Journey to the West: Yinhu Zhenjun

Chapter 323 The Jade Rabbit Recruits a Marriage
Sanzang thought deeply on his horse: "'Bujin'...'Bujin'...Isn't this the border of Sravasti?"

Bajie said: "Master, it's amazing! I have been with Master for several years, and I have never seen the way before, but now I know the way."

Tripitaka said: "No. I often read sutras and recitations, and it is said that the Buddha gave a solitary garden a tree in Savatthi City. This garden was said to have been bought by a solitary elder who asked the prince to invite the Buddha to lecture on the sutras.

The prince said, "I don't sell this garden."When he wants to buy mine, it won't be until the field is filled with gold. 'The lonely elder heard about it, so he used gold as bricks to cover the garden, then bought the Prince's Solitary Garden, and then asked the World Honored One to preach.I think this Bujin Temple is the story. "

Bajie smiled and said: "Good luck! If this is the story, we will touch his bricks and give them away."

Everyone laughed for a while before Sanzang got up.

After entering the mountain gate, I saw people carrying burdens, backpacks, and carts sitting down under the mountain gate; there were also people sleeping and talking.

The four masters and disciples entered the mountain and explained the details, saying that they and others were pilgrims from the Eastern Tang Dynasty. They came to visit the temples one by one, whether they were large or small, regardless of whether they lived there for a long time.After tea, put on the fasting offerings.At this time, the elder was still reciting verses to break the fast. Bajie had already been busy, and the steamed buns, vegetarian food, and noodle soup were all stirred up.

At this time, there were many people around the abbot. The knowledgeable ones praised the Tripitaka's majesty; the playful ones all watched Bajie eat.But Sha Monk glanced at the bottom of his head, pinched Bajie secretly, and said, "Sven!"

Bajie was busy and hurriedly called the general up and said: "Sven, gentle! My stomach is empty!"

Sha Seng smiled and said: "Second brother, you don't know. There are so many 'gentlemen' in the world, but when it comes to their stomachs, they are just like you and me."

Only then did Bajie agree to stay.Sanzang recited the knot of prayer, looked at the table from left to right, and thanked Sanzang.

The monks asked about the origin of Dongtu. Sanzang mentioned the ancient sites and then asked about the origin of Bujin Temple's name.The monk replied: "This temple was originally the Solitary Garden Temple in Savatthi State, also known as the Solitary Garden. Because it was for the lonely elder to invite Buddha to give sermons, and the ground was covered with gold bricks, so it changed its name. When I looked at this temple, it was Savatthi State. At that time, the solitary elder was living in Savatthi State. Our barren mountain was originally the solitary garden of the elder, so it was named Gubu Golden Temple. There is also the foundation of the solitary garden behind the temple. In recent years, if there is an occasion The rain is pouring down, and gold and silver beads are dripping out. Those with good fortune often pick them up."

Sanzang said: "What I say is true, and the result is true!"

Seeing Qi Qi, the four of them rested.

At this time, the waxing moon is bright.Sanzang and Sun Wukong wandered around for a long time, and another Taoist came to report: "Our master wants to meet Chinese people."

Sanzang turned around sharply and saw an old monk holding a bamboo staff and bowing forward: "Is this the master from China?"

Sanzang replied: "I don't dare."

The old monk was full of praise.Because he asked, "Teacher, how long is your life?"

Sanzang said: "Forty-five years have been wasted. Dare I ask the old master to honor his life?"

The old monk smiled and said, "You are one sixty years older than Teacher Chi."

Sun Wukong asked deliberately: "I am one hundred and five years old this year. How old do you think I am?"

The old monk said: "My master's appearance is ancient and spiritual, but my eyesight is dazzled on a moonlit night, and I can't see it in a hurry."

After talking for a while, I looked at the back porch again.Sanzang said: "I just told you about the foundation site of the solitary garden. Where is the fruit?"

The old monk said: "It's right outside the back door."

Quickly teach you to open the door, only to see an open space with some rubble-strewn walls.

Sanzang put his palms together and sighed and said: "I recall that in the past, Tan Nasu Datta once gave gold and treasures to help the poor and sick. The lonely garden has been famous for thousands of years. Where can the elders accompany Jieluo?"

He was playing with the moon and walking slowly.As he approached the back door and sat on the stage, he suddenly heard the sound of crying.Sanzang listened calmly and sincerely, but what he cried was because his mother-in-law did not know the pain.

He felt sad and shed tears, and asked the monks: "Who is this person who is so sad?"

When the old monk asked about it, he ordered the monks to go back and make tea first. When they saw no one there, they bowed down to Tang Monk and Sun Wukong.Sanzang held up the hand and said, "Old Master, why do you do this ceremony?"

The old monk said: "My disciple is more than a hundred years old and knows a little about human affairs. I have seen several scenes during meditation. If the master is a master and a disciple, the disciple knows something about it, which is different from others. If you talk about sad things , no one except this master would be able to discern clearly.”

After finishing speaking, he pointed to Monkey King.

Sun Wukong smiled and said, "Tell me, what is it?"

The old monk said: "On this day in the old year, when the disciple was in the clear moon, he suddenly heard a gust of wind, and there was a sound of sorrow and resentment. The disciple stayed at the bed and went to the base of the lonely garden to see a beautiful and upright woman. I asked him : 'Whose girl are you? Why are you here?'

The woman said: "I am the princess of the king of Tianzhu."I was blown away by the wind because I was watching flowers under the moonlight. '

I locked her in an empty room and made the room look like a prison cell. There was only a small hole in the door, only a bowl could be passed through.That day I preached to the monks: "It's a demon, and I tied him up." 'But my monk family is a compassionate person and is unwilling to harm her life.I had two simple meals with her every day and lived my life by eating them.

That woman was also smart and understood my meaning. She was afraid of being tainted by the monks, so she pretended to be strange, sleeping in urine and lying in feces.During the day, we talk nonsense at home and stay in a daze; when we go to a quiet place at night, we cry thinking about our parents.I went to the city several times to beg for alms and find out about the princess, but nothing happened.Therefore, I firmly tighten the lock and will not let it go.Fortunately, the teacher has come to the country now, and Wanwang has come to the country to widely use his magic power to discern.One is to rescue good people, and the other is to show supernatural powers. "

After listening to Tripitaka and the monks, they kept it in their hearts.As they were talking, they saw two young monks inviting them to have tea and then went back.

On the way back, Tang Monk and Sun Wukong said: "Apprentice, you must be more careful at this time, firstly for merit, and secondly for this princess to prove her body."

Sun Wukong patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, master, I will find out the news when we enter the city."

Tang Monk knew Sun Wukong's skills and felt relaxed, so he led Wukong back to sleep.

Before dawn, a cockcrow sounded in the distance, and all the passers-by and merchants in the temple set off, as did the four masters and disciples.

The four Tang monks stood in front of the door. The old monk took a few steps forward and said to Sun Wukong: "Sorrowful things are in the heart, in the heart."

Sun Wukong smiled and said: "Of course, of course. When I go to the city, I will naturally be able to listen to sounds, understand things, and discern appearances and colors."

The old monk nodded solemnly, and the four masters and disciples followed the group of merchants onto the road.

At about the Yin hour, we passed the Jiming Pass, and at Si hour we saw the city wall.

It is really an iron urn, a golden city, a divine continent and a heavenly mansion.In that city: the tiger sees the dragon and the pan is high, the phoenix tower and the Lin Pavilion are shaking with colorful light.The flowing water of the royal ditch is like a ring, and the blessed land is surrounded by the mountains.The dawn flag illuminates the chariot road, and the spring breeze plays flutes and drums all over the river bridge.The king is well-dressed and well-dressed, and his crops are abundant and he is handsome.

After entering Dongshi Street, everyone went to the hotel. The four masters and apprentices also found a cothouse post to enter, reported their identities, checked the documents, and asked to stay for a few days.

When I heard that the holy monk from the Kingdom of Heaven was coming, the postmaster immediately went out to greet them. After meeting the four monks from Tang Dynasty and asking about the past, I felt relieved.

After Yi Cheng heard this, he calmed down and asked: "Master, where is the Tang Dynasty?"

Tripitaka said: "In the land of China in Nanfangbuzhou."

Then he asked: "When will you leave home?"

Sanzang said: "In the 13th year of Zhenguan, it has been fourteen years now. I have gone through thousands of rivers and mountains to get here."

Yi Cheng said: "Holy monk, holy monk!"

Sanzang asked, "How old is your kingdom?"

Yi Cheng said: "My place is in the Great Tianzhu Kingdom. It has been more than 28 years since Taizu Taizong passed down to this day. The current grandfather, who loves landscapes and flowers, was named Emperor Yizong. He changed his name to Yuan Jingyan. It has been [-] years now. ”

Sanzang said: "Today the poor monk is going to see the emperor to change the customs. I wonder if he can meet the court?"

The Yi Cheng said: "Okay, okay, just in time! The king's princess, who is twenty years old, is building a colorful building on the cross street, throwing hydrangeas, and getting married in the sky to attract a consort. Today is a busy time. I miss my king. Grandpa has not retired from the court yet. If you want to change Guan Wen, you should do it now."

Sanzang was about to leave happily when he saw the food being served, so he ate with the postmaster, Xingzhe and others.

After eating and drinking, Sun Wukong felt the immortal energy around him. He knew that an immortal was coming, so he gave Bajie Sha Monk a wink and used the excuse to go out of the latrine.Find a deserted alley, get up after falling, and ride on the clouds.

It wasn't until the top of the clouds that I saw the fairy in colorful clothes.

Sun Wukong didn't like to deal with female fairies, but looking at that look, he was looking for him, so he bravely walked over.

"Great Sage, Great Sage!"

Fairy Nishang smiled.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, stood a few steps away, and said, "What advice does the fairy have?"

Fairy Nishang smiled and said, "Great Sage, please listen to me in detail."

"Previously, there was a jade rabbit in my moon palace. The moon was stolen by thieves, and the old palace master died. The rabbit was depressed and came to earth to relieve his boredom. It has been more than a year. I have been looking for it, and today I am sure that it is in this human country. .”

"The Jade Rabbit is just a bit naughty when he comes down to earth. Even in the lower world, he doesn't kill anyone. If the Great Sage sees it, I hope he can be spared and let me know by the way."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong smiled and said, "It turns out I'm here to take care of things."

Fairy Nishang nodded slowly.

Sun Wukong replied: "Well, if she is really naughty, I will spare her life and let you know by the way."

"Thank you, Great Sage."

Fairy Nishang bowed slightly, Sun Wukong waved his hand and went down without looking back.

On top of the clouds, Fairy Nishang breathed a sigh of relief before carefully returning to the Moon Palace.

In the alley, Sun Wukong wandered back to the inn.

Tang Monk happened to come out and was about to go to the palace to prepare the ultimatum for passing the customs. When he saw Sun Wukong coming back, he smiled and said, "Just in time, you come with me."

Sun Wukong was convinced that Bajie, who had just stood up, was pushed back to his original position.

Tang Monk wore a cassock, and Sun Wukong took the luggage bag.When the two of them walked to the street, they saw scholars, peasants, industrialists, merchants, literati, and foolish people. They all said in unison: "Let's go and throw the hydrangea."

This hydrangea throw, as I said before, is the princess who chooses relatives.

Tang Monk stood by the roadside and said with emotion: "The clothes of the people here, the utensils of the palace, and the conversation are the same as those of the Tang Dynasty. I think that my lay mother also met an old marriage by throwing hydrangea and got married. Here is also the same. There is such a custom.”

Sun Wukong replied: "What a coincidence, let's go and have a look too."

Tang Monk said: "No, no! It's inconvenient for you and me to dress up, for fear of suspicion."

Sun Wukong had his own way and replied: "Master, you have forgotten the words given to the old monk of Gubujin Temple: one is to see the colorful building, and the other is to distinguish the true from the false. If you are so busy, the emperor will definitely listen. Good news for the princess, where is the director of the court? Let's go!"

Sanzang heard that he really followed the traveler.I saw all kinds of people there watching and playing hydrangeas.Ah! Who knows what is going on, but this is: the fisherman throws down the hook and line, and from now on he fishes out right and wrong.

Just at three o'clock in the afternoon, Sanzang and the traveler mixed into the crowd, approaching the downstairs, and the princess lit incense and lit it, wishing the heaven and the earth.There are fifty or seventy rouge embroidered girls on the left and right, and the attendants are holding hydrangea balls.The eight windows on that floor are exquisite.The princess turned her eyes and saw Tang Seng coming very close, so she took the hydrangea ball and threw it on Tang Seng's head with her own hands.

Tang Monk was startled, knocked his Pilu hat sideways, and was busy holding the ball with both hands.The ball rolled inside his sleeve.The people upstairs shouted in unison: "A monk is being beaten! A monk is being beaten!"

Hey! On the cross street, the merchants and merchants were all rushing to grab the hydrangea. The traveler shouted, gritted his teeth, bowed his waist, and grew three feet tall. He showed his power and made an ugly face. It frightens some people to the point of stumbling and not daring to get close.

Before Tang Monk could recover from the surprise of being chosen, Sun Wukong had already dismissed the crowd and stood beside him laughing.

Tang Seng looked at the hydrangea ball in his hand for a long time and could not speak for a long time, but the laughter of Monkey King beside him became more piercing. Just as Tang Seng was about to drop the hydrangea ball in his hand and leave, the beautiful lady Gong'e upstairs came to invite Tang Seng.

Qi Qi bowed down and said: "Your Excellency, Your Honor, please enter the court hall to congratulate me."

Tang Monk felt helpless. He first returned the gift, then turned around and complained to Sun Wukong, saying: "You monkey head, are you trying to tease me again?"

Sun Wukong smiled and said: "The hydrangea hits you on the head and rolls into your sleeves. What do you do to me? How can you blame me?"

Tang Seng said angrily: "Then what should we do now?"

Sun Wukong comforted him and said: "Master, don't be anxious. You can go to court without any worries. I will go back to the inn to find Monk Bajie."

"If the princess doesn't want to recruit you, that's it. You can switch to Guan Wen and come back. If you are attracted by her, you can speak to the king."

"He said he would recruit us thousands of miles away. By then, I will be able to distinguish between the real and fake princesses. I will first distinguish between the real and fake princesses, and then I will figure out your marriage plan."

"This is exactly the plan of relying on marriage to subdue monsters and that slippery loach."

Seeing Sun Wukong's confident look, Tang Monk let out a long sigh and followed the beautiful lady of the palace to the front of the building.

Sun Wukong laughed and turned back to the inn.

The Tang monk was gathered in front of the building by the palace ladies and others.The princess went downstairs, held each other's hands with each other, boarded the chariot together, laid out their etiquette, and turned towards the door.

In the sedan chair, Tang Seng closed his eyes and meditated on the scriptures, while the princess held Tang Seng's hand and secretly made up her mind.

Sure enough, this person was Tang Seng. The Jade Rabbit, who was lurking into a princess in the lower realm, finally lost her breath, and was covered up again in an instant.

The Jade Rabbit was originally just relaxing in the lower world, and after hearing about Tang Monk's journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures, the idea arose in his mind that he planned to recruit Tang Monk as his mate and absorb Yuanyang's true energy to achieve Taiyi Dao fruit.

The Jade Rabbit Golden Immortal was unable to break through for a long time, and the old palace master died tragically in the previous episode. He felt depressed, so he set his target on Tang Seng.

Only then did he design to lure Tang Monk into being deceived.

Unexpectedly, he secretly became Tang Monk's doom. In this country of Tianzhu, in front of Lingshan Mountain, he was really bold.

One said that Tang Monk entered the court, and the other said that Lu Yin came from Nanzhou to exchange feelings with Erlang Shen, and he felt confident.

Lu Yin had a guess in his mind about the changes in heaven, but he had no strength to show it. He, Erlang Shen, and Sun Wukong seemed to be beautiful on the surface, but in fact, compared with those top figures, they had no right to speak at all.

Although he has fame and status, it is also really embarrassing.

"In the world of immortality, strength must come first."

Lu Yin sighed softly and saw the treasure light rising in front of him. He was curious and drove forward on the cloud.

This place is just above Xiniu Hezhou, close to the West Sea. Waves of precious light appear in the sky, and the auras of many immortal monks are mixed and intertwined.

Lu Yin hid his figure and watched carefully.

It’s not just plotting treasures, Lu Yin has many treasures, but few can make the final decision.

If it's not some treasure, it's time to watch the excitement.

(End of this chapter)