Who says sleep is not spiritual practice?

Chapter 213 Jiang Qingshu's Sweetheart Is a Widow
Nanshan Temple.

After burning the first stick of incense, Lu Wan'er, accompanied by her eldest son Jiang Qingshu, walked out of the temple, and went down the mountain with Crown Prince Jing Yuan and his party.

When she stepped onto a carriage parked at the foot of the mountain, she looked back at the temple on the mountain reluctantly, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Counting it, I have been under house arrest in the capital for 12 years.

For the past 12 years, she and Jiang Qingshu have been under the watchful eyes of eagles and dogs all day long. Although they don't have to worry about food, clothing, housing, etc., there is only one thing that is annoying——

Do not leave Beijing without authorization!

Every time she proposed to go out to the vicinity of the capital to take a breath, the eagle dog in charge of monitoring and protecting her would say that he could not make the decision and had to report to the higher authorities, but the time spent going back and forth could range from several hours to seven or eight Day, even if the answer was yes, she was not interested.

This time I was able to travel far away to watch the ceremony at Nanshan Temple, thanks to the help of Crown Prince Jing Yuan, as for the next time...

I'm afraid it's far away.

I don't know when this bird in a cage will end!

"Aunt Lu, Brother Qingshu."

Jing Yuan had an approachable smile on his face:
"I just got the news that Qingyu has been conferred the title of Prince's Prince. According to the usual practice, she will enter the capital next month."

"At that time, I will implore my father to make an order to let Qingyu stay in the capital for a while longer, so that the three of you, mother and son, can be reunited."

Lu Wan'er had a complicated expression.

As early as when she learned that Jiang Qingyu had taken over Beidi, she had thought of this day.

She really misses her son day and night, but when this day is coming, she is a little scared, afraid that the relationship between mother and son will be too strange, and they will be so awkward sitting together that they don't know what to say.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"It's just that when I left the palace, Qingyu was only seven years old. Now that 12 years have passed, if we meet again, I'm afraid there will be a lot of life."

Jing Yuan smiled heartily:
"Aunt Lu is worrying too much!"

"You are Qingyu's biological mother, how could you be born? If Qingyu treats you indifferently at that time, you can ask Brother Qingshu to reprimand him!"

"As we all know, Brother Qingshu is familiar with Confucian works, and he speaks eloquently, and he can speak eloquently and eloquently when he lectures others! Sometimes, even the prince can't stand his reprimand."

"By the way, just last month, Brother Qingshu debated with thirteen students in Jixia Academy by himself, and refuted the thirteen students speechlessly. Even Mr. Xun was full of praise after hearing about it. Woolen cloth!"

As soon as this remark came out, Lu Wan'er immediately glared at Jiang Qingshu beside her:
"Are you fighting with someone again?"

Jiang Qingshu lowered his head, with a guilty conscience on his face:
"It's about academics."

Lu Wan'er said in a stern tone:

"How did I warn you?"

"When you come to the capital, you must be kind to others, and don't make enemies on all sides! You and my mother and son have no achievements in martial arts. If you offend someone, and the other party spends money to find a few desperadoes in a fit of anger, you and I have ten lives. Not enough to lose!"

"..."

Jiang Qingshu didn't dare to refute, so he could only lower his head and keep admitting his mistakes, and at the same time glanced at Jing Yuan resentfully, as if blaming him for making a complaint.

Jing Yuan gloated:
"Aunt Lu, you are the only one who can beat Brother Qingshu in the debate in the entire capital!"

"but……"

"There is one thing that you worry about too much. I can't guarantee it in other places, but in the capital, at the feet of the emperor, I can make a promise. No one will hurt your mother and child!"

"This is also my father's promise!"

Lu Wan'er nodded slightly:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Highness."

Jing Yuan waved his hand:

"Aunt Lu and I, why are you being polite?"

"By the way, this trip to Nanshan Temple to see the three living Buddhas is already worthwhile. If you have any other places you want to visit, you might as well bring them up."

"Anyway, this trip has already been out of Beijing for so long, and I don't care about delaying it for a day or two. We can find a few other places and have fun at once!"

But Lu Waner shook her head and declined politely:

"No need, the Crown Princess is still waiting for His Highness in the palace!"

"Your Highness has been out for too long this time, it's time to go back and accompany her, and besides..."

"If it's convenient, please ask Your Highness to bring a word to the Crown Princess for me. If there is any suitable boudoir friend, please ask her to help introduce one to Qingshu and choose him as a good match."

"Qingshu is 27 years old this year, but he doesn't know anything about love affairs. If things go on like this, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to hug my grandchildren!"

Jing Yuan glanced at Jiang Qingshu playfully, and his laughter was undisguised:

"This is easy to handle! Don't worry, Aunt Lu, I will definitely bring the message to you!"

"By the way, there are quite a few girls in the capital who fell in love with Brother Qingshu at first sight, but Brother Qingshu is too cold and unwilling to let people get close to him!"

On the side, Jiang Qingshu frowned, looking helpless:
"Your Highness is joking."

He doesn't have any martial arts skills at this time, and he doesn't have any official position in the court. His status is still a hostage in an embarrassing situation. Whose girl is willing to marry him and suffer?

He sighed inwardly.

There is one person who does not despise himself.

But that person's identity is equally embarrassing, it is absolutely impossible for my mother to agree to marry him!
"This is not a joke."

Jing Yuan broke his fingers and said:

"As far as I know, Prime Minister Yan's youngest daughter, Commander Li's niece of the imperial guards, and even Mr. Xun's granddaughter from Jixia Academy all have a good impression of Brother Qingshu."

"Is it?"

Lu Wan'er's eyes lit up, and she smiled happily:

"They're all good girls!"

"Your Highness, Qingshu doesn't understand the relationship between men and women, so I ask you and the princess to lead the red thread for him."

"I'm not afraid of Your Highness's jokes. When I entered Beijing, I brought a pair of ancestral jade bracelets. I thought that after a few years, Qingshu would get married, so I would give the jade bracelets to my daughter-in-law, but I didn't want to give them to my daughter-in-law for 12 years!"

Jing Yuan smiled and agreed:

"Don't worry, Aunt Lu, this matter is on me and Mengru!"

"..."

Jiang Qingshu helped Lu Wan'er into the carriage helplessly, and at the same time looked back at Jing Yuan with a bit of complaint in his eyes.

But Jing Yuan pointed to a horse beside him, motioning for himself to ride alongside it.

So he said a few words to Lu Wan'er, and then got out of the carriage.

Shortly after.

The two rode horses on the official road.

"Brother Qingshu won't blame me for talking too much?"

"Don't dare."

"Don't dare, is there?"

Jing Yuan shook his head for a while, and sighed softly:
"Brother Qingshu, recently I heard a rumor that you are very close to Xun Nanchun, the eldest granddaughter of Mr. Xun, the number one talented woman in the academy?"

"..."

Jiang Qingshu didn't say a word, as if he acquiesced to the matter.

Seeing him like this, Jing Yuan, who knew him very well, immediately understood.

"turn out to be……"

"It's not a rumor!"

He frowned and exhorted:
"Brother Qingshu, it's not that I hit mandarin ducks with a stick, it's just..."

"There are more than [-] young women in the capital, why would you like a widow?"

Jiang Qingshu said in a deep voice:

"Your Highness, Mr. Nanchun has never been through the door of Xue's house, he just has a marriage contract!"

Jing Yuan shook his head and said:
"I'm afraid the world won't think so!"

"Xue Mu, the head of the Xue family, is the most outstanding Confucian general in our dynasty. He went to Jixia Academy when he was young, was appreciated by Mr. Xun, and was accepted as a student himself. Later, after he had an epiphany, he resolutely chose to leave Beijing and go to the Joined the army in Jiaozhou, guarded the southern border of Chu State for 30 years, resisted the barbarians, and made great military exploits!"

"Now Xue Mu is the lord of the Annan Dufu Mansion, and his martial arts cultivation has reached the late stage of the Sunshine Realm. Like your father, he is a minister of my Chu Kingdom!"

"And he has only one son!"

"His son, Xue Shen, worshiped at Jixia Academy when he was young. He and Xun Nanchun are childhood sweethearts that everyone admires, and they were married by the elders of both parties early on!"

"Different from his father, Xue Shen followed the path of both Confucianism and martial arts. At the age of 27, he was promoted from the tenth rank of Houtian to the Fate Star Realm, and went to Jiaozhou to join the army to help his father resist the barbarians..."

"A year ago, unfortunately, he died in battle!"

"In front of his coffin, Mr. Xun made an oath on Xun Nanchun's behalf that he will be the daughter-in-law of the Xue family and will be the ghost of the Xue family when he dies!"

"Now, you are entangled with Xun Nanchun..."

"I'm afraid this matter will attract criticism from the world!"

Jiang Qingshu looked calm:
"I'm not afraid, and neither is Mr. Nanchun!"

"Back then, in order to enhance the reputation of Confucianism, Mr. Xun swore an oath on her behalf without Mr. Nanchun's consent. He should be criticized!"

Jing Yuan looked helpless:
"Brother Qingshu, you..."

"Confused!"

"You two are not afraid of any use. Have you considered Aunt Lu?"

"If this matter becomes serious, as a weak woman, she will be pointed at by people when she walks on the street, insulted by gossip women, and criticized by Confucian students all over the world. Have you ever thought about her situation?"

"..."

Jiang Qingshu remained silent.

It was because of Lu Wan'er's consideration that he never dared to give Xun Nanchun an affirmative answer.

"Brother Qingshu, break up with her."

At this moment, Jing Yuan changed into an unquestionable tone, as if giving an order:
"There are hundreds of thousands of young women in the capital. You can marry anyone you want. This prince can help you matchmaker to propose a marriage, and even ask the emperor to marry you!"

"But only this woman, no!"

"You are the future prime minister of this crown prince, and you must not have a deadlock with Mr. Xun and General Xue Mu!"

"..."

A trace of struggle flashed across Jiang Qingshu's face, as if it was difficult to let go of this relationship.

Jing Yuan said coldly again:

"Brother Qingshu, those in power must dare to make choices, this is what you taught the prince!"

"Don't become indecisive when it's your turn!"

Jiang Qingshu was slightly taken aback.

This is what he has always said in order to win Jing Yuan's trust.

I almost forgot, right now he is in danger in the capital, and every step he takes is like walking on thin ice, so why should he protect his beloved?

The next moment, Jiang Qingshu couldn't help but gave a wry smile, and nodded his head heavily.

"That's right!"

Jing Yuan patted his shoulder:

"Let's go, the prince will take you to visit Yan Xiang. His little daughter has been clamoring for another game of chess with you since you won seven pieces on the chessboard last time!"

"..."

Jiang Qingyu looked helpless.

At this moment, bells suddenly sounded from Nanshan Mountain.

thump, thump...

A total of one hundred and eight bells were rung.

After the end, a round of golden Buddha light suddenly lit up from the top of the mountain.

Everyone looked up.

However, Abbot Shanxuan was sitting in it, clasped his hands together, and announced a shocking news:
"From now on, the Sixth Patriarch will succeed me as the abbot of this temple!"

(End of this chapter)