However, Bai Hao's cry came from the side: "Hey! You...why are you crying?"
Dongfang Shiming turned around and saw Hua Qiu hiding aside and sniffing quietly. Dongfang Shiming smiled awkwardly and then turned his head.
"The donor's life experience is really miserable." Hua Qiu whispered while sobbing.
Dongfang Shiming smiled bitterly in his heart. This little master, who has had no relatives since he was a child, actually shed tears for himself, which shows that he has a kind heart.
At this time, after a period of silence, Ku Chanyi slowly spoke.
"In this case...I will tell you all the things I didn't understand back then..."
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For the abbot Rongku Nianhuazuo who has escaped from the world, Ku Chanyi usually no longer cares about the visitors to the temple. Although he had not entered the pagoda to clean up the temple at that time, he had already stopped caring about the temple.
The Nianhua pedestal is also famous far and wide in the Buddhist holy land of Shengpingtian. Even though it has declined over the years, it is still called a famous Buddhist temple. It is precisely because of this that the three aristocratic families of Shengpingtian, who were good friends in the past, also have regular contacts according to the rituals.
The three religions of the Dongfang family are on good terms with each other, and they occasionally interact with Nianhuazuo. But even so, Ku Chanyi didn't care at all. What really caught his attention were several unusual visits to the Dongfang family more than ten years ago.
"It's the middle of winter at the end of the year. The Dongfang family has sent an envoy to discuss blessings and rituals with Nianhuazuo." Ku Chanyi said quietly, his tone rising and falling, as if he was in tune with the candlelight.
Ku Chanyi didn't take it seriously about his first visit. Regarding the details, he later asked the monk in charge.
"The Dongfang family was looking for a place. When they first visited, they said that the Nianhua Seat was the most suitable place." Ku Chanyi said slowly, "Since the woman is seeking blessings for her son, the Nianhua Seat is located in the shadow of Wushan Mountain. It is good for a woman’s body. Moreover, the Nianhua Seat is vast and there are many monks, so it is easy to pray for blessings and rituals, so it is safe.”
Dongfang Shiming nodded silently. These principles are indeed correct.
But the problem naturally stems from this. Since the flower stand is so suitable, why did you later choose the Xiangfeng Temple where there are few people and a remote location?
Ku Chanyi continued: "At first, I knew about this matter and was not careful. But since the Dongfang family made such a promise, the monks in the flower seat naturally had to prepare in advance. At that time, the whole temple took this as the most important thing..."
Dongfang Shiming said "hmm". If you want to attend Dongfang's family rituals, you should not underestimate the flower stand.
"However... when the Dongfang family envoy came to visit for the second time, there was already hesitation."
Ku Chanyi seemed out of breath. After speaking for a while, he stopped to rest for a while. After a moment, he continued to tell the remaining clues:
Ku Chanyi also didn't care about what happened the second time. I only know that when the Dongfang family envoy came back, he hesitated a lot about holding the ritual ceremony at the Nianhua Seat. After consultation, Nianhuazuo had no choice but to put the matter on hold.
The whole temple's preparations, which had been made with great fanfare, were undoubtedly poured with cold water after this. Ku Chanyi noticed the monks' displeasure, and this time, he understood the first visit.
But he didn't care. He always believes that everything has cause and effect. If you miss it, don't force it. If fate is not there, forcing it will be fruitless.
This matter has been put on hold for a long time. And about a month later, the envoy from the Dongfang family came to visit again, bringing with him the final regret——
The Dongfang family finally made a decision, and holding the ritual ceremony really had nothing to do with the Flower Stand. They also sent some gifts to make up for the trouble they had caused.
This matter is always a bit regretful for Nianhuazuo. But at that time, Ku Chanyi learned about the final location decided by the Dongfang Family during the conversation between the Dongfang Family envoy and the monk in charge.
"It's just...Xianfeng Guan." Ku Chanyi sighed. "At that time, the monk in charge paid special attention to this matter. In order to persuade the monks, the old monk also paid attention to the matter. On that day, the old monk heard that the Dongfang family envoy was also full of confusion until he decided on the location. I also feel that there is something fishy about this matter.”
When Dongfang Shiming heard this, he almost had a clue. Sure enough, it is. Everything was as he expected. What happened that year was not an accident, but a conspiracy that had been rehearsed!
Put aside the safe flower stand and choose the distant view of Xiangfeng. What is their purpose, is it just their mother, or is it the cornerstone of the entire Dongfang family?
"But after that, this matter is over for Nianhua Zuo." Ku Chanyi finally said, "I was concerned about it, but after that, there was no news from the Dongfang family..."
"Until, four years later, the Dongfang family sent people to Nianhuazuo again, and for the last time so far."
Ku Chanyi's story jumped to the depth of winter four years later.
It's also a similar severe cold. An envoy from the Dongfang family came to visit with valuables, but he could not conceal his sadness.
Ku Chanyi, who had unanswered questions about their visit, also listened to all the content of their visit. However, the Dongfang family envoy spoke very little this time. He seemed reluctant to mention what happened back then, and his words were extremely painful.
"If I had known what would happen today... I would have been able to come to Nianhuazao back then."
This sentence made Ku Chanyi hide the Dongfang family's affairs in his heart.
"At that time, I knew that something was very likely to happen to the Dongfang family. But I never thought that it would be like this." Ku Chanyi sighed, "You are here to clear up some confusion for me."
Oriental poetry is silent. A brief silence filled the air, and he also sighed: "Thank you... The abbot has told this junior so much. These clues are very important."
Dongfang Shiming bowed deeply and made a bow. Dongfang Shiming's face was solemn. Ku Chanyi was silent behind the screen, and the two faced each other for a while. Dongfang Shiming turned around, intending to leave.
"...Now that you know this, what are your plans?" Suddenly, Ku Chanyi's voice stopped Dongfang Shiming's footsteps.
Dongfang Shiming turned his head and raised the corner of his mouth with difficulty: "There are still many doubts. This junior must completely restore the matter and seek justice for the death of my mother."
Before Ku Chanyi could speak, Hua Qiu nodded heavily at the side. I saw that he was holding his hands tightly and his eyes were still red.
Bai Hao pursed her lips and stood next to Dongfang Shiming. Looking at the old abbot behind the screen, she always had the urge to open the screen and take a look.
Ku Zenyi was silent for a long time, and finally said: "You are kind and filial by nature. However, the deceased has passed away, and all causes and conditions have determined the fate. What is the use of chasing after the past in vain?"
Dongfang Shiming frowned slightly. He turned around again and said: "I want to come here...to seek justice for the victims back then. This way, my mother should feel at ease that there is a spirit under the spring."
"What you want is peace of mind for yourself." Ku Chanyi said, "Understanding the past should be enough for you to have peace of mind. To retaliate with injustice is not a good thing."
