Chapter 780 The figure behind the Sutra Pavilion
The next morning.
It was just after midnight, and the lights were already bright inside and outside the palace. The people in the palace were busy up and down, and people were walking back and forth. This silent excitement also made the entire city of Chang'an wake up prematurely.
Shang Ruyi also got up early, dressed neatly, and arrived at the palace gate at Chenshi to see the emperor off.
Although this trip was relatively hasty, the preparations were still very thorough, and the etiquette and honors were all right. After Yu Wenyuan accepted the kneeling of the officials, he boarded the golden carriage, but before the carriage moved, he flirted again He raised the curtain and waved to King Qin and Princess Qin who were standing by the palace gate, and the two people immediately stepped forward.
Yu Wenyuan looked at Shang Ruyi and said: "When you go to Dayan Temple, don't stay too long. Worshiping the Buddha is your heart and doesn't care about the form."
Shang Ruyi lowered his head and his eyes flickered slightly.
She understood that even if Yu Wenyuan was very happy for some reason and agreed to her going to Dayan Temple to worship Buddha, which meant that he allowed her to meet the Empress Dowager Jiang, suspicion still prevailed in the emperor's heart. Especially for forces like Empress Dowager Jiang and the Deposed Emperor, they still had to give an explanation when the end came, and Shang Ruyi naturally did not dare to disobey.
She immediately said solemnly: "I understand."
Yu Wenyuan nodded, turned to look at Yu Wenye again, and said: "As soon as you come back with Ruyi, Come here.”
As he spoke, another smile appeared on his face and he said: "I thought you only had a wife in your heart and no father."
While they were talking, the prince who accompanied the emperor on his tour was about to board the tour. The driver seemed to hear these words when he got into the car next to him. His movement to get on the car was slightly delayed, but he did not stay for too long. He immediately got on the carriage and lowered the curtain.
Yu Wenye raised his head and looked at Yu Wenyuan. Before he could answer, Shang Ruyi said hurriedly: "My father's words are serious. How dare he, King Qin? It's his son who wants him to accompany him. King Qin thought about it again and again. I just made this decision. Please forgive me for your willfulness.”
Yu Wenyuan laughed loudly and said: "How could I blame you?"
As he said that, he glanced at Yu Wenye next to him again and said: "You and your husband have a deep love for each other. It’s also a pleasure to see, but—you can’t be too affectionate in the face of major events.”
Both of them said in unison: "I understand."
Yu Wenyuan then waved his hands to them, and the two took a step back. Eunuch Yu immediately ordered to set off, and the entire team left in a mighty manner. to the palace.
However, in the car leaving, there was a carriage belonging to Wushan County Duke. The curtain was slightly lifted, and there was a pair of shrewd and gorgeous eyes inside. Looking at Shang Ruyi's figure, a flash of light flashed in his eyes. Cold.
Looking at the flags and ceremonial guards gradually disappearing at the end of the long street, and the voices of the people kneeling on both sides of Suzaku Avenue shouting long live, which were gradually swallowed up by the clouds and wind, Yu Wenye slowly He stood up, held Shang Ruyi's slightly fleshy arm, and said, "Let's go too."
Shang Ruyi nodded.
So he waved his hand, and the carriage on the other side also came over. King Qin and Princess Qin boarded the carriage one after another, left the palace gate, and headed in the direction of Dayan Temple.
Because of Shang Ruyi's health, the carriage moved very slowly. The journey of half an hour took more than an hour today. When their carriage stopped outside Dayan Temple, the presiding Master Xin Zheng He had already led everyone in the temple to wait at the gate early. At this time, the sun has risen high in the sky, and the scorching sun seems to be radiating enthusiasm and light after being suffocated for several days. These monks wearing thick robes are all sweating profusely, and they are sweating profusely from the sun. But he didn't even dare to raise his hand to wipe the sweat.
As soon as they saw the carriage of King Qin and the princess, everyone’s faces seemed to be waiting for the arrival of the Buddha Mother of Light. Master Xin Zheng is a little older than at the last Dharma conference, and his back can hardly be straightened. The only thing that is not old is still his pair of eyes that are always crooked and full of smiles, and full of scheming and calculation. . I saw him coming forward to greet him eagerly: "Greetings to His Royal Highness King Qin, and paying homage to Princess Qin."
After Yu Wenye got off the carriage, he did not pay attention to him immediately, but turned around and supported him. Shang Ruyi took her out of the carriage with his hand, and after standing still, he looked up again and looked at the monks who were following Master Xinzheng, all bowing to them, and the prayer flags hung on both sides of the mountain gate, hunting in the wind. ring. He frowned and said: "Didn't I say that you don't need to make too much trouble? Why is it still so grand?"
Xin Zheng said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin and the Princess have a body of thousands of gold, how can a poor monk dare to neglect them?"
Yu Wenye shook his head.
Fortunately, because the emperor was out on patrol today, most of the people in the city crowded to Suzaku Avenue. There were not many people watching here. Yu Wenye really didn't want to cause any accidents because of the large number of people. So he said: "Okay, let's go."
Shang Ruyi smiled at Master Xinzheng and said, "Sorry to bother you."
Xinzheng said hurriedly: "Princess, you are serious. Please. ”
With that said, the group entered the mountain gate.
This place is still the same as when we held the Fa Conference more than a year ago, except that there are not the huge crowds of monks and laypeople before, and it is much quieter. After entering the temple, Shang Ruyi saw the Main Hall in front of him at first glance.
That's where she met Empress Dowager Jiang before.
Seemingly aware of her gaze, Xin Zheng led them inside and said with a smile: "There is no one in the hall today."
Shang Ruyi glanced at him, smiled.
Of course she understood that Empress Dowager Jiang secluded herself in Yanchun Palace to escape from the world. Even if she got the news that she would meet with her today, she would not be able to come to the Grand Palace openly. She would definitely arrange a more suitable place. So he withdrew his gaze and continued walking forward.
Just as all the monks in the temple were waiting in front of the mountain gate and following King Qin and Princess Qin all the way in, a young monk who got up late hurried out of his meditation room and was about to go When I was greeting the distinguished guests, I saw a brown figure passing behind the Sutra Pavilion.
It seemed that a few monks wearing sea blue passed by carrying firewood.
He couldn't help but scratch his head and murmured to himself: "It's strange, didn't the master remind you repeatedly today not to go near the Sutra Pavilion? Why do people still go there?"
While he was puzzled, a young and Shang walked over in a hurry and saw him blinking his big eyes as if he were a monk two feet tall and confused. He couldn't help but stretched out his hand and knocked on the little bald head and said: "It's true, you are still lingering here. A distinguished guest will come over soon. Be careful." Master spanks you.”
When he saw the young monk, he didn't dare to neglect him and hurriedly ran out after him.
Just after he left, those figures walked out from behind the Sutra Pavilion, but the bundles of firewood they had just carried on their shoulders had disappeared. I saw that they moved quickly and quickly disappeared into the dense trees behind the temple.
(End of this chapter)