"Young Master Zuo and Mr. Yan just said it themselves that Zhao Chun's Longevity Picture cannot be compared with that of the young master of the Li family, and the other person is several years younger than Zhao Chun. Could it be that this generation of the Li family really
Could it be that a monster has appeared?" During the chat, the guests all looked in amazement when talking about what happened just now.
Zhao Chun was successful at a young age. Although he did not achieve any dazzling achievements in the imperial examination, his calligraphy and painting were outstanding and he was famous in Kyoto, far behind his peers.
Of course, Zhao Chun was still too young and inexperienced after all, and could not compare with real masters like Zuo Qiu and Yan Zhang. However, a younger hero defeated Zhao Chun in calligraphy and painting, which Zuo Qiu personally admitted.
He is no better than a monster, and no one knows what other words they can use to describe him.
In a big family, it is actually a good thing for such a monster to appear. It can be of great help to the spread of fame and the continuation of the family. However, the situation of the Li family is different. The real eldest brother has already been in the family for a long time.
He disappeared twenty years ago, and now the second master of the Li family is in charge. If the younger generation of the Li family remains mediocre, no matter what, in the end, even if the family declines, the position of the head of the family will still be passed to the eldest son of the second eldest son.
At such a critical moment, the evil eldest grandson of the Li family returns forcefully, and the old lady’s attitude is unclear. Who will be the next head of the family?
These are certainly not things they should worry about.
A thoughtful person can feel the undercurrent of calmness from the gloomy face of the housewife.
The Li family has already declined, and the Fang family is not easy to get along with. I don't know how they will resolve this family matter.
Undercurrent or not, Li Yi didn't have much interest. He was thinking about another thing at the moment.
I had made an appointment with the old monk that after the old woman's birthday, someone from Hanshan Temple would go down the mountain to obtain the scriptures. In order to obtain the true scriptures, Xuanzang went through ninety-nine and eighty-one hardships, traveled thousands of miles, and suffered countless hardships.
, I have suffered so many sins, been put in a steamer by all kinds of goblins countless times, and almost been steamed into a bun. Only then did my merits and deeds become complete. The old monk was only delayed for a few days to complete the manuscript. This sutra was still too easy to obtain.
The local evil in the capital will come wherever he thinks. Just when Li Yi was hesitating about how many days it would take to get rid of the problem, a huge bald head appeared in his sight.
At the same time, the surrounding guests also felt that the surroundings seemed to light up.
"That's"
"Master Tanyin, that's Master Tanyin!"
"Why did Master Tanyin come here? Is he also here to congratulate the old lady on her birthday?"
Among all the guests, a discordant bald head suddenly appeared, which was very eye-catching. If this bald head was a famous monk in the capital and had received royal courtesy many times, it would be difficult not to attract attention.
There are countless Buddhist believers, and there are also many devout believers in the venue. How can anyone not know Master Tanyin of Hanshan Temple?
After receiving the servant's report, the old lady did not dare to delay, and immediately came over. First, she performed a respectful Buddhist salute, and then said: "I don't know that the old lady is not far away to greet the master.
Discourteous."
At this time, the head of the Li family, Li Mingze, could only stand aside and had no chance to speak.
With a signature smile on his face, the old monk said: "There is no need to be too polite, madam. I came here specifically to celebrate my birthday. I don't have much to offer, so I made a small gift, a handwritten Diamond Sutra, and gave it to my lady."
A young monk behind him immediately handed over a simple wooden box. Master Tanyin presented it with both hands and handed it to the old lady with his own hands.
Not to mention the full house of guests, even everyone in the Li family was stunned when they saw this scene.
Master Tanyin is a well-known eminent monk who practices Zen and enlightenment on weekdays. It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to meet him. Even the royal family and nobles have to make an appointment in advance if they want to meet him. In comparison, the small Li family,
It's really not worth mentioning.
But this is the Li family, but they let Master Tanyin come in person, just to congratulate the old lady on her birthday. Who dares to say that the scriptures handwritten by Master Tanyin are a small gift? People from a small family, I am afraid that they will be offered and passed on.
I can't say for sure at home either.
"Master, hurry up and take your seat." The old lady was also shocked and surprised. She did not dare to neglect and personally led the old monk to the main seat. The old monk insisted on sitting next to the old lady. Li Mingyuan sat down with a wink.
Arrived at another table.
The guests couldn't help but glance here. Except for the birthday of the Queen Mother, Master Tanyin was invited, and they had never heard of Master Tanyin congratulating anyone on their birthday. How could the Li family be so virtuous?
And it seems that the master has great goodwill towards the Li family.
Although Buddhists never participate in secular affairs, no one will ever look down upon them. Master Tanyin personally congratulated the old lady of the Li family on her birthday. When word spreads about it tomorrow, it will definitely cause a stir in the capital.
"Go quickly and replace this table with vegetarian dishes." After Master Tanyin sat down, Li Mingze immediately ordered the servants behind him.
"No need." Master Tanyin smiled and said: "Today is the birthday of the old lady. I will give you a small gift. I will stop by and see you. I will leave soon."
"Little friend?" Li Mingze's face was startled, and everyone at the table had doubts on their faces.
The old monk stood up, signaled to the old lady to ignore him, and walked straight in a certain direction.
How could everyone really ignore him and look at him.
"Don't be impulsive, now is not the time!" Li Yi hugged Miss Liu Er's sword and refused to let go. If she went to compete with the old monk in martial arts now, the old lady's sixtieth birthday would be ruined.
"Little friend Li Yi, I came here uninvited. I hope you won't blame me." Under the gaze of everyone, the old monk walked over slowly and said with a smile.
The young novice who was following the old monk was originally following the old monk step by step. When he raised his eyes and saw the beautiful woman in front of him, his face suddenly turned pale, with a hint of panic, and he hurriedly stood on the other side.
"I haven't seen you for many days, but the master's style is still the same." Li Yi thought about the scriptures and said something casually, thinking that this old monk is still an eminent monk. Why is there no certainty at all? There are still two days before the submission of the manuscript.
?
"The scriptures have not been copied yet. Master, don't worry. I will send someone to the temple when the time comes."
The old monk smiled and said: "This matter is not urgent. I just think that my friend has a deep connection with Buddhism. If there is a chance, it would be interesting to debate Buddhism with me. Although Hanshan Temple is small, there will always be friends.
a place.”
Li Yi didn't know if his relationship with Buddhism was deep or not. He only knew that if the old monk wanted to argue with him about Buddhist rituals, he would definitely be able to deceive him, with thousands of years of experience accumulated by his predecessors, to make him lose his outlook on life and doubt his life.
Even the monks did not do it. Since then, there has been one less eminent monk in the world. This is a great sin. Building many levels of pagodas is not enough to repay the debt. It is better not to do this sin.
"Haha, Buddhist rituals cannot be explained. To discuss Buddhist principles, Master should find other eminent monks."
Li Yi always felt that this old monk also wanted to trick him into becoming a monk. He was so courageous that he dared to make Ruyi a widow. Even if Ruyi didn't do anything, Miss Liu Er would cut off his bald head and play it as a ball.
When Li Yi was discussing with the old monk whether he had a relationship with Buddha, he did not realize at all that the atmosphere around him was starting to become a little wrong.
Just now I was curious as to why, as Master Tanyin, he came to congratulate the old lady on her birthday in person. Now that I saw the master and the young man chatting happily, I still didn’t understand. The two of them must have known each other for a long time.
of.
The old lady celebrates her birthday every year, so why don't you see him come once? It's true to congratulate the old lady on her birthday, but I'm afraid the most important purpose is that young man.
Didn't you see that the master just exchanged greetings with the old lady and walked straight over there?
I'm afraid he is the only one in the entire capital and even in the entire Jingguo who can be called Master Tanyin's "little friend".
Who is this grandson of the Li family? In the past, Wanshou tried to overpower Zhao Chun, and later Master Tanyin condescended to congratulate him on his birthday. Is this really the child of the Li family who has been living abroad for twenty years?
"this"
As the head of the Li family, Li Mingze was a little at a loss when faced with such a situation.
If Master Tanyin is ignored and word spreads about it, it will bring bad reputation to the Li family. But the master went there on his own, so why should he be invited there again?
At this time, I heard the old lady say: "Go and invite Yi'er and the master over."
Master Tanyin has a distinguished status. No matter what the master thinks in his heart, as a member of the Li family, it is still not good for him to be left in the cold.
Seeing Li Mingze get up and walk over there, Fang lowered his head, clenched his fists, and his teeth were almost broken.
I originally thought of borrowing Zhao Chun's Longevity Picture to make him a joke at the old lady's birthday party, but I didn't expect that it would become a stepping stone for him to become famous. It was self-defeating and made more people notice him, and Tan Tan
The appearance of Monk Yin pushed everyone's attention to him to a peak.
If things continue like this, her stubborn husband will probably think that he is the right candidate to be the next head of the Li family.
Fang's face was gloomy. The current head of the Li family is her husband, and the future head of the family will definitely be her son. No one can take it away, let alone Li Minghan's son. Even if Li Minghan comes alive, there is no chance!
"I appreciate the kindness of Mr. Li. The gift has been sent to me. I won't stay for a long time. I will say goodbye now. There is no need to send it again." The old monk took the young monk away. Under the gaze of everyone, he was extremely high-profile and not at all.
As quiet as when he arrived.
"Yi'er and I come here." Master Tanyin left, but Li Mingze had no intention of letting Li Yi stay here anymore. Regarding Master Tanyin, he himself, including the old lady, still had a lot of questions to ask him.
"Ruyi, you come with me too." Li Yi grabbed Miss Liu Er's arm and decided to take her there with him, saving her from always staring in the direction the old monk left, fearing that if he turned around, she would mention
He catches up with his sword and fights San Lily with the old monk in the name of learning martial arts.
Li Mingze didn't say anything about this. Miss Liu Er was deeply loved by the old lady. If she went there together, the old lady would only be happy.
The little fat man looked at Li Yi with envy as he went over there. The people sitting there were all his elders. If he sat there, he could be the first to use his chopsticks.
He originally wanted to sit peacefully in the corner, but when he was disturbed by the old monk, and seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, Li Yi knew that he couldn't be peaceful even if he wanted to.
"Xiao Yi'er, what's going on between you and Master Tanyin?" Sure enough, as soon as he sat down, his sister-in-law asked with a gossipy face.
Li Yi was depressed in his heart. This was a very poor question. What could happen between him and an old monk? He said helplessly: "Nothing happened. Last time when I went to Hanshan Temple with my grandma, I happened to meet Tan Yin.
Master, I chatted for a few words, but I don’t know him very well, and I don’t know why he came to my house.”
It was not convenient to tell them about the scriptures, so Li Yi could only say this.
"Is this really the case?" The beautiful woman looked unbelieving. Thinking of the situation just now, the two of them could not have just "chatted a few words."
Li Yi nodded and said, "Master, that's how it is. He likes to focus on a predestined relationship. Master Tanyin once said that I have a predestined relationship with Buddhism. Maybe it's because of this reason."
The beautiful woman frowned and said: "Why are you related to Buddhism? My eldest brother is your only son. You can't cut off the incense, not even Master Tanyin. You should go to the temple less in the future. Your second uncle will transfer you soon."
When you arrive in the capital, your family has already sent someone to pick up your wife. She is already twenty years old and has no heirs. We must handle this matter as soon as possible."
Hearing Li Yi's words, Mrs. Fang's heart moved, and she raised her head and said, "You can't say that. Being able to get married with Master Tanyin is a blessing that cannot be achieved in several lifetimes. My nephew must seize this opportunity. This
It is also beneficial and harmless to our Li family."
Mrs. Fang looked like she was thinking about the Li family, hoping in her heart that Li Yi had better stay in the temple and not come. The Li family would not let a monk be the head of the family.
"What?" Li Yi ignored Fang's words. His family sent someone to pick up Ruyi from Qing'an Mansion. Why didn't he know what happened?
If Ruyi comes to the capital, what's the point of going and living with Ruyi?
Sister-in-law Li Anrong looked at Li Yi and said reproachfully: "Tell me, it's my sixtieth birthday and my granddaughter-in-law, there's no reason why I can't come. By the time you think about it, the day lilies are all cold, and the old lady would have sent someone there a long time ago."
We arrived at Qing'an Prefecture, and if it hadn't been delayed due to rain a few days ago, I would have arrived in the capital by now."
Facing his sister-in-law's accusation, Li Yi was speechless for a while.
What do you want him to say? When he came to the capital this time, he didn’t intend to stay long at all. He just wanted to come here to take a look on behalf of the original owner of this body. After seeing it, he would go and have a baby with Ruyi.
Who would have thought that after coming here, so many things would happen, and the original plan was completely disrupted. Now that they have brought Ruyi over, they have no other plans than their own!