Faxuan looked at the majestic Elder Ruqi, and then at the Dharma Mirror that had ruined the reputation of Buddhism. Anger appeared on his face, he raised his hand, and hit Fajing's knees with a stick. The two monks saw this , before Fa Jing screamed, he used a stick to chop the person out.
Ruqi glared at Faxuan fiercely.
Gu Zhengchen was also a little frightened. It’s not that Buddhism is compassionate and does not take the lead in killing, but why did this monk actually hit him so cruelly? It didn’t seem that there was much force in it, but the sound of broken bones and the miserable cry of the Dharma Mirror were enough to explain it. question.
Ruqi invited Gu Zhengchen and others to the Zen room in the backyard, arranged for monks to sweep the Guanyin Hall, and set a rule that no one would be charged for the fortune-telling lottery.
Zhang Xiwan took Gu Qingqing's hand and asked in a low voice: "How did Mr. Gu know the elder of Tianjie Temple?"
Gu Qingqing shook his head: "Brother didn't tell me a lot of things."
Zhang Xiwan secretly looked at Gu Zhengchen, who was chatting and laughing with Elder Ruqi, and her heart was full of joy.
The Gu Zhengchen in front of him gave him an indescribable feeling, as if he had returned to many years ago, when he was lying in his mother's arms and taking a nap under a tree. The surroundings were very quiet, and the dappled sunlight swept over his face from time to time.
After Gu Zhengchen exchanged a few words with Elder Ruqi, he stood up and said, "I came here today just to relax in the dull winter. I didn't expect to encounter this kind of thing, but it would cause you trouble."
Elder Ruqi arranged for someone to fetch a string of Buddhist beads and smiled kindly: "Where is this, if little friend Gu hadn't seen through it, the reputation of Buddhism would have been damaged. Tianjie Temple frightened Miss Zhang, and this string of Buddhist beads should be used as a comfort."
Zhang Xiwan looked at the small red sandalwood Buddha beads in the tray and quickly said, "I don't dare."
Gu Zhengchen was not polite and directly took off the red sandalwood beads and rolled his eyes at Ruqi: "This string of beads is not as good as your string of glazed beads. However, after all, glazed beads are not suitable for women to handle. This gift is more or less thoughtful." .”
With that said, Gu Zhengchen coiled the red sandalwood beads three times and walked towards Zhang Xiwan: "Please extend your hand."
Zhang Xiwan was nervous. She stretched out her left hand and watched Gu Zhengchen's gentle movements as she passed the beads through her fingers and put them on her wrist. The temperature transmitted by the touch between her fingers seemed to burn.
"Thank you, Mr. Gu."
Zhang Xiwan whispered.
Gu Zhengchen smiled lightly: "It looks good."
Zhang Xiwan blushed even more and quickly retracted her hand.
Gu Zhengchen looked at Elder Ruqi: "Before leaving, there is something I don't know whether to say or not."
Ruqi solemnly said: "Gu Xiaoyou is the benefactor of Tianjie Temple. You can say anything you want."
Gu Zhengchen walked towards Ruqi and whispered a few words. Ruqi's expression suddenly changed and she looked at Gu Zhengchen: "This is unlikely, isn't it?"
"Whether it's possible or not, you can think about it for yourself. Elder Ruqi, Dharma Mirror is greedy, isn't Tianjie Temple greedy? Haha, enough is enough so that it can flourish forever. Let's go and see you again someday."
After Gu Zhengchen finished speaking, he turned around and waved with his back to Elder Ruqi.
Ruqi's face was very ugly. After watching Gu Zhengchen and others leave, she hurried to the abbot's room.
Zong Lai sat in front of the Buddha statue, beating wooden fish and reciting scriptures.
Ruqi stood behind Zonglong, and after he finished reciting, he talked about the Guanyin Hall.
Zong Lai nodded slightly: "You did the right thing. Gu Zhengchen is a benefactor to us and cannot be disrespected. That Dharma mirror is so arrogant and uses fortune-telling to maliciously amass money. It is really abominable. His relationship with Buddhism is over, so leaving is also a matter of course. Following the Buddha’s arrangement.”
Ruqi sat on the futon with a solemn expression: "Gu Zhengchen said something before leaving, which made me feel uneasy."
"You have already established your Buddha mind. What else can move your mind?"
Zong Lai was a little surprised.
Ruqi took a few breaths and said, "He said that the Buddhist incense is too strong and there are many believers, which may cause the imperial court to be dissatisfied."
When Zong Lai heard this, he laughed and disagreed: "The emperor ordered the Buddhist incense, so what can the court do if it is dissatisfied? There are many people who are jealous of Buddhism, but so what? Tianjie Temple is a royal temple, and they want to move Tianjie Temple No one has the ability to make incense."
Ruqi did not feel at ease, but looked at the confident Zong Lai and said: "What if the emperor is dissatisfied?"
The smile on Zong Li's face suddenly froze and slowly dissipated...
Outside Guanyin Hall, under the sycamore tree.
Gu Qingqing took the stubborn Yao Zhen away and stood looking at her brother and Zhang Xiwan from a distance.
Zhang Xiwan was embarrassed. If his father saw this scene, he would probably scold him severely. But Zhang Xiwan didn't want to leave, thinking of Ru Qijie's lottery, saying that if she met her beloved today, if she missed it, if her father betrothed her to another family, it would be a lifelong regret.
"Miss Zhang."
"Mr. Gu."
Gu Zhengchen and Zhang Xiwan spoke at the same time, looked at each other, and said at the same time: "You speak first."
Zhang Xiwan moved a step to the right, lowered her head, and did not dare to look up.
Gu Zhengchen looked up at the sky.
It's a nice day with blue sky and white clouds, but the occasional wind brings a chill.
Gu Zhengchen coughed lightly and said, "My name is Gu Buer, and my courtesy name is Zhengchen. I don't know your name yet, can you tell me."
"Zhang Xiwan. Does your name mean that you will never give it a second thought in this life?"
Zhang Xiwan asked boldly.
Gu Zhengchen said calmly: "My father gave it to me. I heard from my mother that my father once wrote a poem to my mother. Two of the sentences are: I wish that my heart will remain the same as before, and I will never give it up for the next three lives. Only later did I have this idea of no difference." name."
Zhang Xiwan knew that Gu Zhengchen lost his father early in life, and just like he lost his mother early in life, he grew up under a single parent. The similarity of this situation made Zhang Xiwan feel more "sympathetic" to Gu Zhengchen.
"Mr. Gu, do you know where Xiwan's Xi comes from?"
After Zhang Xiwan finished speaking, her palms were already sweating.
Gu Zhengchen said several things, but none of them were correct, so he asked, "Where did that come from?"
Zhang Xiwan only felt her mouth dry, but she remembered that this was probably her last chance. If she didn't say anything at this time, she would probably miss it.
speak out!
Because it’s him, I can’t miss it.
Zhang Xiwan thought of the heroic sentiment of "You have been facing a wall for ten years and trying to break through it, but it is difficult to reward a hero who has crossed the sea." She overcame her shyness and said: "Master Gu, this Xi comes from Cao Zhi's "Beauty"."
Gu Zhengchen looked at Zhang Xiwan, his firm eyes filled with autumn water, so beautiful that it was intoxicating.
"Mr. Gu is a smart man and should understand Xiwan's thoughts."
Zhang Xiwan was flustered by Gu Zhengchen. After bowing, she hurriedly turned around and came to Gu Qingqing's side. Without waiting for Gu Qingqing to greet Gu Zhengchen, she pulled Gu Qingqing away.
Gu Zhengchen looked at Zhang Xiwan leaving and thought about the meaning of his words.
Cao Zhi's "Ode to Beauty"?
I think it’s this sentence:
Rong Hua shines in the morning, who doesn’t want to be beautiful!
Gu Zhengchen looked in the direction Zhang Xiwan was leaving and murmured, "Am I being forced to get married by a woman?"
After all, after "Rong Hua shines in the sun, who doesn't want to be beautiful", it is followed by "Where is the matchmaker's camp? The jade and silk are not always safe. Beautiful women admire high righteousness, but it is difficult to find the virtuous."
Such a tactful expression, such a reserved girl.
