Chapter 27 The Beauty Invites
The crowd was led into the temple.
There weren't many people in the temple today, and the palace didn't ask for it to be cleared. Although that would make it quieter, it would actually be a big fuss and would be bad for the prince's reputation.
Therefore, there are still some pilgrims here.
Since you are here, you must burn incense.
There were many statues of gods and Buddhas in the Vientiane Temple, so the princess asked everyone to burn incense on their own.
She wanted to listen to the master's lecture.
Lu Xiaoxiao was not interested in the lecture, so she took her two maids and left in a random direction.
Seeing her leaving, Concubine Zhao was a little worried: "Have you explained everything? Will there be any mistakes?"
Su Yue looked at Bi He and said, "The things inside the mansion are done by me, but those things outside the mansion are done by Sister Ting He. I don't know much about them."
Bi He said quickly: "Master, I have contacted the master and his wife, and the matter has been handled properly, please rest assured."
She took a step forward and whispered, "Master, it is said that a monk in the temple has been bribed, and he will lead Concubine Ji over when the time comes. The key is to see if the other side..."
"Hurry up and find out if the Ji family has arrived."
The stage is set, but if the other party doesn't come, nothing will happen.
"Yes, I will go find it right away."
Fortunately, the Ji family arrived early. Mrs. Ji brought the second daughter, saying that they came to burn incense, and asked her nephew Zeng Cheng to escort them.
Although Zeng Cheng was confused, he still followed.
On the other side, King Zhao hurried and finally arrived at the Vientiane Temple.
He went to find the princess first, and after talking to her, he was urged by her to burn incense.
Princess: "My Lord, you must be sincere and don't be perfunctory."
The prince has few offspring to begin with. If he offends the Buddha, wouldn’t his offspring be even fewer?
King Zhao had no idea what the princess was thinking. He was strolling along a path, and on a whim, he decided to meet his concubines in the backyard.
The little monk Yuancheng had a wrinkled pale face. Wearing the small monk robe specially made for him by his senior brother Yuankong, he was running around anxiously in the open spaces of several halls near the Main Hall.
He has a mission today. A donor gave him a string of candied haws and asked him to help lead a pair of lovers to the back mountain.
This favor is not too big.
Originally he was still doubtful, wondering if there was something wrong and worried that he was being deceived into doing something bad.
But the man said that as long as they found the two identical jade pendants with fish patterns, they could lead the person over there.
Since they both wore the same jade pendant, it was obvious that they were indeed lovers. Yuan Cheng then responded solemnly with a stern face.
He was small and moved back and forth among the crowd.
Suddenly, I bumped into someone.
Yuan Cheng touched his forehead which was hurt by the collision and said anxiously.
"I was reckless, please forgive me."
King Zhao saw that the monk was only about seven or eight years old, so he didn't care. "It's nothing, little monk, be steady. There are many people here, so don't run away."
Yuan Cheng nodded awkwardly. As soon as he looked up, he was surprised to find: "It's a jade pendant with fish pattern!"
The little monk was so happy that he didn't even feel any pain on his forehead. He said happily, "Donor, I finally found you."
King Zhao raised his eyebrows. What did he want to do with him?
Yuan Cheng explained seriously, "It's in the pavilion on the back hill. Someone wants to see you. He told me that he's looking for someone with a jade pendant with a fish pattern."
Are you specifically looking for someone with a jade pendant with a fish pattern?
Or in the pavilion on the back hill?
King Zhao immediately understood what was going on.
The corners of his mouth raised slightly.
Who else knew that he had this fish-patterned jade pendant except his simple-minded and lovely little concubine?
But how did she know that he would definitely wear this jade pendant today?
If he happens not to wear it, wouldn't it be a waste of time to wait?
This brain is so stupid!
After coming to his senses, King Zhao said to the expectant monk: "Okay."
He turned to look at Eunuch Shi who was following him. Eunuch Shi understood and took out a piece of silver from his sleeve.
He squatted down and handed it to Yuan Cheng with a smile: "Little monk, take this, I'll buy you some candy."
Unexpectedly, the little monk took a few steps back and said in a clear voice: "Donor, I don't want money. I am a monk, and my master doesn't allow me to accept money from donors."
Both the master and the servant understood.
This is probably because the head monk in the temple is worried that the young monk’s mind will be disturbed.
Eunuch Shi smiled and exchanged for a bag of snacks, which he always brought with him for his master: "There are some dried fruits and cakes in here, all of which are vegetarian. Don't worry, little master."
This time, the child couldn't resist the temptation of the sweet cake and took it.
He opened it and took a bite, his eyes immediately lit up: "It's delicious! Thank you both for your support."
The master and servant couldn't help laughing.
Seeing the little monk leave, King Zhao regained his composure and said, "Let's go."
Since the beauty has invited me, of course I have to go.
The little monk has just seen one person, where should he go to find the other person?
He swallowed two pieces of sweet and soft pastries, carefully hid the rest in front of his chest, and turned back to share them with his fellow brothers!
Then the little face looked around in confusion.
He has just achieved half of his goal and now his confidence has increased greatly!
At this time, Mrs. Ji sent Zeng Cheng out for a walk.
"It is said that there are many scholars staying here. It would be boring to stay here anyway. Why don't you learn from those talented people?"
When Zeng Cheng heard this, he realized that this was indeed the truth.
He bowed and saluted, then said politely, "In that case, I will go out and take a look. If aunt has anything to do, she can send someone to call me."
Mrs. Ji nodded: "I know, go quickly."
Seeing the people leave, Mrs. Ji took her daughter's hand and said, "Good girl, after today, we don't need to worry anymore."
Miss Ji Er was beaming with joy: "Mother is still amazing. This time we have dealt with the two of them directly. When I enter the palace and get the prince's favor, you will enjoy the happiness to your heart's content."
Madam Ji's eyebrows relaxed, as if she had seen that scene. "Then ask the prince to pick a noble lady for your brother to be his wife. You will have someone to rely on for the rest of your life, and your brother will have the support of his father-in-law. What is there to be afraid of?"
The mother and daughter were immersed in beautiful visions.
Zeng Cheng walked around and didn't see any readers, so he simply sat under a tree with a book in his hand and read.
He was wearing a blue gown today, looking very scholarly yet low-key and easy-going.
Very eye-catching.
The young girls and wives who came and went all stole glances at him.
Zeng Cheng was not annoyed. He pretended not to see anything and continued to study hard.
Not long after, a person stood in front of him.
Zeng Cheng finally looked up and saw a breathless little monk standing there, gasping for breath.
"But, I finally found you."
Yuan Cheng put his hands on his hips. He was really exhausted today.
"Little Master, are you looking for me?"
He thought quickly in his mind, could it be that some rich girl has taken a fancy to him?
But it’s not easy to show up casually?
Thinking of this, he became more easy-going and gentle.
He personally took a handkerchief and wiped the little monk's forehead, saying lovingly, "Look, your head is full of sweat."