Knowing that Wen Jinhe and Princess Qinbao were going to Baifo Mountain to offer incense, Li Junche specifically told Zhao Bi to bring more people with him when he set off the next day.
The top of the carriage was covered with thick sunshade cloth and there was an ice basin inside, so it wasn't too hot.
Seeing that Princess Qinbao was still in a low mood, Wen Jinhe put down the food in her hand and suggested: "It will take more than an hour from here to Baifo Temple. How about we play Landlord?"
Man Qiu looked at Princess Qinbao. Cards were now the most popular gambling method in major gambling houses in the capital. The first developer was her own princess, and the first place to start was Prince Che's Mansion.
When it comes to things that can temporarily put your worries behind your mind, Landlords is definitely one of them.
Princess Qinbao became interested. Gambling is not allowed in the palace. Even if she really wanted to play, she had to pay attention to the rules.
When Wen Jinhe saw Princess Qinbao looking at him, she changed her direction and sat down, patted her side and said, "Man Qiu, sit here."
Then he stared at the maid fanning next to Princess Qinbao and said, "If you have someone else here, we are two to two, so we can sit apart."
Dongfang sat down and Mandong took out the playing cards from the small drawer in the corner.
Considering the two maids, the play was relatively small.
He Shi, who was driving outside, turned his head and glanced when he heard the voices in the car.
Fortunately, the weather is a little cloudy today, otherwise even the horses would have to beat their hooves due to the heat.
After leaving the city gate, you can hear the chirping of cicadas in the wild grass on the roadside. After passing through the mountain path, the cool breeze blows through the treetops of the hills, bringing a slight chill.
Wen Jinhe grabbed a hand of good cards and smiled from ear to ear. "I think it's better for you to admit defeat first. There's no need to play this one."
Princess Qinbao frowned and sorted out the cards, "It's not my princess's style to admit defeat before the fight begins."
Wen Jinhe was the first to spread out a hand of cards on the desk.
The three of them stretched their heads and took a serious look.
Finally, he reluctantly closed the cards in his hand and placed them on the table.
Princess Qinbao sighed deeply, took a piece of watermelon from the ice basin and took a big bite, "Come again."
An hour passed in the blink of an eye. When He Shi stopped the carriage and shouted "We're here" outside, they stopped.
Wen Jinhe distributed the silver and copper coins he won to Man Qiu and Princess Qinbao's maids.
Princess Qinbao pouted and shouted dissatisfied: "Second sister-in-law, why don't you give it to me?"
Man Qiu and Man Dong put the desk aside, sorted the cards on the table and put them back in the drawer.
Wen Jinhe picked up the curtain hat and put it on his head, "Less than ten taels of silver is not enough for you to buy a piece of jewelry."
But for the maid, it is just two months of moon silver.
Zhao Bi and others tied their horses at the foot of the mountain and arranged for two people to guard them.
Due to the Buddhist association, an especially large number of people came to offer incense and worship Buddha.
In the shade at the foot of the mountain, there are many people doing small business setting up stalls there.
Looking at Wen Jinhe and his group of people, he subconsciously moved the stall back, for fear of blocking the nobleman's way.
The curtain cap covers from the top of the head to the waist, and the dazzling sunlight can only shine through that gap.
Wen Jinhe turned his head and looked at Princess Qinbao, "Are you hungry?"
Princess Qinbao was in a much better mood, and her voice became stronger when she spoke, "If you're not hungry, let's go up the mountain quickly. After worshiping the Buddha and offering incense, we can catch up with the vegetarian meal at Baifo Temple."
Fortunately, the trees on both sides of the stone staircase are old, towering into the clouds, and their leaves are very thick and lush. They cover most of the shade of the stone staircase leading to the temple on the mountain.
Coupled with the cool breeze blowing from time to time in the mountains and forests, it is not too hot.
Wen Jinhe looked at Princess Qinbao who was kneeling sincerely in front of the Buddha, and could guess what she was begging for.
After receiving the incense from Man Dong, Wen Jinhe put his hands in the incense burner.
The monk standing aside saw that the two people had donated a lot of money for sesame oil. He put his hands together and reminded him friendly: "During the three-day Buddhist meeting, Master Mingyuan will interpret the fortunes of the donors who came to ask for fortunes under the banyan tree outside. The two female donors You can try it.”
Princess Qinbao's face showed a hint of joy, she immediately took the lottery tube and knelt on the worship mat again, shaking the lottery tube up and down.
Wen Jinhe does not have deep faith in Buddhism, but he also admires it very much.
After taking the skewer tube, a wooden skewer still fell out.
Looking at the two words signed, Wen Jinhe was confused. This seemed to be bad luck.
"Second sister-in-law, I signed the lottery." Princess Qinbao happily stood up holding the wooden stick that fell on the ground, and couldn't wait to go to Master Mingyuan to interpret the lottery.
The two of them walked out of the Buddhist temple with wooden sticks in hand and found Master Mingyuan who was interpreting the sticks under the banyan tree.
Wen Jinhe looked at his long white beard. If he had hair, it must have been white. Could he be over ninety years old?
Princess Qinbao handed the wooden sign to Master Mingyuan with great anticipation.
The corners of Master Mingyuan's old mouth raised, "Although what the female donor asked for suffered many twists and turns, it finally came true. The signature also clearly stated that the female donor Hong Luan's heart is moved, and the person she wants will be reunited in the near future. Encounter.”
Princess Qinbao's eyes quickly moved in her eye sockets for a few times, and the corners of her eyes raised sharply, "Thank you, Master."
Wen Jinhe who was standing aside took the lottery and sat down with some anxiety. He must not be so excited!
Hong Luan's heart moved, wasn't the person he was thinking of Lu Yebai?
Counting the days, it was almost time for him to return from Nancheng in the north.
Master Mingyuan glanced at the signature and reached out to touch his long beard covering his neck, "Can the female donor take off her curtain hat?"
Princess Qinbao looked at Master Mingyuan with some doubts. She didn't pick it off when he just read the lot for her!
Wen Jinhe felt a little nervous. He took off his hat and stared at Master Mingyuan's compassionate face, and couldn't help but purse his lips.
"Madam, this signature indicates that the peach trees will break branches and the cherry blossoms will scatter." Master Mingyuan shook his head lightly.
"Peach tree with branches, does it mean there will be problems in the relationship between husband and wife?" Wen Jinhe frowned, "Peach tree with branches?" third party?
Master Mingyuan had a faint smile on his face, "Madam, don't worry too much. Your husband and wife's horoscopes are very harmonious. How can everything in this life be smooth for a lifetime? Just live with the ups and downs of the world."
Seeing that he didn't explain clearly, Wen Jinhe had some guesses in his mind.
Princess Qinbao looked at Wen Jinhe who had no smile on her face and felt a little upset. During the meal, she consoled her: "This signature is not accurate every time, and didn't Master Mingyuan tell the second sister-in-law not to worry? You guys are so harmonious." , this is called a perfect match.”
Wen Jinhe always felt that Master Mingyuan looked at her strangely, "You are so happy, do you have an appetite for dinner?"
Princess Qinbao swallowed a mouthful of vegetarian food with some embarrassment, "I feel relieved, wouldn't I be happy?"
Rest for a while in the pavilion on the mountain, watch the scenery below the mountain, listen to the chirping of insects and birds, and smell the Buddhist fragrance from the temple on the tip of your nose. It seems that you really have the illusion of entering a ethereal and uninhabited land.
