The weather is already hot in the middle of summer, and encountering unlucky things on the road is even more annoying.
Fortunately, the rest of the journey was smooth. After almost half of the ice basin on the carriage had melted, Tang Ning and the others arrived in front of Lingyun Temple.
The orange-red high wall blocks the main hall inside, but you can vaguely smell the smoke from the incense burning in the temple. The towering pines and cypresses vaguely poke out of the wall, covering the entire front of the temple.
There is a large open space in front of the temple, which is already full of carriages that have not yet had time to disperse. Pilgrims coming to attend the Bon Festival one after another get off the carriages, and they can already smell the incense in full bloom before entering the temple.
When Tang Ning and the others arrived, a young novice monk from the temple greeted them: "How many of the donors have their last names?"
"My master's surname is Xiao, and he sent a letter to the temple three days ago."
As soon as Yue Jian finished speaking, the young novice monk quickly lowered his head and said: "It turns out that they are the family members of Governor Xiao's mansion. Several donors please enter the temple with the young monk."
Lingyun Temple is divided into east and west wings. Normally male and female pilgrims who come to offer incense live on one side. In addition, there are also some small guest courtyards for couples, parents and children to pray together, or for some people with different identities. Noble people who are inconvenient to live with others stay overnight.
The Governor's Mansion had sent a message to the temple earlier. Tang Ning and the others settled in a small courtyard. After entering, Cang Lang led people to explore everything inside and outside.
Tang Ning watched Hua Wu's girls coming in and out to pack things, fanning herself and saying, "There are indeed many people in this temple. I just saw a lot of acquaintances outside. They all came to our house for a banquet that day."
Rongyue said: "Where are we now? Today is not a formal Dharma meeting. I'm afraid someone will come when it gets up tomorrow."
This was the first time for Xue Ru to come to such a crowded place. She was a little curious: "Are so many people coming to attend the Dharma conference?"
"Not entirely." Rongyue knew that she didn't understand this, so he explained to her: "There are many Dharma gatherings in Buddhist temples, and the Bon Festival is just one of them. The incense in Lingyun Temple is very efficacious. Indeed, many people will come here." I come here to offer sacrifices and pray for blessings, but not everyone is here for this.”
"You can see the carriages at the bottom of the mountain, and the people staying overnight in this temple tonight. Not to mention the distance, just in the west wing where we just passed, there are the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion, Prince Ji's Mansion, the Fourth Prince's Mansion, and several uncles' mansions. In addition, there are more relatives of important officials in the court, and most of them will stay in this temple for two or three days..."
Xue Ru suddenly realized: "It is extremely difficult to meet so many powerful people in ordinary times, but it becomes much easier in this temple. Moreover, they all come to offer sacrifices and pray for blessings, and it is easy to find a common topic. Those people are organizing this Dharma Assembly It’s become a place for clinging and socializing.”
Rongyue liked the little girl's intelligence, so she fanned her fan and said: "There are many people in Beijing who like to camp, and not everyone may fear the gods. If you come with Tang Ning, you will definitely fall into the eyes of someone who is interested. If anyone is looking for you in the past two days, You have to pay attention when you talk to me, don’t be deceived.”
Although the little girl has nothing, she can't bear to have an elder sister who has everything. Some people may not have their thoughts on Xue Ru.
Xue Ru quickly warned: "I will be careful."
Tang Ning put the peace of mind in her hand aside, turned around and laughed when she saw Xue Ru looking so careful.
"Don't be too cautious. After all, it is a Buddhist temple. Even if you want to make a profit, you don't dare to go too far. Otherwise, you won't reap the benefits and you will easily get a reputation of disrespecting the gods."
"There is a warm spring on a cliff in the back mountain of Lingyun Temple. The surrounding vegetation is lush and green all year round. When the sun rises and sets on the cliff, the beautiful scenery of a flying rainbow will appear because of the spring water. Aru you If you like, you can go and have a look, just remember to bring a guard."
After she finished speaking, she glanced at the sky outside: "It's already dark, and I don't know if Sister Ayue and Mrs. Qian are here."
If someone can't stand being talked about, it's Qian Qiyue.
As soon as Tang Ning finished speaking, Qian Qiyue's voice came from outside.
"Tang Ning!"
Qian Qiyue had been recuperating for a few days, and the effects she had suffered on the day she fell into the water had long since disappeared. She changed out of her favorite crimson dress and wore a suds green undershirt. Only her ladylike clothes did not restrain her at all. Temperament, when he saw Tang Ning, he jumped over.
Tang Ning went out with a smile: "I was talking about you just now, and here you are."
"What's more, it's all my fault, big brother and the others. They were procrastinating so much that they didn't come up until dark."
Qian Qingran has already entered Dali Temple. Although his official position is not high, he will stay in the capital from now on. Hearing Qian Qiyue's shouts, he replied: "Isn't it because you are afraid that the vegetarian food in the mountains is not to your taste, so you sneak away there Did you waste time buying food?"
After he finished speaking, he smiled gently at Tang Ning and said, "I have met the county master."
Tang Ning returned the greeting: "Master Qian."
"What kind of person is he? He is just a small money person." Qian Qiyue hugged Tang Ning's arm: "He is my brother and your brother. Why are you so unfamiliar with him? Otherwise, there are a lot of people named Qian in our family. , who will agree if you call me an adult?"
Tang Ning seemed to be amused by the scene in Qian Qiyue's words. Even Qian Qingran laughed: "You and Ah Yue are good friends, just let her call me Brother Qian."
Tang Ning was not pretentious: "Brother Qian, don't call me County Lord. Just call me Tang Ning."
Qian Qingran's lips raised slightly: "Tang Ning."
Fu Laiqing, who had just walked over to say hello, heard the two calling each other, and suddenly felt that he was redundant. It didn't matter whether he called him Tang Ning or not, but he even touched Qian Qiyue's side. After all, he was in a "life and death crisis" , they were still "Mrs. Qian" and "Mr. Fu", so why did these two get close first?
envy!
Fu Laiqing coughed heavily to show his presence.
Qian Qiyue held Tang Ning's arm and turned around: "Fu Laiqing? Why are you here too?"
When Fu Laiqing heard her calling his name, he felt a little jealous: "I came with my grandmother. My grandmother said that the Bon Bon Festival is a rare event for Buddhists, and I just came to pray for my ancestors."
Qian Qiyue was confused. Female relatives usually came to pray for blessings and sacrifices to Buddha and gods. Didn't the Fu family have girls? The worst was Mrs. Fu. Even her eldest brother came here because of his sister-in-law. The elder brother and the third elder brother refused to come, and even pestered the two sisters-in-law to stay in the house.
Why is Fu Laiqing so active and accompanying Mrs. Fu to worship Buddha?
Qian Qiyue said: "You are filial."
"The same goes for Miss Qian." Fu Laiqing met Qian Qiyue's eyes and tried to show off the smile he thought was the best for a long time.
Qian Qiyue: "What are you doing, smiling so ugly?"
Fu Laiqing: "..."
Seeing the face of the young man of the Fu family yelling, Qian Qingran couldn't help but patted his little sister: "Don't be rude."
Qian Qiyue stuck out her tongue, turned around and hugged Tang Ning and whispered softly: "That's right..." It was fine last time, but this time her smile was fake.
After Fu Laiqing heard her words, his face tightened instantly.
If you laugh again, he is a pig!
