Chapter 37 In Hongfu Temple, the lady is graceful
Qingyuan Temple is located in the south of Chang'an City, at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain.
The Fangfu convoy meandered out of Mingde Gate, the south gate of Chang'an City, and headed south. Within two hours, it entered the Zhongnan Mountains. After turning a few turns along the not-narrow mountain road, they saw a Beautiful hilltops surrounded by mountains.
The environment here is beautiful, quiet and pleasant, with dark woods, overgrown weeds, noisy birds and hundreds of sounds in the forest, deep ditches on both sides, and gurgling water.
Among the green mountains and trees, a Buddhist temple is hidden among them.
At this time, the sky was bright, the snow suddenly stopped, and the dark clouds in the sky dispersed. The temple reflected in the green trees, the apricot walls, the blue-gray ridges, and the towering green ancient trees were all bathed in the rose red. In the morning glow.
It is surrounded by towering trees and tangled branches, especially pine trees. In addition, it is built on the protrusion of a steep rocky mountain, which fully demonstrates the charm of an ancient temple in the mountains.
Connecting the temple is a stone path that appears and disappears in the forest. This trail winds up along a slow long slope, makes a sharp 90-degree turn on the right side of the temple, and then "wanders" for a while to the main entrance of the temple.
There is a stone lion in front of the temple, which is mighty but not cruel. It seems to have been warned and influenced by Buddhism...
Every famous temple must have famous trees. Even if a famous temple is located in a dry mountain, desert, or island, there must be famous trees and Feng Shui surrounding it. And this wood Feng Shui is the aura of the temple, the bell spirit of heaven and earth, and the gathering of the essence of the universe.
Without Feng Shui, it would be a dry temple.
There is absolutely no intelligent spirit in a dry temple.
The three green pines in front of the temple, which have absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, have extremely strong vitality. They are criss-crossed, scattered and dense, towering into the clouds, with thick branches and entangled roots.
Three trees make a temple alive.
Wu Meiniang thought that it was already early for her group to go out at dawn. When they arrived in front of the temple gate and saw the long line of luxury carriages in the open space, she realized that there were more early travelers.
When Fangfu's carriage came to a stop, Wu Meiniang got out of the car eagerly and secretly looked forward. Just as the carriage at the front opened its curtain, a strong figure jumped out of the carriage.
Wearing a navy blue brocade robe and black deerskin boots, he is of medium height, but appears to be well-proportioned and extremely strong. He has broad shoulders and a thick back, and has an easy-going and carefree demeanor in his movements.
Wu Meiniang bit her lip, looked at her secretly, and murmured in her heart: Could such a masculine and strong boy be a rabbit?
But just in time to meet Fang Jun's eyes, Wu Meiniang avoided her, and the two eyes met each other.
He has thick eyebrows, a straight nose, slightly thick lips pressed together, a gentle childish look on his angular square face, and his slightly dark skin looks very healthy.
It should be said that he looks good and has a strong masculine spirit, but compared with the current custom of "white skin is beautiful, hairpins are covered with powder, and weak clothes", he is really a bit ordinary.
The most outstanding thing about the whole person is the pair of dark jewel-like eyes, which are shining with brilliance. When they look at themselves, they are slightly complicated, like stars in the dark night, deep and far away, making it difficult to see what is in their hearts. Thoughts.
Wu Meiniang's heart was beating wildly. This was the first time she had looked into the eyes of a boy of the same age. For some reason, she felt a trace of shame in her heart.
There was a sound of ringing around, but Princess Han also got out of the car.
Seeing Wu Meiniang and her brother looking at each other from a distance, Princess Han couldn't help but smile softly, leaned into Wu Meiniang's ear and said: "My second brother looks pretty good, right? Let me tell you, what this man wants is a man with a strong physique. Being masculine and strong is what makes us women solid throughout our lives. Those handsome guys with makeup and powder cannot lift their shoulders or lift their hands. They moan and groan in bed and cannot arouse people's interest..."
Wu Meiniang suddenly blushed and was extremely embarrassed. No matter how smart and articulate she was, how could she be a match for a woman? She put her pointed chin on her chest, lowered her head with her pretty face red, not daring to speak or look at Fang Jun again.
Princess Han chuckled, patted her on the shoulder, and walked towards Lu and others who were already waiting at the temple gate.
Wu Meiniang followed closely behind with gentle steps.
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Stepping into the not-so-grand temple gate, Fang Jun's eyes suddenly lit up.
Qingyuan Temple has continuous palaces and scale-like buildings, scattered among the mountains and forests, and the sound of sandalwood and Sanskrit sounds is low. The scale is actually quite large.
The group walked around a screen wall and passed through a pine forest before arriving at the Main Hall.
Qingyuan Temple has been open for more than two hundred years, with a large number of believers and strong incense. At this time, pilgrims gathered in the temple, including men in brocade robes and mink fur, high crowns and belts, and female relatives with towering buns and long skirts that touched the floor.
Fang Jun did not believe in Buddhism, so he stood at the door of the palace and did not enter. He happened to pass by Wu Meiniang, with the fragrant breeze blowing in his face and his waist like willows. Her pair of water-cut eyes with a hint of resentment glanced at him gently, and then followed her eldest sister, Princess Han, into the hall.
Fang Jun touched his nose, feeling a little confused.
This girl looked at her with a strange look, as if she was a little regretful, a little resentful, a little miserable, and even a little... dissatisfied with desires?
Fang Jun couldn't help but feel that he was a heartless person who abandoned his beautiful wife...
What a shame, why do all the girls he meets have eyes that can speak? Princess Gao Yang is like this, Wu Meimei is still like this...
To say that Fang Jun has no thoughts about Wu Meiniang is absolutely impossible.
Let’s not talk about the soft waist of wicker, nor the beautiful face like flowers, but saying the three words "Wu Mei Niang" will give any man who can kiss her an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.
Being able to hold Wu Meimei under her body and play with her at will, and Wu Meimei will definitely obey and do whatever she wants. What kind of supreme sense of conquest does that feel like?
But Fang Jun couldn't overcome his inner demons.
Others may only see the white jade-like skin and the willow-like figure, but Fang Jun knows what a powerful heart is hidden under this charming skin.
There is pressure...
While I was in a trance, I heard my mother Lu calling softly from inside the hall: "Erlang, come here."
After hearing this, Fang Jun quickly walked into the hall.
Sandalwood incense lingers in the main hall. Several old monks in cassocks sit on both sides with lowered eyebrows. In the middle, a eight-foot-tall sandalwood Buddha statue stands majestically. The left hand of the Buddha droops with the "giving seal" sign, indicating that it can satisfy all sentient beings. If you wish, bend your right arm and stretch it upward, forming the "Shi Wuwei Seal", which means that you can eliminate the suffering of all living beings.
Mrs. Lu knelt in front of the Buddha statue. Her eldest sister, Princess Han and Wu Meiniang, knelt beside Mrs. Lu. There were also several relatives and family members of the Fang family, but Fang Jun was not familiar with them.
There were other pilgrims, all of whom stood respectfully on either side and did not come forward. The Fang family has a high status, and ordinary people consciously stand aside, waiting for the Fang family to offer incense first.
Lu waved: "Come quickly and kneel down."
All the female relatives stood up and gave up their positions.
Fang Jun had no choice but to walk over, kneel on the futon beside Mrs. Lu, and respectfully kowtow three times to the Buddha statue.
He has never believed in Buddhism, but this does not hinder the etiquette that should be observed. As the saying goes, when you come here, you should respect the rules here.
"Erlang, have you seen the lotus lantern in front of the Buddha? That is the longevity lantern that my mother made for you on this day ten years ago, to protect my son from illness, disaster, and safety. You must remember that in the future Every year, you should take time to burn incense and give alms to Qingyuan Temple, and always be kind to others. Do you remember the saying that if you accumulate good deeds, people will be happy? ”
Fang Jun curiously looked at the lotus petal-shaped longevity lamp on the incense table, and agreed smoothly: "Mom, I remember it." But in his heart, he was thinking: "Since the beginning of winter, there have been strong winds and snow for many days. Look, The door to the main hall is not tight, and it is inevitable that wind and snow will leak out. How come the lamp was not blown out? ”
Although it is a little faster than a snail, the results are increasing after all. I am very happy, but... but... but... I still have to ask for votes...
(End of chapter)