Chapter 188 I’m just like everyone else
“The Imperial Master also comes to the temple.”
Li Heng's expression was still modest and polite, but the emotion in his eyes was dull, even a little hostile.
"I originally wanted to go to the shop to see Miss Shen, but Miss Shen wasn't there, so I thought I'd come back next time, but I didn't expect to meet her anyway. How could it be such a coincidence?"
When he looked at Shen You, there was a sincere smile in his eyes again.
It would be better if there was no one else around her. He thought many times about inviting Miss Shen to come to Daqi to visit, but he was a step slower every time.
"Miss Shen is going to Hongguang Temple? Why not go with us?"
Wen Zhi's smile gradually turned cold, "She already has someone traveling with her. You don't need to take us with you when you go to pay homage to her old friend."
There was a deliberate pause at the word 'we'.
Li Heng did not hesitate to give in, "Miss Shen probably doesn't like others to make decisions."
Wen Zhi raised his eyes and said, "Others? Are you talking about yourself?"
"There is also the Imperial Master. She should have the final say on who Miss Shen wants to go with."
The two people looked at Shen You at the same time.
A lazy one, her eyes full of thoughts that if she didn't choose herself, no one would even think about it today.
He seemed to be saying, give it a try and see if he can do something for Li Heng.
One is the biggest customer in ancient times.
Shen You: I knew it would come at another time!
An awkward yet polite smile appeared on her face, "Isn't there just one way to go to Hongguang Temple?"
So what's the difference between being in the same profession and not being in the same profession?
"Let's go together."
Shen You made an inviting gesture and asked the big customer to get on the carriage first.
Before Li Heng raised the corners of his mouth, he saw Shen You poke Wen Zhi with his elbow, "Let's go."
"Okay." Wen Zhi stretched out his hand naturally and let her hold it.
When Shen You bent down and got into the carriage, she put away her smile and gave Li Heng an expressionless look.
"Your Highness is so polite, so I will go first."
This kid is not qualified enough to let him wait and give way.
As the carriage moved, Shen You opened a corner of the curtain and glanced at Li Heng's carriage behind him.
"I think he just has ulterior motives." Wen Zhi looked at Shen You's actions and felt disgusted.
Shen You turned to him, pretending to be serious, "Elaborate."
"It was not that he was attacked by foreigners and brought to the capital. He was not yet born at that time. The late empress led the retired veterans to guard outside the capital. They suffered heavy casualties. The memorial tablet is enshrined here."
Inviting her to accompany him was not just because he wanted to take her to meet the elders, but out of politeness, Shen You would definitely have to offer some incense when he went there.
Da Qi's benefactor, she still needs to follow him? Why does that kid think he doesn't know?
In ancient times, this matter had extraordinary significance.
Shen You put her hand on the back of his hand, Wen Zhi lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "He said I was a stranger, what do you think?"
"You'll know in a minute." Shen You was embarrassed to say it directly.
This temple is said to be hundreds of years old and existed during the previous dynasty.
Ordinary people and dignitaries entered through two separate doors to avoid collision.
The main amount of money donated for incense is also different. Officials or high-ranking family members cannot be allowed to queue up to offer incense.
The carriages of officials or family members can travel an extra distance inside, and there is a special place to park the carriages.
Although there was a lot of excitement outside the vermilion wooden door, it was far from the place open to ordinary people.
Shen You even went around to take a look.
There are many stalls selling wishing cards, incense and candles, and fortune-telling. They have a unique artistic conception in the snowy scenery.
It is rare to see such a traditional scene in this world. For someone in her field, it is necessary to watch it carefully. Shen You looked at a stall owner who was quite immortal and said, "This one looks like an expert."
As he said this, he sat down at the stall and took out some broken silver.
"What do you mean, girl?"
"Let's look at the past first." Shen You said.
The stall owner with a long beard closed his eyes and stretched out his hand to count for a while.
"Girl comes from a wealthy family and has a noble destiny. Are you here to seek marriage? Or to seek peace?"
Shen You was silent. Looking at her clothes, she would say that they were no different from those under the overpass in this world.
After a few words, she ran away.
Wen Zhi followed behind and sighed, "You might as well ask me if you ask him."
"Didn't you say that you can't do math?" Shen You tilted his head.
Wen Zhi couldn't deny it, "I can translate ancient physiognomy books for you."
Walking into the main hall of Hongguang Temple, there are yellow walls and green tiles, and the smoke from burning incense lingers among the exquisite stone carvings.
Ancient people were much more pious when they burned incense and worshiped Buddha.
Wen Zhi watched Shen You go to the stall selling sachets and calmly stopped Li Heng.
"Don't say I didn't warn you about Daqi's internal and external troubles, and what kind of situation you are in. Don't try to involve her in these things, otherwise, I won't be polite."
Li Heng's expression was slightly gloomy, and the smell of gunpowder almost overwhelmed the smell of incense.
"Then, Imperial Master, what is your purpose?"
Wen Zhi raised the corners of his mouth, but his eyes were expressionless, "I have always had only one purpose, to be with her."
Just as he was talking, Shen You turned around with the things he bought.
Wen Zhi seemed to suddenly realize that there was someone like Li Heng next to him, "Aren't you going to pay homage to an old friend? It's not a good idea to waste time."
When he spoke, the meaning in his eyes was too obvious. With so many people staring at him, he couldn't make any mistakes at this juncture.
Li Heng took a deep breath and faced Shen You, "Tomorrow I will come to discuss business matters with Miss Shen. If necessary, Miss Shen can go to the Guanyin Hall and just call the little novice monk in front of the door."
Shen You nodded politely, and after separating from Li Heng, they walked around this real, rather than modernly reconstructed, ancient temple.
Shen You silently admired the specifications and the style of carvings and murals in the building.
Taking the incense, I walked to the most crowded hall and looked at the people of Qi who were sincerely praying for their families to return safely. I seemed to be able to understand this feeling.
Under Wen Zhi's slightly stunned gaze, Shen You raised his hand and lit three pillars of fragrance.
"Don't you only worship the God of Wealth? What are you asking for today?"
His voice was very soft, and his dark eyes were so deep that he reflected Shen You's serious expression.
The snow has stopped, and the north wind blows a few ribbons on her head. Shen You puts incense and turns her head,
"Didn't you say that everyone has come to pray for the safety of important people these days? I am just like everyone else."
When she said this, Shen You's eyes were bright and her mouth was smiling,
"I'm praying for you today. Whether you believe it or not, just say it after you say it. Just treat it as a beautiful prayer."
She shook the lottery tube neatly, and the lottery came out.
Not pretty at all!
Shen You pretended that nothing had happened, put the lot back, put in a few taels of incense money, and started rolling again.
According to her experience, if you smoke a few more times, you might be able to get a guaranteed result.
Sure enough, after just two re-draws, she got the top pick, and she was satisfied now.
Wen Zhi next to her smiled silently. Seeing that she couldn't pull it out, he quietly helped her.
Anyway, it was for him. If he said it would be signed, it would be signed.
Not far away, on the steps, Li Heng closed his eyes in despair.
A person like Miss Shen can actually light incense and pray for others.
Because they are from the same world, is the national master special to Miss Shen? Does he lose here?