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Chapter 295 Worshiping Buddha
Jia Wei picked up Daiyu at the Salt Administration Office, and then drove back all the way and got off at the villa where she was staying.

"Sister Bao!"

Now Daiyu could call "Sister Bao" more and more smoothly.

The two sisters, Chai and Dai, held hands and talked, laughing and chatting in a harmonious atmosphere.

Jia Wei glanced at it twice and didn't care. He pulled Ding Baiying to a secluded place to play with him.

According to convention, people who go to the temple to offer sacrifices, burn incense and pray for blessings have to wait until about 2:30 am, so there is still plenty of time.

Baochai and Daiyu grew up in the boudoir and never left the house. Xiangling, Qingwen and other maids rarely left the house either, so they were all very excited when they heard that they were going to play outside Yangzhou today.

Suddenly, there were many vehicles and crowds of people in the villa, and everyone got on the carriages one after another.

Jia Wei accompanied Baochai, Daiyu, Ding Baiying and Miaoyu in a carriage with eight treasures and a emerald cover and pearl tassels.

Later, Xiangling, Qingwen, Ping'er, Baochai's maid Ying'er, Daiyu's maids Zijuan and Xueyan successively sat in two carriages with red wheels and canopies.

Jia Wei's car had already gone far away, but people here were still saying, "You are weighing down our girl's burden", "I don't want to sit with you", "I want to sit next to Sister Ping'er"... they were chattering and laughing non-stop.

Along the way, the Jinyiwei rang gongs to clear the way, making the journey smooth. The women lifted the curtains of the carriages and peeked out. The city scenery was fascinating.

Riding in the same carriage with Miaoyu, Daiyu felt a little reserved because she knew Miaoyu's eccentric personality.

She saw that Miaoyu was not wearing monk's robes, but a bright and charming light blue long skirt, with a secular girl's outfit, and a slightly strange expression. Daiyu looked at Jia Wei beside her, and had some guesses in her mind.

Miaoyu used to be somewhat proud and aloof, but after being taken in by Jia Wei, she could no longer hold herself up in front of Baochai...

Fortunately, Baochai was there, so the atmosphere in the carriage was not dull. The four girls talked about the famous mountains and temples in Yangzhou, but Jia Wei couldn't get a word in. He felt a little bored and quite regretful.

If he had known earlier, he should have taken Ding Baiying or Miaoyu to sit in a carriage alone, so that they would not have nothing to do during the hour on the road...

Jia Wei tilted his head to smell the fragrance of Baochai's hair, then reached out and grasped her soft hands on his knees, rubbing and kneading them.

Gradually, the conversation in the carriage quieted down. Daiyu saw the intimacy between Jia Wei and Baochai and felt a little jealous for some reason. However, they were husband and wife, so she had no right to speak.

Daiyu suddenly thought that she would not ride in the same carriage with them on the return trip...

Jia Wei saw through her thoughts, and holding Daiyu's small hand with his other hand, he clasped his fingers with hers.

Daiyu's ears and neck immediately turned red with shame, and she was angry and happy at the same time. After all, she was still a girl, how could it be proper for her to get involved with Jia Wei!

Daiyu hurriedly looked at the other people in the car. Miaoyu and Ding Baiying had their eyes closed and did not see this scene, while Baochai turned her head to look out the window, but she couldn't help but smile on her face.

Daiyu knew that Baochai was kind-hearted, so she pretended not to see it. Suddenly, she felt even more ashamed. She turned to look at Jia Wei and glared at him fiercely!
Jia Wei was all smiles, not caring at all. He even put his hand on Baochai's shoulder and held her in his arms.

Baochai leaned on Jia Wei's shoulder, her face slightly red. She stopped laughing at Daiyu and closed her eyes pretending to sleep.

For a moment, Jia Wei held Daiyu's beautiful body in his arms and held Daiyu's soft little hand, feeling very comfortable.

Panxiang Temple is very popular and is deeply respected by local gentry and common people.

Today, Jia Wei brought a group of wives and concubines to worship Buddha. The Jinyiwei had already cleared the area and sealed all exits. Even the monks in the temple had to avoid it and could not move around freely, not to mention ordinary pilgrims.

Soon the convoy arrived in front of Panxiang Temple, and they heard the ringing of bells and drums. The presiding monk knew that Marquis Yong'an and his wife had come to the temple to burn incense, so he had already led the monks to pay their respects by the roadside.

Under the escort of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, several carriages drove straight into the mountain gate.

A group of maids got off the car first, and Ying'er and Zijuan put veil hats on Baochai and Daiyu and put down the step stool.

As Jia Wei watched, he thought that this era was still good, his wife would not be seen by other men... The women looked around and saw the magnificent and solemn buildings of the ancient temple, with bell towers and drum towers standing on the east and west sides, and the corridors paved with bluestone slabs, stretching to the Heavenly King Hall, with blue walls and black tiles, and an antique style. They were all relaxed and happy.

Miaoyu became a nun in a nunnery on this mountain when she was young. After a long time, she revisited the place with a different feeling in her heart...

Two old monks at the side got the permission and came closer, with smiles on their faces so bright that the wrinkles disappeared a lot.

"Amitabha! Hello, Lord Jia, may all the ladies and young ladies be blessed!"

Jia Wei's reaction was indifferent, but the women all responded devoutly.

Afterwards, Baochai and Daiyu went to worship Buddha and ask for divination, and Jia Wei also accompanied them.

There are still some potential enemies in Yangzhou, so when taking Chai and Dai out to play, you'd better be careful, otherwise if something unexpected happens, it will be too late to regret.

In the main hall, an old monk was standing in front with his eyes closed and striking a bell. Baochai and Daiyu clasped their hands together, knelt on the cushions, and prayed to the Buddha statue behind the altar.

A group of maids were waiting quietly on both sides. Even though Jia Wei knew that there were gods in this world, he was too lazy to worship Buddha.

After worshiping Buddha and praying for blessings, the two old monks brought a wooden incense stick tube and asked the two women to draw lots.

Baochai and Daiyu successively asked for divination lots and listened to their interpretations.

When a woman draws divination, she cannot ask about her studies or career, she can only ask about safety, marriage, etc.

Baochai wishes Jia Wei’s safety, and Daiyu wishes Lin Ruhai’s safety.

Asking for divination is just to seek peace of mind. With Jia Wei around, the two old monks are also very sensible. After some flattery and auspicious words, the two women smiled under their veils.

In addition, Daiyu also took a lot and did not let the old monk interpret it.

Jia Wei just smiled when he saw it. He guessed that Daiyu was looking for a marriage partner.

After paying homage to the Buddha, Jia Wei took the girls on a tour of the temple. Finally, they came to a clean Zen room to prepare for a vegetarian meal. The curtains were hung and the Jinyiwei were guarding outside.

But Miaoyu was seen leaning against the railing and gazing into the distance, as if her spirit was flying into the sky. Jia Wei led Ding Baiying, who was left behind to guard, and went up.

Seeing Jia Wei coming, Miaoyu hurriedly bowed: "Master."

Jia Wei stroked her hair and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing." Miaoyu shook her head.

Jia Wei lifted her chin and said, "Speak."

Miaoyu couldn't come up with anything else to say, so she could only tell the truth: "I remember the past... When I was a child, I had a neighbor whose family rented a house in the temple. I often taught her to read and write, and we were very good friends. I wonder if she still lives here."

Miaoyu’s neighbor?
Xing Xiuyan?
Jia Wei immediately recalled this elegant, otherworldly woman.

Xing Xiuyun can be considered as Miaoyu's half-disciple, but her state of mind is much higher than Miaoyu's.

For a moment, Jia Wei was tempted by the thought that he could have a romantic encounter just by worshipping Buddha.

But he has always been cautious and would not leave Chai and Dai to look for Xing Xiuyan.

He called Ding Baiying and asked her to send someone to look for it.

Xing Xiuyan's family is poor, and she will go to live with Madam Xing later, so she probably hasn't moved yet...

(End of this chapter)