When everyone saw Master Yuan coming, they were overjoyed. However, Qiao Nian's expression changed and she stood tightly in front of Ji Ran.
After Master Yuan's lotus cart stopped, the young monk in front of it came over and bowed respectfully: "Amitabha, this young monk has met Master Fang, Master Fayuan."
Fang Zilan returned the salute and said, "I wonder what's going on with this little master?"
"On the order of Master Luoyuan, I bring a message to Uncle Fayuan." The little novice monk said solemnly: "No matter who you are, no matter what the reason, whether you become a monk or a layman, there is no reason to force it. If you sincerely take refuge, I, Buddha Compassion should be passed on to you. If you are attached to the world of mortals, I, the Buddha, will tolerate you and let you go."
The face of Master Fayuan, the abbot of Longyan Temple, changed imperceptibly, and he looked at Lian Chai: "Your master is here, why do you need you to bring me a message?"
The young novice said solemnly: "Master said that Master Fang has already intervened in this matter. If he comes forward again, I'm afraid Master Uncle's abbot will not have to do it anymore."
Upon hearing this, Master Fayuan said angrily: "Your master is the abbot of Baiye Temple and a high-level monk. Are you still afraid of the court's hawks and dogs?"
"Uncle, please don't misunderstand me." The little novice monk said calmly: "Nothing in this world can escape a word of truth. Even eminent monks from famous temples cannot disobey it."
Master Fayuan's face became increasingly ugly, and Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows, "Master Lioyuan is indeed an eminent monk, and the disciples he taught are also very powerful, much better than some abbots."
"Master Fang..." Master Fayuan flicked his sleeves and lowered his voice: "Don't go too far!"
"Excessive?" Fang Zilan cast a sidelong glance at Master Fayuan, "According to the law of the capital, murder must be punished with life. Does Master Fayuan do this because he thinks that if the law does not punish everyone, he can get rid of the name of the culprit?"
"Master Fang, don't talk nonsense!" Master Fayuan's face turned pale. Everyone looked at each other, realizing that something was wrong.
Fang Zilan wanted to say something more, but she heard a voice coming from inside the white gauze curtain of the lotus chariot, "The Fa is far away. If you have obsessions in your heart, even Buddhism is nothing but a cage."
Fang Zilan couldn't help but froze when she heard the voice. Master Fayuan in front of her looked about forty years old, so she took it for granted that Master Yuan was an old man, but she never thought that his voice sounded unexpectedly young. Probably no more than 20 or 30 years old.
Master Fayuan subconsciously wanted to refute, but Master Liaoyuan did not give him a chance to speak. His tone suddenly became sharper and said: "The great capital worships Buddhism and naturally gives supreme honor to the monks of the temple. But the glory is too great. , it will easily overshadow the Dharma itself, and the shadow behind it will become bigger."
He paused and said word by word: "Fayuan, as the abbot of Longyan Temple, don't think that you can hide the lice under your cassock with the blessing of Buddha's light."
Although Master Lioyuan's words were a bit cryptic, Fang Zilan suddenly became enlightened. When things go to extremes, they must turn against each other. The great capital treats monks with great courtesy, and of course the requirements are also very strict. This can be seen in the law that it is a sin to disrespect the Buddha.
Over time, monks replaced Buddha and were promoted to the altar. To a certain extent, the monk's words and deeds will be regarded as a guideline, and their influence is so great that it can determine life and death...
The more Fang Zilan thought about it, the more she became afraid. Fortunately, she had such a sober and enlightened monk as Master Yuan, who stood up as the abbot of Baiye Temple. Otherwise, she really didn't know what the outcome would be today. After all, no matter how powerful she is, she can't fight against faith.
"Senior Brother Lioyuan taught you this." Master Fayuan bowed his head and said, "Ji Ran returns to secular life today and has nothing to do with Longyan Temple anymore."
"Master, what do you mean it doesn't matter anymore?" Fang Zilan chuckled and said, "Is it possible that after Master Jiran returned to secular life, he couldn't even come to Longyan Temple to burn incense?"
Master Fayuan's face was as dark as water. However, due to the presence of Master Yuan, it was difficult for him to get angry. Just as he was about to say a few polite words to ease the situation, he heard the young novice say: "The incense in Longyan Temple is very strong. I guess Master Master has many things to do." I have to be busy. Master and I are just passing by, so I won’t disturb you any more and say goodbye.”
Fang Zilan nodded slightly and said, "Thank you so much, Master Yuan, and this little master today."
"Master Fang, you are so polite." The little novice monk glanced at the direction of the lotus cart, and then saluted Fang Zilan: "If Master Fang and his entourage had not come to Longyan Temple today with great fanfare, Master and I would not have rushed here. Fang Your Excellency cares about the people and responds to their requests, which is really a blessing for the capital."
"Young master, you are serious." Fang Zilan waved her hand. After the young novice drove Master Yuan's lotus chariot away, she casually took back the plum sword inserted on the threshold, "Today I destroyed the threshold of Longyan Temple. , it is really reckless, I hope Master Fayuan will not blame you, I will send someone to rebuild the threshold of your temple someday."
"Master Fang is interested, but Longyan Temple is small and cannot afford it." Master Fayuan said coldly: "I won't bother Master Fang with such a small matter as rebuilding the threshold." After saying that, he turned around and walked back to the temple.
"Okay, the masters are gone, you should disperse as well." Fang Zilan looked at the people watching, knowing that they were in the wrong, they all dispersed in despair.
Qiao Nian breathed a sigh of relief and helped Jiran sit up, "Brother Xu, how are you?"
"I..." Jiran said without taking a breath and passed out.
Seeing this, Qiao Nian was completely panicked. Fang Zilan raised her finger to a soldier standing not far away and said, "Come and help, help this girl send Master Ji Ran away."
The soldier who was called immediately ran over and moved Jiran to the horse without saying a word.
Fang Zilan comforted Qiao Nian and gave her money, "I just heard you say that Master Jiran's mother is seriously ill. You can take the money and use it for Master Jiran's mother's medical treatment."
"Master Fang, how can you be so embarrassed..." Qiao Nian was about to refuse, but was stopped by Fang Zilan, "Now Master Jiran is seriously injured. I'm afraid it's not easy for you, a little girl. You have to have some money with you. I have official duties. I can only help you so far, if you have any difficulties in the future, just come to the capital to find me."
"Then...thank you, Mr. Fang." Qiao Nian thanked Fang Zilan again and again, and left after a while.
As soon as Qiao Nian left, Fang Zilan rushed to Murong Qing's car and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "The incident happened suddenly, and I was delayed for a while. I hope that the prince and his wife will forgive me."
"It doesn't matter." Murong Qing opened the curtain of the car window and said with a slight smile: "It's good that Mr. Fang is safe. What's more, if you have the opportunity to meet the eminent monks in Beijing, it doesn't matter if you delay for a while."
Fang Zilan looked at Murong Qing's pale face and said softly: "Your Majesty, just hold on, we will arrive in the capital soon."
"Okay." Murong Qing nodded and immediately lowered the curtain.
The group set out again, and it was already noon when they arrived in the capital. After Fang Zilan accompanied Murong Qing and Tao Zhiwei to the palace and met Li Shengxuan, he sent them to the Prince's Mansion.
It is said to be the Prince's Mansion, but it is actually a mansion that Li Shengxuan ordered the Ministry of Rites to clean up. It is on the edge of the palace city and is not far away from Fang Zilan's Fang Mansion by three streets.
After Fang Zilan sent the person there, when she was about to leave, she was stopped by Murong Qing, "Master Fang, please stay."
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Fang Zilan looked at the thin man in front of her and her voice softened involuntarily.
"Instructions are out of the question." Murong Qing said with a solemn salute: "From now on in the capital, please take more care of Mr. Fang."
