The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

Although his words were calm, they revealed an unshakable faith and determination, as if he was conveying stability and comfort with his voice.

Under the voice of Elder Farben, everyone gradually calmed down. A glimmer of hope flashed in the eyes of the laymen, and they seemed to find some confidence in the elder's words. The monks gradually calmed down their impatience and began to concentrate on thinking about the situation they were about to face.

At the same time, outside the Dharma Hall, the sun shone through the high windows on the monks and laypeople, reflecting a peaceful and warm scene. Buddha statues stood quietly on both sides, as if looking at this group of pious people with compassionate eyes.

In the tense atmosphere, everyone began to communicate. The monks' voices were calm and deep. They discussed ways to deal with it, hoping to find the best solution. The lay people also expressed their views. Although they were afraid, they were still full of courage and confidence.

There was an atmosphere of cohesion in the Dharma hall. Everyone's eyes met and their thoughts collided. It seemed that at this moment, they formed a firm whole. Facing the upcoming difficulties, they stood side by side and worked together, determined not to let the temple Take half a bit of damage.

The air around Pujiu Temple seemed to freeze, and time seemed to stand still for an instant. The demeanor and communication of everyone were full of determination and hope, as if an invisible force was born in the temple's hall, allowing them to face the upcoming challenges together.

Qintong was feeding the white horse in the stables of Pujiu Temple. His young face showed agility and curiosity. Suddenly, a noisy sound came into his ears, causing him to stop involuntarily and frown slightly.

He looked around and found that many people had stopped what they were doing and were whispering about something. Qintong quickly approached several lay people. He glanced at one of the lay people who looked anxious, and couldn't help but ask: "Uncle, what happened? Why is everyone so panicked?"

The layman looked up at the piano boy and responded with a trembling voice: "Little brother, you'd better stay away from here. I heard that thieves have besieged the temple and the situation is very critical!"

Qintong frowned, and he was shocked when he heard the news. He quickly asked: "The thieves surrounded the temple? Really? What are they going to do?"

The layman shook his head and said solemnly: "We don't know for sure, but we heard that the bandits are approaching, and the situation may not be optimistic. You'd better leave here as soon as possible and find a safe place to take refuge."

Qintong's heart tightened. He looked at the door of the temple and found that the monks and laypeople were gathering at the door, looking nervous. He decided to go to the Dharma Hall first, and maybe he could learn more about the situation from the elders.

He hurriedly left the layman and walked quickly to the Dharma Hall. On the way, his heart was heavy and he could feel the tension in the air. It seemed that the entire Pujiu Temple was enveloped in depression.

When he walked into the Dharma hall, he found that everyone's eyes were focused on Elder Farben. He speculated that the elders might have learned about the bandits surrounding the temple and were trying to appease everyone. Qintong stood aside quietly, trying to capture more information.

Everyone's expressions were serious, and their conversations gradually lowered, as if they were afraid of disturbing the elders. Qintong noticed that the elder's face still remained calm and calm. Although his brows were slightly wrinkled, his eyes revealed a deep wisdom and determination.

Qin Tong looked around in the Dharma Hall and felt two eager rays of sunshine coming towards her. When he looked closely, he saw that it was the matchmaker.

When the matchmaker saw that it was the piano boy, she was excited, but Yingying, Mrs. Cui Xiangguo, and Huanlang were by her side, so she didn't dare to make any mistakes, so she had to avoid them, and smiled shyly at the piano boy, and suddenly a red glow appeared on her face. one slice.

Qintong's heart skipped a beat, and he opened his handsome face with a smile, and nodded slightly. The two of them had the same mind, and they didn't need to talk much. It was enough to just look at each other.

Qintong nodded to the matchmaker again, smiled, and hurried out of the Dharma Hall, feeling extremely anxious. Noisy sounds echoed inside and outside the temple, as if the air was filled with tension and fear. He quickly passed through the chaotic crowd, hurriedly came to Zhang Sheng's hut, and knocked hard on the door.

After a moment, the door opened quietly, revealing Zhang Sheng's decadent face, and the folding fan in his hand opened to cover his abdomen. He yawned loudly, looked impatient, and shouted loudly: "You dog slave, are you going to let me, master, have a good sleep? I was talking to Miss Yingying in my dream... .Ahem, can you talk to a dog slave like you? Are you so anxious? Did something happen?"

Qintong said breathlessly: "Zhang Sheng, the news about the bandits surrounding the temple has spread. Everyone is talking about it. The situation seems to be very tense."

Zhang Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly. He looked at Qintong calmly and said slowly: "Don't worry, dog...ah, no, Zong Dan, although the matter is urgent, we don't need to panic too much. I have already As expected, this situation was already within my expectations.”

Qintong looked at Zhang Sheng in surprise and couldn't believe it, and asked, "Did you already know that the bandits would attack?"

Zhang Sheng nodded, shook his head quickly, and said hurriedly: "Don't talk nonsense, how do I know? I'm not familiar with the bandits, oh, no, I don't know them."

As he spoke, he cleared his throat, coughed a few times, and then said: "It's not that I knew it a long time ago, but there is a certain possibility. You see, after the Anshi Rebellion, some local warlords took the opportunity to seize the unrest in the court and gradually accumulated huge amounts of money. Strength and prestige. They control a large number of troops and resources, and have actually become local rulers. It is not surprising that some thieves take advantage of the chaos to rob."

As he spoke, he picked up the folding fan and fanned himself, and said: "We have just arrived here, and things have changed very quickly. This sudden situation is not surprising. But I don't think the situation will get out of control."

Qintong looked at Zhang Sheng's expression and gradually calmed down his inner anxiety. He seemed to be able to read a confident confidence in Zhang Sheng's eyes, which made him feel inexplicably at ease.

Zhang Sheng looked around and said calmly: "Zongdan, we can't be driven by panic. Of course we have to pay attention to the thieves besieging the temple, but what's more important is how to deal with it. In this case, we need a stable mind and decision."

Qintong nodded and tried to calm down: "Mr. Lang, do you have any plans?"

Zhang Sheng smiled slightly: "Of course. First of all, we need to understand the scale and situation of the bandits. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win. Then, we can consider avoiding the limelight and staying away from possible dangers for the time being. The most important thing is that we should not expose ourselves easily. exist."

Qintong nodded silently. He felt calm thinking and coping methods from Zhang Sheng's words. Zhang Sheng seems to be quite confident, which is very different from the previous playboy who panicked when something happened, but he doesn't know why? Could it be that in this Pujiu Temple, it is really possible to cultivate one's moral character and change Zhang Sheng's character?

Zhang Sheng continued: "Moreover, the news of the bandits surrounding the temple has not been fully confirmed. We might as well wait and see what happens. Don't be swayed by temporary rumors and panic. We must keep a cool head and make wise decisions."

"Well, what you said makes sense." Qintong nodded and said, "At the moment, Elder Faben is discussing countermeasures with the monks and laymen in the Dharma Hall. I saw that Prime Minister Cui and his country are also here. It seems that the matter is urgent. very!"

Zhang Sheng said happily: "Oh! Is Miss Yingying here too? That's great! Hurry! Let's go to the Dharma Hall quickly!" As he said that, he hurried to the Dharma Hall.