The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

Everyone's hearts trembled, thinking that Fa Ben had an idea, so they all listened attentively.

When Yingying was not paying attention, the matchmaker gently rubbed her arm that was pinched by Yingying, thinking: "Hey, there will definitely be another bruise later." In her heart, she couldn't help but think of Zongdan'a. Brother: "In order to save me, my brother pierced my ribs with a spear. Thinking about it, the pain was even more unbearable, right? But my brother was still playing with me with a smile. I can't bear the pain!" Thinking about it, let go and listen carefully to what the Dharma book says.

Elder Farben frowned slightly, and his expression looked solemn and thoughtful. Amid everyone's expectant gazes, he spoke slowly, with a deep and distant voice: "Everyone, why don't we go to the Dharma hall, stand together on the throne, and ask the monks and laymen under the corridors on both sides to see if anyone is wise? insights, and then discuss a long-term plan that can benefit all sentient beings?"

Through the dim light and shadow of the Jingge lintel, his eyes seemed to be able to see the farther future. His words seemed to exude a kind of tranquility and detachment, making people feel a sense of stability and trust involuntarily.

While everyone was listening, Elder Farben gently clasped his hands together and placed them on his cassock. This action seemed solemn and respectful, as if paying tribute to Buddhism, and also conveyed his inner piety and peace.

Everyone's eyes stayed on the elder's face for a moment, and then they exchanged glances with each other. They all seemed to feel the profound meaning of the elder's words and felt that this proposal was quite meaningful.

Following the elder's suggestion, everyone nodded in agreement. They felt the wisdom of the elder and the fairness of his decision-making, and were willing to follow his guidance and go to the Dharma Hall together to have in-depth discussions and discussions with monks and laypeople.

With everyone's agreement, Elder Farben smiled slightly, with a trace of satisfaction in his eyes. He knows that in this turbulent moment, cohesion and consensus are crucial, and this proposal is a reflection of that cohesion.

As everyone stood up and prepared to go to the Dharma Hall, the elder also walked out slowly, his steps steady and calm. His heart is filled with compassion for all living beings and determination to solve the dilemma. He hopes that through this discussion, he can bring a glimmer of hope to everyone and find a clear way out of the chaotic situation.

Everyone followed Elder Faben out of the west wing, passed through an arch, and entered the spacious hall of Pujiu Temple. The space inside the Dharma Hall is wide, with tall mahogany niches on both sides, enshrining golden statues, which are solemn and solemn. The sunlight streaming in from the high windows dappled the floor, making it look particularly solemn.

The elder led everyone to the center of the Dharma hall. His steps were calm and solemn, as if he was integrated with this solemn space. Everyone followed behind him, walking lightly but without losing dignity.

After everyone stood still, their eyes involuntarily scanned the surrounding environment. Those Buddha statues stood quietly on both sides, staring ahead, as if watching the various disputes and hardships of sentient beings.

The atmosphere of the Dharma Hall is calm and solemn, as if the air is filled with an otherworldly atmosphere. Everyone felt a solemn depression, as if they had come to a situation completely different from the secular world.

Elder Farben slowly clasped his hands together under the gaze of everyone, his expression pious and peaceful. His eyes revealed a profound wisdom, as if he could understand the pain and desires of all sentient beings. He was silent for a moment, as if praying to the Buddha for enlightenment and guidance for everyone's deliberations.

Following the elder's demonstration, everyone clapped their hands to express their piety and respect. Standing in the center of the Dharma hall, they seemed to have entered a meditative state together with the numerous Buddha statues, feeling calm and peaceful inside.

At this moment, a quiet and peaceful atmosphere filled the hall. Everyone's minds were relaxed in this tranquility, and they seemed to feel an energy from the universe, connecting all life.

Slowly, everyone's eyes focused again on the center of the Dharma Hall. Everyone waited silently, expecting to receive enlightenment and guidance from this solemn place.

At this moment, there was a burst of rapid footsteps, and then, a panting layman rushed into the Dharma Hall, with a frightened and uneasy expression on his face. His chest rose and fell rapidly, as if he had just experienced a fright.

A group of monks and devout laymen in cassocks also walked in. Their steps were a bit hurried, as if they had entered a transcendental pure land as soon as they entered the Dharma Hall.

The monks wear monk's hats and cassocks, with focused and pious expressions. They entered the Dharma hall and chanted sutras silently in their hearts, as if they were integrated with the Buddha's teachings. There was a peaceful expression on their faces, as if they had left all the troubles of the world behind.

Some of the lay people were over fifty years old, and some were young and immature. They were dressed in elegant clothes and holding flowers and incense candles. They walked into the Dharma hall with pious expressions, as if their souls had been cleansed here.

After the monks entered the Dharma hall, they slowly found their seats and sat down with their hands together. Their eyes were calm and restrained, as if their hearts were connected to the Dharma.

The lay people also quietly found their seats, placing flowers and incense candles beside them, praying for inner peace and tranquility. The lay people who could not enter the Dharma hall stood in the corridors on both sides of the Dharma hall and waited quietly.

Elder Farben nodded slightly and glanced at the monks and laymen who came in to express welcome. His expression was still solemn and respectful, as if he was integrated with the Dharma Hall. The piety and wisdom in his heart seemed to be conveyed to everyone present at this moment.

As everyone watched this scene in the Dharma Hall, their hearts gradually calmed down. Their eyes converged together, as if in a tacit understanding of the soul, conveying each other's expectations and wishes. This solemn occasion seemed to make everyone feel a kind of inner purification and sublimation.

Everyone turned their heads and saw the hurried layman. They involuntarily stopped what they were doing and stared at him. In this quiet Dharma hall, his haste and anxiety were particularly prominent.

The layman was sweating, and a few strands of hair on his forehead stuck to his face. He stood panting at the door of the dharma hall, trying to calm his breathing while trying to organize his words into a clear sentence.

Elder Farben frowned slightly, and it could be seen from his expression that he was aware of the urgency of the matter. He stared at the layman with his eyes, signaling him to calm down and speak slowly.

The layman took a few deep breaths and finally calmed down a little. He stood up straight, looked at everyone present, and said in a trembling voice: "Everyone, just now... someone just sent news that thieves have besieged the temple. It’s approaching here!”

For a moment, the Dharma Hall suddenly fell into silence. The expressions of the monks and laymen changed slightly, and they all focused their gazes on the layman, their hearts filled with shock and uneasiness.

As soon as the layman finished speaking, a tense atmosphere suddenly filled the hall. The monks frowned slightly and looked serious, obviously aware of the seriousness of the situation. The laymen also exchanged worried looks, feeling worried about the coming danger.

Elder Farben was silent for a moment, and then took a deep breath. His voice sounded, as if with an inner firmness: "Everyone, please don't panic. Although the siege by the bandit soldiers is severe, with the blessing of Buddhism, we will definitely meet overcome obstacles."