The Eight Winds of Rebirth

The next day, Zen Master Guan Yun came to check his pulse, and he really felt that most of the poison in Zhao Yuan's body had gone, and the remaining poison would continue to cause trouble, so Gu Xiangtan decided to stay for a while to wait for further observation.

The people in the small courtyard naturally regard Gu Xiangtan as a great living Bodhisattva, and his diligence is sometimes unbearable, just like Mou Fei, every time he saw him, he wished to kowtow a hundred times before leaving. Zhao Yuan's attitude is still to the point.

Gu Xiangtan can also see that Zhao Yuan is young, but he is cold and indifferent, and his rule is very strict. The servants in the courtyard are a little scared when they see him, but maybe they are thinking that Gu Xiangtan saved him. Zhao Yuan was polite to him, the two of them ate and slept together for so many days, Gu Xiangtan gradually became familiar with him, he felt that Zhao Yuan was not as unapproachable as he had seen, on the contrary, Gu Xiangtan was quite like his.

Of course, one of the reasons is that Zhao Yuan is good-looking, with icy skin, snowy skin, and jade-like fragrance. Although she has not fully grown up, she can faintly see her future beauty. This is the first time Gu Xiangtan has seen her at such an age. No one in the palace who is famous for his appearance can compare to such a good-looking person. Although he is a spiritual Buddha, since the abbot said that he has not yet attained enlightenment, it is natural to appreciate the beauty of the world of mortals.

But the most important thing is that the appearance of Zhao Yuan has brought some changes to Gu Xiangtan's lonely and deserted life. He is just the age who loves to play and play. Hang yourself, even if you don't say it, but it's hard in your heart.

The master, the abbot, the Zen master, Su Xi, An Yin... Although there are so many people asking about their health, they are all unable to be close friends with Xiangtan due to their status. Only Zhao Yuan, when they are together, although they don't talk much, But Zhao Yuan can often sense Gu Xiangtan's many thoughts, some of which are shy to speak out.

For example, Gu Xiangtan actually prefers to eat sweets, but Buddhists are afraid of the desire to talk, so although they eat well on weekdays, it is not up to Gu Xiangtan to eat what he likes, and Zhao Yuan knows it from nowhere. For Gu Xiangtan's liking, as long as he is around, he will let the kitchen prepare some delicate snacks.

For another example, Fu Yalian would come to check Gu Xiangtan's homework every few days, but Gu Xiangtan was so enlightened that he could memorize ordinary scriptures and classics after reading them twice, so he occasionally sat down for the rest of the time. Then he would doze off easily. In the past, in order to prevent the master from finding out, he would put on a defensive posture of concentrating and contemplating anytime and anywhere, but this is not necessary in Zhao Yuan's yard. He woke up twice and slept directly on the couch. Yes, before the master came in, Zhao Yuan would knock on the small wooden fish on the table to wake him up, Gu Xiangtan was so grateful to him.

After Zhao Yuan's poison was completely cured, the two families still moved frequently. To Gu Xiangtan, Zhao Yuan was more like an older brother. He didn't dare to talk to his master about some academic difficulties, but he She would tell Zhao Yuan that Zhao Yuan would not blame him, nor would she urge him to concentrate on cultivating the Tao and abandon the secular world, Zhao Yuan would only calmly and quietly untangle the entanglements for Gu Xiangtan.Zhao Yuan knows a lot, Buddhism, Confucianism, and even the way of governing the country, he seems to have dabbled in it, and every three days, a gentleman comes to give lectures to him, Zhao Yuan can also learn martial arts, and occasionally when Gu Xiangtan goes, he sees him practicing in the yard sword.

"It's like light clouds covering the moon, like the wind returning to the snow", is the best description for that beautiful and sassy figure.

The poison on Zhao Yuan's body has been cured, and her body has returned to its original state. Gu Xiangtan did not ask him the reason why he was poisoned that day, but Zhao Yuan himself mentioned it once, but only said that he accidentally took it mixed with yellow grass. of tea.

However, judging from what Su Xi heard from Mou Fei, it was not the first time that Zhao Yuan had been poisoned. He lived in the city of Luli before, and he escaped by chance a few times before, but this time because he really had no After finding a way, he found Xiangguo Temple for help, but now seeing that the place is safe, he plans to stay.

Su Xi also said, "Young Master Zhao must be from the capital, and he might be the son of some high-ranking official, but why would anyone want to harm him so deliberately?"

It's not that Gu Xiangtan didn't ask because he wasn't curious. On the contrary, he could sense something extraordinary from the cautious attitude of his master and the monks of Xiangguo Temple towards Zhao Yuan. However, if Zhao Yuan was willing to tell him, Gu Xiangtan would naturally I am also willing to share the burden for him. If Zhao Yuan doesn't say anything, Gu Xiangtan doesn't want to break the current peaceful life, as if once this veil is lifted, the still water will be dark and unpredictable.

Therefore, he only hoped that his life would go on smoothly like this, one day, two days, one year, two years, until he received the precepts and could go back to the capital to see his parents.

But today's Gu Xiangtan thinks back to himself at that time, and realizes that he is both innocent and ridiculous. If he is born into the world and accepts precepts, he will naturally have no worries and no worries. How can he go back? And if he wants to go back, If the mind is not firm and trapped in the dunya, it is difficult to achieve the Dao, and it is also impossible to go back.

Only after attaining Tao can he return to Beijing, but he no longer wants to return to Beijing after attaining Tao. If he doesn’t want to return to Beijing, he can’t obtain Tao. From the beginning to the end, this is a paradoxical road with no clue. Gu Xiangtan locked himself in it If it wasn't for the catastrophe that would destroy the sky six years later, maybe he wouldn't be able to get out of it in his entire life.

How can Gu Xiangtan, who is unprepared at that moment, deal with himself if he can come out in such a way? !

No wonder the predecessors said that life is like a circle, one circle is wrong, the other circle is wrong, Gu Xiangtan's mistake started from here, so the Buddha asked him to come back to correct this mistake?

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Gu Xiangtan was closing his eyes and thinking, the sedan chair under him slowly stopped, and An Yin's voice sounded outside the window.

"My lord, we have arrived at the post station, and we can see the capital after climbing over the mountain in front of us."

Gu Xiangtan opened his eyes, lifted the car curtain, and walked out with the support of An Yin.

The inn in front of me is not very exquisite and gorgeous, but it is much better than the one I lived in when I left Luli at the beginning, and the servants in the inn have already cleaned it up after receiving the news that the prince and Lingfo are coming. Kneel down to greet each other.

Gu Xiangtan stepped forward, and Prince Zhao Mian stood there with his hands behind his back, looking at the somewhat crude environment around him dissatisfied.

He is about young and weak, but he looks tall, healthy and looks like a man, but he is impetuous, likes or dislikes are all displayed on one face, and people can see through it at a glance.

Seeing him, Zhao Mian said, "One more day of rest, I will finally be able to enter Beijing tomorrow." Although he tried his best to suppress his resentment, he inadvertently revealed some depression.

Gu Xiangtan could understand the prince's thoughts. He could not enjoy the good fortune in the palace. He went to the remote place of Lao Shizi to pick up people, and he had to go through mountains and rivers. , he didn't want to go through this.

Of course, Zhao Mian's attitude towards Gu Xiangtan along the way also expressed his heart.

It's just a little monk who hasn't become a monk yet, and he went to invite him with eight sedan chairs, but he didn't see any greatness. The father's earnest entreaties and repeated exhortations before he left seemed a bit ridiculous, even if he was a monk. Lingfo is respected, but he is the prince of Daye, he condescends, and he doesn't see the other party thanking Tilin, which is really embarrassing for him, and he has firmly remembered the disgrace given to him by the monks in front of Xiangguo Temple. When we get to Beijing, let's see how to teach them a lesson!

While thinking, Zhao Mian threw down his sleeves and entered the door.

Gu Xiangtan followed slowly with Guanzheng, and Guanzheng signaled Gu Xiangtan to follow him into the house.

When there were only two people in the room, Guan Zhengdao said, "Wake up, when you go to Beijing tomorrow, you should be careful and refresh yourself. In front of the emperor...don't talk too much." After all, he was afraid that Gu Xiangtan was young and energetic, and had just gone through bereavement The pain must be that the resentment is hard to dispel, and I am afraid of speaking urgently, or ask the emperor to help thoroughly investigate the real culprit.

"The situation in Beijing and China is unclear, and the enemy is indistinguishable from us. You have a great cause. Before you understand the situation, you must be cautious, so as not to be used by those who want to."

Gu Xiangtan naturally knew the key points of what Guanzheng said, and he also had his own concerns, but he still had to go through a process of understanding the situation in front of the Zen master, otherwise he would not be able to act when he entered Beijing.

So Gu Xiangtan asked anxiously, "Who wants to use us?"

Guanzheng thought for a moment, and chose to speak frankly to Gu Xiangtan. He briefly talked about Emperor Zongzheng's ascension to the throne, and said, "The three kings lost the opportunity and the throne at that time, but he did not give up. In the past, the wings were full, but now half of the military power is in his hands, and only the support of the people is lacking. Tell me, who is he most looking forward to?"

Gu Xiangtan was at a loss, "Me?"

Guanzheng nodded, "And how could Emperor Zongzheng let him do whatever he wants? So, when you entered Beijing this time, it was obvious that you were going to attend the funeral for your parents, but in fact they must find ways to keep you. As for whether it will be good or bad, we don't know. So I should go and return quickly, self-protection is the top priority.”

Gu Xiangtan frowned tightly, "Then what does the death of parents have to do with it? Who did it?"

Guanzheng knew that this was Gu Xiangtan's biggest knot in his heart, and it was impossible to persuade him to let it go now, so he just shook his head and said, "I don't know, but you should listen to your master, even if you want to find out the reason, you should think long-term."

Gu Xiangtan lowered his head, was silent for a moment, and nodded slightly.

Seeing his reply, Guan Zhengxian was relieved, and after a few more warnings, he sent Gu Xiangtan back to his room.

That night, Gu Xiangtan was sitting on the couch, silently rubbing the string of purple jade beads on his wrist, with an indistinguishable expression on his face.

In his last life, he had already made bold promises to avenge his parents along the way, so since the day he entered the capital, he had exhausted all means and worked every step of the way, vowing to make those people pay with their blood. Now, at this time, Gu Xiangtan But he has more scruples and hesitation, he is afraid of repeating the same mistakes, and he is even more afraid of harming Chi Yu.

However, if he really gave up on this, Gu Xiangtan would not be willing either. I don't harm people, but people come to harm me. Sitting and waiting for death is not the purpose of Gu Xiangtan's life again.

What has been lost cannot be recovered, but what has not been lost and should be obtained, Gu Xiangtan needs to guard against the impermanence and plan for a rainy day.

Like Yuan Qing.

For another example, the position that should belong to Yuan Qing...