The Book of Raising Children by Houmen

Chapter 36 Seeking Buddha (2)
When Zhang's mother said this, her eyes were already moist. Looking at her shining tears, Zhao Jing seemed to be able to see the story of a boy growing into a man overnight.

"Mr. Hou was not in good health when he was a child. The old lady gave birth to him prematurely. In addition, he had the eldest brother, the eldest son. The old master didn't want him to join the martial arts, but since the old master went, Those old subordinates of his came to sit at home every day, saying that they would only listen to orders from Lord Hou in the future. Da Dao secretly went to the barracks. Since then, he has been exposed to the wind and sun, and has not seen anyone for more than a year. When he came back, the old lady and I could barely recognize him. His body is strong. But her face was tanned like something, and her hands were covered with calluses. The old lady cried all night in the room alone, while Lord Hou knelt outside the door all night. Finally, the old lady agreed to let Lord Hou go. Old Marquis' old way."

Zhao Jing heard what Zhang's mother said, and thought of Xu Si'an, who she had seen outside the imperial study, looking calm and strong, not at all like the premature baby that Zhang's mother said was not in good health. The ghost knows what he went through in the military camp that year to become what he is now.

"Now Lord Hou is the minister of Dayong's humerus, and he has made great contributions to Dayong. Mom doesn't need to worry about him anymore." Zhao Jing saw that there were tears in Zhang's mother's eyes, as if she was feeling uncomfortable in her heart, so she picked it up. A few nice words were said.

Mother Zhang came back to her senses at this time, and said with an embarrassed smile: "I am nagging in front of the girl again. I am not a nagging person. It is probably because people can't help nagging when they get old. up."

Zhao Jing saw that she was talking to herself, so she stopped answering her words. She was exhausted along the way, and she wanted to sway for a while.Seeing that Zhao Jing closed her eyes, Zhang's mother retreated out sensibly.

Zhao Jing was on duty by the emperor's side, she was always cautious, even if she really fell asleep, she never slept soundly, she would wake up with just a small movement.It happened that she wasn't really asleep at this moment, but just closed her eyes and rested her mind. As soon as the curtain outside Zhang's mother was lifted, Zhao Jing heard a series of light footsteps outside.

Someone was eavesdropping outside, and she noticed it when she entered the door. Fortunately, Zhang's mother didn't say anything important, otherwise Zhao Jing could only find a way to interrupt her.It's just that Zhao Jing doesn't understand, they are here to handle business, what is there to make people here nervous?Unless they have ghosts in their hearts, afraid that she will find out something.

A little court lady and a little eunuch who followed Zhao Jing were waiting outside, Zhao Jing thought for a while, and called the little eunuch in: "Sixi, you go outside to find out how many nuns are usually enshrined in this temple. When I came here, I didn’t see many people coming to welcome me, so I should have finished the ceremony by this time.”

Zhao Jing didn't think that she was so important that all the nuns in the temple would come out to meet her.It's just that she was sent by the empress dowager after all, and if she really didn't see anyone, it could only be said that they were not well behaved.

The little eunuch Sixi was always articulate and eloquent, seeing that Zhao Jing could use him, he nodded and bowed in response, and went out to inquire.

Zhao Jing was no longer sleepy at this time, she just wanted to do things simply, explain this matter to the past, so that she could go back to the palace earlier to deal with errands, but if this matter was not clarified, she felt uneasy.

There are three Zen rooms, one bright and two dark. In the middle hall is a golden statue of Guanyin. Zhao Jing knelt down on the futon, put her hands together, and said a few words silently in her heart.Zhao Jing, who was educated in materialism in her previous life, did not believe in gods and Buddhas. Even after she traveled here, she only maintained a sense of reverence for these things.But the empress dowager believed this, and specially set up a small Buddhist hall in Yongshou Palace.When the empress dowager worshiped the Buddha, she was always accompanied by Zhao Jing.No, the empress dowager is kneeling, how can she stand?So now Zhao Jing's posture kneeling in front of the Buddha is the most standard.

Although the Buddha was not always responsive to her requests, he would feel a little better if he confide in her what was in his heart.Zhao Jing thought for a while, and she only had a few small wishes to fulfill in front of her.The first is to end the affairs of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion in a smooth manner, and return to the palace; Haven't thought of it yet.

Compared with the marriage, official career, and descendants that others seek, Zhao Jing's two wishes are really nothing. She kowtowed to the Bodhisattva respectfully, and whispered in her mouth: "Bodhisattva bless me, these two things can go smoothly. As long as it's done."

Zhao Jing lit the incense offering and went up, and for some reason, such a thought popped up in her heart, she opened her mouth randomly and said, "If you still have spare time, please bless Marquis Wu'an and return to Beijing as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)