The fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Finally, the Lantern Festival is one of the most warm and festive festivals of the Great Chu Dynasty, the first full moon night of the year.

The court attached great importance to it. All officials were on holidays, celebrated with the people, and enjoyed the city.

Not only the people of Jinling City, but also many merchants and scholars from all over the country will come to the Qinhuai Lantern Festival.

"Son-in-law, let's go to see the Lantern Festival!"

Zuer excitedly woke Chu Tianxiu in the study.

Chu Tianxiu was confused in the quilt and was pulled out by Zuer. When she saw the sunlight outside the window was still early, she couldn't help but say, "Don't you watch the lantern festival at night. Is it better to watch the stars at night? What can I see during the day?!"

"It's so lively during the day, so many delicious foods. If you go late, all the delicious foods will be sold out, but you will lose. There are also many good shows! We go shopping during the day and watch the river lanterns at night!

The princess has been ready to go to Sansheng Tree to fulfill her wish! My son-in-law is leaving~~~!"

Zuer acted coquettishly, pulled Chu Tianxiu up, washed and dressed up.

My son-in-law hasn't gone out for many days and is a little sloppy when he lives in the study.

Zuer was dressing up Chu Tianxiu, but saw Chu Tianxiu looking at the big bronze mirror on the dressing table, dazed.

"Son-in-law, what's wrong?"

Joo's strange way.

"I haven't looked at my handsome face in the mirror for several days. I miss you so much! I stayed up late to write a book these days, and my handsome face has become a little more haggard and vicissitudes... and it has the charm of an uncle! This is the effect I want!"

Chu Tianxiu pointed to the mirror and exclaimed.

Zuer was ashamed and angry. My son-in-law became foolish again without looking at the bronze mirror for only three days. How could there be such a shameless and narcissistic person in this world!

"A few days ago, the palace sent someone to send a bronze mirror with a six-foot height engraved on "I examine myself three times a day", saying that the emperor gave it to my son-in-law. Looking back, I have someone put it in this study. You, son-in-law, just take a look!"

Joeye curled her lips.

"Can this six-foot-high bronze mirror reflect my whole body? This relationship is so good. The emperor understands me. I shine three times on the sun. I can't leave any blind spots for myself!"

Chu Tianxiu was surprised.

...

A five-carriage luxury carriage, escorted by a team of guards in the royal palace, slowly left the Prince Ping's Mansion and headed towards the Qinhuai River.

Early in the morning of the Lantern Festival, the ten miles of Qinhuai River were already crowded, and the crowds were filled with people.

Because there were too many people and it was difficult to pass, they got off the five-carriage carriage near the Qinhuai River and walked along the river.

On the riverside, people who were shopping everywhere, including rich young men, scholars, and ladies, in groups of three or five, accompanied by the Qinhuai Lantern Festival.

The street shops on both sides of the river are hung high, the interior and exterior decorations are freshly painted, and various silks, wine, rouge, gold, silver, jade hairpins, pens, ink, paper and ink, and goods are all over the shelf.

"Sell candied haws, a string of copper coins!"

"Fresh osmanthus cake, only two coins for copper!"

The vendors were yelling.

Joer looked a little greedy and asked the county for some money and bought street snacks.

There is a stone bridge on the Qinhuai River, called "Sansheng Bridge". Opposite the Sansheng Stone Bridge is the most beautiful Sansheng Wishing Tree in Jinling City, loved by everyone and blooming.

Going to the Sansheng Tree to fulfill your wish, this is the first stop for Li Yu, Chu Tianxiu and others to visit the Qinhuai Lantern Festival.

They were walking on the stone bridge.

Chu Tianxiu suddenly saw it.

A ragged old monk Tianzhu was wearing a cassock and holding a Zen stick in his hand, holding a bowl in his hand, and pitifully approached the person who crossed the bridge and said, "Donor, is it good to have a meal for vegetarian food?"

Not to mention, it’s rare to see monks from Da Chu.

There were no monk temples in this Great Chu Dynasty, and there were not many monks. This was the first time Chu Tianxiu saw a monk in Jinling City.

This monk has a different appearance than the Middle Earth people, or the Kshatriya race. Could it be the Indian monk who has just entered Middle Earth to preach?

Chu Tianxiu was a little sympathetic and interested.

The old monk Tianzhu was walking in the vegetarian room and just looked at Chu Tianxiu, with his eyes facing each other.

This moment.

The old monk was stunned, unbelievable that he actually saw sympathy in the eyes of a noble prince dressed in the Great Chu Dynasty... and also had a strong interest!

good!

I am very interested in him, the old monk in Tianzhu.

The old monk Tianzhu felt that his soul seemed to be trembling with excitement... Buddha, did he finally see the hard work of preaching him?

He has been waiting for the opportunity for more than ten years, but is he finally coming?!

The old monk Tianzhu was excited and quickly stepped forward, stopped the four people, clasped his hands and saluted at Chu Tianxiu, and said anxiously: "Donor, please stay!"

"Old monk, stop for me, don't get close!"

However, a stern light flashed across Zuer's eyes, and he instantly blocked Chu Tianxiu's face. His fists were tense, like a little tiger, staring at the old monk fiercely.

Di'er also took a step forward, held down the sword, and stopped Princess Li Yu with caution.

Chu Tianxiu was shocked, not knowing what they were doing.

Li Yu looked a little alert and whispered to Chu Tianxiu, who was completely ignorant, and said, "This monk Tianzhu has been here in Jinling City for more than ten years and preaches to everyone, but not many people pay attention to him.

Although he was ragged, his hands were extremely thick and he was good at using heavy Zen sticks. He was very skilled and had a deep Taoist practice. He was a master of the master level!”

Chu Tianxiu then realized it and smiled and said, "Don't do it, he... should not be malicious! He just begs for alms, relax! Old monk, what do you think you should stop me from doing?"

When the old monk Tianzhu heard that Chu Tianxiu called himself a little marquis, a real king-level powerful man, he looked even more excited and said anxiously: "Donor, you are destined to be with my Buddha! I am a monk, I have a great fate with you! I hope to have a long talk with the donor!"

Since he came to Jinling City ten years ago to preach Buddhism.

However, his "strange" appearance of a Indian, like a Rakshasa ghost, was not favored by the Middle-earth people.

The ordinary people in Jinling City also knew the existence of him, the monk Tianzhu.

But everyone in Middle-earth believes in Taoism, who should pay attention to him?!

He placed his hope on the nobles in Jinling City.

But the nobles in Jinling City, let alone the powerful people, either believe in Huang Lao Taoism or Confucianism. Who cares about him, the monk Tianzhu?

He could not even enter the noble man's mansion as if he had reached the sky.

People in Jinling City either regard him as nothing or avoid him.

There has never been a noble person yet, and he is interested in him and Buddhism.

He has made no progress in preaching Buddhism in Jinling City for years. He can only make a meal, let alone be unable to preach.

However, a little marquis appeared in front of him, and he was clearly interested in the monk. This was the first time among the nobles.

This is called him, the old monk, how can he not be very excited!

"Bah! My son-in-law has been married long ago. I have a lot of fate with you, a monk! I dare to talk nonsense again, I will kill you!"

Zuer was extremely alert and immediately cursed.

She had read "The Story of the Stone" and knew that monks would not get married. This old bastard in India dared to fool his son-in-law and seek death!

The old monk Tianzhu waved his hand and said bitterly: "It is not a monk's fate, nor a monk's fate!... Your master is a person with Buddha nature, and can help me to prosper. I hope to help the Buddhist teachings spread to the east!"

"Oh, who are you? Where are you coming from? Where are you going?"

Chu Tianxiu was curious.

The old monk Tianzhu was slightly stunned.

In my heart, I was instantly excited, as if the zither and zither were singing, and I met the soulmate of Middle Earth!

Who are you?

Where did you come from?

Where to go?

One sentence reveals the three ultimate questions in life, the big problems that the Buddha has been pursuing.

It is indeed a person with great Buddha nature!

This is the strongest Buddha nature he has ever seen in Middle Earth in the past ten years. The rest of the world are just rotten trees and clouds that cannot bear the creation.

The old monk Tianzhu immediately gave a tribute, solemn and dignified, and said seriously: "I am a monk from Tianzhu, coming from Tianzhu.

Alone, he traveled through the deserted wars and chaos, bandits and bandits rose up. The Western Regions countries, which were rampant with the Huns, passed through endless dangerous deserts and jungles, traveled through mountains and rivers, and walked to Jinling City, the imperial capital of the Great Chu. It has been ten years since then.

I have been here in Middle-earth for ten years and have seen countless people. Today, I saw the little marquis on this Sansheng Bridge, and only then did I realize that there was a donor who was born into a Buddha's son and had extraordinary understanding in this world.

The Buddhist monk from Tianzhu, who came from afar, is a natural Buddhist son. When you meet at the Three Life Bridge, this is a great fate among Buddhists!

I wonder if I can fight with the little marquis, talk long and discuss the true meaning of Buddhism?"

Chu Tianxiu suddenly said "Damn it" in his heart.
To be continued...