Records of the King of Xin'an County

Because Wang Zixian took the initiative to fight, Master Xuanhui no longer stared at Li Hui, and started to face the new opponent with all his heart.His chess style is stable, seemingly well-regulated, but in fact it is like facing a strong enemy head-on, and it is difficult to shake easily; Wang Zixian's chess style is flexible and changeable, almost following one's inclinations, but every step implies murderous intentions.Zhou Jian, Qin Cheng and Wang Zimu, who were watching the battle from the sidelines, looked nervous, and quickly devoted themselves to it.

Li Hui sat aside, also watching the chess without saying a word.However, at this time, his mind was not immersed in the chess game, but instead looked at Wang Zimu from time to time.Suddenly, he seemed to have noticed something, but he was not completely sure, so he had to put away his doubts for the time being.Of course, he is not a person who sticks to etiquette and never thinks that since Princess Changning is engaged, she cannot have other admirers.It's just that the elder brother always thinks that the younger sister is still young, but unknowingly finds that she has reached the age of first love, and he feels a little emotional in his heart, and it is inevitable that he feels sour.

Moreover, Prince Xin'an has never been sensitive to the relationship between his sons and daughters, otherwise he would not even notice that the friendship between himself and his best friend has changed.He thought for a while, thinking for a while that maybe he misunderstood Wang Zimu, for a while he felt that Wang Zimu's temperament was actually more suitable for Princess Changning, and for a while he felt that he should think about how to help Princess Changning dissolve the marriage of the Yan family. And he couldn't help laughing at himself for being worried at this time, which was unfounded.

Perhaps Wang Zixian's reaction was too quick, although Master Xuanhui was still as immobile as a mountain, his chess speed was also much faster.In the middle of the game, two more monks rushed over after hearing the news.Both of them had played chess with Li Hui before, and they were overjoyed to see him sitting leisurely by the side.However, Zhou Jian and Qin Cheng got a little itchy from watching chess, and couldn't help but fight against them respectively.

As a result, three good chess games were played at the same time, which dazzled the spectators.But the huge quiet room was still silent, only the clear and crisp sound of the chess pieces falling on the board seemed to break the silence in the room, and it seemed to be even quieter.

Not long after, the match between Wang Zixian and Master Xuanhui was coming to an end, and the two ended up looking at each other, and it was vaguely seen that there was a mixed outcome.At this time, the two of them were not in a hurry, they slowed down the pace, and you commented on the situation just now.Li Hui listened carefully, interjecting a sentence or two from time to time, which was very pertinent.On the contrary, after Wang Zimu woke up from the chess game, he became quite restless.

Not long after, Wang Zimu sized up his devoted elder brother, King Xin'an County and other people, then quietly got up and left the quiet room.The next moment, Li Hui raised his eyes and looked at his back from afar, thoughtfully.As an elder brother, how can he still sit still when he knows that there is a young man who loves his younger sister?Therefore, at the moment when the chess game was decided, he congratulated Master Xuanhui, who had won for half an eye, and then got up and went out.

Wang Zixian sighed slightly, and slowly picked up his son to resume the game: "After all, you are young, not sure, and you don't even have the patience to watch a game of chess." What he said was naturally his third brother Wang Zimu.Also as an elder brother, Wang Langjun's eyes are so sharp, when Xin'an County King was still unsure, he had already noticed his younger brother's intentions.

It's no wonder that after he learned that they were going to Da Ci'en Temple, he offered to come and pay homage to Master Xuanhui together.It is false to visit the mage, but it is true to meet Princess Changning.Such an obvious ulterior motive is not in drinking, I am afraid that many caring people will be able to find out his thoughts on that noble lord.

Master Xuan Hui stroked his long gray beard, and chuckled: "Since he is at the age of knowing Mu Shaoai, why should Wang Langjun be too demanding? If you can be in love and stop being polite, it is just a life experience. It is also a harmless matter." His eyes were clear and gentle, and he did not have the stubborn and rigid feeling when ordinary monks mentioned these things.

Wang Zixian raised the corners of his lips: "Wang once thought that once the Buddhists mentioned the seven emotions and six desires, they would only hate it. But he never thought that the mage is so understanding, but Wang's previous views were a bit too narrow. However, the mage seems to be There is some misunderstanding, Wang is not demanding on Mu Shaoai because he knows him - he is just worried that he will harm himself, or even harm others, that's all."

"The seven emotions and six desires are human's normal feelings, and this old monk can understand. What Buddhism despises is not the seven emotions and six desires, but the evil thoughts of 'greed, hatred and ignorance' arising from them." Master Xuanhui put his hands together and looked at him with a smile. It seems that compared with Lingdi, Tan Yue's thoughts of 'greed, hatred and ignorance' are somewhat stronger. Instead of worrying about Lingdi, Tan Yue should restrain his thoughts a little, so as not to hurt others or himself."

Wang Zixian narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at the kind old monk opposite, and suddenly smiled: "If these thoughts can be easily restrained, they will not be called the three poisons and the three dirts. Moreover, no matter how bitter it is, no matter how hard it is Hurting others and hurting himself, Wang has no intention of restraint, and feels that there is no need for restraint. When the day he really gets what he wants, these thoughts will naturally gradually dissipate."

"Amitabha, the reason why evil thoughts become evil is that if you don't restrain yourself, the evil will become deeper and deeper, so that the evil cause will lead to evil results." Master Xuanhui sighed, "Why should Tanyue let himself continue to fall into suffering? ?Birth, old age, sickness and death, everyone will encounter them, and they can’t get rid of them all the time. All living beings are suffering. In addition, Tanyue is deeply trapped in the two sufferings of not being able to get what he wants, resentment and hatred, parting from love, and the suffering of the five shades. Such persistence Read it, but why bother?"

"There is nothing else you can ask for, it's all about suffering and reward." Wang Zixian picked up a chess piece with a smile, and tapped the chessboard, "Does the mage want to give a lecture to Wang, or continue playing chess?"

Master Xuanhui sighed and shook his head, and said solemnly: "Of course we will continue to play chess. After finally finding an evenly matched opponent, how can I easily let go of such a good opportunity? Speaking of which, Tan Yue will become an official in the future. You should have a lot of free time, right? If you have free time, you might as well come to Ci'en Temple for a walk..."

Wang Zixian couldn't help laughing: "Master, don't be in a hurry, let's finish this game. Wang can't say for sure about the future. However, my husband also likes to play chess, so he might not meet the mage. Hate the night—with Mr. Wang on his behalf, I think Wang will not have to worry about the next time he comes back to Ci'en Temple, he will suddenly encounter something like "Ya Shang Jia Ya"."

Speaking of this, the two looked at each other meaningfully across the chessboard, and then smiled at each other.

At the same time, Princess Changning and other female relatives were watching the scenery in the peach forest.The sea of ​​flowers is like clouds, the flowers are colorful and fragrant, and when you look up, you feel like you are in the clouds.Such a beautiful scenery is enough to make people forget all the unpleasantness and completely immerse themselves in it.This group of noble ladies admired the flowers, chatted and laughed, and ordered the maids to cut a few hairpins and put them on, making each of them a bit more charming.

Walking and walking, one corner of the eaves protruded from the flower branches, but it was a four-cornered pavilion.Feeling a little tired, the girls went inside to rest for a while.

Princess Changning watched Princess Yong'an playing by the pavilion with a gentle smile on her lips.The county lords of Xuancheng and Xin'an couldn't help teasing her: "Every time I see you and Wanniang together, I feel that you are gentler than usual. If you travel alone, your lord's majesty will be a little more majestic, which is hard to look at." .”

"Really?" Princess Changning laughed, "When I was with the sisters, I wasn't gentle enough? Every time we go out and play together, don't we always get along very well?"

"When you are with your brothers and sisters, you naturally relax a lot, and your expression seems to be a little brighter." Xuancheng County Lord smiled, "It's just that when you see the gentlemen, you always lose a little smile." She thought for a while, and then said calmly: "For example, when you see Yan Dalang, you never seem close, and you treat him no differently from others."

Hearing this, Princess Changning frowned slightly: "Sister Yi Niang, the relationship between our brothers and sisters is naturally different from that of Yan Dalang. Now he is not a son-in-law, how can I treat him as a family?"

"Although you are not yet married, who else can he be if he is not a son-in-law?" The county magistrate of Xuancheng couldn't help but smile, "Although the relationship between brothers and sisters is not the same as the relationship between husband and wife, they are all family members with a shared destiny—— After you married into Cheng Guogong's mansion, you are even more connected with them. Isn't this kind of marriage enough for you to treat him as a family? Besides, it is said to marry outside - if you marry out, it will be inconvenient in terms of etiquette They are members of the Yan family, so we should get closer to them."

For some reason, after hearing these words, Princess Changning not only didn't feel that she had realized something, but felt a little restless in her heart.She used to think that she didn't care about marriage, no matter who the son-in-law was, as long as grandpa and grandma nodded, she would marry without any doubts.However, at this moment, she suddenly felt that she was deceiving herself.

This marriage had never taught her to be happy.Perhaps Yan Zhan is really outstanding, with a handsome appearance, both civil and military skills, and a fair temperament.Even if he is overly suspicious, he has some sinister methods, and his flaws do not hide his strengths.However, no matter how outstanding he was, she only regarded him as a strange outsider.Every time she sees him, she is unmoved, she neither feels joy, nor heartbeat, nor any reverie.

Seeing that she was silent, the county magistrate of Xuancheng held her hand and said softly: "Yue Niang, maybe some people are really small-hearted and attentive... But no matter what, these warm feelings are fake things, they can't be true, and they can't be true." It's easy to fall into it. Our marriage... has all kinds of bad things, and it was carefully selected by our parents for us. Our future husband is no fun, at least we can rely on it. And those who are small and diligent, except What else can you give us besides warmth? "

Princess Changning was startled, and a shy and smiling face appeared in front of her eyes.Warmth... Isn't warmth enough?She is the eldest daughter of the emperor and the empress, and she already has the glory and wealth that can't be squandered all her life, so why add more flowers?Isn't what she lacks is tenderness?Isn't it just raising eyebrows?Isn't it just flying together?Isn't it just from the beginning to the end?Isn't it just admiration?

Suddenly, she remembered what Empress Qin had said to her—do whatever you want, but don't exceed the rules.Grandmother hoped that she could live a comfortable life and not have to pay too much attention to the etiquette and rules of a family daughter.However, her grandmother never told her how to act if her thoughts violated the so-called "rules".

Perhaps because of the turmoil in her heart, she left the pavilion on the pretext of wanting to cut flowers.The Lord Xuancheng looked at her back worriedly, and the Lord Xin'an sighed softly: "Sister, why bother to say these things to her? She is the proud daughter of heaven, she is different from us after all. If she really doesn't like it, then Yan Da Lang, why bother to get by?"

"This statement is wrong." Xuancheng County Lord shook his head and said, "Even if she is the proud daughter of heaven, this marriage cannot be easily dismissed. After all, it was arranged by my grandfather before his death. If you regret the marriage, it is like being unfilial. Uncle will never allow it. Instead of being in so much pain, it would be better... to stop thinking about it earlier."

Qin Yun listened silently, frowning slightly, but remained silent.

And Princess Changning, who was wandering in the sea of ​​flowers, vaguely noticed that eyes were falling on her, and when she looked back, she happened to meet Wang Zimu's eyes.The young man's cheeks were slightly red, holding a branch of peach blossom in his hand, he said in a low voice: "Just now I saw that your lord seems to want to break off a branch and put it in a vase, I... I took the liberty to break off a branch... What does your lord think?"

Princess Changning stared at him, and for a moment, it seemed that all the troubles disappeared like a dream.When she didn't realize it, the corners of her red and tender lips were already slightly bent: "How much is it enough to break a branch? You go to search again, and gather a few branches to put in the bottle."

Wang Zimu's eyes suddenly lit up, as bright as stars.