On the ninth day of September, the Double Ninth Festival, the wind was light and the clouds were light, and there was no cloud in the sky.
This year, more people come to Qingping Temple to pray for longevity than in previous years, because the temple has posted notices early to inform believers that the new golden ancestor will be consecrated today. After the fasting ceremony, the temple will give out medicinal tea and Medicinal porridge is a good thing to prevent cold and keep healthy.
In addition, the Taoist temple has also prepared some medicine packs to strengthen the body. As long as you add two cents of sesame oil, you can ask for it to be worn by the elderly. This can also be regarded as inheriting the custom of respecting the elderly during the Double Ninth Festival.
Therefore, believers have already started to climb the mountain as soon as it gets dark. First of all, they want to climb the mountain to pray. After all, the ninety-nine years have passed and the Yuan Dynasty has begun. Climbing the mountain is something that should be done every year.
This time around, Qingpingguan is hosting another grand event. After visiting, it would be great to drink a bowl of medicinal tea and porridge to pray for good intentions in getting rid of all kinds of diseases.
There are two roads to the Qingpingguan Hall. One is a flat road for carriages to go to the front gate of the temple, and the other is a bluestone step built from the bottom of the mountain directly to the small square in front of the main hall.
This bluestone step was repaired by Guanli at his own expense over many years. It is wide and flat and can accommodate four people in parallel. There are also solid wood railings on both sides of the step so that people can rest on the railing when they are tired from walking.
This step is also called the Climbing to Immortality Road.
Why, because the bluestone is not an ordinary bluestone. Taoist runes are carved on the stone with cinnabar. Walking in it is equivalent to being baptized by the runes and attaining Taoism and immortality.
Therefore, although there is a carriage path, many people are still willing to take this path to immortality. Mortals are all looking forward to a healthy and long life. Even if it is a gimmick, they are willing to accept it.
Halfway up the road to immortality, another observation deck was built. Because the scenery in this area is very good and it is the Double Ninth Festival, many literati went to the observation deck early in the morning to enjoy the autumn. When they were interested, they recited poems and chanted poems loudly. The scenery has attracted the yearning and envy of some ordinary people.
Everything is of inferior quality, but those who are good at reading will always be respected by others.
The foot of the mountain is lively, with vendors selling snacks, scented candles, and local products everywhere, and the same is true inside the temple.
It is a big event for the Patriarch to change into a golden body and be consecrated. It is also the Double Ninth Festival. The lights of Qingping Temple have been turned on since midnight. Herbal tea and porridge were served early. Even the air is filled with a faint scent of medicine, which makes people feel refreshed.
These are all prescriptions prepared by Qin Liuxi. The medicinal materials used are all able to dispel cold, timidity and dryness, and can be taken by anyone with or without illness.
The kitchen was helped by cooks who had been in the temple for many years and some enthusiastic believers. At the rest of the temple gates and courtyards, the Taoist priests in the temple were all swaying around with brooms early in the morning.
Chi Yuan Lao Dao looked at the busy appearance in the temple, stroking his beard with great satisfaction, and his eyes were extremely pleased.
It has been many years since Qingping Temple was so lively before Xuanmen fell into silence. Ten years after it was reopened, this is the first time that there is such excitement and grand events.
It will be more lively in the future.
If a traitor makes a little progress.
Chi Yuan Lao Dao glanced at someone who was yawning and pretending to be careless. He tore off one of his beards and said, "Today is a big event for the Patriarch to change into a golden body. You can't be more serious. You are Qingping after all." The few who watch watch the Lord.”
Qin Liuxi's eyelids twitched and he asked, "Who is the young master?"
"You." Old Taoist Chi Yuan pointed at her: "You are my master's number one disciple. In the future, when my master ascends, Qingping Temple cannot be handed over to you. I have decided to take advantage of today's law to announce it to the believers. . You, I don’t ask for a Taoist name, are a disciple of the Normal University and the young master of Qingping Temple."
As he spoke, he walked over, put his hand on her shoulder, and said in a slightly heavy voice: "Disciple, there is a long way to go. You have to strive for success in the future."
Qin Liuxi gently pushed his hand away, showed a smile, and then suppressed it: "You are dreaming!" She pointed at the Taoist temple: "Look, this small Taoist temple, what little temple master needs it, can see it at a glance That’s it. Why are you drawing such a big pie for me? If you don’t add some meat filling to the pie, it will be eaten by someone else?”
"Qingping Temple used to be a popular place for believers. Now that you have become my disciple, you will naturally have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of restoring its former glory. Well, I have decided happily and will not accept any sophistry. I will go to the main hall to see you. Hurry up and iron your Taoist robes, don't miss the right time." After saying this, the old Taoist Chi Yuan ran away quickly for fear that Qin Liuxi would explode on the spot.
Qin Liuxi chuckled, shook his head and sighed.
This old man is so.
"Do not seek."
Qin Liuxi was about to go back to the house when she heard a call. She turned her head and saw Yu Changkong wearing a moon-white robe, with her hair tied into a bun with a green jade hairpin, like a beautiful woman.
She bowed her hands to Yu Changkong and saluted: "I usually see you wearing black, but I never thought that the white moonlight makes you look better. You really look like a beautiful woman."
The light blue robe has an embroidered collar and hem embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns. There is a silver belt around the waist and a mutton-fat white jade necklace hanging on it. It is very noble.
Yu Changkong also bowed his hand and saluted her, saying: "I am participating in the law today, so naturally I have to be more respectful."
"You came so early, there is still some time before the law code." Qin Liuxi said: "Have you had breakfast? Did you ask the Taoist boy to get you some medicinal porridge and steamed buns?"
Yu Changkong said: "I came here earlier. I also want to add some sesame oil to my parents' ever-burning lamp and put some incense sticks on it."
"That's right, today is also the Double Ninth Festival." Qin Liuxi said with a smile: "What do you do? I still have to iron the Taoist robe, otherwise my master will chant sutras in his ears and say that I disrespect my ancestor."
"Okay." Yu Changkong nodded with a smile.
Qin Liuxi then entered the house with his hands behind his back.
Yu Changkong also turned around and went to the main hall. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Taoist Chi Yuan. He quickly stepped forward and bowed his hands in salute: "Master Chi Yuan."
Old Taoist Chi Yuan smiled and returned the salute. When he saw his person, a strange color flashed in his eyes and said: "If I am not wrong, this is Mr. Yu."
"I didn't hide it from your eyes."
Chi Yuan, the old Taoist, smiled even brighter and said: "The golden body of the Grandmaster you donated made it possible for this grand event in the temple today. The Grandmaster will definitely inform the old Taoist to open his eyes and recognize people. Will Mr. Yu be traveling far away soon?"
Yu Changkong was stunned for a moment and said: "My grandfather is ill and plans to return to the clan tomorrow to fulfill his filial piety."
Old Chi Yuan nodded: "In that case, it will be smoother for Master to take the water route."
Yu Changkong's eyes darkened, his expression calmed, he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master, for your words."
Chi Yuan Lao Tao smiled and took some lamp oil and handed it to him: "Please add oil to your parents' ever-lasting lamp."
Yu Changkong took it with both hands and nodded in salute. Just as he was about to leave, Elder Chi Yuan said another word.
"Young master, there is light in your eyes, maybe it reaches your heart?"
Yu Changkong remained silent.
"Cause will bring its own retribution. Since you are a believer in my Qingping Temple, you should remember this." Old Taoist Chi Yuan raised his head and looked at the old statue of the ancestor and said: "The way of heaven has no relatives, and it is always with good people."
"Yes." Yu Changkong bowed deeply.
Old Taoist Chi Yuan waved his hand and watched as he turned around and walked to the ever-burning lamp to add oil, turned on the wick, and looked away.
If the light reaches it, it will be clear and bright; if it does not reach it, it will be ignorant.
Yu's Changkong is the person who stands at the center of good and evil.
Happy New Year's Eve, has everyone returned home to celebrate the New Year? I wish you and your family good health and a happy reunion.
The old rule is that Zhamo will be on vacation during the Chinese New Year and will be updated continuously, but the daily updates are uncertain. I can write as much as I can, because the family is really noisy during the Chinese New Year!
And, I want to fight! numb! Will! (emphasis added)
The minimum guarantee of 4,000 will be restored after the new year, bow!
Let’s celebrate the Chinese New Year happily together, mua! ! !
(End of chapter)
