Daoist Abandoned Wisdom

Yuan Yao was a little surprised by the little monk's answer. He said to Tao Xinian: "My elder brother never let me in. He only came to the door to talk to me and then let me go back. If I have to go in today, I'm afraid I'm stuck." Your luck."

Tao Xinian smiled and said, "How did he know who came with you? It's just that I haven't seen you for a long time, so I miss you."

The two followed the little master along the narrow path in the temple. The bells of Yongning Temple were ringing, and the whole temple was shrouded in a thin layer of smoke. This was because the incense candles were burning too brightly.Tao Xinian sniffed, and there was a faint scent of sandalwood in the air.

In the center of Yongning Temple is the tall pagoda.It's still early in the day, and the craftsmen are banging and knocking, but because it is a quiet place in Buddhism, the force is restrained, and it's not too noisy.

With the box of tea in his arms, Tao Xinian followed him all the way to a meeting place.The little master left on his own, and there was a person sitting in the living room, who was Yuan Yao's elder brother.Wearing a light blue monk's robe, he moved his rosary slowly, heard footsteps, raised his head to look at the two of them, and said, "Xiu Yuan, I thought the one you brought would be a girl."

This time Tao Xinian understood the meaning of Yuan Yao's words.Yuan Yao has always been introverted, he doesn't have any close friends, and he is the only one who comes to visit his elder brother every time. Now that there are two people here, his elder brother probably thought Yuan Yao married a wife and brought them here for him to see.Therefore, someone specially invited the two of them in, wanting to chat a little more.

Yuan Yao's elder brother is called Yuan Taixing, and he is more than ten years older than Yuan Yao. The two brothers have the same father and half mother, but there are indeed some similarities between their eyebrows.

Yuan Yao said: "Brother, although he is not a woman, he is an important person in my life. His surname is Tao, and his small characters are cherished."

Yuan Taixing raised his hand and said, "Come in and sit down. I haven't seen you for a long time, so I'm not in a hurry to drive you away. I also want to see you, an important person."

Yuan Yao and Tao Xinian sat down opposite Yuan Taixing, Tao Xinian presented the tea leaves with both hands, and said, "Brother, this is a gift from A Yao and I."

Yuan Taixing said lightly: "I usually don't accept it, but this time it's different. Thank you both."

Yuan Taixing looked at Tao Xinian for a while, and asked, "Isn't Mr. Tao Lang from Wei?"

Tao Xinian didn't know how Yuan Yao's elder brother got the news, so he said, "Yes, I'm from Liang Guo."

"The surname Tao used to be a common surname in Jinling."

I see.Tao Xinian looked at Yuan Taixing's expression, and seemed not displeased.It is enough for him to fall in love with two men, Yuan Yao, and it doesn't matter whether he is from Wei country or not.

"Who else is in your family?"

"I'm alone, and I'm not afraid of people talking about it." Tao Xinian said.

Yuan Taixing nodded, and said: "I know Ayao's temperament, and if I believe it, it won't change. I hope both of you are like this."

Yuan Yao talked with Yuan Taixing for a few words, and asked: "Brother, why did such a large pagoda suddenly be built in Yongning Temple? The late emperor once said that anyone who builds a Buddhist temple or pagoda in Luoyang City should think twice." .”

Yuan Taixing looked out of the window and said: "It started in September last year. The Buddhist family was originally quiet and did not need too many offerings. It only needs a clean place for those who practice Buddhism to enlighten them. The building of the pagoda was originally not I should ask, but if it goes on like this, I'm afraid it will be a disaster. You are still in the court, but you can talk to your father's old friend Cui Guang. But now that Empress Hu is in the world, I'm afraid he can't talk about it."

"This pagoda was built after we left last year. We have been there for half a year, and we have built four and a half floors." Tao Xinian said.

Yuan Taixing didn't know about their trip to Gaochang. Yuan Yao added: "We went to Gaochang last year to present a national gift, and Empress Hu gave me a title. Now that I'm back in court, I plan to resign from my official position and travel with him. .”

Tao Xinian suddenly sat up straight, afraid that Yuan Taixing might say something.

However, Yuan Taixing only said: "It's good to stay away from the court, and stay away from right and wrong. Before resigning from office, let's do something for Wei. Now that the emperor is young, he needs support from people other than Empress Hu. There is no peace in Yongning Temple."

"Before entering the palace, I will discuss this matter with Dr. Cui."

"Beware of a person. He often walks around Queen Hu. His name is An Senghui, and his Dharma name is Weixin."

The two of them had a fast meal with Yuan Taixing in the temple, and when they came out of Yongning Temple, the sky was already dim.Yuan Yao used his waist badge to ask for a horse from nearby patrolling officers and soldiers, took a ride with Tao Xinian, and went to Cui Guang's house.

It was already late at night when they arrived at Cui Guang's house in the east of the city, so they called the servants and reported their names, and the servants graciously invited the two into the mansion.

Cui Guang was reading under the lamp, when he heard that Yuan Yao was visiting, he quickly put down the scroll in his hand, put on his coat, and walked to the hall.He was overjoyed when he saw Yuan Yao, and asked: "Xiu Yuan, did you come back today?" But seeing another visitor, he restrained his expression.

"Uncle Cui, I want to talk to you about something. He is my friend, and we will return to Jingzhao Palace together later."

It was inconvenient for Tao Xinian to participate in the affairs of the Northern Wei court, so he sat aside and waited for them to enter the room to talk.The servant brought him some cakes and fruits, and he ate a small piece of sweet cake out of boredom.Half an hour later, Yuan Yao went out with a heavy expression on his face, said goodbye to Cui Guang, and rode back to Jingzhao Palace with Tao Xinian.

"What did you ask?" Tao Xinian got on his horse and asked in a low voice when he saw no one on the road.

"My elder brother is right. The monk called An Seng Hui occasionally circled around Hou Hou before the late emperor passed away. His whereabouts were mysterious. Sometimes he was in the palace and sometimes in Yongning Temple. Sometimes, no one knew where he was going. Where did he go, saying that he had gone wandering, and no one could do anything to him. The pagoda seems to be his idea last year for Empress Hu. It was built in name to commemorate the late emperor, but in fact, the late emperor was most opposed to it. It is building temples and pagodas wantonly."

"Which day do you plan to enter the palace, and what are your plans for entering the palace this time?"

"Just tomorrow. It would be impolite to not report for three days after returning to the court. I plan to submit a note and ask for a reduction in the cost of building the pagoda. It has already been half built, and it would be a pity to tear it down. But if there are fewer decorations in the later period, it will be fine." Save a lot of money."

"This will make the Empress Dowager unhappy, right? Whoever builds a pagoda doesn't put a golden body in it? After all, ordinary Buddhists think that only by doing it beautifully can they show respect to the Buddha." Tao Xinian laughed.

"There are still Yuan Cheng and Yuan Yong in the court who can speak, no matter how helpful Zhong, Hou Gang, Wang Xian and others are, it stands to reason that Queen Mother Hu will not be allowed to act willfully."

"But this pagoda has been repaired for half a year, and none of them came out to obstruct it?"

"I tried to stop it, but it was useless. Empress Hu pulled out the late emperor, saying that it was built for the late emperor, and expressed his condolences. Who dares to say it again?"

"Then in what name do you say it?"

"Naturally in the name of the late emperor. The late emperor once said to me that it was too much to destroy the Buddha in Taiwu, but now that the Buddhism is flourishing again, it may be another disaster. Therefore, when the late emperor was in power, even the royal temple Yongning Temple It rarely pays for repairs, let alone building a towering pagoda."

The night was silent, and most of the people obeyed the curfew and returned home. If Yuan Yao didn't have a badge, he wouldn't be able to wander the streets at this hour.

Back near Yongning Temple again, Tao Xinian looked up at the unfinished pagoda in the night, it was pitch black, like a beast trapped in the temple, ready to rush out of the temple gate at any time.

"Ayao, I always feel that you should be more tactful about this matter, after all, that is the queen mother."

"Okay. It's late at night, let's go back quickly."

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The author has something to say: Sorry everyone, it’s a bit late today~