12dz Chapter 402: Seeking a Child
Chapter 402: Seeking a Child
Qiao Zhenzhen agreed to go to Guanghua Temple with Lin to worship Buddha.
This time, Lin only brought Madam Hu and two maids.
The three of them were dressed simply and looked no different from the women of ordinary wealthy families in the city.
When Qiao Zhenzhen arrived, she was surrounded by people.
Lin glanced at the more than twenty sword-wielding guards who were lined up in two teams, standing in a goose-wing formation.
She was extremely dissatisfied and said, "Didn't someone inform you the night before? We are going to worship Buddha today, so we should keep it simple and only take two personal maids with us."
The act of having a child is not inherently glorious.
You should go quietly and return quietly.
"What are you doing with all these people? Are you going to compete with the Buddha? Let them go back."
"And this cat!" Lin covered her mouth and nose with her sleeves, staring at Yi Wan who was following closely at Qiao Zhen Zhen's feet, and said with disgust:
"You turned a deaf ear to everything I said?"
She seemed to still remember her allergic-to-cat persona.
Qiao Zhenzhen was calm and composed, "Mother, you're joking. I'm the Princess Fuhui, personally appointed by His Majesty. It's fine if I don't go through the main gate, but only take two maids with me. If someone I know sees me, they'll think I'm living a miserable life in the Duke's Mansion."
"My mother doesn't care, but I can't afford to lose face as a person."
As she spoke, she waved her sleeves at Yi Wan.
Yi Wan walked out from under the crowd with his tail held high.
He quickly disappeared out the side door.
Lin took her hand away from covering her mouth and nose, frowning deeply. "Are you afraid of losing face? If people knew you were a hen that didn't lay eggs, wouldn't that be embarrassing? Quick, send these servants back!"
Qiao Zhenzhen smiled and said, "It seems that mother is not in a hurry."
Whether she has children or not is none of the business of those people outside.
It wasn't her who wanted to have a child.
She has plenty of time to confront people here.
"Then let's just stand here."
Qiao Zhenzhen just looked at Lin with a smile.
"you!"
Nanny Hu came out to smooth things over.
"Princess, you're bringing too many people. Why don't you...compromise and take half of them?"
"Are you kidding me, Madam? I only have a few of us here, and I'm already doing Mother a favor by not bringing out the princess's ceremonial procession. Mother said we should keep a low profile, so I followed her orders. Why, Madam Hu, do you think I'm not low-key enough with just these people?"
What a grand ceremony the princess’s procession is!
The streets must be cleaned wherever they pass.
Matron Hu tugged at Lin's sleeve with a difficult look on her face and winked at her.
Lin was unwilling to give in easily.
But Qiao Zhenzhen refused.
Whoever wants to go has to compromise.
The two accidents at Baoguo Temple and the autumn hunt left Qiao Zhenzhen with lingering fears.
Now that Wei Yunzhi has been dealt with, who knows how many others are lurking in the dark.
Every time she travels, there are risks.
Don’t be a stupid heroine who runs out alone or with someone else.
Give others an opportunity to take advantage.
Nowadays, every time Qiao Zhenzhen goes out, she wants to arm herself to the teeth.
In the end, Lin compromised and walked out of the corner gate angrily.
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After entering the gate of Guanghua Temple, Qiao Zhenzhen discovered that this temple was far more magnificent than Baoguo Temple.
Baoguo Temple seems like an ancient temple with profound heritage.
Guanghua Temple has done a great job in secularization.
As soon as you enter the door, someone will collect money, just like collecting tickets for a scenic spot.
You are not allowed to bring your own incense and must buy the ones from the temple.
The price is not cheap.
However, no matter what kind of temple it is, Qiao Zhenzhen feels that it will not be effective.
She still believes that success depends on human effort.
If believers just burn some incense and give some money, the Bodhisattva will fulfill their wishes.
That is not the same as bribing the Buddha.
How can such a Bodhisattva be considered a real Bodhisattva?
In life, everything you want depends on your own efforts.
If you only seek outside, you will end up with nothing.
Outside the main hall, smoke was everywhere and countless people were burning incense and kowtowing devoutly.
The group from the Duke's Mansion are traveling incognito today.
Otherwise, based on her status as a princess and Lin's status as the wife of a duke, Guanghua Temple would have to be cleared to receive her.
Although she traveled with many people, others just thought it was the show of some wealthy family.
It is not surprising that there are many wealthy families in the capital.
After bowing a few times in the main hall and greeting the Bodhisattva, Lin couldn't wait to lead her to the Hall of Praying for Children.
The layout of each hall is similar, except for the different Bodhisattvas enshrined.
In the center of the Hall of Praying for Children is a golden statue of the Goddess of Praying for Children.
The Buddha statue looks a bit like Guanyin Bodhisattva, but it is not holding a water bottle in its hand, but a small doll.
Such a large pure gold Bodhisattva statue is worth a lot of money.
Qiao Zhenzhen raised her eyebrows slightly. This Guanghua Temple is really rich.
Lin pulled her to kneel on the mat, then she clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and muttered to herself.
It's probably about getting her daughter-in-law, who doesn't lay eggs, to lay an egg, preferably a male egg.
Qiao Zhenzhen also closed her eyes and clasped her hands together, but in her heart she just greeted the goddess of fertility.
After kowtowed three times, she opened her eyes and tried to get up.
Lin stopped him, "Three kowtows is not enough. You must kneel three times and kowtow nine times. Only then will your heart be shown to be sincere, and the Goddess of Childbirth will grant your request!"
Qiao Zhenzhen just looked at her coldly.
This glance made Lin feel cold all over.
Lin had seen many expressions on her face: contemptuous, arrogant, arrogant, and fake.
But like this, it seems as if he is really high and mighty, with a look that ignores everything.
It’s the first time I’ve seen him.
It was like an unattainable god, looking down upon all living beings without any emotion.
While Lin was stunned, Qiao Zhenzhen had already stood up.
Dongxiang and Xiaxiang came forward together and helped her tidy up her dress.
Qiao Zhenzhen looked down at Lin: "Mother, is there anything else?"
Lin came back to his senses and got up from the ground. There was a bit of embarrassment in his eyes, but his expression was very forced.
At this time, a middle-aged monk walked up to them.
He put his palms together and said, "Amitabha."
Qiao Zhenzhen and Lin's colleagues said "Amitabha" in return.
The middle-aged monk asked, "Are you two here to pray for a child?"
Lin said, "Yes, yes, Master, I am here with my daughter-in-law to pray for a child."
The middle-aged monk glanced at Qiao Zhenzhen.
Somehow, his look made Qiao Zhenzhen feel uncomfortable.
So he found an excuse and left the fertility hall, leaving Lin to communicate with the monk.
Since it was my first time visiting Guanghua Temple, I naturally wanted to walk around.
After walking around for a long time, she met Lin who was looking for her everywhere.
Lin's first words were accusations: "How rude! You're running around without your mother-in-law around, making me look for you everywhere."
Qiao Zhenzhen rolled her eyes. "Isn't that enough begging, Mother? Let's go back now."
After saying that, she turned around and left.
Lin: "Wait, I'm not going back today."
Qiao Zhenzhen turned around and asked doubtfully, "Aren't you going back?"
Lin: "The master said that if we want to pray for a child, we must be pious and bathe and eat vegetarian food in the temple. Originally, we had to stay for at least three days. But as women of the Duke's Mansion, three days is not appropriate. The master said that we need to stay for at least one day. Otherwise, our hearts are not sincere, and if our hearts are not sincere, the Goddess of Childbirth will not grant our request."
Qiao Zhenzhen said nothing, but just frowned slightly.
"Stay overnight?"
"Well, stay overnight."