Chapter 1577·Debate

The interior of Liu'an Temple is also extremely grand, with spacious courtyards and monasteries that have been repaired to a large scale. When Bai Rongxuan stepped into the temple gate, she was greeted politely by the monk Zhike. Yan Feng stepped forward to say hello to him, and he looked very familiar.

.Monk Zhike took everyone to the Zen room in the backyard and arranged for Bai Rongxuan to stay and rest.

But Min Tingke was never seen.

Bai Rongxuan was very surprised and looked around, "Where's Uncle Six?"

Monk Zhike smiled and said, "Donor Min is currently debating scriptures with several eminent monks in the temple. I'm afraid he won't be able to come back until noon."

Debate?

Does Min Tingke still have such ability?

Bai Rongxuan looked shocked and politely agreed.

After the monk Zhike left, Bai Rongxuan asked Yan Feng, "Can the sixth uncle debate scriptures with the eminent monk?"

Buddhism originated in Tianzhu, so most of the Buddhist scriptures are in Sanskrit, which were later translated by eminent monks and passed down from generation to generation. The eminent monks have different cultivation experiences, and the translated scriptures are also different. After reading them, ordinary people will also get different experiences and insights.

.The so-called scripture debate is to express one's own opinions on the scriptures. It not only requires deep practice, but also requires a very in-depth understanding of the scriptures. Both are indispensable.

Uncle Liu is so busy, how can he have time to read the scriptures?

Bai Rongxuan felt that she understood him less and less.

Yan Feng said, "Young Master Zhi, don't think Liu Ye is young, but he has been in and out of Buddhist halls since he was a child, and started reading Buddhist scriptures after his enlightenment. In addition, he is extremely intelligent, so he not only understands the scriptures very well, but he will not lose when debating scriptures."

In front of the battle."

So awesome!

Bai Rongxuan was filled with admiration and felt that God seemed to be particularly partial to Min Tingke. Not only did he have a superior background, but he was also talented. He was simply regarded as the favored son of heaven by others.

The Zen room in Liu'an Temple is spacious, bright and clean.

As soon as Bai Rongxuan sat down, the porter at the foot of the mountain brought her luggage in. Looking at the sweat on their bodies, Bai Rongxuan asked Wu Jie to reward them and let them go back and buy a cup of tea.

Yan Feng stood aside and did not say anything to stop him.

The porters knew it very well. They were hired by the Min family for this journey, and the cost was really high. Now it would be unreasonable to accept a reward from Mr. Bai. They looked at Yan Feng cautiously, as if waiting for his look.

.

Yan Feng nodded slightly.

The porters happily accepted the reward and left gratefully.

Bai Rongxuan was about to put her luggage away, so she said to Yan Feng, "Manager Yan, just go and do your work. I just have Wu Jie here."

Yan Feng said, "Master Zhi only has Wu Jie by his side, so I will stay and help."

Bai Rongxuan said, "No, I won't live here permanently anyway. I just need to clean it up a bit. I don't need so many people."

After she said so, Yan Feng naturally would not stay any longer and left respectfully.

Bai Rongxuan ordered Wu Jie to pile all the luggage against the wall, and put aside the food boxes that Aunt Yi helped prepare. The weather was hot, so the fruit snacks inside might not last long, so they had to eat them quickly, otherwise they would

Wasted.

Bai Rongxuan said, "How can you finish eating so much? Go back and send some to Uncle Six. He must have many people with him."

Soon at noon, Min Tingke finally came in a hurry.

I saw that he was wearing a white cotton monk's robe. Looking from a distance, he looked a bit free and easy like an outsider. Bai Rongxuan's eyes widened and she said, "Uncle Six...why are you dressed like this?"

Min Tingke said, "This is called doing as the Romans do. I've prepared one for you, put it on later, it will be more comfortable."

Bai Rongxuan shook her head quickly, "Me? I don't wear it."

The monk's robe is so fat and big, what if he wears it himself?

Min Tingke said, "This is not something from the temple. I prepared it at home. The cotton cloth is also of excellent material. Why do you dislike it?"

How could Bai Rongxuan dislike it? She didn't have the guts to wear it.

Bai Rongxuan shook her head like a rattle, "I don't like it, I don't wear it anyway."

Min Tingke had no choice but to force it, "Okay, you are really troublesome."

Bai Rongxuan quickly asked, "Uncle Liu, who won the debate today?"

Min Tingke laughed and said, "Debating scriptures is just a matter of a few people with nothing to do sitting together and chatting. What's the point of winning or losing?"

Such a formal and serious matter as debating scriptures seemed like a trivial matter to him.

Min Tingke said, "You have been traveling for a long time, you must be hungry, right? I have already informed the temple in advance and asked them to prepare the fast food in advance, and we will eat it first when it is delivered."

Bai Rongxuan also followed Mrs. Tang to the temple in the past. She knew that the fasting hours in the temple were fixed, and the monks and pilgrims must strictly abide by them. Even the abbot was no exception.

Why did everything change when we arrived at Uncle Liu's place?

Bai Rongxuan said cautiously, "Is this okay? If someone finds out, will there be any gossip?"

Min Tingke said, "Gossip? What gossip?"

Bai Rongxuan said, "It's like you and I are arrogant, don't follow the rules, and put ourselves first wherever we go."

Min Tingke said indifferently, "What's wrong with putting yourself first? You only live this life, why should you wrong yourself? Besides, do you know how much money I have to send sesame oil to Liu'an Temple every year? Even the gold of the Bodhisattva in the Main Hall is

I also made the body, so what’s the big deal about eating a vegetarian meal in advance? Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.”

Bai Rongxuan sighed softly, feeling much relieved.

After a while, several monks Zhike brought the fast food. Min Tingke sat down naturally and ate at the same table with Bai Rongxuan. Monk Zhike was very surprised when he saw this. He couldn't help but look at it twice, and then quietly said

Withdrew.

When Chang An, Yan Feng and other stewards saw this, they also had the foresight to avoid it.

Bai Rongxuan and Min Tingke were the only two people left in the Zen room. Bai Rongxuan lowered her head to eat with a guilty conscience and did not dare to make a sound.

Min Tingke said slowly, "The vegetarian dishes of Liu'an Temple are pretty good, and they are second to none among all nearby temples. Do you know why?"

Where does she know where to go?

Bai Rongxuan shook her head inexplicably.

Min Tingke said, "The monk in charge of the dining hall was a cook before he became a monk. He is very good at cooking. If you try these six unique tofu, it is his special skill."

After saying that, he personally put a piece of tofu into Bai Rongxuan's bowl.

Bai Rongxuan took a bite and it was indeed good. She nodded repeatedly and praised, "This tofu is delicious and has a very special taste. It should be fried first and then soaked in the soup stock for a long time, so it tastes so good."

I think the old lady will definitely like it, so when we leave, we might as well take a piece back for her to try."

Seeing that she was still thinking about his aunt, Min Tingke felt very happy and said with a smile, "My aunt doesn't like tofu, but the lotus cake here suits her appetite very well. You can try it later and see if you like it.

It's hawthorn filling, I can't get used to the sweet and sour taste."

The two of them were talking and eating, and the atmosphere suddenly became harmonious.

Bai Rongxuan also gradually relaxed, not as restrained as before.

After dinner, Chang An and others came in and took away the dishes, and brought a pot of tea.

Bai Rongxuan took a sip and said, "Oh, this tea is a bit special. It actually uses melon slices and some rock sugar."

Min Tingke said unexpectedly, "You have such a good tongue, you can even taste rock sugar?"

Bai Rongxuan smiled proudly and drank a small cup.
Chapter completed!