Chapter 228 Legal affairs (second update)
It was already very cold in the winter morning, and thin ice had formed in the lotus pond.

The mandala has been set up by the pond, and the servants have been cleared away, only Han Sixing, Han Siqi and some children of the clan are there.

Han Jun, Han Rui, the patriarch and the elders went to the outer courtyard to welcome the monks.

"I'm coming!"

A young clansman lowered his voice excitedly.

Han Jun and patriarch Han Zhang led the way, and the one walking in front was Master Qingde.

Followed by a group of monks dressed in blue and gray robes, holding magic tools, it is extremely spectacular.

Everyone by the pond lowered their eyebrows and closed their eyes, folded their hands reverently, and greeted the master, silently and solemnly.

Mrs. Han, as an elder of Duke Dingguo's mansion, went forward and recited the Buddha's name, and said respectfully, "Master Xiong came here in person, the winter is cold, and all the masters are afraid that they will suffer..."

Master Qingde slowly recited the Buddha's name, and said slowly, "This old benefactor's words are wrong. Regardless of the compassion of Buddhism, it is our responsibility to save the dead, so we say that "the teacher has something to do, and the disciple will do his work." The uncle misses the dead mother , the poor monk should come to fulfill his filial piety."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and asked Han Jun, "This is the lotus pond."

Mrs. Han blushed and turned pale. She seemed to be just being polite, right?Why was it refuted by the master in public!

The old lady of the Xifu shook her head in disappointment. Isn't she just blaming the big girl for being ignorant and compassionate, and asking monks to come over to do things in winter?
You said to his face that his uncle was wrong, and no one is a fool. It's no wonder Master Qingde is happy!
Han Jun's affection for Master Qingde increased greatly, and he nodded, "That's right. The dog girl thought that after the ceremony, the lotus root in the pond will be blessed, and then donate it to spread blessings and accumulate merit for my wife."

Master Qingde nodded and said, "Young Master Uncle is worthy of being a disciple of Master Xuanzhi, with such a heart of Buddha, we are beyond the reach of my juniors."

Everyone present was stunned. How can a little girl have a Buddha heart? Master Qingde, you are going to become a Buddha in the future. Is this kind of flattery really appropriate?

Will telling lies affect your becoming a Buddha?

In the astonishment, they made their own calculations.

It turns out that there is still a plan to set up the ceremony here, and the lotus root blessed by the master is a treasure.They are close to the water, and they don't know how many catties they will be able to grab back.

Han Jun was also very surprised. Although he also felt that his daughter was the best and unmatched by anyone, he still felt that it was too much to be praised by the master in terms of Buddhism.

He said modestly, "Where is it? She is of a higher seniority, with a clearer mind."

Patriarch Han Zhang couldn't help frowning when he heard the words. Duke Ding's words were not very modest.

Han Zhang is almost ancient, wearing a light fur coat, and has the style of a gentleman. He was a former official to the left servant of the Ministry of Rites.

When Empress Dowager Lu passed away, he went to Ling'an Temple to invite Master Qingde into the palace to do things for Empress Dowager Lu, and tried his best but did not persuade him.Although Ling'an Temple enjoys royal worship, it never regards itself as a royal temple, and members of the royal family do not have much special treatment in Ling'an Temple.

In the end, the newly enthroned emperor came forward and knelt down in front of the Buddha for a whole day and night without sleep, only then did he impress the master.

He understands the weight of this ceremony best.

Master Qingde smiled slightly, "The poor monk has no praises, but my uncle's Dharma can save people and resolve disasters, that level is not something everyone can achieve."

Arrogance flashed across Han Jun's stern face, and he laughed loudly, "Master is worthy of being an eminent monk, you can see clearly. That girl is a bit lucky, if it wasn't for the Weixing Escort that happened to be her bodyguard for the grain ship of the Southwest Army , Reminder that there is an earthquake, and the Southwest Army will run out of food. After this battle, the number of soldiers who lost their lives is unknown..."

Han Jun talked about the frontier people from the soldiers, then the border security, and finally the Dazhou Sheji.

The patriarch Han Zhang sees Ding Guogong boasting that his daughter is gone, and he attributes the safety of the Great Zhou Society to a little girl, is it really okay?
He hurriedly interrupted, "Master, when do you think the matter will start? Is there anything else we need to do?"

"Don't worry, benefactor, the poor monk hasn't paid his respects to his uncle yet."

Master Qingde turned to Han Jun and asked, "Where is little uncle?"

Han Jun smiled and said, "She must be in his yard. I will send someone to invite her over."

"Little Martial Uncle is an elder, so I don't dare to bother her with the old man's guidance. I also ask the benefactor to send someone to lead the way, and the poor monk goes to pay my respects to Junior Martial Uncle."

Han Jun smiled and nodded, "That's fine, I will lead the way."

Master Qingde said to a monk behind him, "Jingming, you haven't met your master uncle yet, so you should go too."

Jingming is the Dharma name of the abbot of Ling'an Temple, and he is the only disciple under Master Qingde's seat.

Great Monk Jingming responded respectfully, followed Han Jun and Master Qingde and left the pond.

The people left looked at each other in blank dismay.

Master Qingde is too respectful to the young lady!
This is not just the respect of seniority, it is clearly the protection and respect from the bottom of my heart!

Han Zhang looked at the direction the master was going away, and stroked his beard, "It's a great fortune for the Han family to have such a person in our Han family."

The clan elder beside him said with a smile, "Yeah, after this ceremony, the Han family's reputation will definitely be greatly improved, and their status will go further."

Han Zhang shook his head slowly, "The Han family's reputation is too great, and military exploits are a double-edged sword..."

He suddenly stopped, and changed his words, "Grand Dingguo killed too much, which will eventually affect the blessings of future generations. With the master of Ling'an Temple to resolve it, and the Lord of Zhaoping's Buddhism to protect, the Han family will be safe and prosperous for generations."

Several clan elders stroked their beards, thinking flashed in their eyes.

Han Youning made glutinous rice osmanthus cake in the small kitchen, and Master Qingde and the others arrived.

Xiao Ruchi happily shouted "Old Ancestor", and then shouted in surprise, "Glutinous Osmanthus Cake!"

Holding the plate of glutinous rice cakes in the small kitchen, he hummed and ate.

Aunt Sun lovingly touched the young monk's bare head, and said distressedly, "Poor child, you became a monk because you can't eat?"

Han Youning invited them to sit in the main room and served tea and sweet-scented osmanthus cake.

She first accepted the gift from their master and apprentice, and then said to Master Qingde, "I made things difficult for the master and the abbot this time, but I have some unavoidable difficulties, please forgive me."

Master Qingde said slowly, "Every law has a cause and effect, and my nephew should also do the ritual for Chen benefactor. Uncle, don't blame yourself."

"Cause and effect? ​​Why did the master say that?"

Master Qingde stroked his beard and said, "There are six causes, four conditions, and five results in all laws of cause and effect. The so-called six causes... Chen benefactor's cause and effect are based on relative karma and increasing superior conditions..."

Han Youning frowned.

The master said that, she seemed stupid.

When Master Xuanzhi taught her the Dharma, he would not be so profound, but would explain the profound things in a simple way.

Seeing her expression, Master Qingde smiled, "Uncle Master, there is no need to dwell on the past, everything has its own destiny. When the time comes, the confusion will be resolved."

(End of this chapter)

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