Records of the King of Xin'an County

A few days later, Wang Zimu still firmly wanted to become a monk, and he almost ignored Wang Xiangniang who worked hard every day to persuade him to change his mind.Mr. Zhou, Du Chongfeng, Zhang Nian and even Yang Qian all came to Ci'en Temple to persuade him, but he just thanked them for their kindness in teaching and caring, and remained unmoved.

Seeing that his mind was so firm, Master Xuanhui asked him questions and answers several times—whether it was about Buddhist scriptures, Buddhist verses, comprehension, spiritual wisdom, worldly affairs, reincarnation, and cause and effect, he answered them fluently.Therefore, Master Xuanhui believed that they were indeed destined for each other, so he planned to accept him as a disciple.Immediately, Ci'en Temple set a date to hold a shaving ceremony for him, which was presided over by Master Xuanhui himself.

In fact, Li Hui was not familiar with Wang Zimu, but got news about him from Wang Zixian one after another.He clearly felt that Wang Zixian's mood had been depressed for a while, as if he was both helpless and disappointed.After all, Wang Zimu is the only family member he trusts, but from now on, he will cut off the kinship in the world of mortals, and the two sides will break up.For him, family affection seems to be an extremely extravagant thing, and he wants to get it in his heart, but he still can't get it.

Li Hui didn't say anything to persuade him, but just silently stayed by his side.There are too many facts that happened during this period of time, and they have no time to talk about their feelings for each other.But just this kind of company is enough peace and tranquility, and it is enough to temporarily rest the tired and restless mind.

On the holiday before the shaving ceremony, Li Hui went to the Ci'en Temple alone and met Wang Zimu.The handsome young man in the past is still pitifully thin today.However, the thin and pale face was less dazed, and more serene and out-of-this-world.It seems that he has completely forgotten all the ups and downs of emotions, or deliberately separated himself from the world of mortals.

He was wearing a loose and plain monk robe, and he was sitting alone under a certain peach tree in the peach forest.Many days ago, there was also a young girl who looked at the peach branches here.At that time, the branches were still full of green leaves, but now there are some green and astringent peach fruits the size of a finger.However, his gaze has become empty and quiet, as if he has forgotten the past of this love affair.The meaning of this peach tree to him may not be any different from other peach trees.

"The king of the county is also here to persuade me?" Seeing Li Hui suddenly appear in sight, Wang Zimu was still very indifferent.

Li Hui looked at his expression, smiled slightly, and shook his head: "I just want to see how you are doing. Looking carefully, at least it is better than before." If he hadn't chosen to become a monk in those days , I can't say that it is very likely that I won't be able to survive now.

Because there is still no news of Wang Luoniang, and two days ago, the saint just issued an imperial decree ordering Princess Changning to marry Yan Zhan.Everything that brought him pain has not changed in the slightest, but the people who have suffered these pains have been liberated, perhaps it can be regarded as a rebirth.Since the earthly world brings him only earth-shaking and constant loss, it is reasonable for him to make this choice.

Wang Zimu raised his eyes, stared at him deeply, and suddenly said: "That day, when I woke up in the quiet room in the temple, I suddenly felt like I had a big dream. At that moment, I even I can’t tell where is real and where is false. Whether I am in a dream or outside the dream.”

"In my dream, I seemed to have a peaceful and peaceful home, but then the masks worn by the family members were broken, revealing the ugly and vicious faces underneath. In the dream, I seemed to bravely express the affection buried deep in my heart, and got the love The girl responded, but she left me with tears not long after, and fell into a painful marriage. In the dream, my elder sister grew up a lot overnight, but she was led by the sneering second brother. Into a fog, never to be seen."

Li Hui sat down beside him, and listened to him continue: "I think, maybe I have never had a peaceful and peaceful home; maybe I have never met that young girl, she is still graceful and luxurious, high above, forever I am living a happy life; maybe my elder sister is still at home in Shangzhou, thinking about what kind of husband she should marry... If it weren't for the Master's Buddha's name, I might never be able to wake up."

Li Hui thought of Master Xuanhui's usual appearance, and seemed to be touched.Although he has always been full of compassion, which makes people feel very close, but there seems to be neither sadness nor joy in his eyes, detached from the world.It seems that the mage feels pity for all the suffering beings and is full of compassion; in fact, he has also stepped out of the world of mortals, just watching all the joys and sorrows of life.

It is absolutely impossible for ordinary people to be as detached from the world as Master Xuanhui, and it is even more impossible for ordinary people to be as clear-sighted and transparent as him.After all, they are still struggling to survive, but the mage's eyes have already surpassed the eight hardships of life.Birth, old age, sickness and death are all cause and effect in his view, and they are all very natural things.

"Looking at the expression of the mage, I suddenly felt that all the ups and downs of feelings and concerns are no longer important. No, maybe it is because they are too important, so after losing them, I feel that the world of mortals is no longer interesting." Prince Mu went on to say, "I don't want to be a 'fool' anymore. I have lost too much. If I am nostalgic for the world of mortals, I will lose what is left. Therefore, I wish to practice in Buddhism and forget these past events. Seek good karma for your relatives, and seek great freedom for yourself.”

"Do you feel comfortable now?" Li Hui asked lightly again.

"I've never been so comfortable before." Wang Zimu clasped his hands together and softly recited a Buddhist mantra, "Where's your majesty? Do you feel at ease?"

"Uncomfortable." Li Hui sighed softly.He really cared too much, obviously he had already made a choice, but he still hesitated.This made him suddenly feel that he has never been able to get out of the cage of his previous life—he still lacks the courage to break the boat, and he is still unwilling to face up to his inner desire.

"Then go and seek freedom." Wang Zimu said, "Otherwise, you will never be comfortable for the rest of your life." After finishing speaking, he closed his eyes, recited Buddhist scriptures softly, and ignored the people next to him.

Li Hui sat beside him quietly for a long time, as if thinking, but also as if suddenly awakened.For a moment, the gloom between his brows was cleared, and there was a faint radiance between his gazes, as if he had completely let go of everything, and unexpectedly revealed a bit of chicness from his flesh and blood.

After all, the Prince of Xin'an is not the Prince of Xin'an who could only die in depression in his previous life.

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On the day of Prince Mu's ordination, Li Hui did not rush over to attend, but was diligently busy with official duties in Dali Temple.When the sun was setting, when he left the palace, he saw Princess Changning's chariot slowly approaching.

Inside the car window, Princess Changning looked over neither sad nor happy, and lightly parted her red lips: "I just met, brother, why don't you send me back to the palace?"

Li Hui rode his horse and followed Yan Zhai's chariot, and followed the chariot silently.Princess Changning also remained silent, as if meeting her today was indeed just a coincidence.Seeing that the palace gate was right in front of him, the elder brother couldn't hold back anymore, sighed, and said in a low voice: "Zi Mu got his ordained today. Zi Xian has no intention of persuading him anymore, so let him go."

"..." Princess Changning lowered her eyes, and no one knew what emotion was floating in her eyes.However, the corners of her lips curled up slightly, her voice was almost inaudible, "Alright, I will forget each other from now on..."

Li Hui shook his head, and couldn't help but defend Wang Zimu: "The facts that have happened in the Wang family recently are too many and too messy, and he is an extremely upright and pure-hearted person, so it is reasonable for him to be unbearable. Perhaps, this It is the best choice he can make at the moment. From now on, a monk will have nothing to do with anyone..." Even if the story of this young couple spreads to the ears of those who care, it is impossible to keep a close eye on a monk who does not know what to do. put.

"Brother." Princess Changning looked at him fixedly, and actually laughed, "I am really happy for him. How can a selfish person like me be willing to see him marry another woman? I was tempted by one person, and then there were no more emotions in my heart——this is very good."

Seeing Li Hui startled, she turned her head slightly: "Brother, I have always had such a temperament. Others must never touch things that belong to me. Even things that should belong to me in name, they must never Contaminated with the breath of others. Otherwise, I would rather give up completely." After that, her pair of eyes turned slightly, and there was a young girl's charm in the eyes, but also an extremely sharp edge: " What about brother? Do you want to keep that 'treasure' by your side and treasure it tightly? Or throw it away completely?"

"Since it's the elder brother's matter, you, the younger sister, don't need to worry about it." Li Hui didn't move at all, and sent her to the palace gate as usual.Princess Changning looked at him carefully, showing a wistful smile.

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When Li Hui returned to Prince Pu's mansion, he instinctively felt that the prince was coming.He then ordered Zhang Fu's mother to take out the Xinfeng wine that had been treasured for a long time, and send it to the sleeping hall along with the evening meal.

Sure enough, when he arrived at the bedroom, he saw Wang Zixian contemplating a game of remnants of chess, seemingly devoting himself to it, but in reality he couldn't concentrate.Li Hui changed into a toga with long sleeves, and with a light flick, all the chess pieces were lifted.The black and white clouds fell to the ground, and the startled Wang Zixian raised his head to look at him.

"I expect you to be in a difficult mood today, how about I accompany you to have a drink?" His expression was extremely calm, as if he was not the one who swore again a few days ago that he would never drink lightly.

"...to drink away your sorrows? That's fine." Wang Zixian smiled slightly, "It's rare that you are interested in accompanying me."

"My mood has always been good." Li Hui said.After the food and wine were ready, he personally poured the wine out of a wide-mouthed jade cup. The clear liquid was reflected by the jade cup with a little emerald color, reflecting the light of the nearby lamps.When the slight ripples spread, it was extraordinarily alluring.

Li Hui seemed to be unable to resist the temptation, so he raised his head and drank a glass, laughing loudly: "Good wine!!"

Seeing this, Wang Zixian had no choice but to sigh with a helpless smile: "You couldn't wait for me to pour the wine, so you drank it on your own. Are you going to drink with me, or should I drink with you?" He could only drink by himself. Pick up the jade cup and pour wine.As soon as it started pouring, the strong aroma of wine came to the face, which really attracted the greedy worms in the belly to come out one after another.

However, Li Hui took his jade cup smoothly and took another sip: "Good wine..."

"..." Wang Zixian was taken aback for a moment, couldn't help but get closer, and looked at him carefully, "Xuan Qi, aren't you already drunk?"

Li Hui raised his glass and looked at him, smiled suddenly, like spring flowers blooming in an instant, and the breeze was slightly drunk: "Do you think I'm drunk?"

This smile almost made the prince's heart flutter.He became more and more certain that he drank wine somewhere, and he should have returned to the mansion drunk.If not, how could he smile so unreservedly at this moment?It is clear that she still resisted his closeness a few days ago, but now it seems that she has returned to those defenseless moments.

"Okay, you're not drunk." He could only reply with a sigh—he couldn't resist such a smile, and the blood in his body boiled almost instantly, "If you're really not drunk, let me taste it." How about this fine wine?"

Li Hui raised the corners of his lips and drank the rest of the wine in the glass.

Just when Prince Xian couldn't laugh or cry, he suddenly bullied him, and his warm lips pressed against him with lightning speed.

The wine, which was still cold and strong, poured into Wang Zixian's mouth in an instant, accompanied by a low laugh: "How is it? This taste..."

Wang Zixian was completely stunned, lost his response for an instant, and could only passively dance with the lips and tongue in his mouth.When he gradually regained his senses, Fang narrowed his eyes, followed Li Hui's strength to hold him down, and slowly lay down, looking up at the person who was almost covering him: "Sure enough, this taste is better than thousands of fine wines and delicacies. Enough to make me intoxicated for the rest of my life, never to wake up again."

Li Hui looked down at him, and sighed with a smile: "Zixian, you are so easy to be satisfied."

Wang Zixian shook his head: "No, I will never be satisfied."

Hearing this, Li Hui laughed: "Oh, is that so?"