Chapter 681: Buddha beads wrapped around wrist again
From the outside, you can tell that the temple is not big.
After entering, I realized that it is really small!
There is only one main hall, and the Buddha enshrined in it is not a golden body.
There are side rooms on both sides, one is the kitchen and dining room, and the other is for rest.
Coupled with the two red maples and several pines and cypresses planted in the yard, it is the entire Yicheng Temple.
Stepping into the palace gate, Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing saw the master Wujue mentioned, who was also the old abbot of Yicheng Temple.
The old man has white beard and hair. He is a little short and a little fat. When he looks at him with a smile, he looks like Maitreya Buddha.
“Amitabha!”
Shen Yunqing clasped his hands and returned the Buddhist salute. Jiang Lingxi could not return the salute and just bowed her head slightly.
The old abbot was quite direct. Before Shen Yunqing could speak, he spoke first: "This is the Buddhist beads that Wujue asked me to hand over to the female donor. He also asked me to tell the female donor that it is not easy to consecrate the Buddha's light and cultivate it. Please don't do it again." It’s broken.” He said and handed the prayer beads he was still twisting forward.
Jiang Lingxi was embarrassed and stretched out her hand: "...No, I will keep it well."
As soon as the beads were wrapped around her wrist, Jiang Lingxi couldn't help but curl her fingers and move her eyebrows.
This string of prayer beads feels more obvious than the one she tore off before.
Is it because of the blessing of the old abbot in front of her?
“Thank you, Abbot.”
"You're welcome. The good deeds you have done should be well rewarded." Considering that there was still a little girl who didn't know the inside story, the old abbot said implicitly, and then looked up at the sun outside, "It's almost noon, three of you." The donor might as well have lunch before leaving."
“Then it’s a nuisance.”
“It doesn’t matter, this is the time to cook. It’s just time to cook more.”
Soon, Jiang Lingxi knew who the chef was today.
It’s still the old abbot himself.
The young monk who came to greet them was responsible for helping them.
When the other party went to the corner to collect firewood, Jiang Lingxi couldn't help but stop him and asked, "Are you and your master the only ones in this temple?"
"There is one more," the young monk said seriously, "and senior brother Wujue."
Jiang Lingxi: "...Okay, go and do your work."
“The female donor is free to do as she pleases.”
As a guest, Shen Yunqing was too embarrassed to just watch the master and apprentice busy, so he followed into the kitchen and rolled up his sleeves to help wash rice and wash vegetables.
Leaving Jiang Lingxi alone, she walked around the whole temple and turned around to look at Xu Ling'an who was kneeling in front of the main hall, worshiping Buddha and burning incense seriously.
It has been several minutes since I prayed. It seems that this girl has made a lot of wishes!
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Xu Ling'an stood up. When he turned around, he saw the extra string of Buddhist beads on Jiang Lingxi's wrist, "Sister, are you here for this string of Buddhist beads?"
There is no need to be careful now. Jiang Lingxi nodded, "It will help my injury."
said and handed over his hand.
Xu Lingan was stunned for a moment, then regained his senses and carefully took off his gloves. When he could see clearly what kind of injury he had suffered, his pupils shrank severely.
“This, this injury…”
“Looks a little weird?”
Xu Lingan pursed her lips and nodded, "It's a bit like being burned, but it's just one piece, so there won't be such lines. Moreover, the lines seem to be not just on the surface. Does it hurt, sister?"
“It doesn’t hurt anymore. It’s definitely not a burn. I can’t say what caused it. In short, it’s getting better soon. Don’t worry!”
Xu Ling'an sensibly did not ask further questions.
Jiang Lingxi stood at the door facing the sunshine and moved her fingers carefully.
Having worn the gloves for a long time, I felt a little uncomfortable when I suddenly took them off.
Shen Yunqing helped wash the vegetables and steam the rice. He came out of the kitchen and looked at Jiang Lingxi who was standing in front of the palace door. The next second his eyes fell on her hands. "How about it?"
Jiang Lingxi didn't dodge when he reached out his hand, and when she took it, she scratched his fingers and said, "The effect is indeed very good. I think I should be able to eat by myself at noon."
“Wujue said that the beads are only temporarily suppressing it, and the previous treatments must be continued continuously.”
"Uh-huh."
After all, they were in front of the Buddha, and there was Xu Ling'an next to him. The two of them didn't do anything too intimate. They shook hands and then let go. "I think the scenery on the mountain is pretty good, and it's a bit wild. Don't be in a hurry after eating." How about going down the mountain and walking around?”
"good."
Lunch is naturally vegetarian.
However, the old abbot’s craftsmanship was very good. Jiang Lingxi took the chopsticks by herself again after so many days and cooked two bowls of rice in a row.
Xu Ling'an spent a lot of energy climbing the mountain in the morning. After finishing a bowl of rice, he filled up half a bowl.
In the end, there was a big pot of rice and four large vegetarian dishes, which were eaten completely by the five people, old and young.
After dinner it’s time to say goodbye and leave.
The old abbot wanted to have lunch classes, and the young monk who had greeted them before sent them outside again.
The little monk heard that they were planning to play nearby, so he generously recommended several places.
“There is a red maple forest one mile to the west. The maple trees in our temple were transplanted from there. They are very cold-resistant and look great now.”
“There are a few early plum trees further ahead. I don’t know if they are blooming now. I haven’t been there for a long time. But be careful when you go there. You may get hurt if you slide down.”
When talking about this, the young monk was still a little frightened. It seemed that he had experienced it himself.
Thanks to the young monk, the three of them walked towards the west as soon as they were together.
Following the path that has been trodden by people, I turned a corner at the end, and my eyes suddenly opened up.
The sunshine at two or three o'clock in winter is the warmest. When it shines on your face, you can't help but squint your eyes and enjoy it.
Jiang Lingxi took Shen Yunqing's left hand and Xu Ling'an's right hand, stepped on the soft carpet covered with fiery red maple leaves, found a stone also covered with leaves, sat down, and quietly savored a moment of leisure.
For a time, there was only the sound of the wind blowing through the fallen leaves, and even time seemed to slow down.
“Well, what figure?”
Jiang Lingxi lifted her head from Shen Yunqing's shoulder.
“Hush,” Shen Yunqing raised his finger, “It’s two squirrels.”
The squirrel family living in a big tree not far away was taking advantage of the warm afternoon to stock up on supplies for the winter. They were unaware that three pairs of eyes not far away were watching their every move.
Until the little squirrels all got into the hole, Jiang Lingxi stretched and stood up, "What time is it?"
She also used to play Shen Yunqing on her mobile phone.
“At half past three.”
“Then there’s still time, let’s go see if the early plum trees that Xiao Wuyou mentioned are in bloom.”
Xu Ling'an didn't move. "Sisters and brothers-in-law, you go ahead. I'll sit there for a while and see if the little squirrel comes out again."
As a sensible sister, sometimes I have to consciously avoid it and not be a light bulb.
Moreover, even though I know that the road ahead is difficult, I am a sports scumbag, so I still don’t dare to challenge my own shortcomings.
Jiang Lingxi touched her head and said, "Then sit here and wait for us. If you need something, just call out."
“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Xu Lingan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, and watched the two of them leave hand in hand with a smile.
Who knows what it feels like to take CP at close range? Super cool!