Datang: Starting from a fortune-telling stall, Wu Zetian was suddenly abducted

Chapter 252 Exquisite Ultimatum

Could this Ci Xiu be another Jiu Heyou? Yuan Shouwei, who wanted to take away my good skin, smiled and declined:
"Thank you, master, for your kindness, but I am originally a Taoist descendant."

That Cixiu really had the demeanor of an eminent monk, even though Yuan Shouwei repeatedly rejected him, he still didn't care, and said again:

"In this case, the poor monk will naturally not force it."

"It's just that the 'Metta Sutra' recited by the Imperial Master just now made me realize a lot. I wonder if I can recite it again?"

Yuan Shouwei smiled and replied:

"Of course there is no problem. I just want to ask the master. After I leave, please send disciples to Duke Hou and the generals who followed him in the past to recite the Sutra of Compassion for 49 days."

"They will all be well again by then."

Cixiu nodded in agreement and went out to arrange for a disciple, but saw that disciple also leaving in a hurry.

When Yuan Shouwei finished reciting again, the disciple had already returned, holding a beautiful ultimatum in his hand. ①
Cixiu respectfully handed the ordination certificate to Yuan Shouwei and said:

"This is an ordination. The national master has a special status, so the poor monk will naturally not force it."

"But I ask the Imperial Master to come to my temple in his spare time, lead us to understand the Buddha's meaning, and be kind and willing to be friends with the Imperial Master."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. This Ci Xiu was a well-known eminent monk.

On weekdays, many dignitaries in Chang'an City felt honored to be able to communicate with him.

But this kind cultivator not only asked Yuan Shouwei to teach him all the time, but was also willing to let him be friends with his peers. If word spread about this, it would really occupy the first hot search in Chang'an City today.

Yuan Shouwei did not refuse, he happily accepted the ultimatum and said:
"Thank you Master for your kindness, Yuan Shouwei agreed."

Let them talk things over here.

Over there, Mrs. Hou saw Cixiu's attitude towards Yuan Shouwei and realized Yuan Shouwei's ability.Wiping away tears, he thanked Yuan Shouwei again:

"I am blind and cannot see Mount Tai. I ask the Imperial Master not to argue with me."

Hou Junji also knew what happened at this time, and struggled to get up from the bed to thank Yuan Shouwei.

Yuan Shouwei smiled and helped the two of them up, and after giving them a few instructions with Li Shimin, they said goodbye and left.

Cixiu led the monks to escort them outside the temple before saying goodbye.

Yuan Shouwei also said goodbye to Li Shimin and returned to the Taoist temple.

As soon as they arrived at the Taoist temple, they saw Wu Fu taking a person to visit his mansion.

It is his old acquaintance: Zhongqing.

When they heard the footsteps, they turned around at the same time. When they saw it was Yuan Shouwei, Wu Fu's face was filled with smiles, while Zhongqing's face was filled with sadness.

Yuan Shouwei didn't know what Zhongqing was playing, so he asked in confusion:

"Zhongqing, what's wrong with you? What's on your mind?"

It's okay if Zhongqing doesn't listen, but when he hears it, he beats his chest and stamps his feet:
"Yuan Shouwei, you've been back for two days and no one has informed me."

"If the servants in His Royal Highness's palace hadn't told me, I still wouldn't have known about your return."

Yuan Shouwei knew in his heart that he was trying to beat him up, so he said with a smile:

"It's a bit exaggerated."

"What's going on? Why did you listen to the servants in His Highness's palace?"

After saying that, he went to the main hall with the two of them.

After hearing this, Zhongqing said with surprise:

"The prince and princess didn't tell you about such a big thing?"

"After we came back, because of my outstanding performance in the Western Region, His Highness has hired me as a staff member of the East Palace."

"I'm a real person from now on."

It is indeed a big deal for you, but it is really not a big deal for Li Chengqian and Wu Yan. Yuan Shouwei complained, and suddenly realized:

"Oh, look at my memory. Wu Yan told me that I forgot about this favor." "I really congratulate you, Zhongqing. From now on, you will be His Highness's confidant."

Zhongqing's face turned into a chrysanthemum with a smile, pretending to be modest, he waved his hands repeatedly and said:

"I can't talk about it, I can't talk about it. I can only talk about His Highness's close ministers."

"Don't you know me yet? In fact, I prefer to be an ordinary Taoist."

"After all, my senior brother still takes good care of me."

Yuan Shouwei is definitely a good actor, so he immediately continued:
"So your status in Xuandu Temple has also risen with the tide?"

Zhongqing smiled reservedly and said:
"It's okay. Senior brother has arranged a separate residence for me."

"And I have become somewhat famous among the Taoist temples and temples in Chang'an City."

"When you go to these places in the future, whenever you mention my name Zhongqing, you will definitely be warmly received."

Wu Fu next to him said:

"Don't tell me, today Yuan Shouwei and the others went to Fuying Temple to visit Hou Junji."

"If I had known better, I should have let you go with them."

"Fuying Temple?" Zhongqing said with a confident smile:

"The host is a person who makes people look up to him. I'm not as famous as him yet, but I believe it won't be long."

Yuan Shouwei on the side said calmly:

"Is Ci Xiu very famous? I really don't know this, but he did invite me to go to his temple in my spare time and lead them to understand the meaning of Buddhism."

"Oh, by the way, he gave me an ultimatum and said he wanted to be my equal."

"Zhongqing, you are well-informed. Please help me find out whether this ultimatum is real or fake. Isn't it just a fake to fool me?"

After speaking, he picked out an exquisite ultimatum from his bosom, and casually threw it to Zhongqing.

Zhongqing's eyes popped out from his eyes. With trembling hands, he opened the ordination and read it carefully. Then he said to Yuan Shouwei with an envious look:

"Oh, you are the one who makes me look up to you."

"I understand. You must have demonstrated the Buddhist Dharma you learned in the Western Region in front of the Cixiu Master."

Yuan Shouwei nodded and said:

"I didn't show it deliberately, I just used the Great Mighty Deming King when treating Hou Junji."

"Actually, I also want to keep a low profile, but he doesn't allow it because of my strength."

After that, he told what happened at Fuying Temple.

Looking at Zhongqing opposite, his face turned pale, and he secretly resented it: Damn it, he has tricked her again.

The few of them chatted for a while. Seeing that it was already getting late, Zhongqing ate a lot, thinking that Yuan Shouwei had lost a lot of rice and noodles, and felt a little more balanced.

Then he left with Wu Fu and returned to Chang'an.

The next day, Yuan Tiangang, Wu Fu, and Zhongqing came to Beiming Mountain again.

This is also the first time the Big Four have gathered after returning to Chang'an.

When giants get together, they naturally discuss important matters.

Wu Fu spoke first:
"Yuan Shouwei, how do you plan to celebrate the New Year this year?"

Only then did Yuan Shouwei remember that in the blink of an eye, he had been in the Tang Dynasty for almost a year.

He is very interested in participating in how to celebrate the New Year in the Tang Dynasty.

Then he replied with a smile:
"I haven't really spent the Chinese New Year in Chang'an. I heard that the Nuo exorcism that day was very interesting. I want to go and see it."

Wu Fu smiled like a little fox stealing a chicken and said:
"Then I'll give you two choices. Do you want to go to the palace to celebrate the New Year with His Majesty? Or go to Uncle Tiangang's house to celebrate the New Year?"

(End of this chapter)