The Eight Winds of Rebirth

There was a light knocking sound outside the door, Abbot Guanshi stopped his hand to move the prayer beads, and looked at the little monk who walked in.

The little novice said: "Abbot, Layman Fu has been kneeling in the Buddhist hall of the Buddhist monastery for a whole day..."

Fu Yalian clasped his hands together, reciting scriptures silently in his mouth, with a look of boundless distress on his face, faintly aware of movement, Fu Yalian paused slightly, opened his eyes and turned his head, and saw Abbot Guanshi not knowing when he was standing behind him.

"Master Abbot..." Fu Yalian stood up hastily, and then bowed to Guanshi.

Gu Xiangtan was supposed to come to the temple today to listen to some Zen masters' lectures, but considering his current situation, Fu Yalian would not let him go out, so as not to disturb the tranquility of the Buddhist school.

However, I still have to explain to the Zen masters: "Xiangtan he..." I just said it but I couldn't find a good reason, let alone open my eyes to deceive here, so Fu Yalian, who has always been eloquent, was also advancing and retreating. It is rare to show helplessness and embarrassment.

Abbot Guanshi only smiled slightly when he saw his appearance: "Xiangguo Temple has experienced ups and downs since the founding of the country by Taizu. Getting acquainted and meeting each other is a fate. It is also a chance that the Lingfo can find a wonderful way to see through the greatness and help the people of the world to be safe and happy, and finally transcend the three realms to get away from the dust. People who have a predestined relationship, whether it is cultivating the Tao or enlightening the Dharma, whether the predestined relationship is deep or shallow, can't be forced, otherwise, it will become an unreasonable obsession, isn't it?"

Fu Yalian was stunned, and immediately felt hot on the face, feeling ashamed, how could he not know what the abbot said, but Gu Xiangtan's identity is there, since he was born, he has no choice, if he is allowed to act foolishly, I'm afraid In the end, there is more than one person involved.

Abbot Guanshi said again: "Since the Buddha let Lingfo enter the world to experience the suffering of reincarnation, he wanted to let him taste the five desires and six dusts like ordinary people. Now all kinds of fears have been expected. Even if his chance has not come, he cannot be regarded as a complete Buddhist, but one day, when the chance comes, then no one else will have to worry about it..."

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All the way back, Fu Yalian was thinking about the words of Abbot Guanshi. His heart was ups and downs, and he was not calm for a long time. When he reached the gate of the courtyard, Fu Yalian raised his head and looked at the stars on the dark blue sky. I have a big responsibility in my hands, how will I explain to his parents, and how...to see you. In the end, it is my own selfishness, so I don't have the face to ask Xiangtan for more..."

Fu Yalian was talking to herself, shaking her head and pushing the door open, she saw Yanfang squatting aside at a glance.

Yan Fang hurriedly stood up and saluted him: "Your Excellency."

Fu Yalian asked: "Do you recognize me?" He would say that not because Yanfang knew his identity after listening to Gu Xiangtan and others, but because he saw some familiar glances in Yanfang's eyes .

Sure enough, Yan Fang lowered his head and cupped his fists and said, "My father is Mo Chengxiao, Marquis of Pingyang."

"You..." Fu Yalian was stunned, "Are you actually the young master of the Mo family?"

Yan Fang smiled indifferently: "What little son, Yan Fang is just a house slave."

The biological fathers of Mo Chengxiao, Hou Bingchen, Cao Qin, Xue Yiyang and others were all fierce generals by the prince's side. It was with the help of these people that Zhao Mi was able to win all battles like a tiger with wings, and some of these heroes waited until they were rewarded with honors to reward them. Their devotion to the country was born and died, just like Mo Chengxiao, while some could not wait for the blessing of those outside the body, and sacrificed their lives for the country one step earlier, leaving their helpless wives and children to be taken care of, like generals Hou and Cao. .

Mo Chengxiao naturally had a good time back then, but he gradually lost his mind in these fame and fortune. In the end, he was accused of delaying military planes for greedy pleasure. This case was approved by the late emperor himself, so It was because of that delay that so many soldiers lost their lives, the victory was lost in vain, and in the end even the prince couldn't keep him.

But don't think there are still children left in the world?

Yan Fang said: "I was only two or three years old at the time, the great prince took pity on my young age and tried to send me out of the palace." Unlike Hou Bingchen and others, Yan Fang had a brilliant family background and blessed his descendants. Adopted by Zhao Mi, "But I don't want to be away for a few years, the servant who took care of me was beaten to death by traffickers, and I was sold into the palace again and again."

"Does the great prince know?"

Yan Fang shook his head: "The great prince was no longer there at that time, but the princess was still there. She wanted to bail me out, but I stayed voluntarily. Instead of fleeing incognito, it is better to do what I can to repay my debts." My father's sins and the kindness of the great prince's family to me."

Fu Yalian said: "But right now you are beside Lingfo..."

Yan Fang said: "The sixth son asked me to protect Lingfo. The sixth son said that the life of Lingfo is a thousand times more valuable than his. Then we must not let Lingfo make a mistake."

Fu Yalian listened to Yan Fang Zhenzhen's promise, without saying a word for a long time, and walked slowly into the inner room for a while.

Meeting Su Xi on the way, Fu Yalian glanced at the untouched food in his hand, and heard Su Xi say: "Lady Fu, you haven't eaten since last night, if you continue to be hungry ..."

Fu Yalian's eyebrows darkened, and she went around Su Xi to go to Gu Xiangtan's room, but when she got closer, she heard the sound of chanting scriptures coming from inside.

All the evil karma I have done in the past are all caused by beginningless greed, hatred and ignorance, born from body, speech and mind. I now repent of everything...

Gu Xiangtan recited the "Great Confession", confessing all kinds of misunderstandings caused by the five desires and six dusts, and thus committing all kinds of karma.But to Fu Yalian's ears, Gu Xiangtan couldn't let go of what he was thinking at all, it was just that his words were wrong and he was paralyzed.

Sure enough, the chanting stopped after a while, and then Gu Xiangtan's soft voice sounded.

"I know that my sins are serious, and I have not asked the Buddha for forgiveness. I only hope that the Buddha will give me some more time. After I do something practical for that person and the people of the world, I will stop worrying about it. All evil karma will be caused by me. At that time , I will come before you, and I will make an end to the mistakes I made..."

Hearing this, Fu Yalian couldn't help but shudder violently in her heart, and before she could think clearly, she slammed the door open.

When Gu Xiangtan turned his head and saw the master appearing, he couldn't help showing surprise.

Fu Yalian met Gu Xiangtan's gaze, and gradually calmed down, thinking to herself that she was being reckless just now, but looking at the young man in front of her, she couldn't help feeling depressed again.

When Gu Xiangtan saw the thoughts on the master's face, he knew what was on his mind. He stood up and took a step back, signaling the master to sit down and talk.

Fu Yalian went to sit down, looked up at Gu Xiangtan who was still standing there in a daze without saying a word, remembering what Yanfang and Su Xi had said before, and seeing his haggard look, thinking of Gu Xiangtan's long journey for many days and arriving at home But he still couldn't rest in peace, he couldn't bear it, but the words he uttered were still cold when he struggled.

"Since I know I was wrong, but I still insist on going my own way, and I still talk nonsense in front of the Buddha. All these years of reading scriptures are in vain!"

Gu Xiangtan lowered his head and let Fu Yalian reprimand him.

"...You don't even know your own destiny, how will you survive other people's catastrophe in the future, and what kind of judgment will history books make in a hundred years' time!"

Speaking of excitement, Fu Yalian couldn't help coughing heavily, her face was red and her ears were flushed, and she was out of breath, causing Gu Xiangtan to turn pale with fright, and hastily squatted down in front of him.

"Master, master... Xiangtan is wrong, don't be angry, your body is important, don't be angry..."

Gu Xiangtan kept stroking Fu Yalian's back, his voice almost choked with anxiety.

Fu Yalian took a few breaths, seeing Gu Xiangtan's panicked expression, grabbed his hand to give her comfort, but softened her tone.

"It's okay...it'll be fine in a while."

Gu Xiangtan said: "Master, don't worry about your parents anymore. Xiangtan has gone to the capital to investigate clearly in the future. Although the murderer can't be severely punished for the time being, I believe in the selflessness of heaven and the cycle of cause and effect. The wicked must pay for what they have done!"

Fu Yalian knew who the real culprit was long ago, and felt that the power of the Three Kings could not be shaken in a short period of time, and he didn't want to see Gu Xiangtan being blinded by hatred and losing his heart, so he blamed himself and felt sad, but It was also difficult to speak for outsiders, so he became thinner and thinner under the depression in his heart, and refused to let Zen master Guan Yun tell the truth to Gu Xiangtan.

Listening to what he said at this moment, my heart was sore and astringent, and when I was about to speak, I listened to Gu Xiangtan.

"Even if Xiangtan doesn't know much about court affairs, he can still see a thing or two when he goes to the capital. The emperor has no way, he listens to slander, sells public affairs for private interests, makes troubles between the upper and lower levels, and the wind blows like a cloud, and there is no one in the court who can serve the people. What I thought. Why did the Spirit Buddha enter the world? How can one stand by and watch in such a world? Even if it is not for parents, or for marriage or personal affection, it is still necessary to find a world of peace for the people of Daye!"

Having said this, Gu Xiangtan's knees softened and he knelt down in front of Fu Yalian.

"Xiangtan doesn't know the reason why Master left Beijing to live in seclusion, but now the people are in dire straits and disasters are everywhere, and the court lacks talented and good ministers to seek the well-being of the people. We eat fast and recite Buddha's prayers on weekdays. The only thing we want is the country's prosperity and people's safety, and the war is useless. Now, how can I sit back and watch success or failure, and regard human life as insignificant? Thousands of people are not as good as one person. It is difficult to turn the tide and turn the world around by Xiangtan alone. At this time, the only person I can ask for help is the master gone."

Gu Xiangtan's words were so earnest, Fu Yalian couldn't refute every sentence, and thinking of seeing all his best friends around him being exiled and dismissed by Emperor Zongzheng, and the tragedy of Yuguo Gongfu's family, Fu Yalian couldn't help but freeze his heart for many years. Turned up a lot of waves...