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"Mrs. Shen, this is simple. If you want to be blessed by the Buddha, you can offer a lotus lantern in front of the Buddha for seven or forty-nine days, and it will happen naturally.
"It is recorded in the "Buddha Speaks of Giving" that those who give lighted lamps will have clear eyes and clear wisdom in the future.
"The Sutra on the Difference of Karma and Retribution by the Buddha also says that donating lamps with respect can lead to ten kinds of merit. Not only can the person offering lamps receive great blessings, but it can also protect the family and ensure the health of their children."
When Mrs. Xu heard this, she was immediately moved and asked, "How should I worship this lotus lantern?"
“Lotus lamps vary in size and require different amounts of sesame oil every day.
"My Buddha is merciful, and the lotus lamps and scented oils in the temple are provided as you wish, regardless of the number.
"One or two pounds is not too little, three or five pounds is normal, and ten or twenty pounds is extremely pious."
Xu chose the one with the most without hesitation: "Then I will give you twenty pounds."
"Amitabha, Mrs. Shen is so pious, the Buddha will definitely protect you and your family." Zhike Monk said, "Madam, don't worry, the young monk will ask the host to personally help Madam enshrine the lotus lantern in front of the Buddha."
"Thank you, Master!" Mrs. Xu also clasped her hands together and returned the gesture.
After paying a large sum of money for sesame oil, Mrs. Xu finally felt more at ease.
On the way home, she kept clutching the signature she had just obtained, thinking about the words of the monk who interpreted the signature, saying that if you can tolerate others, you can turn misfortunes into blessings.
Thinking of Zhao Haijun's face before, the word "forbearance" was like a sharp knife thrust into his heart.
Xu clenched her fists unconsciously, not even feeling the pain as her nails dug into her palms.
It was a bumpy ride back to Shen's Mansion. It was still an hour before dinner time, and I had to set the rules in front of Mrs. Shen.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Xu couldn't help but have a headache.
When Mrs. Shen first arrived, she had made some insinuations and wanted to know how long the old lady wanted to live in Yongzhou Mansion.
But Mrs. Shen didn't answer the question at all, and just stayed there without mentioning anything.
Mrs. Xu saw that she had brought many boxes and cages with her and all the clothes from all seasons, which made people more and more confused.
She was used to being the head of the Yongzhou Mansion in the past few years, but now she suddenly had someone on top of her and had to go there every morning and night to set the rules. She was really not used to it.
Mrs. Xu was about to take a nap before dinner when she saw Shen Yunyao coming into the house from outside in an angry manner.
"Who made you unhappy again? Her mouth was so pouted that it could hang on the oil can." Mrs. Xu asked, but she knew in her heart that except Shen Tianshu, no one in the family could make her so angry.
Sure enough, Shen Yunyao said: "Mom, Shen Tianshu went out early this morning and hasn't come back yet."
When Mrs. Xu heard that it was such a trivial matter, she closed her eyes slightly and responded casually: "If she goes out, just go out. What are you so angry about?"
Shen Yunyao pouted when she heard this. She couldn't say that she had lost track of Shen Tianshu, so she could only continue to complain: "Mom, don't you think that after the old lady came, instead of restraining herself, Shen Tianshu became more arrogant? .”
But what answered her was Xu's gradually steady breathing and even snoring.
"Mother..." Shen Yunyao was almost furious. Now, even her own mother ignored her to this extent.
Hanqiao hurriedly stepped forward and whispered: "Girl, please let Madam take a break. Yesterday I rushed to the temple, and today I burned incense and rushed back. I'm really exhausted. I can't sleep for a while. Soon." I’m going to serve the old lady for dinner.”
Shen Yunyao gave up after hearing this, stood up and said, "Let mother have a good rest. Watch the time and be careful not to miss dinner."
"Don't worry, young lady, please don't worry, slave." Han Qiao quietly breathed a sigh of relief after watching Shen Yunyao go out.
Mrs. Xu slept for most of an hour when she was called up to dress and make up. She closed her eyes and let Han Qiao play with her. Suddenly she remembered Shen Yunyao's words before she fell asleep and asked, "Isn't the eldest lady back yet? "
"I'm back. I've already gone to the old lady's side now." Hanqiao said while putting beads and flowers on Mrs. Xu's head. "The lady came back not long after she fell asleep."
"What did she do today?"
"I don't know about this slave." Hanqiao said, "But there aren't many places where the eldest girl can go. Maybe she went to see Miss Guo to play."
Mrs. Xu didn't say anything after hearing this. She combed her hair and changed her clothes, then hurriedly walked to the courtyard where the old lady lived. When she entered the door, she saw Shen Tianshu, Shen Yunyao and Shen Yunhui sitting around the old lady.
"Mom, I'm late today, I really deserve to be punished." Mrs. Xu said, hurriedly stepped forward and stood beside Mrs. Shen, took out the plates from the food box that the maid opened, and then turned around and placed them one by one on the table.
Old Mrs. Shen waited until she finished setting the dishes before she said, "It's been quite hard for you to come and take it back this time. Let's sit down and eat together tonight."
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid immediately brought a chair over and added an extra seat for Xu next to Shen Yunyao.
Mrs. Xu didn't sleep well yesterday. She had something on her mind on the way back and couldn't sleep for a while. She was really tired at this time, so she thanked Mrs. Shen repeatedly and sat down.
Several maids gathered around the table to serve the master, and the meal was eaten in complete silence.
While eating, Shen Yunhui glanced at Shen Tianshu out of the corner of her eye. Seeing that she was eating slowly and leisurely, she couldn't help but admire her from the bottom of her heart.
She was born to an aunt and was not favored by the Xu family, so after arriving in Yongzhou Mansion, except for the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, she and Ping Niang ate together in the room. The two of them talked and laughed and ate happily.
Now since Mrs. Shen has arrived, she must come to eat with her every morning and evening.
Old Mrs. Shen was very particular about eating and sleeping silently. Whenever she ate, the only sounds in the room were the occasional clatter of dishes. Even a sudden cough would attract everyone's attention.
This is no place to eat, it is simply a form of torture!
Shen Yunyao ate listlessly for a few bites before she couldn't eat anymore. After putting down her chopsticks, she quietly circled her left wrist with her right hand under the table. Looking at the intertwined fingertips, she felt that she had lost weight recently due to hunger. .
After everyone finally finished eating and put down their chopsticks, the maids removed the leftovers from the table, helped several people rinse their mouths, and put the tea cups back on. Now it was time to talk freely.
Shen Yunyao picked up the tea cup, put it down twice and then put it down. She couldn't help it anymore and raised her head to ask Shen Tianshu: "Where did eldest sister go out today? She came back later than mother."
Shen Tianshu was about to drink tea when he heard this and put down the tea cup. He smiled slightly and looked at Shen Yunyao and said, "Don't you know where I'm going, second sister? Didn't you go out with me? Didn't you follow me? Why? So careless!
