klisemfg Chapter 314 Xiangguo Temple
Chapter 314 Xiangguo Temple
When we got to the top of the mountain, it became a bit steep. There was no good road, only steps.
The carriage team stopped, and the guards and shadow guards behind them also dismounted.
Shen Changgong walked out of the carriage and jumped down.
Tang Xinyi also followed out, looking confusedly under the car and asked,
"Where's the little ladder?"
Shen Changgong smiled brightly, raised his head and opened his arms, and said,
"Jump, I'll catch you."
The two palace maids who got off the carriage at the back covered their mouths and chuckled when they saw this scene.
Tang Xinyi's face turned even redder and she immediately shook her head.
"No, no!"
If I threw myself into his arms in front of so many people, I would be too embarrassed to face anyone.
Seeing this, Shen Changgong stretched out his hand again and said,
"Then let me help you down?"
"No, it's not appropriate for men and women to touch each other. Tell the driver to put the ladder down quickly."
"What's the trouble?"
Shen Changgong walked over, picked up Tang Xinyi's knees and carried her on his shoulders.
"what!"
Tang Xinyi screamed, bent down and lay on his shoulder, her face instantly red, and her indescribable parts were raised high.
So shameful.
"Put me down quickly."
"Do you still dare to be arrogant?"
"I don't dare anymore."
Shen Changgong held her waist and put her down, then took her hand and walked towards the stairs.
Tang Xinyi didn't dare to struggle anymore, nor did she dare to say anything more.
Shen Changgong was even bolder than Emperor Kun. He carried me away even before I agreed to be his man.
Humph, just like a bandit.
Now she could only allow him to stretch out and pull her soft hand and occupy her, for fear that she would make Shen Changgong unhappy again and do something out of line.
After walking up the steps for a cup of tea, I arrived at the entrance of the temple.
The gate was open, and a plaque with the three big characters "Xiangguo Temple" was hung in front of it.
But there seemed to be very few pilgrims inside, it could almost be described as deserted.
Tang Xinyi said,
"The late emperor attached great importance to Buddhism and invited eminent monks to Shengjing. He also allocated a large area in the inner city of Shengjing to build the Daxiangguo Temple.
Inside the Daxiangguo Temple, there is a very tall nine-story building, also called the Nine-Storey Pagoda. Actually, I think it looks more like a building because it is made of bricks and tiles, not stone.
"Oh? A nine-story tower? Why can't I see it from outside?"
"You're standing too far away. If you were standing on the city wall, you would be able to see it."
Tang Xinyi continued,
"At that time, Daxiangguo Temple was very popular and the fortune-telling was very effective.
Later, when the new emperor ascended the throne, he was dissatisfied with the fact that Daxiangguo Temple spent too much money and the national treasury had to allocate funds to them every year. Emperor Kun believed that Daxiangguo Temple received so much money from incense offerings every day that there was no need to give them more money.
In fact, he just disliked them spending money and delaying his enjoyment. After all, the money was spent by the monks, so what did he have to spend?
So their monthly wages were cut off, and the monks started to make trouble. The emperor then sent people to beat them up and drive them out of Shengjing.
They even wanted to demolish the Daxiangguo Temple. Fortunately, officials led by Yuan Chu strongly dissuaded them, saying that the money had already been spent, and wouldn't it be a waste of money to demolish it? It would be a waste of manpower and resources, and it would be better to make full use of them.
It is also best not to offend the gods and Buddhas. If you don’t like Xiangguo Temple, just ask them to move away.
The emperor listened to the advice and asked the monks to come back and spend their own money to move away the golden bodies of Buddha, Buddha relics and other things.
Then the monks used their own money to rebuild the Xiangguo Temple here.
The golden statue of the Buddha is placed here, and high-ranking officials and common people in Shengjing often come here to burn incense, so the incense is still very popular."
Shen Changgong looked around and smiled.
“I don’t see how good it is.”
Tang Xinyi rolled her eyes at her and said,
"Isn't it because your Yan army attacked us?"
Shen Changgong laughed and said,
"So what about now? How's that temple with the nine-story pagoda doing?"
"Emperor Kun sent people to renovate the place and gave it to the princes to live in, but most of the princes were unwilling to accept it. After all, it was the place where the gods and Buddhas lived. Now that the gods and Buddhas have been driven away, they are also worried that they will be cursed or something if they live there.
In the end, it was awarded to a most inconspicuous prince as a palace.
During this period, people in Shengjing were saying that the powerful Kun Kingdom was suddenly defeated by a small country called Yan Kingdom and was forced to leave the capital, losing a large amount of land. This was all because Emperor Kun drove away the gods and Buddhas, who became angry.
They were furious and wanted to punish Kun Nation by destroying it, saying that you were a disciple of Buddha sent by the gods and Buddhas to destroy Kun Nation.
"Ha ha ha ha."
Shen Changgong laughed loudly.
But he was thinking in his mind that there happened to be a nine-story building in Shengjing, with a large courtyard, and it was also the residence of a prince.
After Shengjing was captured, the prince would definitely be beheaded. At that time, this mansion would be given to Jiutian Tower as the headquarters.
That nine-story building can also serve as a landmark building, saving the manpower and money to build it. Fairy Meiyan and the others can live in it when they come.
"Excuse me, benefactor, what orders do you have for us at this small temple?"
Suddenly, an old monk's voice came from the front.
The old monk was not stupid. He saw that the people who came were either elegant and graceful or wearing armor, and they were obviously important people.
You can't offend big shots.
He immediately put his hands together and bowed, speaking in a very polite tone.
Shen Changgong looked at the old monk and put his hands together and said,
"I have met the eminent monk. We came to the temple to burn incense and pray."
Although Shen Changgong is not superstitious, he also knows the importance of adapting to local customs and respecting culture.
He was not a very cruel person. He would not tear down a temple or kick a big tree three times.
"I see. Benefactor and Madam, please follow me in."
The old monk turned and walked towards the magnificent hall.
Tang Xinyi blushed again.
Damn it, who is his wife...
Shen Changgong smiled and walked in holding Tang Xinyi's hand.
Behind them, the two maids smiled with satisfaction again.
It’s great that the Queen is together with Prince Lanling. Not only will her life be worry-free, but she will also have wealth and glory.
The two of them no longer have to run around and worry about their future.
There are three Buddha statues enshrined in the temple.
The old monk introduced,
"Donor, these three Buddhas are Dipamkara Buddha of the past, Amitabha Buddha of the present, and Maitreya Buddha of the future.
It can ensure safety and promise success.
If someone in your family is sick, you can go and worship the Medicine Buddha.
If you want to have a child, you can worship the spiritual Guanyin Bodhisattva. "
Shen Changgong nodded. It seems that culture is the same everywhere.
he said,
"I wish to pray for good weather, peace and prosperity for our country. I wish to pray for harmonious families, peace and happiness."
"Then just worship Buddha."
"it is good."
Shen Changgong took a handful of incense from Tu Queling, lit it in the candlelight, inserted it into the incense burner, and then clasped his hands together and bowed.