Baoguang Temple.
Linghu Lan spotted Hong Chen in the crowd immediately; after all, he was so dazzling that it was impossible to ignore him.
The abbot clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha! May I lead the entire Baoguang Temple in welcoming His Majesty and the Regent."
Linghu Lan glanced at Jiang Wujiang.
Jiang Wujiang said in a soft, gentle voice, trying his best to sound authoritative: "Abbot, please rise!"
Everyone stood up, and the abbot personally invited them into the Dharma Hall.
Inside the Dharma Hall, the statues of deities stood majestically.
Linghu Lan led Jiang Wujiang in a few devout bows.
"Grandma, do you believe in Buddhism?"
"I don't believe it!"
"Then why worship!"
"Worth worshipping!"
Jiang Wujiang was somewhat puzzled.
Linghu Lan stood up, patted her head, and said calmly, "The Emperor is a true dragon goddess. She does not seek Buddha, so naturally she does not believe in Buddha. But becoming a Buddha is not easy, so naturally she is worth worshipping."
Regardless of whether he understood or not, Jiang Wujiang stood up straight.
The abbot was shaken. Having cultivated for many years, he naturally understood the principle that seeking help from oneself is worse than seeking help from the Buddha.
Practicing under a Buddha statue is about cultivating something worthy of worship.
It is difficult to do.
This regent is amazing, truly amazing!
Hongchen lowered his head upon hearing this, seemingly understanding something but unable to articulate it.
Abbot Lingneng then led everyone to visit each of the Buddha halls.
Linghu Lan led the young emperor to offer incense one by one, and after they finished, they listened to Abbot Lingneng preach the Dharma.
The monks withdrew.
Linghu Lan said, "Master Hongchen, why don't you sit down and listen to the abbot preach the Dharma?"
Hongchen's eyes remained calm as he glanced at the abbot.
The abbot nodded.
Hongchen pondered for a moment and said, "This humble monk will obey the Regent's decree."
He sat down cross-legged.
Abbot Lingneng nodded and began to speak.
Although Jiang Wujiang was young, he sat upright and exuded an air of authority.
Linghu Lan lowered her eyes slightly, listening to Abbot Ling Neng recite the scriptures at a leisurely pace.
Linghu Lan had been a monk and practiced Taoism. Although he could not be said to be proficient in Buddhism, he had, after all, received a set of Buddhist ritual implements at the Samsara Temple.
She would occasionally speak, often offering thought-provoking remarks.
Abbot Lingeng then began to discuss Zen with her, sentence by sentence.
Hongchen's eyes lit up.
A hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.
I thought I'd already reached my limit when I was blown away by that incredibly bold statement, "Those who offend Yu the Great, though far away, shall be punished."
To my surprise, she actually understood Buddhism and could even discuss Zen.
After the Buddhist teachings were finished.
Jiang Wujiang's face was completely bewildered. He stubbornly maintained his imperial dignity, but his stomach's growling betrayed him.
Linghu Lan smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you've charmed me."
Abbot Lingneng remained expressionless.
"Your Majesty, I have spoken for too long. I have prepared a vegetarian meal for Your Majesty. Please follow me."
Jiang Wujiang blushed slightly, nodded his noble head, and stood up to follow Abbot Lingneng.
Linghu Lan stood up, her gaze fixed on Hongchen.
I am depressed.
wipe!
Hongchen actually entered a meditative state!
The fact that he could enter a meditative state while listening to Buddhist teachings shows that he was born to practice Buddhism.
What about me? Am I destined to be a bachelor for the rest of my life?
She waited a moment.
Hongchen slowly came to her senses and saw the person in front of her.
Regent!
He looked around again, and when he heard the bell for dinner, he vaguely remembered that he should take the regent to the vegetarian feast.
He stood up and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Your Majesty, this humble monk will now take you to have a vegetarian meal."
Linghu Lan was in despair.
She overdid it, intending to show off and deepen Hongchen's impression of her.
Unexpectedly, Hongchen possessed extraordinary talent and actually achieved enlightenment.
This isn't what I wanted!
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