The queen pursed her lips, surprised that her heart throbbed because of Pang Xiao's hearty laugh. She is already old, but Pang Xiao is just twenty-eight years old, which is the best age for a man. Looking back at that time, Pang Xiao was only fourteen when he married Jin Shang, and every time the lanky and tall boy saw her, he laughed and shouted. A big sister...
She is the sister-in-law, Jin Shang's direct wife, the only biological mother of the prince, how could she fall in love with a man who is so many years younger than her
But her hard heart, which had been honed for many years in the deep palace, refused to listen to her wishes. Seeing Pang Xiao holding Qin Yining to cross the bridge steadily, the queen couldn't help but feel envy and jealousy. That feeling was really too torturous for her and made her spurn herself.
Pang Xiao sent Qin Yining across the bridge, and the four Jing Zhe also crossed the bridge to protect Qin Yining.
Pang Xiao turned back and stood in front of the queen, smiled and said, "Niangniang, do you still need to rest for a while?"
The queen came back to her senses in a daze, and exhausted her willpower to show no abnormality.
She tried her best to get up, but she was so tired that she couldn't stand still, her feet hurt and her legs hurt too, and she staggered and nearly fell over.
Pang Xiao hurriedly supported her with his long arms.
The queen grabbed Pang Xiao's strong and strong arm to stabilize her figure, but the heat from her hand seemed to burn people, her heartbeat was extremely fast, and she closed her hand in a panic.
"Is your lady alright?"
"This palace is fine." The queen's voice was a little hoarse.
When Pang Xiao saw the queen's hairpins and hairpins on her temples, she looked very embarrassed, and he just thought that she was extremely tired, and said: "The niangniang will hold on for a while, after this bridge is flat, and soon you will reach the Wanfo Temple. "
"Okay." The queen didn't know what to do except nod her head.
Taking the queen across the bridge, it was impossible for Pang Xiao to carry people over. He walked backwards and stretched out an arm as a handrail. The queen indulged herself and supported Pang Xiao's arm and moved forward step by step, following the queen. The guards followed closely behind to protect.
Soon after reaching the other side of the bridge, Pang Xiao strode back to Qin Yining's side, leaving the queen behind.
The rest of the way has no use for him.
The queen was condensed, not letting anyone see her loss. If there is no accident, this is the last chance to have such a close contact with Pang Xiao.
Looking at Pang Xiao and Qin Yining who were walking towards Wanfo Temple together, their backs seemed to match so well, the two were talking and laughing, the atmosphere was so good, and the eyes that Pang Xiao often looked at Qin Yining was so gentle.
What a pair of admirable people.
But she had shameful thoughts towards Pang Xiao that she shouldn't have. If she is a queen, she should be respectful to the world, dignified and self-controlled, if she can't keep the woman's way, peace and loneliness, what face does she have to set an example for the world's women? What face do you use to restrain others
Now it seems that the heart-wrenching self is even more shameful than the relationship between Qin Yining and Lu Heng...
The queen was tormented with self-blame and shame. However, the throbbing wasn't fake, and she didn't want to appreciate the wonderful scenery along the way. When she followed Pang Xiao and Qin Yining to knock on the door of Wanfo Temple together, a monk who knew the guest introduced the door. The queen raised her head and looked up at the two-story Bodhisattva statue. The guilt in her heart was almost invisible under the compassionate gaze of the Bodhisattva. She folded her devout hands and bowed.
The queen came to pay homage to the Buddha and prayed for the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. How could such a thing be covered up? Pang Xiao immediately leaned into the ear of Zhike Seng and whispered to reveal the identity of their group.
The monk who knew the guest looked up in surprise and said, "Amitabha, it was the distinguished guest who came here, and I asked the guest to forgive the poor monk for his ignorance."
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "You don't need to pay extra respects, little master. I was waiting to disturb your temple. Because of the constant rain, I was very worried, so I came to your temple to worship the Buddha devoutly."
"The honored guest has the world in his heart, and it is the luck of all the people. Unfortunately, today the abbot has an old friend to visit. The two have discussed Buddhism together and have not yet returned. It is really rude to let the abbot master come to greet him."
"Where is it?" The queen came forward with a smile, clasped her hands together, "Since you come to worship Buddha, there is no distinction between high and low, and please ask the little master to guide me."
"Amitabha, the empress is benevolent and kind, the poor monk will bring all the distinguished guests to the meditation room for temporary placement."
A few people followed the Zhike monk to the inter-hospital to settle down, and Pang Xiao informed the Zhike monk that some people would come one after another later, and the Zhike monk took the little novices to sort out the entire meditation room of the inter-hospital. He ordered the kitchen to prepare fasting meals.
As soon as the queen settled down, she went to the main hall, kneeling reverently in front of the Buddha and clasping her hands together.
Everyone only thinks that she is praying for the people, but only she herself knows that there are emotions that she should not have in her heart today. I want to find peace of mind.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao were also dressing properly in the meditation room.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "How is it, are you tired?"
"I'm a little tired." Qin Yining said helplessly, rubbing his aching legs and feet, "This mountain road is far more rugged and difficult than I imagined. I really feel anxious when I think of when I have to go down the mountain."
"What are you afraid of, I'll be carrying you on my back." Pang Xiao smiled and said, "I wanted to take you around for a walk, and then go to the backyard to see the ancient trees, but now it seems that you better rest. Anyway, the queen Now, we are not in a hurry to go back, and staying here for a few more days will make it easier."
"Yeah. I didn't expect that the Empress would travel such a long way to come here to pray. She is really pious. It's admirable."
Qin Yining knew that the Empress sincerely wanted the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty to live and work in peace and contentment, and that the Empress was pure-hearted and not a person who did evil. Although her position was different, she would stand on the opposite side sooner or later, but Qin Yining now admired the Empress very much.
Pang Xiao smiled, and instead of continuing the topic, he talked about other things with Qin Yining.
When it was dark, the group of people accompanying Pang Xiao finally arrived at the Wanfo Temple one after another. The monk who knew the guest did not dare to neglect, so he ordered the little novice to lead everyone to check in, and arranged a vegetarian meal.
Qin Yining found that Mu Jinghu was not seen in the crowd, and did not ask any questions in person. After returning to the meditation room, he asked Pang Xiao in a low voice.
Pang Xiao said: "I'm worried about something abnormal, so I'll ask Wood to observe it secretly. Don't worry, I'll let him come back later when everything is confirmed."
"That's good. As a friend, Young Master Mu has enough loyalty for us. Every time I trouble him, I feel uneasy."
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "Don't worry, I don't need to care so much about my friendship with Mu Tou. He is sincere to me, and my sincerity is the best reward. There is no need to care about my friends."
Men's friendships are naturally different from women's. Qin Yining knew that Pang Xiao acted in a measured manner, so he stopped nagging. After a long day of exhaustion, the two of them rested early.
At this time, in the dimly lit hall, the queen was closing her eyes and reciting the scriptures, when she suddenly heard the door behind her open with a creak, and the sound of footsteps approaching slowly.