Seeing Hu Yang crying out of breath, Gu Jiu's mouth twitched slightly and his heart was very tired.
"Why does the little monk suddenly want to leave the capital?"
Hu Yang wiped his eyes, looking heartbroken. "The young monk said he'd already been in hell, where he'd been tempered for years, and it was time for him to leave. He spoke in a mysterious way, and said a lot, but I only understood this one sentence."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows.
Could it be that the young monk regarded Huyang as a trial ground?
Although he is young, he is called a little monk. He really has some Buddhist nature.
The so-called breaking of precepts is probably also based on the principle of "no destruction, no construction". After rolling in the world of mortals, after brushing off the dust, he is once again a little monk who has attained Buddhahood.
The young monk was detached from the world, able to take things as they came and let them go, and his mind was tempered. Naturally, he could leave at any time without hesitation.
On the other hand, Hu Yang was crying like a ghost, I'm afraid he was really moved.
"Did the young monk say when he would leave?"
"Three days later. If I hadn't gone to look for him today, I wouldn't have known he was gone. He's such a cruel person."
Huyang burst into tears again.
Gu Jiu rubbed his brows and said, "This little monk must have attained enlightenment right away."
"What kind of Buddha is he? He just doesn't want me to bother him. If he doesn't want to see me, he can just say so. I won't go looking for him, but why did he leave the capital? If he leaves, I'm afraid I'll never see him again in this life. Woohoo... My nephew and his wife, my heart aches. What should I do?"
Hu Yang held Gu Jiu's hand and cried uncontrollably.
Gu Jiu used some strength to pull his hand out of Hu Yang's hand.
She took a deep breath and asked, "Did the young monk tell us where we'll be staying after leaving the capital?"
Hu Yang shook his head. "I asked him, and he said he wanted to travel the world. I'm afraid he'll never come to the capital again in his lifetime. My nephew and his wife, I have a miserable life. What do you think I should do? Or should I send the guards to capture him and lock him up in the Princess's Mansion?"
"No! This young monk has registered his name with Your Majesty. If Auntie arrests him, his life will be in jeopardy. It all depends on Your Majesty's will."
Hu Yang looked bewildered. "Then what should I do? I don't want him to leave. I want him to stay."
Gu Jiu's eyebrows twitched, feeling funny, infuriating, and a little frustrated.
Only Princess Huyang can live so freely and casually.
No one else in the royal family could be as heartless as her.
Gu Jiu said solemnly, "It's obvious that the young monk is devoted to Buddhism. His heart is with the Buddha, not with my aunt. What's the point of my aunt keeping him here? It's better to let him go."
"Why is it meaningless? I am content to see him every day. As for who his heart is with, I don't care at all. If he wants to practice Buddhism, he can stay in the capital. Why does he have to leave?"
"Because it's time for him to leave. He's a junior monk, and he needs to go through trials and tribulations before he can achieve Buddhahood."
"I won't let him be an old bald donkey. Being a young bald donkey is fine."
Gu Jiu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"Since Auntie doesn't want him to leave, then you should talk to him in person."
Hu Yang looked aggrieved. "I said it, but it was no use. I asked him to stay, but he said a lot, but the meaning was that he had to leave. No matter what means I used to stop him, he would leave. I, I was really hurt by him.
No man has ever hurt me like this. Woohoo... My nephew's wife, you are so smart and have so many ideas. You must help me."
Gu Jiu said tactfully: "I can't do anything about this."
Princess Huyang didn't believe it. "You are so capable, you can definitely let the young monk stay, right?"
Gu Jiu really can't.
How could she have the ability to keep someone who was devoted to studying Buddhism?
In order to delve into the Dharma and attain true Buddhahood, people are willing to sacrifice their lives, break their vows, and undergo hellish trials. What courage this possesses!
With such a person, Gu Jiu didn't think he had the ability to convince the other party.
"My nephew's wife, I can only count on you now. If even you are unwilling to help me, I really have no hope. Can you really bear to abandon me?"
Princess Huyang was crying and looked extremely pitiful.
Gu Jiu was very depressed.
She said seriously, "Aunt, do you think someone like the young monk would listen to advice? He must have big ideas. When you two are together every day, you should be the one who listens to him."
Princess Huyang nodded, "Of course I will follow his lead. After all, he's so handsome."
Gu Jiu couldn't stand it. He was still showing off the little monk's good looks at this time.
This world where appearance matters is really despairing.
"Look, you've been with him for years and you still can't convince him to change his mind. How can I, an outsider, do that? Aunt, please don't make it difficult for me. If he wants to leave, let him go. As the saying goes, it's best to part ways amicably. Don't tear your face apart, at least leave some memories."
It's just a date, why get serious about it?
As soon as we break up, we're fighting to the death. We shouldn't have played this game in the first place.
"I don't want him to leave."
"But he insisted on leaving."
"Then keep him here and find a way to make him give up the idea."
Gu Jiu shook his head. "Aunt, please handle this matter yourself. I really can't do anything about it."
"No! My nephew's wife, you must help me. If you don't help me, no one will help me."
"But I can't help."
"Let's try. If he still refuses to change his mind after trying, I can give up completely."
Gu Jiu blinked and asked, "How much does my aunt like that little monk?"
Huyang looked shy and embarrassed.
Gu Jiu: “…” Just pretend I never asked anything.
Hu Yang said shyly, "Ever since I saw him, he has taken up residence in my heart and I can never pull him out. He is the best man I have ever met in my life, bar none."
Oh, that’s a very high evaluation!
Gu Jiudu became interested in this young monk whose name he had heard of for a long time.
Just how capable was this young monk that he could not only make Hu Yang obsessed with him for several years, but also make King Ning change his mind and not kill him immediately, allowing Hu Yang to continue to associate with him.
This person must be extremely charming and persuasive.
Maybe she should satisfy her curiosity and go out more often to see the world.
Hu Yang has been pestering Gu Jiu.
It seemed as if she would continue to pester Gu Jiu unless he agreed.
Considering that Hu Yang was also an important partner, and he was being pestered to no end, and also because he was curious about the young monk, Gu Jiu finally nodded and agreed to help Hu Yang.
"This is just the first time, and it won't happen again."
Gu Jiu did not forget the three rules he made with Hu Yang.
She didn't want to get involved in Huyang's mess again and again.
Hu Yang nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry, this is just the once. If the young monk leaves, I will also keep my mind pure and desires low. I'm afraid no one can arouse my passion. Even if I wanted to trouble you again, I won't have the chance."
Huyang, ah Huyang, you are really not suitable for the role of a sentimental person.
“Cough cough cough…”
Gu Jiu covered his mouth and almost couldn't help but say what was in his heart.
"Nephew's wife, are you okay?"
Gu Jiu shook her head repeatedly, and only asked Hu Yang to stop messing with her affectionate persona, as she was better than anyone else.
"It's too late today. Let's set off for Xiangguo Temple early tomorrow morning."
Gu Jiu was shocked. "The young monk is staying at Xiangguo Temple? Wasn't he staying at some dilapidated temple before?"
When talking about the young monk, Hu Yang was extremely gentle. "For the past six months, he has been staying at Xiangguo Temple."
Gu Jiu almost gave Hu Yang a thumbs up.
The cow roared to the sky!
They actually went to Xiangguo Temple and were so affectionate with each other. Wasn’t the abbot of Xiangguo Temple mad to death?
Hu Yang said, "The abbot of Xiangguo Temple likes the young monk very much and has repeatedly tried to keep him. But he is determined to leave, and no one can stop him. My nephew's wife, I can only rely on you now."
"Aunt, don't have too much hope in me. I'm just a stranger, and no one will listen to a stranger's advice."
"Try it. How do you know he won't listen if you don't try?"
Huyang looked sad and grief-stricken, while Xizi held her heart in her hands, looking very proper.
But when I think of Hu Yang’s tough past, this weak look really doesn’t suit her, it’s too inconsistent.
…
When Liu Zhao came back in the evening, Gu Jiu mentioned the matter of the little monk.
Liu Zhao looked strange, and after hesitating for a long time, he said, "It's okay for you to go see the young monk."
Huh?
Is this young monk so charming? Even Liu Zhao has a crush on him. How rare!
"Tell me what the little monk looks like?"
Liu Zhao kept it a secret, "You'll know when you go there tomorrow."
Anyway, he is not as good-looking as this young master, but he has the Buddha nature. However, Xiao Jiu doesn't buy this, so it doesn't matter if he goes to meet him.
Liu Zhao is a very scheming grandson of the emperor.
If the young monk was very handsome, I'm afraid he would try to stop Gu Jiu from meeting the young monk.
…
The next morning, Huyang arrived at the palace early.
Out of curiosity, Gu Jiu took a carriage and followed Hu Yang to Xiangguo Temple.
Today isn't the first day of the month, nor the fifteenth, nor is it an auspicious day. It's just an ordinary day, neither good nor bad.
Therefore, Xiangguo Temple is relatively deserted, with few pilgrims. However, a group of scholars who are attracted by the beautiful maple leaves are walking in and out of the hall.
Gu Jiu was dressed simply today, in a white dress with a curved hem, a simple hairstyle, and only a wooden hairpin on her head.
Not even wearing earrings or bracelets.
She followed Princess Huyang through the side hall and came to the back wing where the monks lived.
Then go straight through the back compartment and head up the mountain.
Gu Jiu had never walked this road before.
If Hu Yang hadn't led the way, she wouldn't have known there was such a place in Xiangguo Temple.
The three small wooden houses on the mountain are where the young monks live. It is a very quiet place and a good place for meditation and practice.
Hu Yang walked in front, and the closer she got to the cabin, the more uneasy she became.
The original eagerness turned into caution at this moment.
She knocked on the door gently, "Little monk, little monk, little..."
With a squeak.
Before the third young monk from Huyang exited, the door of the wooden house opened from the inside.
A young monk with a face as gentle as jade appeared in front of Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu first exclaimed.
I didn't expect that the young monk had a scholar's face that looked weak and helpless.
The young monk she imagined should be a man with a resolute expression, bright eyes, strong and handsome features, and he would look manly even with a shaved head.
It's the kind of stubbornness and paranoia that can be seen with the eyes.
She even imagined the little monk's voice, which must be low and magnetic, and have a fatal temptation to women.
However, the real little monk not only looks like a weak scholar, but also speaks like a weak scholar.
"Please come in, two donors."
The young monk put his hands together, made room in front of the door, and politely invited the two people in.
Gu Jiu suddenly wondered if he had been thinking too dirty before.
Princess Huyang and this young monk probably didn't have any sexual relations.
The interior is very simple.
There are just two low tables and four cushions.
The three of them sat on the ground facing each other.
As soon as Hu Yang saw the little monk, he was obviously captivated and acted so gentle that he could squeeze water out of him.
"Did you eat well today?"
"Thank you for your concern, my lady. I have already had breakfast."
"That's good, that's good."
Hu Yang was obviously a little nervous, "Can you not leave the capital?"
The young monk smiled and shook his head, "Please forgive me, my lady donor. I have made up my mind."
Seeing the little monk's smile, Gu Jiu was distracted.
She suddenly understood why Hu Yang was so bewildered.
The young monk in front of me looks like a weak scholar when he is not smiling.
Once she smiles, she is absolutely stunning.
Even she, who was used to seeing beautiful women, was almost dazzled by this smile.
Gu Jiu collected his thoughts and looked towards Hu Yang.
Hu Yang is really addicted to it and can't help himself
“Ahem…”
She coughed twice, and Hu Yang came back to his senses.
Hu Yang was a little shy, "I forgot to introduce you, this is my eldest nephew's wife, Madam Zhao."
Gu Jiu nodded slightly, "I have heard of the great monk's name for a long time. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."
The young monk looked at Gu Jiu with a smile that was pure and harmless. "I am Wuwang. I am unworthy of the title of a great monk. Please just call me Wuwang, my lady donor."
Hopeless?
This Dharma name has some meaning.
"Master Wuwang probably already knows why I came here."
Wuwang nodded slightly, "Donor Huyang, you are so kind to stay here. I am deeply grateful. However, I have made up my mind and will not change it. Please have a cup of tea, benefactors, and then we will go back."
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly. "Actually, before I came here, I knew it was impossible for me to convince you to change your mind. I came anyway because, firstly, I wanted to do my bit for my aunt, and secondly, I was very curious about Master Wuwang. People's opinions of you are mixed."
"I don't care whether people criticize me, slander me, or praise me."
"oh!"
Hu Yang reached out and pulled Gu Jiu's sleeve, "Nephew's wife, please help me persuade him. Don't say those nonsense."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Aunt, could you please wait outside the door? I have a few words to say to Master Wuwang alone."
Princess Huyang was unhappy, "Do I have to leave?"
Gu Jiu smiled and whispered in her ear, "My aunt is here, and the little monk will feel embarrassed."
Princess Huyang suddenly realized, "Then, I'll go wait outside. You better hurry."
"Don't worry, aunt."
Hu Yang got up and left.
In the quiet room, only Gu Jiu and Wu Wang were left.
Gu Jiu looked at him openly, "Master Wuwang, what do you think of Princess Huyang?"
Wuwang had a blank expression on his face. After a moment's silence, he said, "She has lost herself."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Master, what do you think of the relationship between you and Hu Yang?"
Wuwang didn't show any guilt or shame.
He is a person with Buddha nature. "Causes arise and cease, it's time to end it all."
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled.
It seems that her thoughts were not too dirty, but that the two of them had indeed developed a relationship that went beyond that of an ordinary man and woman.
"Master, do you know that Princess Huyang is extremely fond of you? In order to keep you, she specifically asked me to come forward."
"I have made up my mind."
"I don't think I have the ability to convince you to stay. You can leave, but before you go, can you please seriously end your relationship with Princess Huyang?"
The hopeless expression finally changed.
He frowned slightly, "I thought I had made it clear."
Gu Jiu shook his head slightly, "It's not clear enough. Please completely cut off her thoughts, cut off all possibilities, and leave her no room. Cut it off completely and cleanly."
After a long silence, Wuwang nodded, "I understand. I will follow Madam's instructions and completely sever all ties with the donor Huyang."
"Thank you, Master."
"You are too polite, Madam. Madam, you are leaving now. I have two things to say."
"Master, please speak."
Wuwang observed Gu Jiu's eyebrows and eyes, "Madam, be careful of your anger."
Huh?
Gu Jiu's eyebrows moved slightly, "Master, are you reading my face?"
Wuwang said expressionlessly, "Madam, just keep your composure when facing any situation."
Gu Jiu said, "Master, since you can read faces and are proactive in offering suggestions, could you please elaborate a little more?"
Wuwang shook his head. "For the sake of donor Huyang, I'll make an exception and give you a few words of advice. But once or twice, not three times."
Gu Jiu nodded. "I understand. Thank you for your advice, Master. But I still have a question. Master, have you ever read Hu Yang's face? Do you think the relationship between you and her is a bad one or a good one? What will the future hold?"
Wuwang slowly closed his eyes and silently recited Buddhist scriptures.
Is this the end of the conversation?
Gu Jiu's mouth twitched, "Goodbye, Master!"
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