Chang Huanxi

"Life is a matter of life and death, Grandma Huang can see clearly." The old queen patted his hand, and took out a big bundle from the side of the pillow.

She couldn't use any strength with her hands, so she could only take it apart little by little to show him, "I finished it a few days ago, but I'm in this state and I can't call you here." Inside the package was a fox fur cloak and a light jacket.

"I was negligent in the past few years. Mr. Su is not like you. He usually wears the cloak in Moge, which is too cumbersome and inconvenient to do anything. This year, he made a small jacket for him with cotton from the Northwest Tribute. That child It looks weak, so you have to dress warmly in winter."

The old lady muttered, "Shu'er Yu'er's family has already been sent there. I just don't know how Xiaoyuan and the others are doing. Is it cold in the north..."

"Grandma Huang, don't worry. Didn't they come back with a letter reporting safety a few days ago, but I'm afraid they won't be able to come back for the New Year." Qi Mo took the things from the old lady's hand, fed her to drink and kept warm by the stove Served with ginseng soup.

In the past, every year at this time, the four of them would rush back no matter where they were, just to change into the new clothes made by the old lady, eat a bite of the dishes Fu Yueying cooked, and ask their emperor's father for a big red envelope after the new year .

This year looks particularly bleak by comparison.

"That's right..." The old lady closed her eyes slowly, as if she was a little sleepy, "Mo'er, are the peonies blooming outside?"

Qi Mo said softly: "Grandma Huang, there are no peony flowers outside right now, but wintersweet is blooming well. Shall I break some branches for you?"

The old queen seemed to be nodding her head, but her movements were too light, and Qi Mo didn't see it very clearly.

He pushed back the two little maids who were cleaning the courtyard, and plucked a branch of red plums that were in full bloom.

The fragrance of plum blossom mixed in the warm room creates a charming atmosphere, like a beautiful dream.Qi Mo put the flowers in the glass vase in front of the window, and the old queen was already asleep.

At this moment, it is the end of the new year, and there is an endless stream of carriages and pedestrians in front of Xing'an Temple. No matter the poor or the rich, they will not spare their time at this time, come here to burn a stick of incense, and pray for a smooth coming year. It's going well.

Because Xing'an Temple is a temple built by the royal family, apart from its majesty, one of the great advantages is that there is no threshold. On the opening day, all the people can come to worship, and enjoy the joy of the New Year and the nobility of the royal family.

Qi Yuan's carriage was inconspicuous among these crowds, and as the wheels turned and stopped, Shen Yanhuan poked his head out curiously to look at the small merchants on both sides of the road outside.

It's different from the one in the imperial city!

"I suddenly remembered something." Qi Yuan stared at the small incense burner on the table and said deeply.

Shen Yanhuan was taken aback by his serious tone, and carefully closed the car curtain to prevent people outside from hearing what he was going to say next, then she lay down on the table and asked, "What's the matter?"

It looked a little soft, Qi Yuan pinched his face with a serious expression.

Shen Yanhuan:?

"I, Taoist priest." Qi Yuan said.

Shen Yanhuan: Huh?

"Over there, the Buddhist temple."

"so what?"

The carriage drove into the side gate of the temple following the people in front, Qi Yuan asked seriously: "Yan Yan, do you think they will drive me out?"

No, you are worrying too much.

Shen Yanhuan knocked off his paw and opened the door curtain, "You, prince, get out of here!"

Qi Yuan couldn't help laughing, "It's so fierce, so fierce!"

The state religion in Daliang is actually not Buddhism represented by Xing'an Temple, but Taoism headed by Yuxu Palace.

It's just that the old lady has believed in Buddhism for many years, and both religions have a style of doing things that don't care about world affairs and don't fight or grab.

Therefore, Buddhist temples can be seen everywhere in Daliang. The two religions have coexisted and coexisted for many years, and there is even a vague intention of friendship.

The two got out of the carriage, and the token of the prince had already been handed over to the monk guarding the monastery, so their carriage and horse went directly into the monastery, isolated from the noisy crowd outside.

"Ah!" Shen Yanhuan yelled in surprise, pointing to the white hairy balls on the side of the fluffy haystack.

His voice was not loud at first, not even as loud as the hawkers outside, but he still alarmed the white balls, they raised their heads one after another, stretched out their long ears to look around.

"I don't know how our little rabbit is doing." Shen Yanhuan's eyes were full of joy.

Qi Yuan said: "Don't worry, Uncle Zhao is very good at taking care of small things. When we go back, we may already be fat into balls." Just look at it and you'll know.But you can't say this, you will be beaten, it's very scary.

Waiting for them to go back... Shen Yanhuan walked over and reached out to touch the soft fur of the little rabbit, because his back was facing, Qi Yuan didn't see the slightly lonely expression on his face.

"This was rescued from the mountain yesterday by the senior brother of the nursing home. He was born not long ago, so he is not afraid of life!"

A little novice wobbled out from behind the haystack with a bucket half the size of his head, and sprinkled the water in his hand while walking. Shen Yanhuan stepped forward to take it for him to hold it for him. got rejected.

"Thank you brother...cough, thank you for this benefactor! Well, Amitabha! Master said, I have to fill a whole tank of water every day. This is practice! I can't ask others to help!"

When he said this, he didn't put down the bucket in his hand, and sweat broke out on his forehead, but he still grinned at the two people who didn't know where they came from.

Qi Yuan thought it was quite interesting, this kid looks like a tiger and speaks with a milky tone.

So he asked: "There are only the three of us here, oh, and five little rabbits. As long as we don't tell, no one will know that you didn't get the water back by yourself."

"Hey, what you said... Uh, the words of the benefactor are wrong. Our Buddhism focuses on cultivating the heart and paying attention to sincerity. So... don't block me, I can't stand it, hurry up!"

Qi Yuan and Shen Yanhuan looked at each other, and smiled helplessly to make way for the little novice, yelling all the way, carrying a wooden bucket and running into a simple room not far away, then screamed The sound of splashing water came, probably because he was pouring the water in the bucket into the tank.

After a while, the child leisurely came out of the room with an empty bucket, put his hands together in an old-fashioned manner, and bowed to them in a Buddhist salute, "Amitabha, the old monk was just rude, both of you It should be the honored guest in the mouth of the brothers."

Qi Yuan leaned over to Shen Yanhuan's side and made mouth shapes with him: Take him home and keep him for fun?

Shen Yanhuan rolled her eyes and poked his waist hard from behind, are you crazy?

The little novice monk didn't know about their small movements, but wondered why there was no response for so long?

Is there something wrong with what he did?No, he completely learned the words and movements of his master...

After a while, he heard Qi Yuan's voice of restrained laughter coming from above his head, "Little master, get up quickly, I haven't asked my little master's Dharma name yet."

The little novice puffed out his chest, and said: "The little monk's name is Huishou, the master said it, it means that I am intelligent and can live a long life!"

Qi Yuan finally couldn't help but bent down and buried his head on his daughter-in-law's back, laughing non-stop. I don't know if you're smart or not, but it's true that I hope you lose weight!

Shen Yanhuan has nothing to say this time, this kid looks a lot like Xu Mao, he is fleshy from head to toe, it's like white flour steamed buns turned into essence, it's hard for his master to give him such a dharma name , probably obeyed the most sincere desire in my heart.

"Your master is..."

Huishou said proudly: "It's Master Mingkong, the abbot of the temple! But Master is going to Nanhai to give lectures, I'm afraid you won't see him this time."

Unexpectedly, he was the disciple of the master abbot.But this is exactly what the old lady said, the master abbot is not in the temple.

"Come with me! The senior brother has prepared a temporary resting place for you, but the senior brothers are busy preparing various things for the temple fair! It's the Chinese New Year and everyone is busy, so I have to let me entertain you!" As Huishou said, he led them to the wing room in the backyard.

It stands to reason that Qi Yuan is also a prince after all, and here is a Buddhist temple built by the Daliang royal family, even if there is a big event, he can't be neglected.But the current situation is that they don't seem to take him seriously...

Qi Yuan scratched his chin.interesting……

Huishou took them to the place and didn't stay any longer. He only said that the vegetarian food would be brought over when it was time to eat, and then he ran away and went to the courtyard to pick up his bucket.

The mountain where Xing'an Temple is built is not high. One is because the old queen mother comes to pray every year. Her legs and feet are getting worse year by year. On such a low and gentle mountain, people who come to worship Buddha in their twenties bring a lot of things to show their sincerity, and it is not convenient to climb a high mountain.

Although the original King Liang was mediocre in governing the country, he was also a king with a delicate mind and thought of benefiting the people.

There is still a thin layer of unmelted snow on the branches of a linden tree in the courtyard, but what is striking is the green leaves under the snow.

It is almost the same as the "Sacred Tree" outside Ganzhou City.

This courtyard should be used for entertaining distinguished guests. Although the interior decoration is simple, it is also complete. The fence in the courtyard is very good at isolating the noise, so as to ensure that the people in the house will not be disturbed.

"What are you looking at?" Shen Yanhuan rubbed his shoulders, he was not feeling right after driving for several days.

Qi Yuan smiled, "It's nothing, do you want me to help you with some medicine?"

Shen Yanhuan paused for a moment, then put her hand down pretending to be relaxed, "No, I just got it right. Besides, the weather is fine today, so don't worry!"

Qi Yuan's mind was caught up in other things, so he didn't ask any more questions, which made him heave a sigh of relief, and went to his side and followed his gaze to look out together.

Cloudless, is a rare good weather.