Chapter 50 Incense
But Jiang Sheng is not really a housebound lady, so how could she be frightened by such a trivial matter?
She only has one doubt now.
——The person who fell into the water half-way accidentally fell into the water and accidentally bumped into her... But no one knows better than Jiang Sheng, the person involved.
The strength she felt was definitely not unintentional, but rather intentional.
To put it more clearly, it was she who should have fallen into the water. It was just that the girl probably couldn't stand firm. She was helped by Jiang Yan again, and the person who fell into the water was replaced by the girl from Mushan Temple.
Jiang Sheng subconsciously fiddled with the futon with his index finger, recalling what the situation was like at that time.
Hearing that Mrs. Hou was about to return home, Mrs. Sun said, "The incense has not been put up yet. How about I finally come here and take Shengsheng to put up the incense? I just want to pray for blessings."
Mrs. Hou thought the same thing: "Sister-in-law is right."
The person who went to find Jiang Xian has not returned yet, and the Qiao family is leaving the dormitory to find Qiao Shu.
Sun was embarrassed: "How about I wait here for Xianxian, and I'll leave after she comes back."
Mrs. Hou quickly said no, "It's not easy for you and Xiao Shu, mother and daughter, to meet each other once. How can this be okay?"
"so--"
She pointed to a girl and said, "Wait here for Miss Xian."
Yatou Fushen: "Yes."
Mrs. Hou said: "I took Shengsheng to burn incense and then returned to the dormitory."
Mrs. Sun asked: "Then my sister-in-law and I will leave?"
"Okay, it's okay."
Several people broke up.
On the way, Mrs. Hou deliberately avoided the route to the Life Release Pond. She twisted a string of beads and said, "It's time to bow down properly and be more sincere. You've been too uneasy these days."
Jiang Sheng did not refute.
If she didn't believe in these things before, she became somewhat more pious after reading the book. After all, what happened to her could no longer be solved with Jiang Sheng's own knowledge.
Although she felt that the matter was man-made, it didn't matter if she paid her respects.
There were many pilgrims in the main hall, but they were in an orderly manner. Everyone walked slowly and quietly without making too much noise. There was strong incense in front of the Buddha statue, smoke curled up, and the smell unique to the temple lingered around.
Mrs. Hou first asked the girl to add money for incense, then led Jiang Sheng to get cigarettes and stood in front of the futon.
Mrs. Hou muttered: "Pilgrim Qiao Shi Guishuang, the daughter of the former Imperial College and the wife of Jiangping Marquis, came here to pray for blessings on the Double Ninth Festival today. I have no other wish. I only wish for the peace of my family and the good health of my parents.
May my children be safe and sound every year..."
Then she bowed three times and touched Jiang Sheng to signal her to join him.
Jiang Sheng originally held the incense with his head down, but he raised his eyes after being touched by Mrs. Hou.
When she raised her eyes, she saw from the corner of her eye a man in purple clothes sitting in a wheelchair, being pushed out by a boy.
wheelchair?
Is it——Xiao Huaijing, the male protagonist of the original book?
The boy pushed Xiao Huaijing away, and soon after, Jiang Xian came out followed by an old man wearing cassock.
Seeing Jiang Sheng standing still, Mrs. Hou originally said, "Come on, why are you so dazed?"
She straightened up and was about to urge Jiang Sheng to bow, but she heard Jiang Sheng call out: "Sister?"
Mrs. Hou followed Jiang Sheng's line of sight and saw Jiang Xian holding the incense hand.
She frowned: "Why are you here?"
Come to offer incense?
She didn't bring Jiang Xian with her, so Jiang Xian was left alone? If people saw her, she would still be at odds with the Jiangping Hou Mansion!
Mrs. Hou frowned.
Jiang Xian turned his head and said a few words to the old man in cassock. The old man in cassock nodded and put his palms together, closed his eyes and leaned on his middle finger between his brows.
After Jiang Xian finished talking to the old man in cassock, he walked towards Mrs. Hou and Jiang Sheng.
Mrs. Hou scolded her for a while: "I sent the girl and mother-in-law to look for you for a long time, but I still can't find you."
"Forget it, now that you're here, have you ever offered incense?"
She asked Jiang Xian and Jiang Sheng to worship together in front of the Buddha statue. Jiang Xian seemed to be in a good mood and had no objection. The two put incense and Mrs. Hou prepared to take Jiang Xian and Jiang Sheng back home.
Jiang Sheng was not prepared to go back so early: "I want to walk around."
Mrs. Hou disagreed: "You almost fell into the release pond just now. Why are you still wandering around? You have gone back home."
"That was an accident just now." Jiang Sheng said, "It's hard to come here once, and the ninety-nine stairs are really difficult to walk up... Moreover, there are girls and women following us, and we are in the temple and in front of the Buddha statue. What could happen?"
Seeing Jiang Sheng's persistence, Mrs. Hou thought about it and wanted to accompany her.
Jiang Sheng smiled: "What are you doing with me? I happen to be visiting the temple. You can also go with your aunts to see cousin Qiao Shu."
Mrs. Hou said: "Since you are not in a hurry to return home, why don't we go and see Shu'er together?"
Although Jiang Sheng and Qiao Zhi have always been on good terms, Qiao Shu is older after all. But Jiang Sheng has no cousins and few cousins, and Mrs. Hou often goes back to Qiao's house, so the relationship between the two sisters is okay.
Jiang Sheng smiled and said, "I'm afraid of life. I don't want to go to the Qian family's dormitory. I just want to get some air."
Mrs. Hou thought for a moment and reluctantly agreed: "Okay, then you two sisters can walk around here together and have fun. You must follow the girl beside you, and no one is allowed to wander around."
"Yes, let Banzhan follow."
Banzhan has been with her for more than ten years and Mrs. Hou trusts her very much.
"I won't bother Sister Banzhan." Jiang Sheng pointed at the girl casually, "Just ask her to follow me."
So they parted with Mrs. Hou at the entrance of the palace.
After Mrs. Hou walked away, Jiang Xian asked, "What happened?"
She didn't believe that Jiang Sheng was just having sex.
Jiang Sheng didn't hide it: "There was a girl who fell into the water in the life-release pool, but I suspect she did it on purpose. She wanted to push me into the life-release pool."
"Release Pond?" Jiang Xian heard someone talking about this just now, but didn't expect it to be related to Jiang Sheng.
"how do you want to do it?"
"Check it first, I'm not sure either." It's good if it's unintentional, but if it's intentional, it's a hidden danger.
Jiang Sheng cannot let unknown dangers lurk around him.
The girl who fell into the water was a sweeper at Mushan Temple, her name was Xinrui. She lost her parents when she was only a few years old and had only one younger brother. The people of Mushan Temple saw her as pitiful, so they took her in to feed her.
This is easy to find out. You can ask anyone in the temple.
Although the water in the release pool was not deep, it could cover the mouth and nose. Xinrui took a few sips and was resting in the small room.
When Jiang Xian and Jiang Sheng found Xin Rui, the doctor had just finished treating her and opened the door and left the small room.
When she saw Jiang Xian and Jiang Sheng, the doctor saluted even though she didn't know their identities.
When he was about to leave, Jiang Sheng grabbed the doctor and asked, "How is the girl inside?"
The doctor was stunned: "...Who are you?"
Jiang Sheng thought for a moment and pretended to apologize: "To tell you the truth, the girl inside fell into the water next to me. I wanted to pull her up, but I didn't and almost jumped into the water too, so I want to know
Is she okay?"
"It's all my fault. I could have held her back."
The doctor smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern. Miss Xinrui is fine. You don't have to blame yourself."
Jiang Sheng asked: "Can we go and have a look?"
Chapter completed!