dtnovels Chapter 283 Let's love each other in the next life, okay?
Chapter 283 Let's love each other in the next life, okay?
Chapter 283 Let's love each other in the next life, okay?
Why are so many people coming up the mountain today? Is there some kind of event?
Shantao was a very outgoing person. Looking at the crowd of people coming and going, she asked the boss.
Because there were many customers drinking flower tea today, the owner earned twice as much money as usual, and was happy to chat with the young women a bit more.
"Yes, today is Lingshan Temple's annual open day. Whether you are a high-ranking official or an ordinary citizen, you can go in to burn incense and pray to Buddha."
"I see, we really know how to pick our days," Shen Xing'er said with a laugh.
Because Lingshan Temple is considered so efficacious, the number of people burning incense and worshipping there has increased significantly in recent years. This has led to numerous arguments and quarrels within the temple. Unable to resolve the situation, the abbot made a public announcement three years ago.
Only those who offer incense money of fifty taels or more are allowed to enter the temple to worship Buddha; otherwise, they can only offer a prayer at the temple gate.
As soon as the news came out, the people cursed the abbot, accusing him of being blinded by money. They knew that fifty taels was enough for a family of four to live on in the capital for two years. Who would be willing to spend fifty taels to make offerings to the abbot?
However, the high-ranking officials were very happy, as they were finally no longer required to live with those unruly commoners.
This decision has its pros and cons. Suddenly, high-ranking officials and nobles are visiting Lingshan Temple more frequently, and ordinary people are proud to be able to enter Lingshan Temple. Today, Lingshan Temple is finally open for one day, so how could it not attract many people to come and worship Buddha? Even if they can't worship Buddha, they can still come and have fun, right?
"Looks like it's going to be crowded today, but I like lively places," said Yamamoto.
"It looks like I won't be home by noon today. I wonder if Jin'er can manage all this by herself."
Shen Xing'er said with a worry.
"Alright, alright, we finally got out to relax, so let's not think about the shop anymore. Let's hurry up the mountain, there are more and more people." Shan Tao pulled Shen Xing'er and started walking up the mountain.
"I always feel like something's missing."
After obtaining the peace charm, Shen Xing'er came out and touched her head, talking to herself.
"Xing'er, I'm hungry. Let's go eat vegetarian food. I've heard that the vegetarian food at Lingshan Temple is also excellent."
Shan Tao ignored Shen Xing'er's mutterings and stared at the kitchen in front of her with shining eyes.
"I just remembered! I forgot to ask Wen Yang for a peace charm!"
Shen Xing'er patted her head and suddenly realized that she had received a lot of care from him these days and did not know how to repay him. After thinking about it, she decided to give him something thoughtful. Last night before going to bed, Shen Xing'er was thinking of asking him for a peace charm, but she forgot about it today because there were so many people.
"What? You didn't ask Brother Song for a peace charm?" Shan Tao asked in surprise.
"There were too many people and I forgot. Xiaoshantao, you go eat the vegetarian food by yourself. I'll be right back," Shen Xing'er said apologetically.
"OK then."
Yamamoto wanted to wait for her best friend, but her belly wouldn't allow it.
When Shan Tao finished her vegetarian meal, Shen Xing'er still hadn't returned. She got up to go find her, but then her stomach started to cramp.
"Little monk, where is the outhouse?" Shan Tao, clutching her stomach, disregarded the difference between men and women and asked a young monk.
“There is one on the east side, but there are many people coming up the mountain today, so it must be full. If you can’t wait, you can go to the latrine where the nuns use the toilet. Just walk to the end of the peach grove and turn north.”
The young monk was a kind person. Seeing that Shan Tao's stomach was hurting terribly, he told her the location of the nuns' outhouse.
"Thank you!"
Shan Tao hurriedly thanked her and headed towards the outhouse. Before leaving, she looked worriedly at the Buddhist hall but did not see Shen Xing'er.
"It can't be that coincidental, I'll be right back." The cramps in her stomach made her forget about everything else, and Yamamoto gritted her teeth and comforted herself.
Holding the two amulets, Shen Xing'er had finally settled one of her worries and could now go find Shan Tao with peace of mind.
"Xing'er."
A man's voice came from behind.
"Brother Wu? What are you doing here?" Shen Xing'er asked in surprise.
Wu Xunzhi looked behind her but didn't see the girl. He lowered his head in disappointment, but quickly composed himself and said...
"I heard that today is the day Lingshan Temple is open to the public for free, so I copied some Buddhist scriptures for my mother and asked the young monks in the temple to burn them for me, just to put my mind at ease."
“Brother Wu’s filial piety is priceless. Your aunt will rest in peace knowing this in the afterlife,” Shen Xing’er comforted her.
"Did you come alone? I didn't see you on the mountain road," Wu Xunzhi asked indirectly.
"I came with my friend, but she couldn't wait and went to eat vegetarian food first." Shen Xing'er knew what she was thinking, but since Wu Xunzhi had made it clear, she would not let Shan Tao's name appear in his ears again.
"Oh." Wu Xunzhi was somewhat disappointed.
"Then I'll go eat first, Brother Wu, please make yourself at home." There were many people around, so Shen Xing'er left after exchanging only a few pleasantries with him.
Wu Xunzhi watched Shen Xing'er's retreating figure. How he longed to go with her and see how that cheerful girl had been these past few days! But what right did he have to bother her? In the end, he had let her down.
Just as Wu Xunzhi was about to leave in a daze, he suddenly saw Shen Xing'er rushing out of the kitchen. She asked everyone she met if they had seen a girl with dimples, but everyone waved her away.
Could it be that Shan Tao got lost?
Wu Xunzhi's heart skipped a beat. Disregarding all shame, he rushed to Shen Xing'er and asked...
"What's wrong? Can't we find Miss Shantao?"
“Well, I’ve been inside for more than half an hour, but there’s no one left in the kitchen after just one cup of tea. Where could Shan Tao have gone? Brother Wu, have you seen her?” Shen Xing’er asked.
"No, let me help you look for it." Wu Xunzhi turned around and went to find Shan Tao.
"Shan Tao will be fine, it must be because that girl was being playful." Shen Xing'er reassured herself as she continued to search for Shan Tao.
"If you take another step forward, I'll stab you to death!" Shan Tao held a gold hairpin in her hand, a gift from her mother when she came of age. She never imagined it would become a weapon to save her life.
"Hahaha, she's quite the little firecracker, isn't she? Little beauty, if you obediently submit to me, I'll guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and glory!"
A man reeking of alcohol staggered toward Shan Tao, his eyes glazed over, clearly under the influence of some kind of drug.
"Don't come any closer!" Shan Tao screamed.
"What? You want to stab me to death? Come on, stab me here! Let's see who's faster, your hairpin or my hand!" The man seemed impatient. He became fierce, his scarlet eyes glaring at Shan Tao.
"Then I'll die for you!" Shan Tao grabbed the gold hairpin and was about to stab herself in the neck.
Goodbye, Xing'er. We will never be sisters in this life. I hope you live a peaceful life.
I'm sorry, Mom and Dad, I can no longer be there to enjoy your company. I only hope that Chen Shangen will have some conscience and treat you well in the future.
Wu Xunzhi, shall we fall in love in our next life?