novelraw Chapter 578 - Qixia Temple
Chapter 578 - Qixia Temple
Click, click, click.
Driven by the winch and iron lock, the thick and towering arc slowly opened.
"Brother."
Sun Shaozong was staring at the gate, lost in thought, when Xu Shouye couldn't help but approach, saying, "Are you really planning to ask the General Supervisor Room and use that sword?"
Sun Shaozong slowed down for a while before regaining his senses and smiling slightly, saying, "Of course. Since I said it, I'm going to demand it."
In fact, when Prince Yizhong produced the Frostmourne, he never intended to use it for practical combat, so he only demanded two things, being gorgeous and solid!
After successfully reaching the standard, the Frostmourne rose from its original four-foot length of approximately 1.24 meters to about 1.67 meters, and its weight increased to 102 pounds.
This was almost equivalent to the weight and height of an adult man, far beyond the acceptable range of a General.
Therefore, since its creation, it has always been regarded as a display, placed in the most prominent position. Later, it was implicated by Prince Yizhong and moved to the depths of the warehouse to collect ashes.
So when Sun Shaozong asked if it could be used in practical combat, Zhang Yi instinctively wanted to deny it, but when he thought about the Golden Hammer and Mace that Sun Shaozong ordered, he suddenly couldn't be sure.
After all, without lifting the weight, this Frostmourne undoubtedly deserved the title of a divine weapon.
Therefore, after understanding these characteristics, Sun Shaozong decisively expressed his intention to apply for this dusty artifact.
However, this matter was not something that Zhang Yi could decide; he only promised to provide feedback to the higher-ups.
"This thing is..."
Seeing Sun Shaozong completely indifferent, Xu Shouye unconsciously raised his voice. However, halfway through, he couldn't help feeling guilty and lowered his voice a few times before continuing, "This thing was done by Prince Yizhong!"
"So what?"
Sun Shaozong looked calm and said, "It's just a dead object. Which of the firearms used in the Shenji Camp hasn't been improved by Prince Yizhong? They're all being used well."
In fact, if it weren't for just a few days ago, when Sun Shaozong thwarted Prince Yizhong's malicious plan in the Palace, he wouldn't have dared to be so bold and demand Prince Yizhong's custom-made weapons.
But right now…
Emperor Guangde should not have a bad impression of him just for the sake of being a mere dead object.
It was just a backup reason, but it wasn't easy to explain to others.
Therefore, seeing that Xu Shouye was still waiting for further advice, he laughed ahead and said, "Speaking of the firearm, I have to go to the gunpowder bureau for a walk, so I won't go back to the city with everyone!"
As he spoke, he flipped over and mounted his horse, holding his whip upside down and arching his hand, saying, "Everyone, we will meet again in the Ministry of War in two days!"
Before he could finish speaking, he rushed out of the crack in the door ahead of him.
| Jingxi, Yanling. |
Saying that it was a ridge, but it was just a small hill with no unusual scenery around it. However, since the Jianping period, the Qixia Temple on the mountain has been extremely prosperous.
Almost every day, many women would come from afar, praying to Guanyin for children.
Some were wealthy in that family, and they inevitably had to stay in the meditation room for half a day; many of them also got a touch of pregnancy here.
In recent years, even some young girls who have set their wedding dates have come to worship before getting married so as not to delay their time after marriage.
But this morning, Master Xuanjing, the abbot of the temple, was waiting outside the door too early, and the two little nuns beside him were taking turns to look down the mountain.
At around 10 a.m., a convoy arrived at the foot of the mountain, echoing from the front and back and accompanied by the healthy servants on both sides, following the mountain road straight towards Qixia Temple.
"Master, Master, the convoy of Ningguo Mansion has finally arrived!"
The two little nuns who were watching out were already anxiously waiting. At this moment, when they saw the main leader finally appear, they couldn't help but jump with joy.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Abbess Xuanjing proclaimed the name of the Buddha and solemnly suppressed the restlessness of the two disciples. She thought to herself that the Rong-Ning Mansion had always been the most luxurious, and she must have found a place for her amulet adorned with ancient jade today.
In the scorching gaze of the master and disciple, the convoy finally arrived at the mountain gate of Qixia Temple.
Abbess Xuanjing immediately signaled to one of her disciples to approach. As for herself, no matter how hot her heart was, this monk's demeanor still had to be taken seriously.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the little nun took two steps forward, a woman jumped off the first carriage and rushed over like a sudden gust of wind.
That appearance was more like rushing to be reincarnated than seeking a son.
Before approaching, the words had already been whispered to Abbess Xuanjing, "Abbess, may I ask if there is still a quiet meditation room in your backyard? My Eldest Madam suddenly felt unwell on the way and was in a hurry to find a place to rest."
When she heard that the Eldest Madam of Ningguo Mansion was feeling unwell, how could she bother with putting on air?
Busy nodded and said, "I have already prepared a meditation room for you. Why don't you go and ask your Madam to get out of the car and follow me to the meditation room to rest?"
The old woman heard this and quickly ran back to the car to report.
Not long after, two young women with beautiful looks got off the back of the car, followed by a noblewoman of half a hundred who got off the car. It was not until the last car that You-Shi, who was in the front car, finally showed her true appearance with the support of the servants.
Her petite body curled up slightly, standing next to her two tall and plump sisters, becoming more and more adorable.
Abbess Xuanjing, seeing her footsteps stumbling and seeming to be unstable, didn’t dare to neglect a single moment.
Busy leading the way ahead, she led You-Shi and others straight to the backyard.
Not far ahead was the elegant meditation room surrounded by green willows. However, Lady You suddenly spoke up and said, "Third sister, I just need some time alone inside. Don't miss your business."
As she spoke, she instructed the woman who was standing in front of her, saying, "There's no need for so many people to follow. Go with my third sister for a walk around in front, and my mother and second sister with me is enough."
The maids, seeing that the meditation room was already closed, were instructed by Third Sister You, who pretended to be amiable, to bring the tribute from the carriage. They then entrusted You-Shi to the care of their mother and Second Sister You.
When they entered the secluded yard, Master Xuanjing was still waiting to send some tea and dim sum.
However, You-Shi threw a golden bar over and said weakly, "I dare not trouble you, Abbess. I really can't bear to be disturbed right now. Could you please restrain the monks in the temple and try to stay as far away from this courtyard as possible?"
Master Xuanjing saw that the golden bar weighed more than three or two ounces, and she was so happy that she forgot about her reserved demeanor. How could there be any objection?
With a busy response, she led her disciple away from the small courtyard.
As soon as they left the courtyard, You-She immediately locked the door and listened for a moment, confirming that the nuns had already gone far. She then hurried a few steps to the bottom of the west wall and threw a ribbon tied to an iron ring through the wall.