When Gao Bufan returned to Ji County from Yuyi Town, it was already New Year's Eve, and tomorrow will be the first day of the ninth year of Daye. The weather was fine and the sun was shining, and Ji County was quite lively. The streets were full of people and the air was

It is filled with the smell of rice cakes and incense.

During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it was not popular to set off firecrackers during the New Year, and it was not even fashionable to post Spring Festival couplets. However, there were many faithful men and women praying to gods and Buddhas. On New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year, pilgrims coming and going in front of the Taoist temples in major temples were as numerous as crucian carp crossing the river.

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Shuiyue Nunnery is the only nunnery in Ji County. The incense is very popular on weekdays, but even more so on New Year's Eve. Early in the morning, pilgrims flock to the nunnery, almost crushing the door of the nunnery, leaving only a blank space on the roof.

The smoke fills the air all day long, and the prosperity of the incense can be seen.

"Master Bufan, do we want to go in and burn incense?" Gao Ren asked when he saw Gao Bufan reining in his horse in front of Shuiyue Temple.

Gao Bufan hesitated for a moment, got off his horse, threw the reins into Gao Ren's hands, and ordered: "You guys take the horse back to the Animal Husbandry Supervision Office first. I have something to do, and I will walk back later."

Gao Shou and Gao Ren didn't ask any further questions, and took the horses back to the Animal Husbandry Supervision Office first.

"Amitabha, is this benefactor burning incense and praying for blessings, or is he praying to Buddha for fortune?" A middle-aged nun blocked the way and looked at Gao Bufan with empty hands in confusion.

There are many faithful men and women who come to Shuiyue Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha. Among them, female pilgrims are naturally the most numerous. There are many cardamom girls, young women, mature women, some idle hooligans, or dandy boys who love to hang out in these places.

Those who squeezed and took advantage of each other. Gao Bufan was alone and empty-handed. It is estimated that the middle-aged nun had automatically classified him into this category.

Gao Bufan politely bowed his hands and said, "I neither burn incense nor pray to Buddha. I just want to visit a friend. Her name is Bai Yunshang. She has been practicing in Guian recently."

It is said that Bai Yunshang stayed at Songtao Villa outside the city for three days and then returned to Shuiyue Temple to recuperate. Gao Bufan only learned afterwards that during this period, he was busy with official duties and building a horse farm, and had no time to visit Bai Yun again.

I happened to pass by Shuiyue Temple today, so I planned to go in and take a look.

The middle-aged nun looked Gao Bufan up and down and asked, "Is the donor's surname Gao?"

Gao Bufan nodded and said, "I am Gao Changqing in Xiaquan County."

The middle-aged nun clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, it turns out that I am the high priest. Please come with the poor nun." After saying that, she turned around and walked into the nunnery.

Gao Bufan thanked him and quickly followed the middle-aged nun, bypassing the bustling hall and arriving at the courtyard at the back. It suddenly became much quieter. This should be the place where the nuns usually live and eat.

"Almsgiver Gao, please wait here for a moment." The middle-aged nun led Gao Bufan to a bodhi tree, gathered them together and bowed, then turned around and entered a moon gate on her own.

Gao Bufan was bored, so he wandered for a few steps. While looking at the surrounding environment, he discovered that there was a stone tablet standing under the Bodhi tree. It looked very new and clean. There were four verses engraved on it: There is no Bodhi tree, and there is no mirror.

It's not Taiwan. It's originally nothing, so where can it cause dust?

A strange look flashed in Gao Bufan's eyes, and he immediately understood why the middle-aged nun was so respectful to him. The problem with love lies here. As soon as these four sentences came out, he was probably already famous among Buddhists. Amitabha

, an inadvertent person stole the spotlight from the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, what a sin!

"Cough cough cough!" A cough suddenly sounded behind him. Gao Bufan turned around quickly and immediately met a pair of extremely unique eyes, which made him feel a little shuddering.

The person standing behind Gao Bufan at this moment was a young man, about sixteen or seventeen years old, who was very thin. The large cloak on him was like being draped on a skeleton, as if a gust of wind could blow him away.

His face is pale and blue, his lips are slightly dark, and he looks sickly and wilted at first glance, but his eyes are bright, as if there are two weak flames burning, which reminds people of the extremely tenacious weeds.

Gao Bufan recognized at a glance that this person was Li Xuanba, whom he had met at Dou's funeral hall that day. This most handsome man in the romance novel is really difficult to describe, but I don't know

Why, Gao Bufan didn't dare to underestimate him at all.

"I looked familiar from the back just now. It turns out it's Brother Gao." Li Xuanba smiled and cupped his hands.

Gao Bufan raised his hands and returned the greeting: "So it's Brother Xuanba, why are you here?"

"My mother's coffin is temporarily stored in Shuiyue Temple. She will be taken back to her hometown for burial in the spring of next year. Today I came to the countryside to pay homage. I didn't expect to meet Brother Gao here. It's a kind of fate." Although Li Xuanba was ill,

He is wilted, but his conversation is quite good.

Gao Bufan suddenly said: "So, brother Shimin didn't come with brother Xuanba?"

Li Xuanba smiled and said: "The people of the world are burning incense in the front hall to pray for their mother. Xuanba is suffering from a disease, and he can't stand the smoke. He is afraid that the disease will break out and pollute the pure grounds of the Buddhist hall, so he goes out for a walk alone."

Gao Bufan said with concern: "Brother Xuanba seems to be seriously ill. I do know some medical skills. If Brother Xuanba doesn't mind, you might as well let me take your pulse."

Li Xuanba's eyes lit up and he said: "It turns out that Brother Gao also knows medical skills, so that will be helpful." After speaking, he stretched out his left hand generously.

Gao Bufan stretched out two fingers and grasped Li Xuanba's veins with a calm expression. However, his expression soon changed. He looked up at Li Xuanba with a solemn look and blurted out: "How could this be?"

Although Gao Bufan didn't know medical skills, he could still distinguish the strength of his pulse. Li Xuanba's pulse was almost inaudible and very slow, almost to the point of breaking. His heartbeat was so slow and weak. It was so slow and weak.

Can he still live? But Li Xuanba is standing in front of him alive.

Li Xuanba smiled calmly and said: "Xuanba's disease was brought from his mother's womb. He has seen many doctors and taken many medicines since he was a child, but it has not healed. Most of the doctors have concluded that Xuanba will not live to be five years old, but Xuanba

Ba was dissatisfied and did not believe in this evil, so he lived for five years and five years. Since Brother Gao knows medical skills, he might as well give Xuan Ba ​​a life span."

Gao Bufan couldn't help but be in awe, and cupped his hands and said: "I have to say that Brother Xuanba can live to this day, which is a miracle in itself. If I have to cut off my life span, then I will declare that Brother Xuanba will not survive sixty.

Years old, I hope Brother Xuanba can slap you in the face."

Li Xuanba was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Brother Gao is indeed a wonderful person. The word slap in the face sounds new, but if you think about it carefully, it is quite vivid."

"Hey, Xuanba is here, who are you chatting with so happily?" At this time, a man and a woman came from the side of the main hall.

Gao Bufan looked up and found that it was Li Shimin and Li Xiuning, two siblings. At this time, Li Shimin and Li Xiuning obviously recognized Gao Bufan, and they were both stunned. The former hesitated, quickened his pace, and greeted him with fists in his hands.

Said: "It turns out to be Brother Changqing!"

Gao Bufan returned the gift with his hand and said calmly: "Brother Shimin, are you okay?"

Li Xiuning is more than a year older than Li Shimin, but he is half a head shorter than Li Shimin. However, he has a slim figure, straight legs, narrow waist and raised hips, shoulders as sharp as a knife, pretty appearance, and vigorous movements. At first glance, he is a practitioner.

At this time, half of his body was blocking Li Shimin's side intentionally or unintentionally, with a trace of vigilance hidden in his eyes.

But Li Shimin looked ashamed, walked over to his sister Li Xiuning, bowed deeply to Gao Bufan and said: "These days, Shimin has been uneasy and sleepless. Now that I have met Brother Changqing today, it is a relief."

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Gao Bufan stepped aside and pretended to be surprised: "Brother Shimin, what do you mean?"

Li Shimin said sincerely: "Brother Changqing was assassinated on Changjie a few days ago. It was actually Junji who did it."

"What?" Gao Bufan suddenly stared angrily.

Li Xiuning's expression changed sharply. She had long heard that Gao Bufan was extremely skilled in martial arts. She was afraid that the latter would suddenly attack and hurt someone. She immediately stepped in front of Li Shimin and stood in front of Li Shimin. While concentrating on guarding, she raised her hands and explained: "Hou Junji was not ordered by Shimin, Gao Mujian

If you want to take revenge, go to Hou Junji yourself, it is none of the people's business."

Li Shimin frowned and said: "Although Jun Ji was not instigated by me, his assassination of Brother Changqing was because of me, so the responsibility still lies with me. I, Li Shimin, will take full responsibility for this matter. I hereby apologize to Brother Changqing. If Changqing

If you want revenge, come to me. No matter whether you are an official or a private person, the people of the world will recognize you!" After saying that, he pushed Li Xiuning away and walked calmly to Gao Bufan.
Chapter completed!