The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

The lady nodded, the worry in her heart slightly relieved, but the worry in her eyes could not be concealed. She knew that her daughter was a smart girl, but the current situation was so dangerous that she couldn't help but worry about her daughter's safety.

Yingying gently clenched the corner of her clothes, knowing that the current situation was extremely critical. Her heart was calm because she had already prepared. She looked at her mother and said in a stoic voice: "Don't worry, mother, my daughter has a plan that may be able to calm this storm."

The lady was slightly stunned after hearing her daughter's words. She stared at her daughter closely, with a trace of surprise and appreciation flashing in her eyes. She knew that her daughter had always been smart, but she didn't expect that at this critical moment, she would be able to come up with countermeasures.

The corners of the lady's mouth raised slightly, she patted her daughter's hand gently, and said warmly: "Yingying, you are really my good child. Since you have a plan, tell it and listen. Mother believes in you."

Yingying smiled slightly, her eyes full of gratitude and determination. She knew that now she needed to stabilize the overall situation and avoid more panic and chaos. She must try her best to protect the peace of Pujiu Temple, and at the same time protect herself.

Yingying's brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of perseverance flashed in her eyes: "Mother, why don't you hand me over to the thief? This may be able to save the day."

Suddenly, the Dharma Hall, which was originally noisy, fell into silence. All the monks and laypeople cast their shocked eyes on this petite, frail and gorgeous little lady. Everyone felt incredible.

The matchmaker was beside Yingying and heard what Yingying said. Although she knew what she was saying, she thought that if the plan failed, wouldn't she have to accompany her into the bandit's lair? Then he would never be able to get rid of his slave status. With grief and anger, his eye circles immediately turned red.

Qintong saw the matchmaker's frightened face from a distance, and felt pity in his heart. As for Cui Yingying, the host of the matchmaker, what does that have to do with me? As long as Zhang Junrui cares, that's enough.

Zhang Sheng, who was beside him, was crowded in the crowd at this time, staring at the beauty of Yingying Nu Bodhisattva. He only saw the little lady's smile and didn't pay attention to other things.

Naturally, she didn't care. Mrs. Cui Xiangguo, who was beside the young lady, looked at her daughter in shock and asked in confusion: "Yingying, you, you, why did you say this?"

Yingying took a deep breath and said in a solemn tone: "Mother, listen to me. There are many benefits to handing me over to thieves. First, if I take the initiative, I may be able to protect you, the old lady, from harm. .After all, Sun Feihu is a bandit, and his purpose may not be to harm our Cui family."

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo calmed down slightly, but still asked worriedly: "What if he has any malicious intentions and is not good for you?"

Yingying smiled softly, and then said: "Secondly, if I go voluntarily, I may be able to prevent the palace of Pujiu Temple from being reduced to ashes. Although the thieves are fierce, there are many ways to deal with them. I may be able to do it in front of them. Offer a quid pro quo to avoid greater losses.”

After hearing this, Mrs. Cui Xiangguo had a flash of understanding in her eyes, but she still said worriedly: "Yingying, can you deal with so many thieves?"

Yingying smiled slightly and nodded confidently: "Thirdly, if I stay in their hands, I can at least ensure that the monks in the temple are safe and sound. I can persuade the thieves not to hurt them, which is also a kind of protection."

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo nodded slightly in agreement, but still said worriedly: "But, Yingying, how can you guarantee that they will listen to you?"

A trace of persistence flashed in Yingying's eyes, and she continued: "Fourth, if I am willing to go, I can ensure that the coffin of my late father Cui Xiangguo is safe and sound. The thief may not treat his father's coffin too harshly, so as not to cause greater trouble. .”

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo's eyes were slightly red, and she pursed her lips. She understood Yingying's intention, but she still couldn't help showing worry: "Yingying, this is really too dangerous."

Yingying said softly: "Fifth, although Huanlang is still underage..." She turned around, lowered her head, and stroked her brother Huanlang's little head lovingly.

Huanlang didn't appreciate it. He shook his head, snorted and said, "Me? What's the big deal!"

Yingying looked at Huanlang and said, "Huanlang, my brother, as a descendant of the Cui family, you cannot be harmed in any way. I am willing to give everything I have for the safety of the Cui family and the peace of Pujiu Temple. .”

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo's eyes gradually became moist. She held Yingying's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Yingying, you are really my good child. Mother is proud of you."

Yingying smiled and said softly: "Mom, please don't worry, I have thought it through. Although the thieves are fierce, they may not have no bottom line. I am willing to fight for the peace of Pujiu Temple and the dignity of the Cui family. Try to solve this crisis in my own way.”

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo hugged Yingying tightly, tears flowing down uncontrollably.

Qintong listened quietly behind Zhang Sheng, nodded slightly, and thought to himself: "Yes, it seems that the matchmaker has relayed everything I said."

Inside and outside the Dharma hall, the monks and laypeople stopped talking and looked at Yingying in shock, as if they couldn't believe their ears. This seemingly weak girl actually said such decisive words, willing to hand herself over to the thief in exchange for the safety of others. Such a move was beyond everyone's expectations.

The monks in the Dharma Hall looked at each other and were at a loss. They didn't expect that someone would be willing to make such a sacrificial decision, and even be willing to put themselves in danger in order to protect everyone.

Elder Farben frowned. He knew that Yingying's decision was not taken lightly, but he could not accept such a choice. He stood up and said to everyone with a serious face: "Fellow monks and laymen, although Miss Yingying's decision is commendable, we will never let her take risks. We must find other solutions to protect the safety of the temple and everyone. .”

Outside the law hall, everyone was talking and expressing their opinions. Some people think Yingying's decision is very brave, while others think it is too risky. Discussions came and went, forming a chaotic interweaving of voices.

Someone suggested that perhaps some property could be raised to try to send the thieves away. Some people suggested that people could be sent to find reinforcements and jointly guard the temple. Others suggested that perhaps diplomacy could be used to gain the thieves' tolerance.

However, most people were dazed and confused. Faced with such an unexpected situation, they seemed unable to find an exact solution. The discussion became louder and louder, and the scene became more chaotic.

In this chaotic scene, Cui Yingying's decision became a focus. People can't help but start to think about how to deal with this crisis and how to protect the safety of the temple and everyone. But no matter what, Yingying's brave actions have set a tall benchmark in everyone's hearts, making people sigh with admiration.

Cui Yingying turned around and glanced at the matchmaker secretly. The matchmaker nodded to her and said so.