Chapter 350: Journey to Qingxu Temple
"Oh? The Marquis has such an experience?" Shi Ya knew that the girl was curious, so she took the initiative to ask. Of course, they knew the name of Jia Cong, the Marquis of Champion, but they were not very familiar with Jia Cong's past experiences. After all, Jia Cong was a stranger, so how could they, as women, ask about Jia Cong's affairs?
Yuanyang laughed and said, "The master's situation is more difficult than you can imagine!"
"Sister is also from a wealthy family, so you should know the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. The master has achieved what he has today as a illegitimate son, and the suffering he has endured is immeasurable! Even now, every time I think of it, I can't help but feel heartbroken."
"Fortunately, everything is over now. The master has been awarded the title of Champion Marquis and is in charge of the family. I have nothing else to ask for. I only hope to be by the master's side and keep him safe from disasters, illnesses, sufferings and difficulties. That would be the greatest reward for me."
Mu Ning nodded slightly, "It is said that a sharp sword is forged from grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold! It is only natural that the Champion Marquis can have the glory he has today."
"Even though I am a girl in the harem and don't know much about the world, I have heard that the Champion Marquis guarded the border for two years and made hundreds of thousands of Rakshasas flee. The White Lotus Sect in Jiangnan also revolted, and the Champion Marquis put it down single-handedly. With the age of the Champion Marquis, there are only a few who can compare with him throughout history."
"Of course!" Yuanyang laughed, "Otherwise, why would the emperor give you the title of champion?"
"I see my sister is packing her things, but is she going out?"
"The master felt that the whole family was bored staying at home all day, so he took us to the Qingxu Temple outside the city to pray for blessings and hold a ceremony. It was fun."
After hearing this, Mu Ning chatted for a few more words, then asked Shi Ya to present the gift, and then said goodbye and left.
On the next morning, just in the early morning, there were crowds of vehicles and people in front of Rongguo Mansion and Ningguo Mansion!
Jia Cong and Jia Zheng arranged all the carriages outside the door, while the rest of the people and Baoyu, who had asked for leave, were waiting in the old lady's room!
Soon, two carriages came together. Jia Cong's eyes lit up and he immediately went to greet them, "Are aunt, Baojie and Linjie here?"
Daiyu opened the window a crack, glanced at Jia Cong secretly, and then quickly closed it. Baochai also opened the window and whispered to Jia Cong, "Brother Cong, my mother and I are here. Should we go into the mansion now?"
Jia Cong said, "Just wait outside. I'll ask someone to invite the old ladies out, and we'll set off right away."
After calling the maid beside him to report the news, Jia Cong whispered something beside the carriage of Baochai and Daiyu. Since Aunt Xue was also in the carriage, Jia Cong did not say much.
After waiting for a while, a group of people led by the old lady came in a mighty manner.
Aunt Xue, Baochai and Daiyu hurried forward to pay their respects. Afterwards, the old lady got on an eight-person sedan chair alone. Mrs. Xing did not come because she claimed to be ill, but Mrs. Wang came because Jia Zheng wanted to go.
Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Wang Xifeng, Li Wan, together with Youshi from the East Palace, Keqing and Yuanyang, all got on the four-person sedan chair. Baochai and Daiyu got on the eight-treasure carriage together. Yingchun and Tanchun took Xing Xiuyun and got on the eight-treasure carriage. Little Xichun took Xiangyun and Baoqin and got on the carriage with red wheels and a canopy.
The rest of the maids who accompanied their masters also happily got on their respective carriages.
Afterwards, Jia Cong helped Jia Zheng onto the carriage and told Baoyu to mount his horse. Then he ordered the guards in front and behind, as well as the ceremonial guards and stewards, to start.
It was such a huge procession, probably there were several hundred people. The carriage in front had already traveled three or four miles, but the ones behind had not yet boarded.
The team went out of the city gate and headed straight for Qingxu Temple. This was Jia Cong's second time here, so he was familiar with the route.
When they reached the foot of the mountain, it was the same Taoist Zhang who led everyone in the temple to greet them.
All the carriages stopped, and Taoist Zhang smiled at Jia Cong and said, "How is the Marquis of Guanjun? "
"Haha, with an old man praying for blessings all day long, how can it be bad?"
After chatting for a while, the old lady got off the sedan chair. The maid beside her carried the sedan chair, and they went towards the mountain gate, greeted by Taoist Zhang. The rest of the people also got off the cars or sedan chairs, and there was a lot of busyness.
However, except for Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue who asked for a sedan chair to accompany the old lady, the other girls just walked. After all, although the surrounding scenery was not that stunning, it was fresh enough for them.
Youshi and Wang Xifeng walked quickly and followed the old ladies, while Li Wan, Yuanyang and Keqing took care of the girls who accompanied them.
The Qingxu Temple is quite large. In addition to the Buddhist temple in the front, there are several buildings in the back, which are specially used for the nobles from various mansions to come and burn incense and stay temporarily. The old lady took Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue into the wooden building in the north, while Wang Xifeng, Li Wan, Youshi, Keqing and Yuanyang took their people directly to the wooden building in the west, and the rest of the girls gathered in the east building.
As for the male members Jia Zheng, Jia Cong and Baoyu, they lived in the side rooms in the front yard.
The group travelled for half a day, then went up the mountain to settle down. Seeing that it was already noon, the old lady told everyone to have a feast and rest well, and then have fun together in the afternoon.
Jia Cong first went to visit the old lady, then chatted with Wang Xifeng and others for a while, and finally went straight to the girls.
"Oh, the third brother is here!"
Ever since Daiyu and Baochai left the house, the girls haven't gathered together for some time. Moreover, it was a rare occasion that Xiangyun, Baoqin and Xing Xiuyun were all here today, so although they were a little tired, everyone was in high spirits. After entering the wooden building, they did not return to their respective rooms, but gathered in a hall on the second floor to play.
Baoyu, who finally didn't have to go to the clan school, was also here. Seeing so many sisters there, Baoyu was extremely happy.
Having so many beautiful sisters around me is so much better than going to that clan school that only focuses on economics and official careers.
Although the arrival of the third brother Cong made him somewhat unhappy, he now knew that he might not be a match for the third brother Cong, so he just kept circling around the sisters and ignored Jia Cong.
Jia Cong rubbed Xiangyun's little head and then said, "You've been going through so much trouble all the way, why don't you take a rest?"
"Third brother, I won't go to sleep unless I'm sleepy!" Little Xichun happily pulled Baoqin to play, so how could she bear to go to sleep?
Baochai came to Jia Cong and asked, "You have been busy for half a day, are you tired?"
Daiyu blinked and also walked forward, "Third brother, I asked Zijuan to light some incense in my room. If you are tired, go and take a rest."
