Kang Yanning stood in front of the solemn Buddha statue for a long time, then bowed three times. Then he placed the three pillars of incense burning in his hand in front of the Buddha statue.
Is there a god in the world?
Kang Yanning asked herself in her heart: If there is a god, is it because the gods could not tolerate the humiliation she suffered in her previous life, so they gave her a chance to do it again?
But if the sky has eyes, why are the three princes still enjoying themselves, and why are there still frozen bones in this world?
Does God love the world?
A few wisps of smoke drifted out from in front of the Buddha statue, reflecting Kang Yanning's cheek.
In her previous life, she believed in God.
But God did not let her escape from the sea of suffering.
In this life, she does not believe in God.
Kang Yanning, believe in yourself.
Forsythia and Bai Zhi had been waiting at the door. When they saw Kang Yanning pushing the door open, they hurriedly greeted her.
"Princess." Seeing Kang Yanning's expression as usual, both of them felt relieved.
In recent days, the princess has been having nightmares every day. It was the young master who asked the princess to come to Fachang Temple to pay her respects.
The princess didn't say no, so she was dragged here.
"Princess, do you want to take a stroll at Fachang Temple?"
Fachang Temple is one of the four major temples in the Wei Dynasty. In the past, sacrifices and celebrations were also held at Fachang Temple.
Fachang Temple is rich and powerful, and the environment inside the temple is naturally well maintained.
Kang Yanning responded. She had been plagued by nightmares recently, and she often dreamed about things in her previous life, as if to remind her not to forget, and she might as well take a walk.
Taking Forsythia and Angelica dahurica with her, Kang Yanning walked towards the path. Since it was a stroll, she felt more casual.
As he was walking, he saw a young novice monk walking towards him not far away, as if he was specifically looking for Kang Yanning.
The young novice monk walked to her side and bowed slightly, "Princess, our host has an invitation."
"Oh?" Kang Yanning raised her eyebrows.
The little novice monk didn't say much, and just waited beside her obediently.
The abbot of Fachang Temple is said to be a divine man. Everyone has heard that the abbot is as good as the previous abbot and has profound teachings.
Emperor Wei Chang invited him many times to give lectures in the palace, but he refused nine times out of ten.
The abbots of Fachang Temple all said that Emperor Wei Chang was the True Dragon Emperor and should not be too interested in these things, but he won the respect of Emperor Wei Chang.
Since the host invites you, it’s not a bad idea.
Kang Yanning clasped her hands together and said politely, "Please lead the way, little master."
The little novice monk took her along quietly.
Entering the main courtyard, the young novice monk said, "Master, the princess is here."
An old but powerful voice from inside said, "Please come in, princess."
Kang Yanning asked Forsythia and Bai Zhi to wait at the door and walked into the inner hall.
As soon as you enter the inner hall, you can smell the elegant fragrance of sandalwood, which makes people feel calm.
Kang Yanning didn't get too close. She just clasped her hands at the door and said, "Abbot Gucang, how have you been lately."
A figure slowly came out from the inner hall at the back. The figure was a little stooped.
Abbot Gucang also clasped his hands and said, "Princess."
This was the first time that Kang Yanning and his wife met the famous Abbot Gucang. In his previous life, even though he was the third prince's concubine, he had never met Abbot Gucang.
I have seen it in this life.
Although Abbot Gucang is old, he seems to be in good spirits.
Abbot Gucang said, "I've heard of the Princess for a long time, but this is the first time I've seen her."
Kang Yanning smiled slightly, "I've heard about the abbot's name for a long time."
Abbot Gucang asked, "Princess, please sit down."
Kang Yanning closed her head, brushed her sleeves, and sat down.
Abbot Gucang reached out and poured a cup of tea for Kang Yanning. "Princess, please use it."
Kang Yanning picked up the tea cup and took a sip. It was a bit astringent. "Most people can't taste the abbot's tea."
Abbot Gucang smiled, "But the princess is not an ordinary person."
"Everything is human."
Kang Yanning tasted it again and said straight to the point, "I wonder what the abbot wants from Yan Ning."
Abbot Gucang raised his hand and poured another glass.
"I observed the sky half a year ago and found that an evil star would appear from the northwest in March. In the past few months, I chanted Buddha's name every day, and finally saw the evil star emerge before March."
Three months ago? Wasn’t it the day when I was reborn?
Kang Yanning remained calm and did not answer, then listened to what Abbot Gucang said.
"Two months ago, I suggested that the Holy One call you back to the palace to meet the Holy One."
It turns out that Abbot Gucang asked the Holy One to summon the four kings back to the capital, but I don’t know what his purpose was.
As expected, Abbot Gucang stopped talking.
Kang Yanning asked along the way, "Why is this?"
Abbot Gucang smiled slightly and said, "I want to verify whether the evil star is moving eastward."
Both of them are masters of Tai Chi. Kang Yanning continued to ask, "Is that the answer the abbot wants?"
Abbot Gucang refused and said, "The princess has enjoyed endless success since she came to Kyoto."
"oh?"
"The princess first saved His Highness the Crown Prince and was granted the title of princess, and then drew a clear line with the Kang family in Kyoto. Then she fought with the eldest princess to prove that she had won the Misty Rain Tower. She worked as a companion to the second princess and saved her life."
Kang Yanning nodded and said modestly, "It's all a fluke, thanks to the grace of the Holy One."
Abbot Gucang curled his lips and suddenly changed the topic, "But there are some difficult things recently?"
Kang Yanning suppressed the irritability in her heart and asked, "How do you say this?"
Abbot Gucang: "Recently, the poor monk observed the sky at night and found that the evil star was weak. He knew that the princess was in trouble and specially invited the princess to come and talk."
This was his purpose. Kang Yanning snorted coldly and said in a deep voice, "How can the abbot be sure that the evil star is Yanning?"
"Princess, please don't misunderstand." The abbot sighed, "The poor monk didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but... maybe it's the debt owed by the poor monk."
"oh?"
"The poor monk has little talent and little knowledge. It is detected that there is an evil star appearing in the northwest, so he has to suggest to the Holy One to invite the four kings to return to the capital.
But there are countless trajectories in life, and perhaps a certain trajectory will cause the princess to fall into the world, and the poor monk can only try his best to make up for it."
Kang Yanning understood. Perhaps the abbot Gucang in the previous life also sent people to find her, but at that time, she had fallen into the trap of the third prince and could not be saved.
Abbot Gucang feels guilty.
Kang Yanning chuckled and said, "Master, don't worry. Everyone has his own destiny. If Yan Ning really dies, it has nothing to do with master. Besides..."
She said meaningfully, "Any choice I make has nothing to do with the master. My life is only my responsibility."
Master Gucang was stunned for a moment, and then he sighed slightly and said, "The princess has great wisdom, but it is the poor monk who has taken the form."
Kang Yanning drank the tea in her hand and said, "I wonder if there is anything else, master?"
Abbot Gucang looked at Kang Yanning for a long time, and then said, "After all, it was the poor monk who planted the cause. If one day, the princess is in trouble, she can come to Fachang Temple to find the poor monk."
Kang Yanning nodded, "Don't worry, master. With what master has said, Yan Ning will definitely come to bother me often."
After saying this, Kang Yanning stood up and left.
Master Gucang didn't stop him. He watched Kang Yanning leave and sighed slightly.
The young novice monk at the door saw off Kang Yanning. When he came back, he saw that his abbot was still in a daze. He couldn't help asking, "Abbott, you are so polite to the princess. Is the princess the noble person you said?"
"Noble..." The abbot chuckled, "More than just a noble, the evil star has turned into an emperor star."
Kang Yanning didn't know this when she left the house. She was only planning. Maybe Abbot Fachang would be used in the future. After all, she would one day avenge the third prince.
Forsythia and Bai Zhi saw Kang Yanning come out and looked at her expression carefully: "Princess, the abbot has something to do with you."
Kang Yanning was noncommittal, "Who knows, it's just a chat. Let's go, let's get ready to go down the mountain."
Kang Yanning walked forward, and a figure blocked her way.
When she raised her head, she saw the ghost of the third prince.
Kang Yanning smiled and said, "How come the Third Prince has time to come to Fachang Temple today?"
Naturally, the third prince couldn't say that he heard that she was coming and rushed to create a chance encounter.
The third prince smiled, "Maybe this is fate."
Fate? Oh, damn fate.
Kang Yanning just looked at him and smiled. After a long time, the third prince coughed, "The vegetarian food at Fachang Temple is good. It's time for dinner, let's go and try it?"
Kang Yanning was noncommittal. Anyway, he had to eat fasting meals sooner or later, and the people in front of him also had to be killed sooner or later.
It doesn't hurt to have a meal.
"Then let's go." Kang Yanning took the lead.
The eyes of the third prince gradually revealed obsession. It was Kang Yanning like this. Kang Yanning's straightforward, free and easy temperament, which she exuded silently, attracted him.
The third prince came to his senses and followed Kang Yanning.
When they arrived at the dining hall, Kang Yanning sat down, and the third prince sat next to him.
Kang Yanning looked up at him and didn't say no.
The third prince became interested and began to introduce to her, "These are crystal radish meatballs." He pointed at the small round meatballs in front of him and said, "This dish is very famous in Kyoto.
Crystal radish meatballs have always been known as the "winter little ginseng". They can also relieve qi, digest food, remove diseases and moisturize the lungs, detoxify and promote body fluids. Therefore, this vegetarian dish at Fachang Temple is a must-order."
Kang Yanning nodded, stretched out his chopsticks, picked one up, and tasted it. It was indeed salty and mild, and the sweet taste of radish was infinitely amplified. It was obviously a vegetarian dish, but it could taste a bit like minced meat.
When Kang Yanning's eyes lit up, he knew she was satisfied.
The third prince became even more interested and began to explain one by one.
"Fachang Temple's vegetarian banquet is famous far and wide, focusing on Huaiyang cuisine, focusing on its elegant and essential dishes. "It is known as meat, known as meat, and known as meat" is its main feature."
He picked up a chopstick of vegetarian ham and let Kang Yanning taste it.
To make vegetarian ham, stir the bean curd into the bamboo shoot soup to absorb the soup. Then take out the bean curd and place it on a clean cloth. Wrap it tightly into a round stick shape and tie it tightly with a rope. Steam it in a steamer for about 10 minutes.
After 60--70 minutes, take it out to cool, peel off the skin and cut into slices to become vegetarian ham.
Kang Yanning took a sip, and the vegetarian ham melted in his mouth, leaving a fragrant aroma on his lips and teeth. It was even more delicious than the ham at the palace banquet.
Even if Kang Yanning is so picky about food, she can't help but nod, "It tastes really good."
The young novices and Yourong Yan who were waiting for the distinguished guests said, "That's natural. Our vegetarian banquet at Fachang Temple has always been excellent. Most people don't have it."
"Oh?" Kang Yanning asked calmly, "Then it's an honor for me to eat it today."
The little novice monk glanced at the third prince, "Today's vegetarian banquet was specially made by the third prince with a lot of money."
The third prince liked the little novice monk's knowledge very much, so he just smiled and waited for Kang Yanning to praise him.
Unexpectedly, Kang Yanning only curled up her lips and tasted another chopstick of vegetarian ham.
“Really good.”
If you are being taken advantage of, you must eat more.