klisemfg Chapter 405 As long as there is Buddha in your heart
Chapter 405 As long as there is Buddha in your heart
After the court session, Jiang Yueyang wanted to leave the palace, but her father stopped her and spoke to her.
"Yangyang, do you think the number of monks in Huguo Temple should be reduced?"
Jiang Yueyang was puzzled. "Dad, you guys just argued... argued for so long, didn't you come to any conclusion?"
"No. His Majesty said we'll discuss this later. What do you think?"
"I don't know exactly how many monks there are in Huguo Temple..."
"Three thousand seven hundred and fifty-six."
Jiang Yueyang frowned slightly, "That's indeed a lot, it wouldn't hurt to cut one or two."
"Your Majesty believes in Buddhism."
What Minister Jiang meant by this was that Emperor Yuan was not very happy about reducing the number of monks in the Huguo Temple.
Jiang Yueyang asked, "What does Daddy want me to do?"
"Dad wants you to go to the Empress and ask her to help persuade His Majesty."
"What if the Empress doesn't want to reduce the number of monks at Huguo Temple?"
Minister Jiang affirmed, "No, the Empress initially felt that the construction of such a large Huguo Temple was a waste of money and labor, and she wasn't in favor of it, but she couldn't persuade Your Majesty."
"The Empress is pregnant now, so I'm afraid it won't reduce the monk's good fortune of losing his son."
"Daddy believes in your eloquence."
Jiang Yueyang: "...My daughter will try her best."
"Go."
Then, Jiang Yueyang sighed in his heart and headed towards the harem.
When passing by the Imperial Garden, I saw several concubines standing together admiring the flowers.
At first glance, they seem quite harmonious.
But if you listen carefully to what they say, you will find that every word they say is full of sarcasm and a strong sense of hostility.
"Sister, why are you wearing a veil today? Is there something shameful on your face?"
"Thank you for your concern, sister. I wore a veil when I went out today because I was afraid that someone would see my youthful and beautiful face and realize that I was old and faded."
"A young and beautiful face? How dare you say that, sister? In that case, why don't you take off your veil and let me take a look?"
"Goodbye, I'm afraid that my sister won't be able to hold back and lose control."
Jiang Yueyang didn't want to disturb them, but she had to pass by them to go to Ning'an Palace.
There was no choice but to walk forward slowly.
The two ladies who were arguing with each other probably heard the footsteps and looked over at the same time.
As soon as they saw Jiang Yueyang, they knew who she was and swallowed nervously.
Both ladies looked over, and Jiang Yueyang couldn't pretend not to see it, so she stopped in front of them.
Because she didn't know the other party's rank, she half-bowed to them and said, "Your humble servant greets the two ladies."
Upon hearing this, the two of them hurriedly bowed to Jiang Yueyang in return.
At this time, a breeze blew and lifted the veil. Jiang Yueyang saw two toads under the veil.
Jiang Yueyang opened her eyes slightly, the corners of her mouth twitching, as if she wanted to laugh but couldn't.
An Jieyu quickly raised her hand to hold down her veil, "Sister, I have something else to do in the palace, so I'll go back first."
After saying that, she left in a hurry.
The other lady didn't want to be in the same place with Jiang Yueyang, so she nodded at her and turned away.
After the two left, Jiang Yueyang chuckled, "Little melon, that lady wearing a veil just now was the legendary An Jieyu, right? Why are those two toads still on her face?"
[Because the toad on her face was painted with cinnabar by the Ninth Prince, it is extremely difficult to wash off.]
[It must be said that the Eighth and Ninth Princes are quite good at teasing people.]
After saying that, Jiang Yueyang continued to head towards Ning'an Palace. On the way, she did not meet any noble ladies, princesses or princes.
Soon, she arrived at Ning'an Palace.
The eunuch guarding outside the door saw Jiang Yueyang from afar and went in to report. When she reached the door, she was told that she could go in.
As soon as she entered, she saw the Queen putting down her bowl after drinking something.
Judging from the fact that the Queen Mother put down the bowl and ate another candied fruit, the thing in the bowl should be medicine, or a pregnancy-maintaining medicine.
Jiang Yueyang walked up to the Empress and bowed, saying respectfully, "Your humble servant greets the Empress."
"No courtesy, please sit down."
As the Queen's voice fell, the palace maid brought a round stool and placed it at the Queen's feet.
Jiang Yueyang was slightly surprised, but quickly came to her senses and walked up to sit on the round stool.
"Master Xiao Jiang, why did you come to see me today?"
Hearing the Empress' words, Jiang Yueyang didn't bother to elaborate and went straight to the point. "At this morning's court, someone proposed reducing the number of monks at Huguo Temple. Civil and military officials held different opinions and argued endlessly. Your Majesty has asked for further discussion and has not yet made a decision."
The Queen knew why Jiang Yueyang came as soon as she heard it, but she still asked, "Which side do you stand on, Lord Jiang?"
"I believe there are too many monks in the Huguo Temple. We could order some of them to return to secular life to increase our dynasty's labor force and reduce the burden on the treasury." Jiang Yueyang paused. "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"This palace and Master Xiao Jiang share the same idea, but... everything we do requires a reasonable reason."
Jiang Yueyang smiled slightly, "The main purpose of the existence of the monks of Huguo Temple is to pray for Daxia, for His Majesty, and for the people.
Now, the imperial court allowed them to return to secular life so that they could better understand the sufferings of the world and worship Buddha with a purer heart.
At the same time, I believe that the monks of Huguo Temple are all detached from the world. If they knew that their return to secular life would make Daxia a better place, they would certainly agree happily.
Furthermore, as long as you have Buddha in your heart, you can cultivate Bodhi at any time, realize the truth in everything, and everywhere is a Buddhist temple."
The Empress covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes filled with laughter, "I was right, Master Xiao Jiang is a smart man."
"The queen is so impressed."
"I will convey your words to His Majesty word for word, and I will also give His Majesty my sincere advice."
"Your Majesty is wise." Jiang Yueyang thought for a moment and then said, "How is Your Majesty these days?"
The Empress smiled and nodded, "With Miss Ling'er helping me with my pregnancy, this pregnancy is much easier than the previous ones."
"That's good."
"It's just..." The Queen frowned, "Miss Ling'er said that she has just learned a new medical skill of blood transfusion, which may be able to deal with heavy bleeding during my delivery.
Currently, the blood transfusion technique is in the experimental stage, and she needs to find someone to verify its feasibility, so she can't enter the palace for a short time."
Jiang Yueyang understood the Queen's implication and after thinking for a moment, she said, "If the Queen wants Miss Ling'er to be available at any time, she can help her verify the blood transfusion technique."
"But that medical skill can kill people if you're not careful."
"What if we use death row prisoners?"
After hearing Jiang Yueyang's words, the Queen fell into silence.
Although the life of a death row inmate is humble, it is still a human life after all, and she felt a little hesitant.
Seeing this, Jiang Yueyang added, "The prisoners on death row must have committed serious crimes and cannot be pardoned, but their execution can be postponed, or they can be allowed to leave silver to their descendants. Of course, the prerequisite is that they are willing."
After hesitating for a while, the Queen nodded and accepted Jiang Yueyang's suggestion.
At this moment, on the other side, in the Zen room deep in the plum forest of Huguo Temple.
Master Wu Nian slowly opened his eyes with a faint smile on his lips.
"That girl really knows how to flatter others."
The Shi Xiaolong replica sitting next to him meditating blinked in confusion when he heard this, "Who are you talking about, Master?"
Master Wu Nian pinched his face and said with a smile, "Wushui. Go and help Master call your uncle the abbot, and ask him to bring the list of monks in the temple."
The little monk put his hands together and replied "yes".