The Dharma assembly in Lingyun Temple is extremely grand, and when it gets dark, the altar is set up to go around the altar.
Before the ceremony started, the four princes and concubines had long been together with Tang Ning, and they were always by their side. Even though Princess Leyang and Princess Ji looked ugly, they were not moved, and instead helped Tang Ning to block the two of them from making things difficult for them. , which made Qian Qiyue and the others full of surprise.
After Qian Qiyue asked in a low voice, Tang Ning just said that there was some misunderstanding before. Although the others didn't know the reason, they didn't ask any more questions.
Halfway through the ceremony, the bright moon was already hanging in the sky.
The Dharma boat and the spiritual chamber were burned in the temple. Master Jiwu led a group of monks to chant sutras by the water, while the pilgrims who came to attend the Dharma gathering gathered around and placed river lanterns on the other side.
Tang Ning held the river lantern in her hands, closed her eyes and muttered silently while looking at the flickering candlelight.
"I believe in my daughter Tang Ning. I use this lamp to express my memory. I hope that my father and mother can clear the truth and find out the truth about his death. I also hope that my brother will have a smooth journey to the northwest and get his wish as soon as possible..."
The river lantern was put into the water and slowly swayed into the distance with the gentle ripples of the water.
Tang Ning was a little distracted as she watched the lotus lantern float farther and farther away, gradually blending into the surrounding lanterns.
I don’t know if brother has received the letter I sent before. Xiao Yan has been away from Beijing for half a month, but he has already arrived in the northwest...
"Tang Ning."
The voice of the fourth prince's concubine came from beside her. Tangning turned around and saw the fourth prince's concubine looking at her with a smile: "What wish did you make?"
Tang Ning raised her lips: "Pray for my father and mother."
The fourth prince's eyes fell on the Buddhist beads on Tang Ning's wrist. She fiddled with the small ball in the sachet hanging on her waist and said softly: "I also pray for my family. I hope that your highness will be healthy soon and that my mother and father can be reunited." Okay, I heard that there has been another war in the North during this time, and the border towns are not very peaceful."
She sighed softly: "I hope this river lantern can make people realize their wishes. I hope that my father, the dragon, will be healthy, the world will be peaceful, and the people can live in peace."
There were many powerful female relatives standing around, and they all spoke out after hearing what the fourth prince and concubine said.
"The Fourth Princess has great righteousness, and the Buddha will definitely make your wish come true."
"The barbarians from the north come to provoke them every now and then. The Zhen'an Army will definitely be able to fight them back. And with the fourth prince and concubine caring so much about the people, God will definitely bless them."
Qian Qiyue, who was squatting on the side, looked at the lotus lantern being pushed out by the fourth prince, and listened to the flattering sounds of the people over there, and couldn't help but curl her lips.
"It's just such a big lamp and you make so many wishes. You're really greedy."
Fu Laiqing squatted aside at some point and said, "Keep your voice down."
Qian Qiyue rolled her eyes at him: "I know."
No matter what the fourth princess thought in her heart, at least she had good intentions on the surface. If she refuted it now, she would only become the target of public criticism. She lowered her voice and patted the water surface with the branch in her hand: "If you hadn't seen While she still wishes for peace in the world, all the lights will be put out for her."
It's best if the Queen is rejected by His Majesty, and the Fourth Prince will never recover and become a dead cripple...
"Shua——"
As soon as Qian Qiyue finished speaking, as if God had an eye on her, the river lantern sent out by the fourth prince's concubine suddenly tilted and half of it sank into the water.
The royal river lantern was larger than the others, and it was particularly conspicuous on the water. The candles lit in the river lantern were extinguished when they saw the water.
The ladies who had gathered around to praise the fourth prince's concubine watched dumbfoundedly as the fourth prince's lotus lantern slowly sank into the water, while the other river lanterns around them were safe and sound.
"..."
There was sudden silence.
"this……"
"What's going on? Why did the river lantern go out?"
"Yes, it's calm. The other river lanterns are fine. The fourth prince and concubine..."
Many people paid attention here and saw that the fourth prince's river lantern was the only one flooded. They were "betrayed" by the fourth prince at the ceremony just now and saw that she actually went to please that bitch Song Tangning. Princess Leyang has a strange yin and yang character.
"There's not even a bit of wind here. How come some people's river lamps are extinguished after everything is good? Could it be that they talk the talk and use both sides to please both sides? They don't care about nobles and try to please a lowly person. Even the Buddha can't stand it anymore."
Princess Ji sneered: "Perhaps it's because you are dishonest and the Buddha is disgusted?"
The fourth prince's face was purple, and everyone around her looked strange.
In fact, out of all the river lanterns in the pond, only the one of the fourth prince and concubine was extinguished.
The ladies who had just praised the fourth prince's concubine looked embarrassed. As soon as the fourth prince's concubine made her wish, the river lantern went out and sank directly into the water. Could it be that she was really despised by the gods and Buddhas.
Others also looked vaguely at the fourth prince sitting on a four-wheeled vehicle not far away, wearing a half-mask.
During this period, the fourth prince frequently had accidents, and the queen also lost her palace power. The mother and son in the middle palace, who were originally most proud of themselves, had almost no peace. To say they were unlucky was an understatement, but it seemed that God was really unhappy.
Seeing that the fourth prince's concubine was a little unable to hold on, Tang Ning frowned: "It's just that the river lantern has gone out, how can it be said that the Buddha has abandoned it? Gods and Buddhas have long abandoned the seven emotions and six desires. If you have preferences for likes and dislikes, and you cannot be kind to all living beings, how can you be worthy of it?" To win the worship of all creatures in the world for God?”
"Besides, the wish of the fourth prince and concubine is for peace in the world, for the people to live in peace, and for your majesty to be healthy. If the four princes and concubines are rejected by the gods and Buddhas, then what do you think of your majesty and the royal family? Are the eldest princess and Princess Ji cursing your majesty? "
After Tang Ning finished speaking, she ignored the two people's livid faces and said in a deep voice to the fourth princess:
"Don't pay attention to them. As long as the fourth princess is sincere, the Buddha will see it."
The fourth prince's concubine did not expect that Tang Ning would speak for her. She followed Tang Ning's words with red eyes and said: "Although I don't know why, it is probably because I am too greedy. I hope that my father will be well and the world will be safe." The Yanhe Qing Dynasty and the Wei Dynasty prospered, Princess Ji was right, I shouldn't be so dishonest and pin all my wishes on a river lantern."
"Although the river lamp is dim, I still hope that my wish will come true. Even if the eldest princess and Princess Ji don't like me, they shouldn't curse your majesty."
"You!" Princess Ji was furious.
Princess Leyang also stepped forward angrily: "Zhao Yinxuan!"
The fourth princess seemed to be frightened. She stepped back and accidentally stepped into the water. She staggered. If Tang Ning hadn't caught her quickly with her quick eyes and hands, she might have fallen in.
"Fourth Princess, are you okay?" The maid of the Fourth Princess hurriedly stepped forward.
Tang Ning also looked at Princess Leyang angrily: "What are you doing, Princess Leyang? Do you want to do it in public like Xie Yuyan?!"
Princess Leyang was blamed a lot before she did anything. When she glared at Song Tangning and the pretentious fourth prince and concubine, her eyes seemed to be filled with knives.
The fourth princess quickly pulled Tang Ning: "Forget it, the ceremony is not over yet, don't argue with them."
She moved her feet and suddenly made a hissing sound.
Tang Ning frowned: "What's wrong?"
"It seems like my ankle is sprained."
Seeing that the fourth prince's face was pale with pain, Tang Ning said: "Then go back and rest quickly, and let someone take a look at it for you. Your clothes are also wet, so go back and change them first."
The fourth princess looked at the eldest princess and the others: "But..."
Tang Ning looked coldly: "They don't dare to do anything in front of everyone. I don't bully others, but if someone bullies me, I'm not afraid either."
After hearing this, the fourth prince's concubine whispered: "Then I'll go back and change my clothes."
