Chapter 106 Buddha's Birthday
Lu Zhiran looked calm, "Even if they guessed it, there is no evidence, and father won't believe it."
Lu Zhiran didn't care what Fang's mother and daughter thought. Even if this incident had not happened, they would still regard him as a thorn in their eyes. It didn't matter if this incident happened again.
She knew her father well. Without absolute evidence, he would not believe what Fang and her daughter said. Instead, he would think that they were trying to sow discord.
Cui Fu was still worried. "What on earth are they plotting? What about matchmaking? Why can't I understand?"
Dan Yan cursed without mercy, "You must be up to no good!"
Lu Zhiran hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's go back first."
After Lu Yingxi returns home, she will definitely discuss this matter with Fang as soon as possible.
Fang's Zhichun Garden is not an iron bucket.
That night, after midnight, when the whole mansion was silent, a slender figure quietly left Zhichun Garden and came to Lu Zhiran's Yaoguang Pavilion.
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The 20th day of the first lunar month is the Buddha's birthday in this dynasty.
This dynasty worships Buddhism. Every year on this day, all the major temples are crowded with pilgrims, making it very lively. Many families will even stay in the temple for a few days to worship Buddha wholeheartedly.
Perhaps because he had done too many bad things, Lu Guanxuan was a devout Buddhist. Every year on Buddha's birthday, he would take his wife and daughter to the temple to stay for a day or two and donate a generous amount of incense money to express his piety.
This year, thinking that his career would be smooth sailing, he had already booked a room in the most popular Ciguang Temple to fulfill his wish to the Buddha.
Unexpectedly, in the end, all his efforts were in vain and he gained nothing. He was not interested in going to this year's Buddha's Birthday and was not very interested in going.
Lu Yingxi was a little anxious. They had already prepared everything, so how could her father not go?
"Father, you've been there for so many years, but you're absent this year. Isn't that going to make the Buddha blame you?"
He quickly winked at Fang.
There was still some doubt in Fang's eyes.
When Xier came back that day, she told her everything that Zhao Shuning had talked to her about.
She had long suspected that Lu Zhiran was responsible for the Fang family incident, but she had no evidence.
Now, Concubine Li has verified that it was indeed that little bitch Lu Zhiran who was behind this.
But having just suffered a big setback, Fang didn't want to act rashly.
In particular, Zhao Shuning is very scheming and one must be on guard against him, otherwise he might be used as a gun by the other party.
Seeing that Fang didn't say anything, Lu Yingxi reached out to pull her anxiously.
Fang still had doubts in her heart, but hatred prevailed in the end. Besides, Xier had already agreed to this matter. If she did not agree and let her do whatever she wanted, it would be easy for something to go wrong.
After weighing the pros and cons, she also started to persuade.
"What Xi'er said is indeed true. When worshipping Buddha, sincerity is the key. Master worships Buddha sincerely every year, so the Buddha will naturally notice."
Lu Guanxuan hasn't liked the mother and daughter recently, and this bland persuasion didn't change his mind.
At this time, Lu Zhiran spoke slowly, "Father, your career is not going well right now. Perhaps it's the work of a villain. You should burn a few more incense sticks in front of the Buddha and ask for his protection to eliminate the villain, so that you can turn bad luck around and get your career back on track."
The same words spoken by different people have completely different effects.
After Lu Zhiran persuaded him, Lu Guanxuan nodded and agreed.
Seeing this, Fang's mother and daughter felt hatred again.
"Mother, did you see that? As soon as she came back, our status in the family plummeted. If we don't take action now, there will be no place for us in this mansion in the future!"
Fang's eyes were gloomy. "It's fine if we don't take action. If we do, we must hit the target with one strike."
Lu Yingxi was full of confidence. "Our plan is flawless. She won't be able to escape even if she has wings."
Fang gritted her teeth and nodded. She would personally take charge of the matter when the time came and ensure nothing would go wrong.
His vicious gaze fell on Lu Zhiran's departing back.
She seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around to look at them.
Their eyes met, and Lu Zhiran curled her lips, revealing a meaningful smile.
Fang's face froze, and a feeling of unease suddenly rose in her heart.
Why did this little bitch also persuade the master to go to the temple to worship Buddha on Buddha's birthday? Could it be...
impossible!
Although she had extraordinary abilities, she had only just returned to the Lu family. How could she possibly find out their secrets from the iron-clad Lu family?
It's nothing more than a provocation and a demonstration!
You little bitch, I'll let you enjoy your glory for a few more days. After Buddha's birthday, let's see how proud you can be!
In the blink of an eye, it was Buddha's birthday. Fang arranged the carriage and luggage, and the family went to Ciguang Temple early.
Many people got up early like them and went to the major temples outside the city.
Xiao Baozhu is one of them.
Empress Sun was unable to leave the palace, so every year she would go to the temple to light the eternal lamp for her eldest brother on his behalf, and this year was no exception.
However, in the past, Ah Sheng and the Seventh Prince always accompanied him. This year, Ah Sheng went to Xiping, and the Seventh Prince was also busy at the shelter, so he probably couldn't come.
Xiao Baozhu was drowsy in the rocking carriage, nodding her head like a chick pecking at rice.
Suddenly, Xiao Baozhu heard a commotion outside the carriage and rubbed her eyes.
"Is it here so soon?"
Nanny Qin smiled and said, "It's still early. We're passing by the shelter outside the city."
Xiao Baozhu became alert upon hearing this.
She had heard a lot about shelters, but had never been there and had no idea what they looked like.
I lifted the curtain and looked out. When I saw the scene outside, my originally confused mind instantly became clear.
The neat houses, curling smoke from cooking fires, busy villagers, and children playing in front of the houses, all exude a vibrant atmosphere.
It is hard to imagine that more than a month ago, this place was still a barren land.
In another open space, people were carrying wood and building houses.
It was a very cold day, but they were only wearing thin clothes and working hard.
Xiao Baozhu's gaze followed that place for a long time without looking away.
This is the shelter built by Lu Zhiran.
It housed tens of thousands of disaster victims and resolved a major crisis for the imperial court. The merits it carries are unimaginable.
She is so amazing.
If I could have half of her ability and courage, my mother would definitely like me more.
After lowering the curtain, she lost her sleepiness and her mind was full of messy thoughts.
Fang's mother and daughter also saw the huge shelter. They were shocked in their hearts, but refused to admit defeat and insisted on saying some sour words. In the end, they felt bored and shut up.
The carriage traveled for half an hour and finally arrived at the foot of Ciguang Temple.
Ciguang Temple is located deep on the mountainside, and pilgrims need to climb up the stairs before they can burn incense.
Everyone had neglected exercise, and by the time they reached the top of the mountain, they were already exhausted and out of breath.
Lu Zhiran donated a large sum of money, erected a new longevity tablet for his mother, and knelt down devoutly in front of the Buddha.
Tonight, she was afraid that she would do something dishonorable in front of the Buddha. She only hoped that the Buddha would not blame her and that her mother would not be disappointed in her.
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