Looking at Xuanzang who was kneeling on the ground, Changsun Wugou's expression did not change at all.
"Master Xuanzang, please get up."
She raised her hand and said,
"Buddhist and Taoist matters also belong to the government affairs of the court. The country has laws and regulations, and the harem cannot interfere in politics."
"So I can't help you persuade Your Majesty."
When Xuanzang heard this, he couldn't help but look sad.
"Xuan Zang, please get up quickly. The Queen is here to pray for His Royal Highness today. Don't embarrass the Queen."
Yuanjing stepped forward to help Xuanzang and pulled him behind her.
Immediately, he saluted Changsun Wugou again and said:
"Amitabha...Mother, Xuanzang has offended you by praying to Buddha. I hope you will be forgiven."
"It doesn't matter." Changsun Wugou waved his hand, then knelt on the futon again and prayed devoutly.
Seeing that he was being ignored, Xuanzang's eyes became even more lonely.
He is not afraid of death or danger.
In order to obtain the true scriptures, even if he died in the desert or in the mouths of jackals, tigers and leopards, he would have no regrets!
But now, even the first step of leaving Datang is so difficult!
Not reconciled...
"The Empress worships the Buddha so sincerely, she will definitely be able to impress the Buddha and grant blessings."
Yuan Jing smiled warmly and said,
"I believe His Highness the Crown Prince will recover soon."
The eldest grandson Wugou stood up and nodded, saying:
"Thank you for your blessings, Master."
"Qing Que, Ke'er, you all come and pay homage to the Buddha. Let's go back to the palace."
In fact, she also understands.
Praying for blessings is nothing more than a psychological comfort, which can bring a little more comfort to the heart.
Boom, boom!
The children kowtowed firmly and muttered:
"I hope my eldest brother will recover soon and go out to play with us soon!"
"Brother, get well soon, brother, get well soon..."
"..."
Although they usually fight and disagree with each other, Li Chengqian is really sick, and the brothers are more anxious and pious than anyone else.
Even Xu Fenglei looked up at the golden statue, gently clasped his hands together and bowed.
"Queen, why don't you have a fast meal in the temple?"
Yuanjing invited,
"The vegetarian dishes in this temple are all grown in our own land. There is also a mushroom forest in the back mountain, and the taste is extremely delicious."
Changsun Wugou shook his head.
"I'm a little tired. Next time I come, I'll have a meal in the temple."
She whispered,
"Master Yuanjing, thank you for your guidance."
"Amitabha."
Yuanjing and other monks also looked solemn and hurriedly returned the courtesy:
"Amitabha, the old monk will give it to the empress."
Accompanied by a group of monks, Changsun Wugou left Xingguo Temple and got on the carriage.
Along the way, Xuanzang also followed behind, just lowering his head and saying nothing.
"Master Xuanzang."
Suddenly, someone called him.
"Um?"
He looked up and saw a familiar face.
It was the guy who wanted to bite him just now...
"I am somewhat interested in your project of traveling westward to obtain Buddhist scriptures."
Xu Fenglei showed his white teeth, waved and smiled,
"If you are free, you can come to Fenglei Bank in Chang'an West City to find me, and we can have an in-depth discussion."
"Perhaps it will be of benefit to you."
"gone."
Xuanzang's journey to the west took a lot of hard work to complete. It is a pity that it was only used to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
If he is going to embark on this road after all, then Xu Fenglei feels that he can use this to open up a new trade Silk Road!
If the Tang Dynasty wants to expand its territory in the future and pursue the idea of the Western Regions, then this will also be an excellent opportunity!
Xuanzang was startled and nodded subconsciously.
"Thank you, donor."
He bowed briefly, and when he raised his head, Xu Fenglei had already followed the Queen and drove away.
"This is such a weirdo..."
Xuanzang murmured.
"Weird? This person is the Crown Prince and Grand Master of the current dynasty. He is highly regarded by His Majesty. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has power over the entire government."
A middle-aged monk beside Yuanjing responded,
"Xuan Zang, if you can make friends with him and ask him to say a few nice words for you in front of His Majesty, he might be able to speak better than Xiao Xiangguo, or even better than the Empress!"
Xuanzang: "?!"
In an instant, his eyes lit up, and there was a trace of enthusiasm in his eyes.
As long as there is the slightest chance, he will not give up!
…
Thump thump thump!
The motorcade drove on Zhuque Street.
Xu Fenglei was riding a horse, escorting the Queen while looking around.
People coming from north to south gather here, and the population of Chang'an is increasing.
As the national power of the Tang Dynasty increases day by day, the population density of Chang'an will also usher in explosive growth!
When the time comes, it is no exaggeration to say that every inch of land is valuable!
"The bank's profit model is too single, and it has absorbed so many deposits. It's time to lay out real estate and make some investments."
Xu Fenglei touched his chin and murmured softly,
"It is a certainty that housing prices in the capital will skyrocket, but there are 108 houses in Chang'an. Some houses have huge room for appreciation, while others are not bad at all."
"You have to screen carefully. Once we take action, we have to eat the fattest meat!"
"Um……"
He calculated it carefully in his mind.
For example, the land in the south of the city is relatively deserted and not suitable for investment, but it is suitable for taking in large areas and building a college.
The land around Dongxiang City and the Imperial City will definitely become a hot spot. If you buy it now, it will not be a problem to increase it ten to eight times in the ten years of Zhenguan. By then, the yield will be 1000%! Make more money than loan sharking!
…
"Master, the Queen, please come into the carriage to talk."
Just as he was thinking happily, suddenly, a maid popped her head out of the car and waved to him.
"oh?"
Xu Fenglei was slightly surprised, nodded and said,
"knew."
He casually handed over the horse to the accompanying guards and entered the carriage.
Logically speaking, only the emperor and his female family members could enter the queen's carriage, but since the eldest grandson Wugou didn't treat Xu Fenglei as an outsider, Xu Fenglei naturally couldn't hold back.
"Queen, are you looking for me?"
As soon as he entered the carriage, Xu Fenglei saluted politely.
Several children were laughing and playing, making the carriage noisy.
This actually made him relax a bit.
"Well, sit down."
Changsun Wuguo waved his hand and said,
"There are some snacks on the table. There is the sweet-scented osmanthus cake that you like to eat. I specially asked you to change it to something sweet and sweet. It should suit your appetite."
Xu Fenglei was shocked.
Being so nice to him?
I'm so flattered...
"Thank you, empress."
He happily sat down and put a sweet-scented osmanthus cake into his mouth. His eyes suddenly lit up and he praised,
"This tastes good! Delicious, delicious!"
"Uh... I'm a little bored. Madam, how about I open a window?"
The two windows on the left and right were covered by thick curtains, making the carriage look like a secret room.
Even if the queen doesn't care, he still has to avoid suspicion!
"Can."
Changsun Wugu's expression was indifferent.
Wow.
Wow.
The two curtains were opened, and the originally dark carriage suddenly became brighter.
"call--"
Xu Fenglei smiled and said,
"You need to breathe more fresh air, so that you can live forever."
Being so open and open, there is no psychological burden when talking.
"Listen clearly."
The eldest grandson Wugu suddenly said,
"Do you think praying to Buddha is of no use?"
Xu Fenglei pondered for a moment, shook his head and said with a smile:
"That's not..."
"Just... let me tell you a story?"
The eldest grandson Wugu nodded.
As soon as the children heard the story, they immediately came over and looked at the master expectantly.
"It is said that one day, a certain scholar went to the temple to worship Buddha. As he was praying, he suddenly found that there was an extra person beside him."
Xu Fenglei said,
"That man's face was kind and his body was shining with golden light. The scholar looked stupid!"
"The person next to him is none other than the Buddha he worships! Has the Buddha appeared?"
"He was about to speak when he saw the Buddha kneeling on the futon, bowing and worshiping devoutly. This time... the scholar couldn't stand it."
"He couldn't help but ask - are you... a Buddha?"
I have to say that Xu Fenglei is very talented in telling stories.
As he said this, Changsun Wugou's attention was completely attracted, staring at Xu Fenglei, waiting for his next words.
Not to mention several children, looking directly at the master.
"The man said, yes, I am Buddha."
Xu Fenglei said again,
"Now the scholar was confused and asked - you are a Buddha, so why do you still worship yourself?"
"Guess what the Buddha said?"
Grandson Wugou and all the children subconsciously shook their heads.
"Buddha said - that's right, so it's better to seek help from others than from yourself!"
Xu Fenglei smiled.
"Pfft hahaha..."
All the children laughed, and even the maidservants standing in the carriage couldn't help laughing.
Changsun Wugu also pursed his lips and smiled.
"So, whether praying to Buddha is useful or not depends on how you pray."
Xu Fenglei suppressed his smile and said seriously,
"If all you worship is a clay statue of a god, it will certainly not be of much use. It is the same as worshiping a stone or a river. There is no difference."
"But if you are not worshiping the clay statue, but worshiping yourself reflected through the golden paint, and constantly strengthening your confidence and strengthening your faith during blessings and prayers, then it will definitely be useful."
"Never underestimate the power of your heart. That power is enough to shake mountains and rivers, help us climb mountains and overcome difficulties and obstacles!"
Changsun Wugou nodded slowly, with a serious expression.
"I understand."
She praised,
"What you said is the correct answer."
"No matter how strong a person is, there will be times when he is helpless. At this time, he chooses to pray to God and worship Buddha, not because of superstition, but to strengthen his faith."
"What he worships is actually himself."
Xu Fenglei smiled.
"So the Buddha said that all living beings are Buddhas, and worshiping oneself is worshiping the Buddha. There is nothing wrong with it."
He said,
"Of course, people with truly strong hearts don't even need to worship Buddha. They are always steadfast and indomitable. No matter how great the setbacks are, they will never doubt themselves. Even if the destiny is not good, even if the location is not favorable, in the end, they will definitely be able to Be successful!"
"Therefore, the Book of Changes says that those who are chaste will be lucky!"
"These principles are actually the same regardless of Buddhism or Taoism. It depends on how people explain and understand them."
Changsun Wugou nodded in approval with a look of approval.
"Okay, that's a great solution."
She turned to look at Li Tai and the other children and said,
"Children, you still need to learn more from your master. Compared with him, you are still far behind!"
"Study hard. Even if you learn 30% of what your master does, you will be considered an outstanding heir."
"Yes, Queen Mother. The children must remember Master's teachings." The children nodded obediently and looked at Xu Fenglei with reverence.
The person they respected the most, besides their father Li Shimin, was the master in front of them, Xu Fenglei.
In fact, they were more in awe of their father.
But for the Master, it is true respect and worship.
"Ting Ming, after listening to your words, I feel much more at ease. I beg and beg, but in the end, I am begging for myself."
Changsun Wugou looked at Xu Fenglei and said slowly,
"Tell me honestly, how is Cheng Qian's illness? Is it serious? Is there... any way to cure it?"
"Stop prevaricating me. It's just a minor problem that doesn't require your cooperation with Master Sun."
Xu Fenglei: "?!"
Hearing this, his pupils couldn't help but shrink.
The queen's gaze was profound at this moment, as if she could see through everything, leaving him unable to make any excuses!
Although it wasn't a close gaze, he still felt a thorn in his back.
"to be honest!"
Changsun Wujia slightly emphasized his tone and said,
"I have also checked some medical books in the past few days and asked many imperial doctors."
"Dialysis of thirst is not a trivial disease, but a difficult and complicated disease. Doctors of all ages have been helpless against this disease! Many patients have died because of it!"
"So, you don't have to hide it from me anymore. I'm prepared."
After saying that, she took a deep breath and stared straight at Xu Fenglei.
From the time she prayed until now, her mood was not very good, and she was not interested in doing anything. That was why.
Her son is suffering from a "terminal disease", how can she feel like doing anything else?
When asked at this time, she was already prepared for the worst.
"Uh...hey!"
Xu Fenglei had no choice but to say,
"Nothing can be hidden from the eyes of the empress."
"This thirst disease itself is not terrible. What is terrible is its complications. If it is not serious, it will not hinder you in this life; if it is serious, you may die, even in a short period of time!"
Changsun Wugou's face turned pale and his figure shook.
Li Qingquan immediately supported her and looked worried.
The children all fell silent, and the atmosphere in the carriage was a bit depressing.
"Don't be alarmed, Madam. Fortunately, it's only the early stages of Chengqian's illness. As long as you take good care of yourself and follow a strict diet and routine, you should be fine."
Xu Fenglei also hurriedly comforted and said,
"I promise you, he will never die young!"
In history, Li Chengqian lived to be 26 years old. That was because he rebelled and was exiled.
In a harsh environment, coupled with worry and anger in the heart, physical illness, and the possibility of coercion and harm, it is normal to have a short life.
Now that I discovered it early, I am here again.
Even speaking conservatively, extending your life by more than ten years is not too much, right?
"real?"
Changsun Wugou shook Li Qingquan's hand, his eyes were slightly red, and said,
"Aren't you lying to me?"
Xu Fenglei nodded with determination.
"It's not a lie!"
He continued,
"Chengqian will grow up healthily and be filial to you for the rest of his life!"
"I guarantee it with my personality!"
Two in one, 4000 words.
(End of chapter)
