"Tang Chen, then I will wait for your return in the royal city."
Chu Linglong smiled slightly.
"good."
Tang Chen fed Chu Linglong another piece of dessert very affectionately.
Because Tang Chen still had memorials to review, he returned to the palace an hour later and prepared to set off for Baoxiang Temple tomorrow after arranging things properly.
In a flash, it was night.
Censor's Mansion.
lobby.
As soon as Chu Feng entered the door, he smelled the fragrance of ginseng, wolfberry and chicken soup.
Although with his current strength, it would be okay if he didn't eat for ten days and a half, but if he didn't eat, he would be a bit sorry for his tongue. After all, it really likes to taste delicious food.
"Mom and Dad, isn't Linglong back yet?"
Chu Feng asked after seeing that Chu Zhan and Tang Yu were the only ones in the hall.
This guy Tang Chen has been dating my sister for so long?
Did the two of them do anything they shouldn't have done?
Just as Chu Zhan was about to speak, a somewhat dissatisfied voice sounded from outside the hall, "Brother, I've been back a long time ago. It's because you always stay in your courtyard that you don't know I'm back."
As soon as the words fell, Chu Linglong appeared in front of Chu Feng.
"Brother, it's not good for you to stay in the courtyard of the mansion all the time. You have to go out and walk around more to meet girls."
"Otherwise, how will you find me a sister-in-law in the future? How will you continue our Chu family's legacy?"
Chu Linglong looked at Chu Feng and said "reprimanding" in an adult tone.
"Little girl, it's not like you can't keep the Chu family alive. You and that boy Tang Chen are making faster progress. Maybe by the end of the year, my parents will be able to have their nephew."
Chu Feng glanced lazily at Chu Linglong and fired back.
"Yes, Linglong, how far have you and the king progressed?"
Tang Yu also approached Chu Linglong with a gossipy face and asked.
"Mom, what are you and brother talking about? How could it be so fast?!"
"This needs to be a step-by-step process."
Chu Linglong's face turned slightly red when Chu Feng said that and then Tang Yu asked him.
Giving birth to a child is still a relatively shy topic for Chu Linglong.
"Everyone is eating. If the ginseng, wolfberry, and chicken soup gets cold, it won't taste good."
Chu Zhan stepped forward to rescue Chu Linglong at the right time.
Of course, the biggest reason was because he was hungry.
"good."
Soon, the family sat down and slowly enjoyed their dinner.
The breeze came from the window, the candlelight swayed slightly, and the square table was filled with fragrance. At this moment, Chu Feng was very grateful to have such a family.
"Linglong, are you going on a date with that boy Tang Chen again early tomorrow morning?"
Chu Feng asked curiously after serving himself a bowl of ginseng, wolfberry and chicken soup.
In the chicken soup, there is no ginseng, no chicken, only wolfberry.
"No, Tang Chen will go to Baoxiang Temple tomorrow to pay his vows and offer incense. He may come back in a few days."
Chu Linglong also stood up and filled a bowl of chicken soup by herself and replied.
There were ginseng and chicken in the chicken soup, but there were no wolfberries, because all the wolfberries were in Chu Feng's soup bowl.
"Baoxiang Temple?"
Chu Feng's face showed a look of memory.
He also knew a thing or two about Baoxiang Temple. It was the most popular place in the Tang Dynasty. It was rumored that as long as you go to Baoxiang Temple to offer incense and worship Buddha, your wishes will come true.
However, Chu Feng didn't quite believe this.
If everyone's wishes could really come true, then the world would not be filled with evil spirits.
Also, the previous Tang Dynasty King Tang Ding often went to Baoxiang Temple to make wishes, but in the end he was indirectly killed by people around him.
Of course, in addition to Tang Ding who went to Baoxiang Temple to make a wish, Tang Yong also went to Baoxiang Temple to make a wish. Unfortunately, he died in his own hands before he could ascend to the throne of Tang King.
But having said that, there are some things that if you believe in them, they are there, but if you don’t believe in them, you don’t have them.
For Chu Feng, he only believes in his own strength. If he has some free time to go to Baoxiang Temple to make a wish, he might as well practice well in his room. Even if he doesn't practice, he can go to some buildings to admire the oiran and drink flower wine. It's also good, why go to the temple to see a bunch of monks?
Of course, if there was a female monk who would conquer the country, Chu Feng would still consider making wishes and offering incense.
"Baoxiang Temple? That's a good place, madam. When I'm not busy with official duties, I'll find time to go to Baoxiang Temple to burn incense and make wishes some other time."
Chu Zhan also wanted to go to Baoxiang Temple, but he was busy with official duties recently and couldn't get away.
"What the master said is that one day we will go to Baoxiang Temple together and wish that Feng'er can get married and start a business as soon as possible and continue the incense of our Chu family."
When Tang Yu said this, he glanced at Chu Feng without any trace.
There are three types of unfilial piety, the greatest of which is not having offspring.
They were worried about Chu Feng not wanting to start a family.
"Mom, don't you know that your wish won't work if you say it?"
Chu Feng drank all the wolfberry in the soup bowl, then rolled his eyes secretly and reminded him.
Tang Yu:......
"Buddha didn't hear it, it's okay."
Chu Zhan forcefully circled back beside him.
Seeing this, Chu Feng could only shake his head helplessly.
The marriage is definitely coming, but not yet.
…
The next day, early morning.
Tang Dynasty Palace.
Genius Mengmeng Liang, except for the patrolling guards and the servants of the palace maids in charge of breakfast, everyone else in the palace was still asleep.
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Because he was leaving for Baoxiang Temple today, Tang Chen had already gotten up early.
"Your Majesty, breakfast is here."
Chu Zheng's voice sounded from outside the door.
When Tang Chen went to Baoxiang Temple, in addition to having guards, he naturally also needed someone close to him. Chu Zhengren was the one who was close to him.
"Come in."
With a creak, Chu Zheng pushed the door open and walked in, holding a bowl of porridge, steamed buns, and some pickles in his hand.
Baoxiang Temple is a place of Buddhism, so Tang Chen personally stated that in the seven days starting from today, he can only eat vegetarian food and not meat, so today's breakfast is not like before, with all kinds of meat dishes.
"Chu Zheng, have all the reviewed memorials been distributed?"
Tang Chen took a mouthful of clear porridge and did not forget to ask about state affairs.
"Your Majesty, all the approved memorials have been distributed last night. The court officials will act according to the approved memorials. I think they will not disturb the King for the past ten days and a half."
"Of course, if something urgent happens, they can also notify me as soon as possible, and I will inform the king."
Chu Zheng added.
"Well, that's good. If things are not arranged well, I'm afraid that Chao Gang will be in chaos and the Tang Dynasty will be in chaos when I'm not around."
Tang Chen nodded, and then continued to eat a few mouthfuls of pickles.
Not to mention, I am used to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas on weekdays, but I occasionally try these pickles, which taste quite good.
Half an hour later, Tang Chen and Chu Zheng got into a carriage and, escorted by a group of guards, headed to Baoxiang Temple.
…
At this time, there was a magnificent temple not many miles away from the Tang Dynasty Palace.
Although it was early in the morning, wisps of green smoke were already rising inside the temple, and people were already lining up outside the temple to enter the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha.
This magnificent temple is the most popular Baoxiang Temple in the Tang Dynasty!
Baoxiang Temple.
The northernmost attic is slightly higher than the other pavilions. It is the attic where the abbot of Baoxiang Temple, Wu Ming, lives.
At this time, a young monk came to the attic and knocked gently on the door.
"Abbott."
After a while, a voice came from the attic, "Come in."
With a creaking sound, the young monk pushed open the door and entered. Inside the room, Wu Ming was wearing cassock and chanting sutras and chanting Buddha's name.
Seeing the little monk arriving, Wu Ming paused slightly.
"Abbott, Master Chu has sent word that the king is already on his way to Baoxiang Temple."
The young monk bowed respectfully to Wu Ming, then came to Wu Ming and said.
Although this young monk is not very old, he is responsible for communicating with dignitaries in Baoxiang Temple.
Just now, Chu Zheng sent a message to the young monk. He and Tang Chen were already on their way to offer incense and worship Buddha.
"Let me calculate the time. Your Majesty and the others set off from the palace and arrived here almost at dusk."
"In this case, please inform me that Baoxiang Temple will not receive pilgrims after midnight today."
Wu Ming thought for a while and said.
"yes."
The young monk nodded respectfully, then bowed and left the room, closing the door behind him before leaving.
After Wu Ming and other young monks left, they threw the Buddhist scriptures aside, and the kind eyes on their faces were suddenly replaced by ferocious ones.
"After waiting for three months, Tang Chen, are you finally here?"
"I'm not passing up this opportunity to manipulate you."
Wu Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of cruelty in his eyes.
During these three months, he had been trying to find an opportunity to get close to Tang Chen, or to have Tang Chen take the initiative to come to Baoxiang Temple.
It's a pity that I haven't found a suitable opportunity. Now that Tang Chen takes the initiative to come to Baoxiang Temple to offer incense and worship Buddha, that would be the best.
As the sun sets and the sun rises, although the monks of Baoxiang Temple stated not long ago that they will not receive any pilgrims after midnight, there are still many people gathering outside Baoxiang Temple at this time, hoping that the monks of Baoxiang Temple will let them in. The monks could not resist those who offered incense, worshiped the Buddha, and made and fulfilled their wishes, so they had no choice but to invite Wu Ming out.
"Everyone, I know you have doubts in your hearts. In the past, Baoxiang Temple welcomed you until the Youshi period, but today why is it that you are not allowed to continue offering incense as soon as the Youshi period has passed?"
"This is because there will be distinguished guests coming to Baoxiang Temple later. The identity of the distinguished guest is distinguished and cannot be disclosed for the time being."
"But I can promise you that in the next month, the time for burning incense can be extended by two hours a day. What do you think?"
Wu Ming knew that without the promise of some benefits, these pilgrims who came to offer incense and worship Buddha would not leave so easily.
really.
As soon as these words came out, the pilgrims nodded in agreement. Even if some people had objections, they did not dare to act wild in front of this Buddhist sect.
After a while, the pilgrims slowly dispersed. Even if there were still others who came later, the monks at Baoxiang Temple patiently persuaded them to talk, and they all returned the same way.
The sun is setting and gradually turning into dusk.
When dusk passed through the leaves and left a shadow on the ground, a group of people gradually appeared within the confines of Baoxiang Temple.
"Your Majesty, Baoxiang Temple has arrived."
When the carriage stopped, Chu Zheng opened the curtain, looked at Baoxiang Temple, and said to Tang Chen.
