Chapter 4769 Good luck
Taoist priest Yuan said: "October 18th every year is the birthday of Empress Houtu."
"Empress Houtu is the third among our Taoist deities. The four heavenly emperors are in charge of yin and yang, nurturing all things, and are also called the mothers of the earth. ”
“We. Setting the consecration date of the Taoist temple on this day can be regarded as a sign of respect for Empress Houtu. What do you think, Mrs. Luo?"
Yang Ruoqing naturally had no objection, "Daozhang Yuan, you are an expert. I think the scheduled date is very good, so let’s be eighteen, rain or shine!”
The two parties talked happily and dispersed.
In the village, news about the consecration of the Taoist temple on October 18th was quickly released.
In two or three days, it spread quickly throughout eight villages ten miles away, and even Qingshui Town, thirty miles away, knew about it.
So much so that when Yang Ruoqing went to the county seat and passed through Qingshui Town, she was eating wontons at Zhangji Baozi Shop at the entrance of the town and heard the diners on the table next to her talking about it.
"Have you heard? The Taoist temple in Changping Village will be consecrated in about ten days. I have a relative in Changping Village who sent me a message to go there on the 18th. Playing over there, watching the consecration of the Taoist temple.”
"I have also heard about this. I heard that not only our Wanghai County, but also the famous Taoist priests from the Taoist temples in neighboring counties will invite over to chant sutras and practice together, and bask in the grace together."
“ What you know is nothing. I have a younger brother who is a carpenter. He has been working in the Taoist temple in Changping Village a while ago. I heard him come back and say that the upside-down building in Changping Village is really impressive. There are several buildings inside. Palace, one room is better than the other The room is large and enshrines various gods and goddesses. When it is consecrated, the incense will be in full bloom. My mother-in-law said that she will also go to the consecration ceremony on the 18th. The hundred people in front of me burned incense and prayed. I heard that it was the most effective... …”
"Is there such a thing? Then I'm going to try my luck. When the time comes, I'll bring back an enlightened amulet for my son to wear..."
Hear all these words. Among them, Yang Ruoqing curled her lips in satisfaction.
Looking at the table where the people who were talking were sitting, there were steamed dumplings, noodles, and a large plate of fried dough sticks.
Yang Ruoqing got up and walked outside the shop. When she was paying the bill, she said to the boss: "Calculate the cost of that table and send them a plate of tea eggs. There is no need to change the extra change."
She is A regular customer of this steamed bun shop, the owner of the steamed bun shop had become familiar with her in the first two years.
When she later opened Tianxianglou and came to this bun shop, the boss knew her true identity.
Not only is she the shopkeeper of Tianxiang Tower, she is also the wife of the general who protects the country.
When she got on her horse, the boss saw the two taels of silver in his hand and was so happy that his mouth dropped.
He quickly brought a plate of fragrant tea eggs to the table: "Guests, your tea eggs are here!"
A few people were discussing how to go to the Taoist Temple to watch the consecration ceremony on the 18th. Son, I was surprised when I saw this extra plate of tea eggs on the table.
Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads to express that they had no idea.
"Shopkeeper, are you mistaken? None of our brothers ordered tea eggs!" one of them said.
The shopkeeper put the handkerchief on his shoulder and said with a smile: "These guests are very lucky today. This plate of tea eggs was invited by others. In addition, the guests on the table also have The expenses have already been paid!” “What?”
A few people were dumbfounded. You looked at me, I looked at you, and then they all looked around.
Who is this kind-hearted and wealthy person who shows kindness?
The shopkeeper said again: "Don't look for it, don't ask. In short, he is a big shot. Guests, eat and drink well. If you have anything to do, I will give you orders. I will go and get busy first." ”
By the time the shopkeeper left, several people had not yet recovered from the shock and joy.
"It seems that going to the consecration ceremony on the 18th is really a good sign. Look, we are just talking about this matter today, so the benefits will fall on us. On the 18th, there may be more What a greater benefit!" one of them said.
Others also agreed: "Yes, let's go together and bring the family with us."
Yang Ruoqing went to the town restaurant first and gave Chef Zhou and several stewards I talked about it there.
"The restaurant will be closed on the seventeenth and eighteenth days. If you have time, you can take your family to the Taoist temple to have fun," she told the stewards.
Then he discussed with Chef Zhou alone: "Uncle Zhou, others can rest during those two days, but you have to help me during those two days. You are tired!"
Chef Zhou smiled: "Tell me, what can Uncle Zhou do for you?"
Yang Ruoqing said: "For the consecration ceremony on the 18th, many Taoist priests from other Taoist temples will be invited, as well as the Yamen There will also be people coming over there, so naturally we have to prepare vegetarian meals to entertain them.”
"The food this time is different from others, and the guests are also different. I temporarily asked the aunts in the village to cook it, but I'm afraid it won't work, so I want you to bring some of the chefs from our restaurant over. , help me support the scene."
Hearing this, Chef Zhou was happy.
"Qing'er, Uncle Zhou and I have been holding spatula handles all my life, and I don't know how many banquets I have bought. This is really the first time I have cooked vegetarian food in a Taoist temple. Haha, I think so. It's very fresh, it's done, Zhou Shuying I'm done. I'll take the time to draw up the menu in the next few days and show it to you. If you think it's OK, I'll have someone prepare the ingredients in advance. We'll go over there on the 17th and start the preparations to make sure we don't delay the big event on the 18th. Son!”
The soldiers and horses went ahead without using food and grass, and with Chef Zhou's guarantee, Yang Ruoqing felt more at ease now.
Next she can go to the county seat with peace of mind and find the county magistrate to post an invitation.
When Yang Ruoqing went to the county town, she told Yang Huazhong and Sun that she might not be able to make it back on the tenth day of the lunar month. If she didn't come back on the tenth day of the lunar month, she would go to the cattle dealer's house to deliver the inauguration ceremony for his new house. Let Blacksmith Luo and Wang Cuilian take their place.
When Xiaoduo marries into the Xiang family, there will be no business or courtesy with the other members of the old Yang family in the future, but she and her sister Yang Ruoqing still have to continue to communicate.
So, after Yang Ruoqing arrived in the county seat, she didn't rush and went to Tianxiang Tower to find Yang Yongjin to settle down.
"Second brother, the restaurants in the town will be closed on the seventeenth and eighteenth days, but the county will not be closed. If you are willing to make a trip, you can go home and have fun for two days, and take a look at my second sister-in-law and the children." Yang Ruoqing said.
Cao Bamei is already over eight months old, and she has two daughters. Although the eldest daughter, Xiuxiu, is eleven years old and can help Cao Bamei with a lot of housework, the younger one is only five years old. When she was six years old, Cao Bamei had a big belly. The three of them lived with Yang Yongjin in the same building in the county town, which was noisy and inconvenient.
So Da Sun and Xiao Jie’s father strongly urged Cao Bamei to return to the village to raise her baby. Anyway, Yang Yongjin and Cao Bamei also built a new house on the roadside at the entrance of the village. It would be a comfortable place for the three mothers!
(End of this chapter)