Zhanghua Temple is located next to Daesayuan (today's Taishiyuan of Shashi City) outside Gangneung City. It is called "Zhanghua" because this is where the Zhanghua Palace of the Chu State once stood. After the fall of the Chu State, the place became increasingly popular.
Abandoned, all the carved beams and painted buildings of the time were naturally gone, leaving only one continuous earth platform among the grass, so the locals also called it "Zhanghua Terrace".
Because this is the symbol of the once huge kingdom, and it is also the place where legends such as "The King of Chu loved his thin waist" were spread, so although it is deserted, some literati often come to pay tribute to the past and the present.
Nanliang believed in Buddhism, so he built a small temple outside Zhanghua Terrace. This is Zhanghua Temple, where people from afar can rest here and burn a few sticks of incense for the Buddha. Of course.
At this time, Zhanghua Temple was just an insignificant small temple against the tall earthen platforms next to it. It was not the same as the Zhanghua Temple that was built on the site of Zhanghua Palace in later generations.
However, this temple is not big, and because it is adjacent to Zhanghuatai, the incense is relatively strong. In addition, Xiliang has been implementing the policy of strengthening the walls and clearing the country in Jiangling for many years, so it is difficult to go to the big temples in the mountains.
Young dignitaries simply came to Zhanghua Temple to offer incense and fulfill their vows. Is it possible that there is still a saying that the incense here is very effective?
However, no one offered incense today. When they got up early in the morning, the army with red flags surrounded the entire Zhanghua Temple. Even up and down Zhanghuatai not far away, there were Nanchen's infantry and cavalry patrolling
.
"Is this Zhanghua Temple?" Chen Shubao looked gloomy as he got off the carriage. Obviously, such a slightly dilapidated small temple in front of him did not interest him. After all, there were 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, and Jiankang Prefecture, the capital of the Southern Dynasties, was
There are many large-scale temples around, but in comparison, this Zhanghua Temple is much inferior.
Li Xingchen nodded slightly: "Although Zhanghua Temple is small, it is the most popular temple around Jiangling City. And although the sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs. From the mountain gate to the scripture library, there are quite a few in this temple."
But Chen Shubao didn't seem to be interested in this. He was about to wave his hand and go back, but was interrupted by the voice next to him.
"Brother Imperial, since you are here, let's go in and burn incense sticks." Although Princess Lechang wore a veil to cover her face, her clear voice could not be covered.
Chen Shubao was startled for a moment, nodded reluctantly, and walked forward first.
Li Xingchen winked at Xiao Shilian in front of him, and Xiao Shilian hurriedly followed Chen Shubao, who was walking forward. He breathed out softly, and Li Xingchen lowered his voice: "Thank you, Your Highness, for rescuing me."
Lechang said calmly: "It's a small effort, not to mention that I am doing this for the prince's benefit. If so many soldiers follow this trip in vain, it will not be good for the prince's reputation."
Li Xingchen smiled slightly and made a gesture of invitation: "Since Your Highness wants to offer incense, please do so."
"General Li, why don't we come together?" Lechang walked forward in no hurry.
Li Xingchen hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "To be honest, I don't believe in Buddhism, so it's best not to enter this temple, so as not to do anything and make a fool of myself in front of your two highnesses."
Lechang chuckled: "What the Buddha brought to people is the beauty in suffering, and it is not bad luck. General Li has always been a tolerant and courageous person. Why is this small temple not so beautiful?"
Dare you go in?"
Although he didn't know why Lechang was so talkative today, Li Xingchen also knew that he had no room for refusal, so he immediately made a new invitation gesture. This time Lechang did not stop and walked straight forward, while Li Xingchen hesitated for a moment and handed the admiration to him.
He untied the sword and handed it to Li Ping, and he quickly followed.
"Two donors please." Seeing two more people walking in surrounded by personal guards, the host who greeted them hurriedly handed the incense prepared in his hand to the two people. He had already received the news before and knew that they were here today.
What kind of noble people are they, so I dare not neglect them.
Lechang took the incense and walked straight into the main hall without looking at Li Xingchen beside him. At this time, Chen Shubao had already offered incense and was led to where by Xiao Shilian.
Kneeling on the mat, Lechang recited several Dharma chants respectfully, and then placed the incense in her hand on the incense burner. Behind her, Li Xingchen also held the incense and bowed to the Buddha.
He did not expect the Buddha to be able to save all sentient beings. He only hoped that the Buddha would bless his dream to come true for the sake of his piety at this time, and also bless his family members such as Li Lian'er and Xiao Xiang in peace.
Slowly walking out of the main hall, there were no guards around - it would be inappropriate for a group of soldiers to rush into the temple. Therefore, there were only a few guards standing under the corridor not far away. After all, in this temple
It has been searched countless times, so there is no danger.
Because of this, no one would know what Lechang and Li Xingchen were talking about.
"General Li," Lechang's voice was so low that only Li Xingchen could hear it, "Actually, I don't believe in Buddhism either."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment: "But Your Highness..."
"As long as your heart is sincere, what's the difference between belief and disbelief?" Lechang chuckled, "I believe that when I knelt down to pray just now, my heart was sincere, and the Buddha will bless me."
Li Xingchen couldn't help but smile bitterly. Chen Xu really gave birth to a beautiful and beautiful daughter, but it was a pity... Li Xingchen became more and more emotional as he listened to the footsteps getting closer and closer.
It's just a pity that Chen Xu didn't have such an outstanding son.
Chen Shubao yawned boredly and walked over: "This place is just a half-big temple. There is nothing interesting to see. Let's go to the next place as soon as possible. General Li, you also said before, just go to Huarong Road!"
Li Xingchen responded hurriedly, and then subconsciously looked at Xiao Shilian. Xiao Shilian's eyes on Chen Shubao were full of disdain. Lechang seemed to have noticed something, but before she could recover, Li Xingchen had already calmly looked at Chen Shubao.
He took a step forward to block her view.
Lechang looked at Li Xingchen's back thoughtfully, but said nothing.
All these tiny movements obviously did not attract Chen Shubao's attention. His Royal Highness was still thinking about the landscape. As for the movements of the people around him, what did it have to do with him?
In essence, Chen Shubao is still a standard Wei and Jin Dynasty celebrity who likes to express his love for mountains and rivers - if he can be considered a master of poetry based on the level of his poetry - so he is obviously more interested in those mountains and forests than these temples.
Li Xingchen sighed secretly in his heart, this Chen Shubao was another writer and artist who was delayed by the throne.