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Chapter 7 If the second sister finds out, she won’t be angry, right?

In Cuizhu Courtyard, after a night's rest, the old lady's complexion was slightly better than yesterday.

After everyone bowed and said hello, they each took their seats. The old lady solemnly inserted a red gold peony hairpin into Xiao Wenjun's hair.

After looking at it for a while, he said: "It's so beautiful! I was hesitant to give it to you before, Shuyue. When you put it on, it looks like your mother when she was young. Jun'er has grown up and is getting married!"

"Grandma, Jun'er doesn't want to get married, and wants to stay with grandma for a few more years." Xiao Wenjun snuggled into the old lady's arms and said coquettishly.

The third lady was very anxious, so she interrupted the grandfather and grandson at the right time and said with a smile.

"This red gold peony step is a gift from the royal family. The old lady wore this hairpin when she married your mother and concubine. Since the old lady passed it on to you, the elder dare not refuse the gift, so you might as well accept it.

.”

"Ah! I took the second sister's most desired Bu Yao. She won't be angry if she finds out, right? Ah! It's so beautiful!" Xiao Wenjun looked at the third lady with a careless look and said.

After hearing this, the old lady gently tapped Xiao Wenjun on the head with the crutch in her hand, and smiled without saying a word.

The third lady knew about this move and Xiao Shuyue had been thinking about it for a long time. She had repeatedly begged the old lady to beg but could not get it. If Xiao Shuyue knew about it, the porcelain and antiques in the family would be in trouble again.

Seeing Xiao Wenjun's coy look, the third lady was about to chew her silver teeth into pieces. She would make it clear to Xiao Shuyue in advance so as not to ruin today's major event of framing Xiao Wenjun.

"Besides, the new dress I gave you this morning matches the hairpin on your head very well. Why don't we wear it together later and show it to the old lady."

The topic changed, and the third lady continued: "Old lady, after what happened yesterday, my daughter-in-law was terrified. She happened to hear that Master Huichen was giving a lecture at Daci'en Temple recently, and wanted to invite the eminent monk to come to the house to pray for blessings. What do you think?

"

The old lady was originally a believer in Buddhism. She had heard about Master Huichen’s reputation for a long time, but she didn’t know that Master Huichen had also come to Lanling. “Master Huichen is an eminent monk, and I have personally invited him several times, but

I haven’t gotten my wish yet!”

The other members of the Xiao family, seeing the obvious meaning in the old lady's words, continued to persuade.

"I heard that Master Huichen was born with an eye disease and was enlightened by Zen Master Kongdao, who is known as the first Buddhist in a hundred years. I thought I would never leave Kyoto in this life, but I didn't expect that now I am in Lanling, but I am one of the people in Lanling.

Blessed!"

"I have also heard that one time Master Huichen accidentally rescued an official named Liu, and just sent the man back to his home. The two exchanged Buddhism for a night, and the official rose to prominence from then on."

"Are you talking about Governor Liu? I have also heard that in just a few years, he was promoted from an unknown ninth-grade official to a highly respected minister. It turned out that he was inspired by the master!"

"Don't say it! Don't say it!"



The atmosphere in the main hall of Cuizhuyuan became harmonious, as if I would soon be exposed to the master's light.

The old lady was overjoyed. She also wanted to see this eminent monk again. She said with a smile: "It's hard for you to be filial. I will leave this matter to you and the money will come from the government."

"Yes! I will definitely live up to the old lady's trust. However, my daughter-in-law still has something to ask for."

"What's the matter, please tell me?" The old lady raised her eyelids slightly, and she was convinced. The third lady has always been unwilling to do anything early, so the next words are the key point.

"Back to the old lady, I want my useless daughter to hear the eminent monk's sermons. If she can receive a few words of advice and change her unruly temper, she will be blessed by the old lady.

"You have the old lady at home to protect her. Once she gets married, her temperament will definitely suffer. I hope the old lady can help her daughter-in-law and work hard for her mother."

"That's all, that's all, it's up to you."

"Thank you, Mrs. Madam. My daughter-in-law will go to Da Ci'en Temple to personally invite the eminent monk into the palace. My daughter-in-law will leave first!"

Among the three most famous temples in Lanling, Daci'en Temple, located at the eastern end of East Street, is the most popular. Especially on Buddhist festivals and the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, there is a lot of traffic in front of the temple and an endless stream of dignitaries.

Therefore, Da Ci'en Temple has attracted countless eminent monks to preach scriptures and preach Dharma all year round. If we can invite an enlightened eminent monk from among them to come to our residence, it will attract the envy of countless Lanling people.

What's more, the host's family will invite close relatives and friends in the city to come into the house to listen to Buddhist teachings together, which will also become a good talk in Lanling. You must know that it is not just money that can invite eminent monks. The most important thing is We still need to pay attention to Buddhist connections.

That's why the third lady went to Da Ci'en Temple in person to invite Master Huichen.

In a guest room of a restaurant in Lanling, three people were talking. The young man leading them was none other than Wang Jiuyuan, the eldest son of Xuanpinghou of Daqi.

He had a close relationship with Xiao Wenjun's biological eldest brother, and he came to Lanling this time on his request to meet his grandmother.

The most important thing is that his sister Princess Lanling, who helps take care of him, must be living a very difficult life as an orphan in this royal palace that eats people but never spits out bones. Just as he was lost in thought, his thoughts were interrupted by his entourage.

"Master, please come and take a look." The young man Mingxiu pointed to a luxurious carriage on the street outside the window and said.

"Which direction is Xiao Mansion's carriage heading to?"

"It should be the Daci'en Temple in the east. I heard that Master Huichen is at the Daci'en Temple at the moment. I heard that Master Huichen is an eminent monk who has attained enlightenment. His scriptures are so profound and subtle that he can even see the koi carp in the pond. , all the birds in the sky can be influenced.”

"It seems that Prince Xiao's Mansion will be very lively today, let's go and take a look."

The man in the carriage was already being targeted, but he didn't notice it at all.

"Mother Li, how are the arrangements for the Dharma assembly related to Master Huichen's blessing in the house?" The third lady was sitting on the carriage with a serious face.

"Go back to Madam, the arrangements have been made." Mother Li replied softly.

"Have the banknote masters collected it?"

"Madam, please rest assured, it has been taken care of."

The third lady nodded slightly and closed her eyes. Everything is ready but the east wind is needed. As long as Master Huichen enters the house, it will be difficult for the old lady to favor Xiao Wenjun. Only when there are more people, the opera will be most lively. Otherwise, only a few people in the family will watch, which will be boring. .

Not long after, two carriages with the logo of the Lanling Palace stopped at the main entrance of the Xiao Mansion. Not only the ladies of the Xiao family were greeted at the door, but also many family members of dignitaries invited by the Third Lady.

For a moment, the broad main entrance of the palace was full of people and bustling with people. The third lady opened the curtain and took a look, nodding with satisfaction. Everyone was here.

Everyone was waiting eagerly at the door. The moment they saw Master Huichen being helped down from the carriage, the smiles on their faces became more sincere. After greeting each other and greeting each other, the group entered the Xiao Mansion in a grand manner.

Xiao Wenjun looked at this crowded group of people and sneered in his heart. The third lady was good at dancing and had put great effort into setting up such a grand scene. If she didn't just accept it, wouldn't she be living up to her good intentions?

When the third lady saw Xiao Wenjun, who was wearing a moon-white brocade dress in the crowd, the corners of her mouth turned upward: "Xiao Wenjun! Today, you are dead!"


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