, which is admirable."
Yu Zheng held his lips and smiled: "Why are you here too?"
Hearing this, Zhufeng who was waiting aside rolled his eyes.
"I'm here to find a silk source merchant." Jiang Shu said truthfully.
Yu Zheng's face did not change when he heard this: "That was a coincidence."
"Yes, will the prince also come to hang up the prayer plaque?"
"Yeah." Yu Zheng said, raising his hand and throwing out the wooden sign in his hand.
