Chapter 703 Phoenix Fate (6)
Shen Miao waved her hands, feeling that this dream was bizarre and filled with a certain amount of shame and anger that no one else knew about, so she simply said nothing. After finishing her meal and washing up, she went out and found Luo Xueyan and the others waiting in the hall. To Shen Miao's surprise, besides Luo Tan, Shen Qiu and Luo Ling were also there.
Luo Xueyan said, "Since we are going to burn incense, the younger generations should all go together and ask for Buddha's blessing."
Shen Xin said: "Then I'll go too."
"Why are you going?" Luo Xueyan hated that he didn't understand her expression and said, "Then don't go."
Chen Qiu wondered why his father couldn't go, but Shen Miao understood. It seemed Luo Xueyan didn't just want her and Luo Tan to throw the red string, but also Chen Qiu and Luo Ling. After all, Chen Qiu and Luo Ling were old enough to get married. But...wasn't the Bound Tree only for women? If it really got stuck, would Chen Qiu and Luo Ling become homosexuals? Shen Miao shuddered.
Without delay, they were soon on their way. Putuo Temple was quite far from the Chen residence; they had set out in the morning and arrived around noon. Luo Tan was in high spirits along the way, constantly asking Luo Xueyan if Putuo Temple was truly so magical.
As Luo Xueyan continued her conversation, she brought up the "bond tree." Luo Tan, having heard about the tree, found it quite interesting. "It's somewhat similar to a custom in our Little Spring City," she said. "But since Putuo Temple is such a famous temple, this bond tree must be quite effective." She shook Chen Miao's arm, "Little cousin, how about we go throw the red string too?"
"Aren't you in no hurry to get married?" Shen Miao glanced at her sideways.
Luo Tan coughed twice and said, "That being said, when in Rome, do as the Romans do."
Luo Xueyan also said, "Jiaojiao, Tan'er, when we get to Putuo Temple, you two should go and throw the red string together. Whether you get married or not, it will at least bring good luck, right?"
Luo Tan agreed excitedly. Shen Miao already knew her mother's plan and had no choice but to comply.
They were on the road, and in one of the meditation rooms of this ancient temple that had existed in Mingqi for hundreds of years, the incense was wafting, and at this moment, a monk over seventy years old was sitting there.
The monk had a kind face and looked like a disciple of the Buddha. He wore a bright red robe and held a string of Buddhist beads, which he twirled one by one. The young monk next to him asked, "Master, we have been waiting here for several days. Will the destined person really come?"
"I have been waiting here for many days just for her arrival." The old monk said lightly.
"But we've been waiting for a long time." The young monk, who was probably only in his teens and was young and curious, quickly asked, "When will it come?"
The old monk said nothing, but silently turned the Buddhist beads in his hand. Suddenly, he stopped turning the Buddhist beads and repeatedly stroked a round Buddhist bead between his fingers.
After a while, the old monk smiled slightly.
"Coming soon," he said.
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By the time Shen Miao and his group arrived at Putuo Temple, it was not yet noon. Perhaps it was because the horses ran harder today, or the driver drove well, or perhaps the road was much smoother, but in any case, the journey that usually took two and a half hours was completed in less than two hours today.
Several people jumped off the carriage, and Chen Qiu and Luo Ling also dismounted. They saw an ancient temple nestled in the lush forest, halfway up the mountain. The clouds formed a fairyland-like atmosphere, and the distant Buddhist chanting filled the air with awe.
Luo Tan sighed, "It truly has the demeanor of a famous temple."
Luo Xueyan ordered, "Qiu'er, Ling'er, you go get off your horses first. I'll take Tan'er and Jiaojiao in."
After Shen Qiu and Luo Ling left, the guards of the Shen Mansion followed Shen Miao and her group. Luo Tan spotted a tree covered in red ropes from a distance and said, "Is this the tree of affinity? Little aunt, come and see, it's so big!"
Luo Xueyan smiled and said, "Let's go buy some red rope first."
Shen Miao followed behind them, feeling rather helpless. Luo Tan ran fast, and Luo Xueyan was impulsive, leaving Shen Miao behind. However, with the Shen Mansion's guards and Cong Yang in the dark, Shen Miao wasn't worried.
When she followed Luo Xueyan and the others into a Buddhist temple, Shen Miao's skirt was suddenly pulled by someone. She turned around and saw a man in Taoist robes squatting at the doorstep.
How could there be people from Taoism in such an important place for Buddhism?
The Taoist priest's clothes were tattered, with a fortune stick container in front of him and a whisk in his hand. For some reason, he looked a bit funny. He was about forty years old, with a small mustache, and looked at Shen Miao with a sharp gaze.
"Miss, I see that your forehead is black, which may indicate a bloody disaster. There are also black spots under your eyes, which may indicate a romantic relationship. Do you want me to tell your fortune?"
"Where did this madman come from? He's talking nonsense!" Jingzhe was extremely angry.
Shen Miao pulled out the hem of her skirt and was about to walk forward without looking around.
But then he heard the man say, "Although the phoenix has a good fate, it is a pity to be imprisoned for a lifetime."
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