The Prince and the Demon Monk [Rebirth]

Sure enough, as Liang Cheng expected, the two parties of the second prince and the sixth prince were locked in a ball in the court. Liang Cheng handed over a memorial to Emperor Ming Yuan, bluntly saying that he was assassinated, but according to His Majesty's ruling, since he is a monk now, he will not It is good to get involved, and then return to the Daxiangguo Temple to "rehabilitate" with peace of mind. As for the preparations for the Buddha's birthday, the abbot Master Juefei and officials from the Ministry of Rites will preside over the preparations.

But secretly, Liang Cheng sent people to guard the Daxiong Palace and the Golden Vase of Yongning Pagoda day and night in the dark, but no one was found suspicious. Liang Cheng didn't have much hope at first, after all, he was closely guarded in his previous life. , Everything that the Queen Mother Zhao will come into contact with has to go through layers of investigation, but in the end the assassin still took advantage of the loopholes.

It's not that Liang Cheng didn't think about directly preventing this Buddha's birthday, but without this time, there will be a next time. He is not afraid of the thief coming to the door, but he is afraid of the thief thinking about it. Stay alert in the dark.

He hasn't returned for many days, Guizhen Residence is still open and clean, the windows are bright and clean, during the few months when Liang Cheng left Beijing, the two young novice Chongming and Chongjue sent by the abbot cleaned the place every day, and they didn't get tired of it.

When Liang Cheng came back, he happened to see the two of them sweeping the falling flowers in the courtyard.

He made a distinction and recognized Chong Jue, a young man of fourteen or fifteen years old, who was growing taller, but he hadn't seen him in April, and he had grown a lot taller.

As for the other little novice, Liang Cheng had never met him before. After all, he was only responsible for cleaning the courtyard. When Yi Nian came back from there, he happened to see the other party sweeping the snow in front of the courtyard, so he asked a few words, second, he felt that after all, Yi Nian was an orphan rescued by Yi Nian, so he couldn't help paying attention.

Liang Cheng and Yi Nian stepped into Guizhen Residence, the two young monks raised their heads, their eyes lit up suddenly when they saw Yi Nian, and they cheered involuntarily, "Master, you are back!"

Yi Nian is now wearing a plain monk's robe, holding a Buddhist bead, his eyes slightly drooping, and a serene smile on his face.

He nodded slightly at Chongjue, and the little novice's cheeks flushed with excitement. At this moment, Chongming, who had been silently standing aside with his broom, slowly stepped forward, saluted Liang Cheng and Yi Nian: "I have seen the National Normal University." People, I have seen Master Yi Nian."

"Ah!" Chongjue also came to his senses at this moment, he leaned his broom against the tree trunk on one side in a hurry, clasped his hands together, and saluted respectfully.

Liang Cheng still remembers the first time he saw this little monk. At that time, he didn't have the vitality that a young man should have, and his brows were a little withdrawn. He looked taciturn, but now in front of Yi Nian, he showed some vitality. Seeing this, Liang Cheng couldn't help showing a gentle smile, and raised his hand to support him: "There is no need to be too polite, I have been away from the temple for a few days, thanks to you for helping me take care of this Guizhen residence."

Chong Ming obviously looked more calm, and kept his brows lowered and his eyes calm, saying: "Don't dare to take it, this is the job of a disciple."

Liang Cheng nodded and said, "Okay, that's fine for today, you guys go back and rest first."

"Disciple, leave." The two saluted Liang Cheng and the others again, and then exited the yard one by one. Before leaving, they suddenly looked at Yi Nian several times, and saw that Yi Nian had been hanging his head and saying something to the Master of the State Teacher beside him. , didn't notice himself, and couldn't help but look lonely.

After closing the courtyard door and walking a few steps away, Chong felt that the walking was getting slower and slower, and couldn't help but stop at the same spot, looking back at Guizhenju.

"Master and Master Guoshi seem to have a really good relationship." Chongjue murmured, "We didn't know each other so well at first..."

"It should be a chance encounter on the way, and then we traveled together, so we became familiar with each other." Chong Ming also looked at Gui Zhenju, seemingly casually guessing.

Chongjue showed a look of envy and longing on his face, "If only someday I could travel with Master Yi Nian and serve him in his daily life."

"Yes." Chong Ming smiled lightly.

Chongjue sighed lonely, with a look of nostalgia and unwillingness to leave, immersed in his own sadness, did not notice Chongming beside him, there was a trace of struggle in his expression, the back of the hand holding the broom was full of veins, There seemed to be great pain being suppressed in the silence. The 15-year-old boy seemed to have exhausted all his life's restraint before he turned his eyes away from Guizhen's residence, turned around and walked towards the outer hall. strange.

"Later, I have to go to the Daxiong Palace to remove dust, so hurry up."

"Oh...Okay." Chong Jue pursed his lips, and followed the last step without turning his head.

Recently, because of the Dharma Assembly on the Buddha's birthday, the whole temple of Daxiangguo Temple is in motion, and young monks like Chongming Chongjue are spinning like a spinning top.

The two of them followed their seniors to wipe down the corners of the Daxiong Hall, took out the old futon, and replaced it with new ones.

In a blink of an eye, the sun was setting, and the two of them walked to the restaurant. Chongjue walked in front. After a day of hard work, they didn't look tired at all. Their eyes were bright, and they couldn't help but turned their heads and said: "I'm going to give it to the national teacher later." I don’t know if Master Yi Nian is still there to deliver the meal. Before I came here, there seemed to be an eunuch brought out from the palace by the side of the national teacher. Well, otherwise this job wouldn't have fallen on us both."

Chong Ming didn't have much expression on his face, and said calmly: "Since you admire Master Yi Nian so much, why don't you apply to the deacon brother to take care of affairs in Wuxiangju."

Chongjue's face collapsed when he heard the words, and he said disappointedly: "The monk who lives without a relationship is personally pointed out by the master..."

"That's it..." Chongming frowned in distress, then suddenly approached Chongjue, and said softly: "I see that the Master and the National Teacher are quite close, why don't you ask the National Teacher to keep us both later?" We live in the inverted room behind Guizhen Residence, and we can cook vegetarian food again, so we can serve the Master of the State nearby, not to mention that after the Buddha’s birthday, some young monks will come to the temple, and our original monk’s dormitory will not be able to live there. .”

Chong Jue clenched his fist into the palm of his hand, his eyes sparkled, and said, "Yes, Chong Ming's idea is great! Besides, Chong Hui and the others just follow those elders, we can definitely do it too!"

"Then let's go quickly!" Chongjue pulled Chongming up, quickened his pace, and after receiving the national teacher's food box, he rushed to Guizhenju.

Before Liang Cheng came back, he sent someone to greet the abbot of Daxiangguo Temple in advance, but he forgot to mention the matter of preparing his own meals. In order to avoid being poisoned, Liang Cheng brought a servant who was good at cooking and returned to the real residence. There is a small kitchen in the house, which is just used to prepare his meals, so when he saw Chong Jue bring him dinner, he was a little surprised.

"Excuse me, both of you." Liang Cheng pointed helplessly at the steaming vegetarian dishes on the table, and said, "I'm so impressed, it seems that your trip was in vain."

As soon as Chong Jue came in, he saw Master Yi Nian, and before he had time to show a happy expression, he saw the food on the table, and immediately felt that someone was pouring cold water all over his body.

The disappointment on his face was too obvious, like a puppy soaked in water, Liang Cheng saw his eyes looking at Yi Nian expectantly, his heart softened, and said: "Since I brought them all, don't waste them, don't waste them." If you two use it together in the side room next to it."

"Thank you, Master Guoshi," Chong Ming, who had been silent all this time, stepped forward and said, "I'm afraid this is inappropriate, after all, this is for your lord..."

Liang Cheng interrupted him and said, "Just treat it as a reward from me to you two."

Chong Ming this meal, bowed and said: "Thank you for the last time, my lord."

Impulsively reacting, followed to salute, then secretly glanced at Yi Nian with a cold expression, gritted his teeth, and said: "My lord, I have something to ask for!"

Liang Cheng was slightly startled, glanced at Yi Nian beside him, and said, "What's the matter?"

"Disciple and Chongming, I would like to be the guardian monk of Guizhenju, please accept my disciple!" Afraid that Liang Cheng would not agree, Chongjue knelt down and said anxiously: "This disciple is very capable, he can cook and clean, and he is also very strong. !"

Chong Ming on the other side also knelt down and lay on the back of his hands with his head bowed.

"This..." Liang Cheng gave Yi Nian a look, it was obvious that this little novice came for you.

The memory of one thought is very good, and it is almost unforgettable. Although when I went back to the temple, I saw him survived a catastrophe, so I took him back to the temple, and I didn't bother with him after that, but the basic impression is still there. As for the other Chongming, it is also The orphans accepted in the temple happened to be inconvenient for Liang Cheng to bring too many servants to the Daxiangguo Temple, and there was indeed a need for one or two people with clean backgrounds, so he said: "Your small kitchen is short of manpower, and the courtyard gate also needs someone to guard it." Come on, these two look good, so why not agree to it, Junior Brother."

In fact, for a young novice like Chongjue, if he can follow some masters of some status, it is indeed a good way out.

Although Liang Cheng didn't know about this point, but after thinking about it, he nodded and said: "Then you two stay here, I will tell the deacon."

Chong Jue was overjoyed, and bowed to Liang Cheng and Yi Nian again, his excitement was beyond words: "Thank you, Master Guoshi, thank you, Master Yi Nian!"

In comparison, Chong Ming was much more stable and mature, he thanked Liang Cheng, picked up the food box, was led out by Liu Yun with Chong Jue, and gave some instructions.