Chapter 65: Appointment at the Temple
Two days later.
Early in the morning, Yu Shengsheng got up and washed.
In fact, she didn't sleep much last night. She was very excited at the thought of finally meeting Qi Mubai.
The boy who grew up together with me back then, is now a student in the capital. How ambitious is he?
Yu Shengsheng really wanted to know.
Whenever she thinks of it, her hope for the future is rekindled. She will also work hard to get out of the predicament, become better, and be excellent enough.
Live up to the promise made back then and the expectations of today.
Without even having breakfast, he went to the old lady's yard to pay his respects.
Because of Kong Dezhao, after she returned to the courtyard that day, Nanny Zhao came to tell her to rest and recuperate, and that she didn't need to pay her respects in the next few days.
But today, I have to go.
When she arrived, the Su brothers and sisters were all there, having breakfast together.
When the old lady heard the servant report that she had arrived, she became suspicious.
Su Zhiyi smiled lightly: "Grandma, my sister is here, please add some bowls and chopsticks."
The old lady was reluctant, but the times were different now and she didn’t need to worry about having a bite to eat, so she nodded in agreement.
When Yu Shengsheng entered the room, Su Zhiyi greeted her with a smile.
"Thank you, Princess, but that's not necessary. I'll tell the old lady that I want to go to Hongyuan Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings."
The old lady didn't want her to go. After waiting for two days, the imperial edict still didn't come down. She didn't know what Kong Dezhao was busy with, or if he had changed his mind again.
The old lady just wanted Yu Shengsheng to stay in the mansion, no, to stay in the yard quietly and not go anywhere until she was married into the Kong family safely.
"You are fine, why do you want to go to Hongyuan Temple?" The old lady smiled and then disappeared. "You are not well yet, you should rest in the mansion."
"It is precisely because of my poor health that I want to go and pray. I dreamed of an immortal yesterday, who gave me guidance and told me to go to the temple to pray today. First, I hope my health will get better soon. Second, I also wish the old lady a long and healthy life. Third... I also hope to find a good marriage."
The old lady's eyes lit up slightly. Hearing her say this, she knew that she had changed her mind. Come to think of it, it made sense. Who would refuse a marriage arranged by the prince's palace?
Although Kong Dezhao was a little rude, she was good-looking and people even said in public that they did not despise her because of her background.
Humph, being able to marry into the Kong family can be considered a great virtue and good fortune for her.
The old lady came back to her senses and said, "Okay, then..."
Su Zhiyi suddenly spoke up: "I heard that the students who are taking the imperial examination today will also go to Hongyuan Temple to listen to the abbot's lectures on Buddhism and Zen. Will it be inconvenient for my sister to go today?"
She seemed to be smiling, and her eyes seemed to be able to see through Yu Shengsheng's thoughts.
Yu Shengsheng lowered her eyes, neither humble nor arrogant: "What inconvenience can it be? In this holy place of Buddhism, even the Buddha would not find it inconvenient."
"I didn't know the abbot was giving a Zen lecture today. If so, it's really a good day. It turns out what the immortal said in the dream is true."
Su Zhiyi smiled slightly and wanted to say something, but Su Yanshu said, "It's good to go and relax, but Zhiyi also has a point. Safety is the most important thing. It happens that I have nothing to do today, so my second brother will go with you."
Yu Shengsheng didn't want him to accompany her, but if she refused, there was no guarantee that they would not become suspicious.
Su Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Sister, you won't..."
"Okay, I'll trouble you, Second Young Master," Yu Shengsheng bowed, "I'll go prepare the things right away."
After she said that, she turned and left. Su Zhiyi looked at her back and sneered secretly.
What blessing, what immortal in the dream, these lies may fool the old lady, but if you want to fool me, dream on! You want to find a chance to meet Qi Mubai, but it's not that easy.
After breakfast, Su Zhiyi whispered a few instructions to Ru Jian.
Setting off for Hongyuan Temple, Yu Shengsheng took the painting with her and gave it to Jin Baobao.
"Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely hand the painting over to the commander-in-chief."
"Leopard, this painting is very important, please be careful."
"no problem!"
Yu Shengsheng gently lifted the curtain of the car and looked out through the gap. It had been a year and this was the first time she had left the city.
It was not so hot at this hour. The trees on both sides of the road were tall, casting shade on the ground, and even the wind was cooler.
Yu Shengsheng was in a rare cheerful mood. A few birds flew through the treetops, chirping and flew away.
That's great.
If only she could be like a bird and fly wherever she wants.
Just as he was enjoying the show, Su Yanshu urged his horse to the carriage and said, "Are you hot? There will be someone selling ice cream at the foot of the mountain. I'll buy some for you."
Yu Shengsheng said nothing and lowered the curtain.
Su Yanshu lowered his voice and sighed faintly, "Shengsheng, Prince Kong likes you so much and will treat you well. Second brother has a say in front of the prince and will support you. Don't worry, no matter what, you will never be wronged."
Yu Shengsheng closed her eyes and cleared her mind. She had no interest in listening to such empty talk, let alone believing it.
Su Yanshu waited for a while, but saw no response from Yu Shengsheng, so he slowed down and walked to the back of the carriage.
Forget it, don't be angry with her. Wait for the decree of marriage to come down, give her a backup dowry, and marry her as soon as possible so that everything can be settled.
In the future, whenever the Nanshun Palace acts according to his wishes, Yu Shengsheng will understand his painstaking efforts.
Today, Hongyuan Temple is crowded with people, not only students, but also many pilgrims.
Yu Shengsheng got off the carriage, and Su Yanshu also tied up his horse and came over.
"Let's go," Yu Shengsheng said.
Su Yanshu glanced at the carriage and asked, "Where is that maid?"
"Baobao said she felt a little dizzy, so I asked her to rest in the car for a while."
Yu Shengsheng remained calm: "She doesn't like places like temples either. She says they are too solemn."
Su Yanshu smiled lightly: "You spoil her too much."
Yu Shengsheng walked forward, Su Yanshu turned around and glanced at the guard behind him. The guard nodded silently and fell a few steps behind.
Hongyuan Temple is the largest and most popular temple besides the royal temples. Many people light eternal lamps here and burn incense on the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month.
Today is a special day. Not only are there many pilgrims, but there are also many people pushing carts to do business, shouting and selling, and the place is full of the atmosphere of life.
Yu Shengsheng appeared calm on the surface, but she was nervous and expectant inside, with a light sweat on her palms.
She didn't know how Hao Mengye arranged it.
Hao Mengye said that he would arrange a meeting between her and Qi Mubai, but only she knew about it, Qi Mubai didn't know.
This is the safest way to avoid revealing any clues and arousing Su Zhiyi's suspicion.
She remembered what Hao Mengye said, just like she really came to burn incense, and didn't do anything that would arouse suspicion.
Su Yanshu is not an easy person to deal with either.
Yu Shengsheng followed the crowd and entered the main hall. Although she was not really there to burn incense, seeing the solemn appearance of the Buddha, she still knelt down and kowtowed sincerely.
"Bodhisattva, may you be at peace in every life, watching the sufferings of the world without being disturbed by them."
She silently said to herself - no need to pray to Buddha, her own destiny is still up to her.
Before I could get up, I heard crying.
She looked in the direction of the sound and saw that it came from the Eternal Lamp Hall next door.
He stood up and wanted to go over to take a look. Su Yanshu whispered, "Shengsheng, this is none of your business. Don't join in the fun."
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