serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 500 Southern Tour 7

The sun turned half of the sky red, and the morning glow slowly faded, making the sky brighter and brighter.

The stone steps at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain lead to the garden gate of the Lin family's ancestral tomb. The stone steps have been cleaned cleanly. There are eunuchs and maids standing on both sides. Some are holding long flags, and some are holding skewers. The palace lanterns were placed together in complete silence.

At this time, the ancestral grave of the Lin family was covered with white flags and curtains and a vast expanse of blue.

The restored Jia Min's tomb is so tall and luxurious, facing south and north, facing the capital.

In front of the tomb, mourning flags and white curtains are floating in the breeze, paper figures, paper horses, treasury, silver vaults and money vaults are everywhere.

On the left side of the corridor, the host of Xuanmiao Temple is in the middle. Taoist priests sit on both sides, stretching their left fingers to knead the formula and recite scriptures.

The right side of the corridor is filled with monks from Yongfu Temple. The abbot of Yongfu Temple is in the middle, sitting there with his hands clasped together, chanting Buddhist scriptures.

In the middle of the corridor, the Lin family's children were kneeling, all dressed in plain clothes, chanting loudly.

At the foot of the mountain, Taoist Zhang was looking at the old abbot of Baoen Temple with a smile on his face, and a strong spring breeze in his eyes.

The old abbot of Baoen Temple opposite was naturally smiling, but his eyes were a little unnatural.

For thousands of years, Buddhism and Taoism have been quarreling continuously. Although it is a religious conflict, the rise and fall of the two is inseparable from the love and hatred of emperors and relatives.

Since the previous dynasty established Taoism as the state religion and written it into the law, Buddhism has been subject to various restrictions and even suppression. This is also an important reason why Wang Hetang dared to destroy the ancient temple.

The old abbot of Baoen Temple did not want to provoke a dispute between Buddhism and Taoism, nor did he want to replace Taoism as the state religion. He just wanted to use his romantic relationship with Jia Hu to change the situation in Suzhou.

He also did not expect that the Taoist Church would have such a big response, and the chief seal of the Daolu Division would come to Suzhou in person.

He didn't even expect that Taoist Zhang came from Jia's family, and that Taoist priests from Xuanmiao Temple were taking care of Jia's mother. Jia Hu not only agreed to let the Taoist priests of Xuanmiao Temple chant sutras and pray for Jia Min, but also went to Xuanmiao Temple in person and re-inscribed a plaque for Xuanmiao Temple.

Jia Hu's personal surrender shattered all rumors, and Xuanmiao Temple once again became a holy land of incense.

At this time, the sound of horse hooves and rustling footsteps came along with the vibration of the ground.

Four rows of endless dragon flags fluttered by.

The loess was fluttering lightly, and behind the dragon flag were the honor guard formations holding Yuzhan, Wuzhan, Ligua, Wogua, Xing, Yue, etc., followed by ten five-color golden dragon flags, ten five-color dragon flags, and ten fans. Double dragon bright yellow round fan, ten bright yellow nine dragon umbrellas and one cranked nine dragon yellow canopy.

This is the emperor's ceremonial carriage, followed by the empress's ceremonial carriage.

After passing one after another, Jia Hu's tall chariot rolled over slowly from a distance.

In the front seats of the chariot were only Lin San, who was sitting cross-legged with a cross-legged sword, and a fat man holding a whisk in his hand, but there were no escorts in front or behind.

In fact, there was no need to escort him, because the Imperial Guards soldiers with guns and knives were already posted on both sides of the road.

In the chariot, Jia Hu was dressed in plain clothes, sitting cross-legged on a tiger-skin mattress in front of a low table, holding a book and reading there.

On the soft couch, Lin Daiyu was holding Jia Jinxuan and Lao Er's hands, whispering something there.

Similarly, Lin Daiyu and his wife are also dressed in plain clothes.

The etiquette system is a tool for classifying people in order to maintain social order and feudal rule. Feudal etiquette is an important tool to promote and maintain the status of the royal family. Even the emperor, who is the most noble of ninety-five, has to abide by the provisions of etiquette and law.

Jia Hu could go beyond the limit to repair Jia Min's tomb, but he could not go beyond the limit to offer sacrifices.

Jia Min belongs to the royal family, and is the mother of Queen Lin Daiyu, a relative.

In this sacrifice, Jia Hu could only pay homage to Jia Min in his personal capacity, not as the emperor.

Respecting Lin Daiyu's opinion, Jia Hu strictly prohibited officials, big and small, from coming to worship Jia Min.

At the foot of the mountain, the guard of honor stopped.

The tall chariot that Jia Hu was riding in gradually approached.

"Here we come!" Taoist Zhang greeted him with a smile.

The old abbot of Baoen Temple followed closely to greet him.

The chariot stopped, the little fat man opened the door, and Jia Hu walked out.

Taoist Zhang knelt down and said, "Infinite Heavenly Lord, may my emperor live long, long, long!"

Jia Hu smiled and said: "Old god, please get up quickly."

Taoist Zhang still kowtowed, then stood up with a smile and looked at the car door again: "Old ancestor."

Jia Hu interrupted him: "The old lady is old and ill. I am afraid that she will be too sad and stay in the palace."

A look of disappointment flashed across Taoist Zhang's face.

The old abbot of Baoen Temple did not allow Taoist Zhang to speak any more and said loudly: "Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

Jia Huxiao said to the host of Baoen Temple: "Old Master, please get up quickly."

"Thank you, Emperor, for your grace!" After similarly kowtowing, the old abbot of Bao'en Temple stood up.

At this time, Lin Daiyu walked out holding Jia Jinxuan and the second child.

Taoist Zhang said: "Infinite Heavenly Lord, please see the Queen, Your Highness the Eldest Princess, and Your Highness the Second Prince."

The old abbot of Baoen Temple hurriedly clasped his hands together: "See the Queen, Your Highness the Eldest Princess, and Your Highness the Second Prince."

Lin Daiyu nodded.

Jia Hu looked at the Fragrant Mountain not far away, then turned to Lin Daiyu: "Let's go." After saying that, he led the second prince towards the Fragrant Mountain.

Lin Daiyu took Jia Jinxuan and followed her.

The auspicious time chosen by Qin Tianjian was at the end of the hour, but at this time the celestial phenomena were inconsistent and a few dark clouds covered the sun.

The Qintian Prisoners stared at the sun in the sky and prayed secretly, hoping that a strong wind would blow away the dark clouds.

Someone whispered, "Here we come!"

The two Yiluansi masters guarding the gate of the garden had already knelt down.

The footsteps on the stone steps have become louder and louder.

The other guards stationed in the cemetery all knelt down in their original positions.

All the people turned to the garden gate and knelt down.

Jia Hu appeared holding the second prince in hand.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Daiyu walked up holding Jia Jinxuan.

Behind them were Lin San and the little fat man, as well as Taoist Zhang and the old abbot of Baoen Temple.

The crowd shouted: "Long live! Long live! Long live!"

Jia Hu's eyes first turned to the tall tomb, and then turned to look at Lin Daiyu.

Lin Daiyu's eyes were already filled with tears.

Jia Hu sighed in his heart, pinched Lin Daiyu's other hand and whispered, "Let's go." After saying that, the family of four walked towards Jia Min's grave.

Getting closer and closer, finally Lin Daiyu couldn't bear it anymore and pounced forward, "Mother!" and cried loudly.

Everyone was confused. Lin Daiyu was the queen and the mother of the country. This was a very rude behavior.

Taoist Zhang and the old abbot of Baoen Temple looked at each other, then sat down cross-legged and read scriptures loudly.

Immediately afterwards, people from Xuanmiao Temple and Yongfu Temple began to read scriptures.

The children of the Lin family looked at each other and burst into tears together!

For a time, loud crying, chanting and the growing autumn wind echoed over Fragrant Mountain!

Jia Jinxuan and the second prince were already kneeling next to Lin Daiyu. Looking at their mother who was crying loudly, they also started crying.

Jia Hu looked towards the sky above Xiangshan Mountain, as if he was really being sensed by heaven and man. The sun, which was still in the clouds just now, broke out of the clouds, and a piece of golden light shone on Jia Hu's face.

The sun shone on Jia Hu's eyes, reflecting two points of light!

The little fat man walked up to Jia Hu and said softly: "Your Majesty, the auspicious time is coming."

Jia Hu withdrew his gaze, took out a bright yellow handkerchief from himself, stepped forward and handed it to Lin Daiyu: "The auspicious time is coming."

Lin Daiyu raised her head, her face already full of tears.

Jia Jinxuan took Jia Hu's handkerchief and wiped Lin Daiyu's tears while sobbing: "Mother, please don't cry. My father said that my grandmother didn't like to see my mother cry."

After hearing this, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but shed tears in her eyes.

Jia Hu sighed, ignored Lin Daiyu, and looked at the little fat man again.

The little fat man understood, turned around and walked out.

It is not a royal sacrifice, nor a family sacrifice, but a son-in-law, daughter and grandson and granddaughter worshiping their grandmother. There is no complicated process, just offering incense, kowtowing, and performing the earth-laying ceremony (adding pure soil to the top of the tomb, which is a clean "guest"). "earth", that is, the earth outside the mausoleum area), burn the sacrifices.

Jia Hu took the incense and walked to the tombstone to worship, then lifted the corners of his robe and knelt down.

Although everyone was mentally prepared, they were still shocked and followed Jia Hu in kneeling down and worshiping!

The person in charge of the ceremony prepared two small baskets of pure earth yesterday and stored them next to the tomb.

Jia Hu put on the yellow cloth shoe covers, lifted the corners of his robe and tucked it on his belt, and climbed up to the top of the treasure. The second prince, with the help of the little fat man, presented the basket to Jia Hu. Jia Hu took it, added earth on top of the treasure, then came down, and the ceremony of applying earth was over.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the garden gate.

Jia Hu turned around and saw Jia Mu walking over with the support of Youshi and Wang Xifeng.

Looking at Jia Min's tombstone, Jia's mother's hands trembled. She slowly stretched out her hand and caressed the tombstone, and tears burst into her eyes.

(End of this chapter)