On the ninth day of September, the Double Ninth Festival, the wind was light and the clouds were light, and there was no cloud in the sky.
This year, more people came to Qingping Temple to pray for longevity than in previous years, because the temple had posted notices early to inform believers that the new golden ancestor would be consecrated today. After the fasting ceremony, the temple would give out medicinal tea and
Medicinal porridge is a good thing to prevent cold and strengthen the body.
In addition, the Taoist temple has also prepared some medicine packs to strengthen the body. As long as you add two cents of sesame oil, you can ask for it to be worn by the elderly. This can also be regarded as inheriting the custom of respecting the elderly during the Double Ninth Festival.
Therefore, believers have already started climbing as soon as it gets dark. First of all, they want to climb high to pray. After all, they will return to their true nature and start a new life. Climbing the mountain is something they should do every year.
This time around, there is another grand event happening at Qingping Temple. After visiting, it would be great to drink a bowl of herbal tea and porridge to pray for good intentions in getting rid of all kinds of diseases.
There are two roads to the main hall of Qingpingguan. One is a flat road for carriages to go to the front gate of the temple, and the other is a bluestone step built from the bottom of the mountain directly to the small square in front of the main hall.
The bluestone steps were repaired by Guanli at their own expense over many years. They are wide and flat and can accommodate four people parallel to each other. There are also solid wood railings on both sides of the steps so that people can rest on the railings when they are tired from walking.
This step is also called the Road to Immortality.
Why, because the bluestone is not an ordinary bluestone. Taoist runes are carved on the stone with cinnabar. Walking in it is equivalent to being baptized by the runes and attaining Taoism and immortality.
Therefore, although there is a carriage path, many people still prefer to take this road to immortality. Mortals are all looking forward to a healthy and long life. Even if it is a gimmick, they are willing to accept it.
Halfway up the road to immortality, another observation deck was built. Because the scenery in this area is very good and it is the Double Ninth Festival, many literati went to the observation deck early in the morning to enjoy the autumn. They became interested and recited poems and chanted poems loudly.
The scenery has attracted the yearning and envy of some ordinary people.
Everything is of inferior quality, but those who are good at reading and reading will always be respected by others.
The foot of the mountain is lively, with vendors selling snacks, incense and candles, and local products everywhere, and the same is true inside the temple.
It is a big event for the Patriarch to change his golden body and consecrate it, and it is also the Double Ninth Festival. The lights of Qingping Temple have been turned on since midnight, and medicinal tea and porridge have been cooked early. Even the air is filled with a faint scent of medicine, which makes people feel energetic.
These are all prescriptions prepared by Qin Liuxi. The medicinal materials used are all able to dispel cold, timidity and dryness, and can be taken by anyone with or without illness.
The kitchen is helped by cooks who have been in the temple for many years and some enthusiastic believers. At the rest of the palace gates and courtyards, the Taoist priests in the temple have already taken brooms and spread them around.
Chi Yuan Lao Dao looked at the busy look inside the temple and was very satisfied while stroking his beard. His eyes were filled with joy.
It has been many years since Qingping Temple was so lively before Xuanmen fell silent. Ten years after the temple was reopened, this is the first time that there is such excitement and grand events.
It will be more lively in the future.
Suppose a traitor makes a little progress.
Chi Yuan Lao Taoist glanced at someone who was yawning and pretending to be careless. He tore off a beard and said, "Today is a big event for the Patriarch to change into a golden body. You can't be more serious. You are Qingping after all."
The few who watch watch the Lord."
Qin Liuxi's eyelids twitched and he asked: "Who is the young master?"
"You." Old Taoist Chi Yuan pointed at her: "You are Master's number one disciple. In the future, Master will ascend. Qingping Temple cannot be handed over to you. Master has decided. Taking advantage of today's Dharma, I will announce it to the believers.
.You, I don’t ask for a Taoist name, are a disciple of the Normal University and the young master of Qingping Temple.”
As he spoke, he walked over, put his hand on her shoulder, and said in a slightly heavy voice: "Disciple, we still have a long way to go. You must strive for success in the future."
Qin Liuxi gently pushed his hand away, showed a smile, and then suppressed it: "You are dreaming!" She pointed at the Taoist temple: "Look, this small Taoist temple needs a young temple master, he can see it at a glance
It’s over. Why are you drawing such a big pie for me? If you don’t add some meat fillings to the pie, it will be eaten by people?”
"Qingping Temple used to be a popular place for believers. Now that you have become my disciple, you will naturally have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of restoring its former glory. Well, I have decided happily and will not accept any sophistry. I will go to the main hall to see you.
Hurry and iron your Taoist robes and come here, don't miss the right time." After saying this, the old Taoist Chi Yuan ran away quickly, fearing that Qin Liuxi would explode on the spot.
Qin Liuxi chuckled, shook his head and sighed.
This old man is really...
"Do not seek."
Qin Liuxi was about to go back to the house when she heard a call. She turned her head and saw Yu Changkong wearing a moon-white robe, with her hair tied into a bun with a green jade hairpin, like a beautiful woman.
She bowed her hands to Yu Changkong and saluted: "I usually see you wearing black, but I didn't expect that the white moonlight makes you look better. You really look like a beautiful woman."
The light blue robe has sleeves, collar and hem embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns. There is a silver belt around the waist and a mutton-fat white jade pendant hanging on it. It is very noble.
Yu Changkong also raised his hand and saluted her, saying: "I am participating in the law today, so naturally I have to be more respectful."
"You came so early, there is still some time before the law code." Qin Liuxi said: "Have breakfast? Did you ask the Taoist boy to get you some medicinal porridge and steamed buns?"
Yu Changkong said: "I came here earlier. I also want to add some sesame oil to my parents' ever-burning lamp and put some incense sticks on it."
"That's right, today is also the Double Ninth Festival." Qin Liuxi said with a smile: "What do you do? I still have to iron the Taoist robe, otherwise my master will have to chant sutras in his ears and say that I disrespect my ancestor."
"Okay." Yu Changkong nodded with a smile.
Qin Liuxi then entered the house with his hands behind his back.
Yu Changkong also turned around and went to the main hall. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Taoist Chi Yuan. He quickly stepped forward and bowed his hands in salute: "Master Chi Yuan."
Old Taoist Chi Yuan smiled and returned the salute. When he saw his person, a strange color flashed in his eyes and said: "If I am not mistaken, this is Mr. Yu."
"I didn't hide it from your eyes."
Chi Yuan, the old Taoist, smiled even brighter and said: "The golden body of the Patriarch you donated made it possible for this grand event in the temple today. The Patriarch will definitely inform the old Taoist to open his eyes and recognize people. Master Yu will be traveling far away soon?"
Yu Changkong was stunned for a moment and said: "My grandfather is ill and plans to return to the clan tomorrow to fulfill his filial piety."
Old Chi Yuan nodded: "In that case, it will be smoother for Master to take the water route."
Yu Changkong's eyes darkened, his expression calmed, he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master, for your words."
Chi Yuan Lao Tao smiled and took some lamp oil and handed it to him: "Please add oil to your parents' ever-lasting lamp."
Yu Changkong took it with both hands and nodded in salute. Just as he was about to leave, Chi Yuanlao said another word.
"Young master, there is light in your eyes, maybe it reaches your heart?"
Yu Changkong kept his face silent.
"Cause will bring its own retribution. Since you are a believer in my Qingping Temple, you should remember this." Old Taoist Chi Yuan raised his head and looked at the old statue of the ancestor and said: "The way of heaven has no relatives, and it is always with good people."
"Yes." Yu Changkong bowed deeply.
Chi Yuan Lao Dao waved his hand and watched as he turned around and walked to the evergreen lamp to add oil, turned on the wick and looked away.
If the light reaches it, it will be clear; if it does not reach it, it will be ignorant.
Yu's Changkong is the person who stands at the center of good and evil.
