Although he obeyed his mother's wishes, Zhuang Zheng could not get rid of his bad impression of Hua Zhuo for a while. He originally wanted to use Master Kuyue's pair of eyes to see through the world to help him see whether this girl who liked his mother was It's not really worth his whole heart. But Fang Caizhuo's righteous words made him look at her with admiration and made him feel ashamed for his previous hesitation.
"Miss, just pamper her." Qiqiao complained, but she had already moved towards the car window.
As he spoke, he sighed again and said: "Originally, I was going to ask this elder to come out to save people today. I didn't want you to suddenly send a message asking me to come over and miss the trip. But it's okay, we can work together. , and the certainty is greater.”
"Miss, although Master Kuyue is a Buddhist, he is still an outsider after all. It may not be appropriate for him to know about this matter."
"Thank you so much, Brother Zhuang Shi. I have asked Aunt Liu to prepare a gift and will go there early tomorrow morning."
Zhuang Zheng nodded and said: "Hua Shibo's words are actually good advice. The right way is to not have the intention to harm others and to be on guard against others. Let's do it this way. Whenever you go to the west alley, I will accompany you. go together."
Not long after, we arrived at the Great Buddha Temple. Fortunately, it was not the first or fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, so the carriage could stop directly at the entrance of the Great Buddha Temple. If it had been the first or fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year or the birthday of the Bodhisattva, it would have been two streets away. You have to get off the car and walk.
Hua Zhuo smiled when he heard this, put on his curtain hat, and said: "It doesn't matter, it's rare to come out. You can watch Baxiu if you like, but don't stick your head too far out, otherwise it will be bad if you accidentally fall out of the car." "
"I haven't stopped since I came to Beijing. After this period of time, I will take you out for a walk when you have some free time. The atmosphere in Beijing is different from other places."
"You're right, it's my villain's heart."
After a long time, she asked softly: "You said in your letter that you wanted me to stay in Beijing for a few more days. There is an elder who wants to see me. Is he Master Kuyue?"
It's not the first day of the lunar month, it's not the fifteenth day, but she has to offer incense. Wei Shi naturally knew there was something wrong with it, but thinking about her son saying yesterday that he was going to see Master Kuyue today, she naturally smiled knowingly and didn't ask any more questions. .
Zhuang Zheng's face turned red, he lowered his head and said, "I was still a little hesitant at that time, but actually I wanted Master Kuyue to meet you."
But if you don’t tell the truth, how can you invite Master Kuyue? Hua Zhuo was really curious. The abbot of the Great Buddha Temple was a highly respected person with profound Buddhist teachings. Who dared to lie in front of him would be able to deceive him.
After agreeing on a time, Zhuang Zheng took his leave. After all, he and Hua Zhuo were alone and could not be alone for too long. No matter how long the time lasted, Wei Shi would probably start to murmur in his heart.
After knowing Zhuang Zheng and Hua Zhuo's plan, Aunt Liu was a little worried. She had no choice but to let Zhuang Zheng know. After all, Zhuang Zheng was considered her uncle, not an outsider. However, no matter how noble Master Kuyue's status was, he was still an outsider. This This kind of thing cannot be leaked.
This matter must not be leaked no matter what. If Rong Ruitang cannot dissuade the ancestor, then he can only do the opposite and help the ancestor eliminate all possibilities of leaks. Hua Yiren will definitely die, and even Hua Zhuo may not be able to escape. Gotta drop it. Going to the door rashly is too dangerous. Hua Zhuo doesn't believe that the elders of Rongrui Hall are really reasoning with her. Nowadays, profit is the word. Who still remembers how to write the four words of benevolence, wisdom, etiquette and justice? In the last life, Rongan Hall was divided. This is a living example, so she must have a backer who will prevent Rong Ruitang from falling out with her.
Hua Zhuo's heart skipped a beat. Zhuang Zheng actually took her matter to heart. He didn't just talk casually in the carriage that night. Taking a deep breath, she shook off the sudden unexplainable feeling, calmed down, and then asked, "I wonder who this elder is?"
Hua Zhuo took Qiqiao and Baxiu out the next day on the pretext of going to burn incense. Liu Muji wanted to follow, but Wei Shi couldn't leave without anyone to take care of him, so he had to carry Qiqiao and Baxiu by their ears. , Er told them to take good care of the young lady, and invited Colonel Chen Ning, who was escorting them to Beijing, and asked him to take several soldiers to escort the young lady to the Great Buddha Temple.
Hua Zhuo really didn't think about what Aunt Liu was worried about. No matter what method Zhuang Zheng used to persuade Master Kuyue, since he agreed to keep it secret, he would definitely not reveal a word.
Baxiu opened the curtain and looked out from time to time. Soon he was attracted by the dazzling array of goods on the street. There were many new and strange things, especially the embroidered shoes hanging on the shelves. All the styles were novel, most of which she had never seen before in Zhunnan Mansion.
Hua Zhuo smiled, finally convincing the boy. In fact, as Zhuang Zheng said before, she had not thought about it. If Rongruitang did not accept her reasons and betrayed her to her ancestors, and then asked for benefits from Rongchangtang, her end could be imagined. She could even guess Hua Yiren's fate.
The Great Buddha Temple is the largest temple in Beijing, and it is also a temple that was granted the title of Protector of the Nation by the imperial court. It is popular all year round and is an excellent place to visit Buddha, offer incense, play, or have gatherings.
He apologized resolutely, feeling a little ashamed in his heart. Before, he only thought that the girl in front of him had a deep mind, but now he realized that there was a light in her heart. He thought that since he came to the capital, what he had seen and heard was some intrigues and fights between you and me. What he did was nothing more than fame and fortune. Now that he was in trouble, he was thinking about these things. This is so wrong.
Kuyue... Master? Hua Zhuo's eyes widened, someone from outside? Wait, this name sounds familiar, the host of the Great Buddha Temple? ! Can Zhuang Zheng hire the abbot of the Great Buddha Temple? Her eyes widened even more. By the way, she seemed to have heard Zhuang Jing mention that Mr. Zhuang and Master Kuyue were close friends. In this way, Zhuang Zheng could also be regarded as Master Kuyue's nephew, but... But someone from outside the country , how can you care about this worldly thing
Hua Zhuo was startled for a moment, and then smiled. She wanted to know more about Zhuang Zheng, and Zhuang Zheng didn't want to know more about her. After all, the two of them would spend their lives together in the future.
She had her beauty and beauty, but he had never tried to discover it before.
But she couldn't say this to Zhuang Zheng openly, otherwise the intention of taking advantage would be too obvious. She wanted Zhuang Zheng to say that he would accompany her, so she used a little trick. Fortunately, she told Zhuang Zheng His temperament was quite accurate, and those righteous words really hit Zhuang Zheng's weakness.
"Miss, you're the best." Baxiu cheered.
"Master Kuyue, attended my adoption ceremony."
There is only the banker. The only person Hua Zhuo can rely on now is the banker. To be precise, only Zhuang Zheng. Even Wei Shi can't help her.
As soon as he said this, Hua Zhuo immediately understood that Zhuang Zheng had adopted Master Kuyue as a witness. As a person from outside the country, he was willing to bear witness for a secular person. It can be seen that the friendship between Master Zhuang and him was no longer ordinary. Profound, no wonder Zhuang Jing said that the Great Buddha Temple only produces three loads of Zhongling Spring water every year, and Mr. Zhuang can get some.
In fact, she doesn't trust the elders in the clan at all. She would rather trust a young man like Zhuang Zheng who has not yet fully grown up, than those old and cunning people. At least, in Zhuang Zheng's eyes, she can still see sincerity. Two words, and besides interests, she didn't know what else was left in the hearts of those elders.
With this relationship, it is not surprising that Zhuang Zheng can invite Master Ku Yue, but it may not be convenient for Master Ku Yue to intervene in the affairs of the Hua family. Therefore, in the car that day, Zhuang Zheng wrote the marriage letter in blood, not just for the purpose of giving money to Rong'an Hall. It is a reassurance, and it is also used to give Master Kuyue a reason to come forward. With this marriage certificate, although it can only be regarded as a private contract and not an open match, it is enough to prove that Hua Zhuo is a member of the banker and Zhuang Zheng. His wife came forward for Zhuang Zheng's wife. This reason made sense.
"That's natural. The capital is bigger than Zhunnan Mansion, and the Emperor's feet have been prosperous since ancient times. It's no surprise. Put down the curtain quickly. There are so many people on the street. Don't let the young lady be noticed." Qiqiao He tried his best to look calm, but his eyes couldn't help but glance out of the car curtain.
She moved her lips, wanting to say something grateful, but looking at Zhuang Zheng's sincere expression, she couldn't say a word. This boy really tried his best and even invited his biggest enemy, but she was still using tricks on him just a moment ago.
"Tomorrow?" Zhuang Zheng shook his head, "Too soon. If it's two days late, I'll ask an elder to come. Only with him can we keep you and Miss Yiren safe."
"Mommy, don't worry. Since Brother Zhuang Shi promised to keep his mouth shut, he will not tell the truth to Master Kuyue."
Zhuang Zheng showed some respect, straightened his back and said, "It's Master Kuyue."
The abbot of the Great Buddha Temple has always been a member of the national master lineage. He has a lofty status, is admired by the world, and has huge influence. If Master Kuyue is willing to come forward, the ancestors will never dare to let him go. However, the national master lineage has been in the national master line since Emperor Gaozu. , he no longer cares about the secular world, why can Zhuang Zheng invite him
Hua Zhuo was sitting in the carriage and heard the bell from the Great Buddha Temple in the distance. This is called the chime clock, which rang once every hour. Although she was still two streets away from actually arriving at the Great Buddha Temple, she was almost there. You can smell the scent of burning incense candles in the air. It's quiet and peaceful. Although the street is noisy, there is a strange sense of isolation.
Seeing Hua Zhuo's round eyes, Zhuang Zheng had a faint smile in his eyes. The girl's surprised expression was actually quite cute.
"Miss, it's so lively in Beijing, much more lively than our Huainan Mansion."
"Thank you, Brother Zhuang, for your frank confession. Then, as you wish, I will go to the West Alley two days later. I will follow you to meet Master Kuyue first."
Hua Zhuo laughed and said: "Brother Zhuang Shi has a caring heart, I understand. My father said that if you want to think carefully when doing anything, you should anticipate defeat before you win. If you want to take risks, you must anticipate defeat." , so I invited Brother Zhuang Shi here this time because I want to be sure."
The person who could make Zhuang Zheng confident of rescuing Hua Yiren by asking him out was definitely not an ordinary person.