"How can I be considered flattering? I'm being serious." Xiaohua curled her lips and said, "Ask Yang Huaitian if that's the case."
"Yes, anyone who meets my aunt is a lucky person, and so are we."
It was now the end of May and the weather was getting warmer. There were many teahouses along the official road. The weather was hot and the horses needed water, so they walked slower. Fortunately, they were not in a hurry.
"We also set up stalls on the official road and sold tea in the past, earning more than ten cents a day." The three of them sat at the tea stall drinking tea. "But there are always bullies in every industry. Every few days someone comes to our door to ask for money, and if you don't give, you will be beaten." As they were talking, they heard a quarrel from a distance.
"Miss, I'll go take a look." The quarrel was at a tea stall in the distance. Several people were smashing and destroying the stall. Xiaohua dared to watch from a distance after passing by. After a while, she ran over and said, "Miss, those three people are so abominable. They drank tea without paying and even overturned the tea stall."
"When you're out, don't mind your own business."
Yang Huaitian clenched his fists and said, "These people are everywhere. They are idle and only bully honest people."
Chunxiao drank a cup of tea. The troublemakers had left. The old couple who were setting up a stall over there were cleaning up the broken porcelain bowls and the overturned cart. The old lady was cleaning up while crying. Chunxiao took out two taels of silver and gave it to Xiaohua, indicating that she should give it to the old couple. Xiaohua happily took the money and ran away, but came back soon. Chunxiao saw the couple bowing to her, she nodded and got on the carriage, and the three of them set off again.
"Miss, since you really want to help them, why didn't we stop those three people from overturning the stall just now, and the same goes for the people nearby."
"Xiaohua, Auntie did the right thing. As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. If we join forces with the people around us to stop them, it will only be temporary. Once we, the people with ulterior motives, leave, the old couple will definitely not be able to do business. This is not helping them, it is harming them. Moreover, the three of us may not be able to deal with those three big men. When you go out, just like Auntie said, it is best to avoid trouble if you can."
"I understand. Our help is actually the best thing. At least they can set up their stall after receiving the compensation."
"This is a problem of social atmosphere. If the government doesn't intervene, it will be difficult for ordinary people to manage it. Less trouble is worse than more. Remember this."
Xiaohua nodded, "I remember!"
The three of them arrived in Wei County and then on to Wuling County. The last time they burned incense at the Wanfo Temple in Wuling County, the incense burned out. As a result, after they returned, Yan Qi was kidnapped. Chunxiao always felt that the Wanfo Temple was quite effective, so she wanted to go there again this time. The scenery on the mountain was pleasant and beautiful, making it a good place to just enjoy the view. That night, they stayed at the inn in Wuling County. The next morning, the three of them drove their carriage up the mountain.
"Last time, we didn't know there was a path to the back of the mountain for carriages, so we climbed up from the front. It was so tiring." Chun Xiao laughed when he thought about it. "I was wondering how those ladies could climb the mountain without getting red in the face or out of breath. I thought it was because of their poor physical fitness. Later, I found out there is a path at the back."
"Miss," Xiaohua smiled, "Climbing the mountain shows your sincerity and may Buddha bless you more."
"If I had known this, I would have let you climb up and kneel down in front of the Buddha sincerely on your behalf. That way, my cotton will grow better and better, and I will make more and more money, and I will have enough money to support you."
Xiaohua wasn't afraid of her teasing. "Miss, even if you ask me to go down the mountain now and then climb up from the front, I would still be willing. I pray to the Buddha to bless you with good health and a long life."
Chunxiao looked at her and said, "Don't worry. Didn't you say that I do one good deed every day? The Buddha sees it clearly and will bless me."
Yang Huaitian drove the carriage to the backyard of the temple. There were already several carriages parked there, with young monks guarding them. They got off the carriages and went to the main hall. There were still many people coming in and out of the main hall today, and there were also many people climbing up the mountain.
Chunxiao looked down from halfway up the mountain. The surrounding green mountains were majestic and towering. It seemed that Wuling County was quite high up in the sky. Why hadn't she seen such a scene last time? She had almost forgotten what it was like.
"Aunt, are you going to burn some incense?"
"Since we are here, we have to burn some incense. You all go and burn some later. The Buddhas here are said to be powerful. Let them bless you." Chunxiao led them into the main hall and donated incense money into the box. Each of them took a stick of incense and knelt in front of the Buddha.
Chunxiao didn't dare to have even a joking thought today. First, she expressed gratitude. She thanked the Buddha for blessing her with finding Yan Qi. Second, she prayed that the Buddha would see to it and bring a swift end to the war, so that everything would go smoothly. Third, she hoped that her family would be healthy and everything would go smoothly. In short, this time, she was completely sincere.
Fortunately, the burning incense did not break this time, and she finally felt relieved.
"Xiaohua, what wish did you make?" Chunxiao looked at the two of them with a smile on her face.
"Everyone said I can't tell you. If I tell you, it won't work." Xiaohua bowed towards the main hall again, looking very sincere.
"Next time I'll take you to the marriage temple and pray for a good marriage for you."
"Miss, please stop talking nonsense here." She bowed towards the main hall again, "Buddha, please don't blame me, Buddha, please don't blame me."
Chunxiao saw her muttering and suddenly thought of the same person, "Last time we came here, we just burned some incense and left in a hurry. How about we have a vegetarian meal here today?" She looked down on it the last time she came. After the incident of the broken incense, in her eyes, the Wanfo Temple seemed to be covered with a layer of gold. Now is different from the past. Naturally, she wants to try the vegetarian meal in the Wanfo Temple covered with gold.
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