Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 325 The female relatives gather together and look at each other with admiration (1)
There are two famous temples in Pengze County, one is Xianzhenyan Temple, which was built in Tianhong Township. In the temple, there was a couplet written by Wang Ming, the number one scholar: there is a sunny and rainy day in the cave; no year-old grass in front of the rock is spring, here There are many pilgrims, and the incense is particularly strong.

The second is Longjin Temple, which is located in Xiaogufu, Wuli, the county seat. During the previous dynasty, the "Tianhou Palace" was built in Xiaogu. This temple is very majestic, and it is also a frequent gathering place for official wives, wealthy wives and rich ladies.

As the New Year is approaching, wives and wives from all families come to Longjin Temple to chant scriptures and pray for blessings. Firstly, they donate money to cultivate merit, and secondly, they come to pray for the safety of their families.

Mother Pei is a frequent visitor to the temple, so this time she was naturally invited, and the abbot also specially left a scripture for everyone to explain and read, which shows her popularity and dignity in the temple.

Usually, Zheng Wanyi was by Mother Pei's side, but this time Mother Pei unexpectedly brought Ji Chonglian along.

Sitting in the green curtained carriage to Longjin Temple, Lin Tao kept muttering, couldn't help pulling Caiqiu's sleeves, and said in a low voice: "Sister Caiqiu, do you think it is right for the old lady to take our wife to the temple?" What do you mean, why do I always feel uneasy in my heart?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Let's just follow the rules and make no mistakes."

Caiqiu glanced at Lin Tao, feeling a little apprehensive in her heart, not only she felt this way, but she was also feeling up and down in her heart.

It's rare for Mother Pei to be kind to Ji Chonglian, if this happens, think about it, there will be no good.

But looking at her master's calm appearance, Caiqiu felt that she was worthless, and her wife was younger than her, but her temperament and experience could not be kept up by a horse. Convinced feeling.

An Ye leaned against the wall of the car with her arms folded, the corners of her lips slightly raised. She really hoped that Mother Pei would do something, otherwise life would be too boring.

Ji Chonglian glanced at An Ye, she smiled shyly, and immediately sat upright.

I don't know what's going on, but I can't say I'm afraid of this mistress, An Ye, but there is a kind of awe in her heart. She thought that the days of living in the inner house without the swords and swords in the past would be boring, but it's not the case. Taste another kind of life and stay calm It is also a new challenge to deal with various changes in a timely manner.

At least following Ji Chonglian's pace, An Ye felt that she had become different.

Ji Chonglian closed the scriptures in her hands. This was the scriptures she often copied for Mrs. Ji when she was at home, and she was almost able to recite them over and over again in front of the altar.

It is said that this scripture is the only copy passed down by the old lady Ji's ancestors. The old lady treasured it, but gave it to her when she got married this time, and I hope she will pass it on from generation to generation.

People often say that chanting sutras and chanting Buddha is only for peace, but it is not the case. Many principles in the scriptures are harmonious and universal. Its source is from life and experience, but there is a kind of precipitation and accumulation after washing away the lead. Every time I copy Buddhist scriptures At that time, she felt very peaceful in her heart, peaceful and far-reaching, with a kind of insightful eyesight, and her inclusive mind and spirit were stirring, as if there were no hurdles that could not be overcome in life, it just depends on whether you let go of the gains and losses in your heart.

Although Ji Chonglian could appreciate the meaning, she felt that she was still a layman, and there were too many fetters in the world of mortals, which she couldn't let go of.

Pei's mother has practiced Buddhist scriptures for so many years, and she seems to have taken everything away from her face, but in her heart she is not. Both of them understand this.

Longjin Temple is not far away, and it takes about an hour to set off from Pei's house. Caiqiu peeked out through the curtain, then turned around and said, "Ma'am, we're here!"

Ji Chonglian nodded, and looked out through the curtain of the car. Sure enough, Mother Pei's car had turned into a small temple gate, and their car naturally followed.

The female relatives would naturally not go through the main entrance when they went to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha. They got off the car at the side gate or the corner gate, and then the little monk led them to the main hall.

When Ji Chonglian got off the car, she saw Pei's mother talking with a luxuriously dressed woman. There was also a young girl standing beside the woman. She was also dressed well. Her facial features were somewhat similar to that woman's. It's mother and daughter.

Ji Chonglian walked to Pei's mother generously, called "Mother", and nodded to the mother and daughter with a smile.

"Who is this……"

The woman was startled, she looked at Ji Chonglian in surprise, but then she seemed to think of something, and said with a smile: "Sister Pei, this is the bride married by your family's Ayan?"

Mother Pei nodded lightly, her face was not happy, she just turned her head to Ji Chonglian and said, "Come and meet Mrs. Huang and Miss Huang."

"Mrs. Huang, Miss Huang!"

Ji Chonglian gave a salute graciously, behaved well, and behaved well, Madam Huang nodded secretly, and Miss Huang blinked curiously, "You don't look much older than me, sister, what's your last name? "

"My surname is Ji, and my ancestral home is Danyang."

Ji Chonglian looked at Miss Huang with a smile. This Miss Huang was of medium height, but her big eyes were very agile, and she looked lively. If there were no elders present, she might have stepped forward to hold Ji Chonglian's hand.

"The Ji family...that is a century-old family in Danyang."

Mrs. Huang looked at Ji Chonglian suddenly differently. There were several high-ranking officials in Ji's family ancestors. It's better to get an official's wife in front of her than to help her husband get ahead every step of the way through hard work all her life.

Ji Chonglian just smiled calmly, which made people feel that her manner was elegant and dignified. Mrs. Huang turned her head and teased Pei's mother again, "Sister Pei should have brought out such a good wife for us to see, why bother to hide it?" ?”

Mother Pei's face froze, but she changed the topic and talked about other things, and the two of them followed the little monk to the main hall while chatting.

Bringing Ji Chonglian to the temple today, Mother Pei's original intention was to let her experience the ostentation and demeanor of those officials and wives. Without comparison, she would never know her own shortcomings. Pei Yansheng has developed into an official, and as his wife, she won't fall into a frivolous problem.

But Mother Pei was wrong, she thought that Ji Chonglian would be sincere and fearful, but her attitude was still the same as at home, she spoke well, was generous, and not petty at all.

But that small place in Danyang can produce some famous daughters. Even though the Ji family had stayed in Shangjing for a few years, wasn’t Ji Chonglian still young at that time? Everyone said that the eldest daughter of the bereaved mother could not be married, and Pei’s mother was always in her heart. It's a thorn, but the appreciation in Mrs. Huang's eyes just now does not seem to be fake, and she does have some sincere appreciation for Ji Chonglian.

During these days, when I was eating vegetarian food and being with those wives, Mother Pei did not take the initiative to mention that her son married a bride, but it is inevitable that some gossip leaked out, and in exchange for other people's pointers, they all said that she Now that the son is promising, he doesn't know what kind of wife he will marry.

(End of this chapter)