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Chapter 112 – Surprised to See a Celestial Being
Ran Yan’s irritation towards Sang Chen was slightly relieved and decided that later on, she must calmly and patiently talk openly and honestly with Sang Chen to persuade him to cancel the marriage proposal.
Wan Lu and the monk exchanged a few words at the door, then the monk led her into the door.
Yuncong Temple would also accept incense offerings from pilgrims, so there were often ladies and wives walking in and out. Ge Lan asked Wan Lu to search out Sang Chen, mainly because the young miss of the family was restraining herself and she couldn’t go straight to the door. Besides, looking at Ran Yan’s previous state, Ge Lan felt that it would be better to give her time to relax, so as not to hurt the pride of Sang Chen. After all, the other party was from the Cui family of Boling!
There were many monks, and occasional pilgrims at the entrance of the temple, all of whom seemed to be ordinary people. Ran Yan and Ge Lan stood under the willow tree not far from the temple gate.
“Amitabha Buddha. Master uncle is back.” A young monk’s clear voice drifted along with the gentle wind.
Followed by a clear Buddhist hymn, “Amitabha Buddha.”
The voice was gentle as if they were hit by pristine spring water. Ran Yan and Ge Lan turned around at the same time, followed by the gentle whistle of the breeze, as it naughtily brushed past the willow leaves. They were greeted by the sight of a monk in a wide-sleeved robe with both his hands folded as he bowed slightly in return. Delicate profile, slender and long neck giving way to broad shoulders, even with impeccable curves.
Whether a person was really good-looking could only be clearly distinguished by removing the decorations and hair, and the monk in front of them was undoubtedly very well-born.
“Uncle Huaiyin.” Another monk greeted him.
It turned out that this was what Wan Lu said, the handsome and reticent monk Huaiyin. Ran Yan’s eyes followed him, and Huaiyin seemed to sense that someone was looking at him, so he turned his head.
The branches and leaves swayed, revealing that flawless face, and it was singled out amongst the buffeting dust around the vicinity. The long and narrow phoenix eyes showed a charming color with just a slight glance, but he just slightly lowered his eyes, folded his hands, and lightly passed Ran Yan and Ge Lan while chanting a Buddha name. From the beginning to the end, it seemed as if there was a haze surrounding his face, and there was only indifference and earthly alienation in those outstanding eyes.
When he looked at people or things, it had a kind of indifference overlooking all living beings, and it wasn’t an ordinary indifference. There were four words in Ran Yan’s mind: a monk who has attained the Tao1Enlightenment.
If there was a celestial being, so be it.
In terms of appearance, Xiao Song and Su Fu were not inferior to him, but he had no smell of taint on his body, and his demeanor was especially free and easy. Like a white lotus that contained independent and spotless flowers.
Ge Lan and Ran Yan were still in shock, and Huaiyin had already left.
He hasn’t yet walked far when he met Sang Chen, who came in a hurry with a bright expression. “Uncle Huaiyin, have you returned from your trip?”
“Amitabha, when did Suiyuan arrive?” Huaiyin was saying more this time, but his expression remained the same.
Sang Chen returned a Buddhist salute and said respectfully, “I came here the day before yesterday to help copy the scriptures in the temple. After Uncle Master comes back, Suiyuan can play against Uncle Master again.”
Sang Chen’s attainment in Go was basically at a legendary level and he was seeking defeat. He could only find enjoyment when he played by himself and rarely meet a worthy opponent. Among these few people, this monk Huaiyin was included.
“Waiting at any time.” Huaiyin slightly nodded.
The two performed Buddha salutes to each other; Huaiyin went to the temple, while Sang Chen, led by Wan Lu, happily approached Ran Yan.
Seeing Ran Yan with a veil, Sang Chen’s face turned red. He scratched at his robe, remembering that he must have been misunderstood. So he quickly gathered himself and called out shyly, “Miss.”
Ge Lan and Wan Lu have already retreated two feet away. The two of them were alone, and Sang Chen was even more embarrassed. After a while, he was already red to the root of his neck.
Seeing his cautious and expectant look, Ran Yan suddenly didn’t know how to speak, and after a period of silence, Sang Chen choked out a sentence, “I went to ask your father for a marriage.”
“Why did you propose a marriage?” Ran Yan adjusted her tone to the most relaxed state and asked along with his words.
Sang Chen lowered his head, not daring to look at her, grabbed a small ink dot on his robe, and whispered, “In my heart, I feel that you are kind-hearted, gentle, and virtuous, and my lady’s hint that day was so euphemistic. I was very happy in my heart. Although I’m penniless now, a man in the lower house will never wrong my lady…”
Ran Yan was confused. Gentle and virtuous? Did she hint at him? Although Ran Yan used to be a materialist, she even encountered time travel. She couldn’t help but suspect that Sang Chen encountered some kind of ghost because what he said seemed to have nothing to do with her.
“Wait, when have I been gentle? When have I been virtuous? How can I be kind?” Ran Yan interrupted him.
Sang Chen quickly raised his eyes and glanced at Ran Yan, even his earlobes were blushing like agate, and the sunlight was crystal clear. His voice became smaller and smaller, but he still replied, “The lady helped treat Zhou San Lang2Boy who drowned, helped me to do an autopsy, and told me to possess ginger slices to drive away evil spirits, and even helped to bandage my wounds…”
“Okay, then tell me, how did I hint at you?” This was where Ran Yan was puzzled. The rabbit ran to propose marriage only when he got a hint. Ran Yan dared to swear to the sky that she could recall every word she said to him. She was sure. There was absolutely no hint.