In late autumn, the whole city of Xijing is golden.
The air is filled with the fragrance of chrysanthemums.
Shen Yuyao took Xia Xiaoxian and Ma Sanbao to a place that was not the busiest market in Xijing.
Instead, he went to the Dabei Temple, the most popular temple in Xijing.
Along the way, Ma Sanbao had already learned how to drive a carriage, and his gestures and movements had become much more mature.
Shen Yuyao carried Xia Xiaoxian into the carriage. As soon as they sat down, Xia Xiaoxian couldn't wait to lift the curtain and looked outside curiously.
Outside the carriage, there was a bustling crowd of people, merchants going about their business, and hawkers hawking their wares along the street...
Every person and every object made Xia Xiaoxian feel fresh and curious.
Shen Yuyao also watched with her.
After the carriage had traveled for a while, Shen Yuyao gradually noticed something was wrong.
All the women walking on the street had their faces covered with veils, so their faces could not be seen.
And along the way, I didn't see a single child.
So prosperous.
Shen Yuyao couldn't understand why the prosperity of Xijing City could be so weird?
The carriage stopped at the foot of the mountain of Dabei Temple. It was the same here. Even the women who were burning incense had their faces covered with veils.
Shen Yuyao had read many travelogues, but she could not recall any such description of the customs and people of Xijing.
Before Shen Yuyao had time to think about it, Xia Xiaoxian had already taken her hand and hurried up the mountain.
The Dabei Temple is very popular and attracts many pilgrims. The recent epidemic has attracted more believers to come to the temple to pray for peace and health.
A young novice monk came to greet Shen Yuyao in front of the temple gate and said, "My Lady, please follow me. The abbot has been waiting in the meditation room for a long time."
Shen Yuyao looked surprised.
She went to Dabei Temple on a whim.
Why would the host wait for her for so long?
The young monk immediately called out Shen Yuyao's true identity, forcing her to follow him into the temple.
Xia Xiaoxian held Shen Yuyao's hand, but kept looking back.
Zi Su and Ma Sanbao did not follow.
The two of them stayed at the temple gate and waited.
Shen Yuyao followed the little monk through the corridor and went straight to the meditation room.
Shen Yuyao stepped into the meditation room and saw an old monk with a kind face looking at her with a smile.
"My Lady, my Dharma name is Huineng. I met you earlier this year when I was practicing in Huang'en Temple."
The old monk clasped his hands together and smiled, "Abbot Huijue, I am your junior fellow apprentice."
I see.
Although Shen Yuyao still had doubts, she smiled slightly and returned the greeting: "Master."
"Your Highness, you must be wondering how I learned of your presence today?" Seeing Shen Yuyao nod, Abbot Huineng continued, "A few days ago, a sorcerer came to Dabei Temple. He called himself Yuan Gong and was a good friend of Daoyan."
"This person said that today a young man named Shuangshi will come to the Great Compassion Temple with a young man."
"Those are the current Ning Wangfei and the Little Immortal Princess." Huineng took out another scroll. "He also painted a portrait of the Empress and the Little Immortal Princess."
"So early in the morning, I asked the young monk to wait at the temple gate."
"Until the Empress and the Little Princess appeared."
Shen Yuyao took the portrait, opened it and saw that it was exactly the same as what she was wearing today.
Even the somewhat puzzled expressions are vividly portrayed.
The man turned out to be a good friend of Monk Daoyan, and Shen Yuyao suddenly realized.
[Yuan Gong, the greatest fortune teller of the Great Xia Dynasty.]
[His physiognomy and divination are all accurate.]
【It started with Yao, was finalized by Yuan, and was completed by Zhang.】
However, without Yao, there would be no beginning; without Yuan, there would be no decision; without Zhang, there would be no gathering. Isn't it heaven's will that led to the words of these three people?
[I wonder which fellow Taoist he is from the upper realm. I'm curious as well.]
When Shen Yuyao heard this, she knew that Xia Xiaoxian was looking through the "Three Lives Book" again, and she felt amused.
Even a little fairy like me couldn't finish reciting the text and always had to cram at the last minute.
If there is a chance, Shen Yuyao would like to take a look and see what the future holds.
"Dabei Temple is the most effective place. Your Majesty, you might as well go and ask for a fortune." Abbot Huineng asked.
When Shen Yuyao entered the temple, she also saw that there were many pilgrims in the Great Compassion Temple, so she nodded and said, "Xiaoxian, go and ask for a fortune for the prince."
Seeing that Xia Xiaoxian was not very interested in drawing lots, Abbot Huineng said, "The vegetarian meals at Dabei Temple are very famous."
Xia Xiaoxian was instantly tempted: "Let's eat vegetarian food!"
The young monk led the way for Shen Yuyao, and she took Xia Xiaoxian by the hand and followed them to the Great Compassion Hall.
"Master, we have two companions at the temple gate. Please bring them along."
Dabei Temple is the most famous temple in Xijing. It was built deep in the jungle north of Xijing City.
Layer upon layer of palaces rise along the mountainside, and the mountain gate faces south.
The first-floor building of Dabei Temple is the Mountain Gate Hall. Under the main eaves is a white marble temple plaque with five large characters "敕建大悲寺" engraved on it.
In the center of the mountain gate hall is a seated statue of the Big-Belly Maitreya Buddha, whose eyes are like the moon and whose face is always smiling, exuding a sense of joy.
The Four Heavenly Kings stand on the left and right, each wearing armor, holding a magical weapon, with eyes wide open and looking majestic.
The second hall is the Main Hall, where the Eighteen Arhats sit upright on marble, listening attentively to Sakyamuni's lectures. Some seem to be lost in thought, while others are dancing and performing rituals. Each one of them is vivid and lifelike, a masterpiece of its time.
Behind the Main Hall is the Great Compassion Hall.
There is a colorful carved seated statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva enshrined in the hall.
The expression of Guanyin Bodhisattva is full of compassion, like a loving mother.
The last level of the hall is the Medicine Buddha Hall, where Medicine Buddha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Chandraka Bodhisattva are enshrined.
Twelve Yaksha gods are on both sides.
The inner shells of these fifteen statues are all made of camphor wood, and the outer shells are decorated with pure gold.
Shen Yuyao knelt devoutly in front of the Bodhisattva Guanyin in the Great Compassion Hall.
Xia Xiaoxian held the fortune stick box and shook it gently like those devout believers.
Bang!
A red-headed fortune stick fell out.
Shen Yuyao smiled slightly, picked up the fortune stick, and took Xia Xiaoxian to interpret it.
The person who interpreted the divination was also a kind-looking old monk. He took the divination and his expression changed: "Sir, you..."
"Master, please feel free to speak."
[The old monk can't even speak clearly, I'm afraid it's a bad omen.]
[Wow, my luck has always been bad.]
[When I was in heaven, I always lost to that little Sima Ming. Now that I'm in the mortal world, it's still the same!]
Shen Yuyao pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "Master, there's no need to pray for smooth sailing and a good fortune."
"If the fortune is bad, it will really wake people up from their dreams."
"Blessings and curses..."
[Mother is very wise. Hearing this, Xiaoxian is very happy.]
[It really is the same signature, but different fates.]
The old monk's expression softened upon hearing this. "Young Master, you are truly a master. This is the 88th lot!"
"The fortune says: A wooden tiger is in front of the door. It must be powerful but not harmful. It has been clearly said that there will be no harm, but it is filled with worry, hesitation and fear."
"Interpretation: Sweeping the stove head is like the wind passing by your ears. It is advisable to do good deeds. It will be bad at first but good later. In this case, it is better to keep everything as it was before. There is nothing wrong with that."
Seeing Shen Yuyao nodding frequently, as if she understood something, the old monk gave her a warning: "Young Master, stay alert at all times and act more cautiously to avoid risks."
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