Xiao Zheng also learned from Lü Chiqin's mouth that Hui Peng had deep affection for Qian Xiaoyi. He smiled and asked, "So, you come to see her every day?" Hui Peng's face flushed again, and he nodded: "Yes" 。I don't dare to say much more. 。Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Alright then, let's go to the temple together." 。Hui Peng's eyes lit up, but then dimmed: "There are rules in the temple that male lay people like us can't go inside unless we get permission from the abbess." 。"Lü Qichen kindly looked after this sincere junior: "Hui Peng, look at you, Secretary Xiao said to let you follow us in, naturally, you've gotten Master Qingxuan's permission!" "That is so!" Hui Peng's eyes lit up again, "Thank you, Secretary Xiao, thank Sister Lü!" Then Xiao Zheng said: "Let's go in now." 。While Xiao Zheng and Hui Peng were talking, Xiao Jingyu glanced over here a few times before taking his grandparents, parents, and going inside to visit. Xiao Rongrong asked Xiao Yuan to climb up the stone steps at the door, not afraid that he would get dirty. 。At this moment, with the accompaniment of two other nuns, Abbot Qingxuan welcomed everyone out: "Distinguished leaders and generous patrons, your presence honors our humble temple."
Lü Chiqin quickly introduced Xiao Zheng, Xiao Jingyu and their families. The several nuns bowed one by one and led them inside. 。Qing Xuan Shi Tai glanced at Hui Peng, seeing him following behind. She suspected he might be trying to take advantage of the situation, but she didn't point it out. 。Lü Chiqin noticed Qingxuan's gaze and explained, "Master Qingxuan, Hui Peng is our colleague and wants to come in and have a look too." 。“Certainly,” Qingxuan Master said with clasped hands, “Hui Peng Donor has a predestined relationship with our Suqing Monastery, please come in together.” 。"Hui Peng, beside her, busied herself thanking: "Thank you, Master..." 。<"Qingxuan Shi Tai said, "You're welcome," and led the way ahead.">。Through the mountain gate is the Hall of Heavenly Kings. 。Since this trip was mainly for Xiao Jingyu's grandmother, Ye Chuanying, to visit, Qingxuan Master also learned about the situation and accompanied Ye Chuanying all the way, introducing her to the origin, anecdotes, and enshrined Buddha statues of Suqing Monastery. 。Xiao Yi and Ye Chuan'ying are both veteran revolutionaries, but they are not estranged from Buddhism. They believe that any faith in the world that promotes kindness among people is a good faith. 。During the revolutionary period, our party also received help from many religious figures. Nowadays, religion is also an object of united front work and democratic consultation. 。In Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu's view, social stability and local development require the joint efforts of all sectors of society; as leaders, they should also deeply understand and think about religious issues. Therefore, when Master Qingxuan explained, they were listening attentively on the side. 。Upon finishing the tour, Ye Chuanying was about to offer incense when Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu emerged from the back door together. 。Xiao Jingyu asked, “What was the matter with Hui Peng just now?”
Xiao Zheng simply told Xiao Jingyu about what had happened between Qian Xia and Hui Peng. 。Xiao Jingyu said, "Grandma is paying respects now, and we're just idle anyway. Let Lv Chiqin take us to see Qian Xiao?"Xiao Zheng hadn't seen the girl in a while either. Although Qian Xiao had once gone astray, after almost being murdered and surviving, she could be considered reformed. 。Therefore, Xiao Zheng asked the judicial authorities to drop charges against her. 。But later, he just didn't bother with her anymore. 。In fact, Qian Xiao also worked by Xiao Zheng's side. Since she has reformed and turned over a new leaf, it is reasonable to give her some attention. 。Xiao Zheng also said, "Since we're here today, let's go see her." 。He then had Yang Xuhe call Lü Chiqin over and told her about the matter. 。Lu Chiqin asked Yang Xuehu and Tao Fang to look after Xiao Zheng's family, while she called a nun and took them to find Qian Xia. However, she did not let Hui Peng go with them. 。The nun, of course, knew Qian Xiao's meditation room. She led Xiao Zheng, Xiao Jingyu, and Lü Chiqin through the corridors and eaves until they reached a room. The door was slightly ajar. The nun pushed it open, but Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu remained at the doorway. Inside the room, everything was very simple. A woman sat on a cushion inside, seemingly doing her homework. 。The nun greeted: “Qian Xiao, someone has come to see you.” 。The woman turned on the cushion, tears still visible on her face. 。But she still recognized Xiao Zheng and Lü Chiqin; these were people she knew. There was also a woman in her thirties, with beautiful features, an elegant bearing, crescent eyebrows, and star-like eyes. Qian Xia felt that she was even more beautiful than herself. 。Qian Xiao was extremely surprised to see Xiao Zheng. How could the municipal party secretary come to this temple? She quickly stood up and walked out, "Secretary Xiao, Lü Chiqin, what brings you here?"
Xiao Zheng smiled at her, "I had some business here today and heard from Hui Peng that you were going to become a nun here, so we came to take a look. " 。"Lü Chíqín said, "Qián Xiǎo, Shāo Secretary has always been very concerned about you." 。You were able to get out of jail because Secretary Xiao specifically told the procuratorate not to prosecute. 。。As it turned out, it was Xiao Zheng's concern that saved me from prison. 。Qian Xiao knelt down in front of Xiao Zheng: "Secretary Xiao, thank you for not holding a grudge!" At that time, Qian Xiao had accused Xiao Zheng of trying to coerce her, but she didn't expect that in the end, Xiao Zheng would magnanimously dismiss it. 。Xiao Zheng hurriedly helped her up and said, "Why are you kneeling?" Qian Xiao said, "In Buddhism, one should kneel down to show gratitude to those who have been kind to them." 。"Xiao Zheng still helped her up and said, "Unexpectedly, you want to become a nun." 。"Qian Xiaodao: 'I'm sorry to so many people. I've done many wrong things in the past, and only taking monastic vows is the way out for me.'" 。She then turned to Xiao Jingyu beside her and asked, "Who is this? I haven't seen him before." 。"This is my lover, Xiao Jingyu," Xiao Zheng introduced. 。This time, my family came to visit, and the elders wanted to come and see the temple. Unexpectedly, we ran into Huipeng and you. 。"Has Hui Peng come in yet?" Qian Xiao's expression was a bit disheveled. She looked around but didn't see Hui Peng, so she calmed down slightly. 。Lü Chiqin said: "Hui Peng is accompanying Secretary Xiao's family." 。"Qian Xiaosong breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Oh" 。"Can we chat with you?" Xiao Jingyu smiled at Qian Xia, "Just me and Lv Chiqin" 。" Qian Xiaoch hesitated for a moment, then said, "Please come in." 。“Xiao Zheng didn't know what Xiao Jingyu wanted to talk to Qian Xia about, but obviously, it was something he wasn't comfortable listening to. He said: “You two chat slowly, I'll just stroll around the courtyard!”
The accompanying nun said: “Master Xiao, I'll accompany you for a walk. Our temple still has some ancient relics!” Xiao Zheng said: “That would be great!” Xiao Zheng and the accompanying nun moved to look at the ancient relics, Lv Chiqin accompanied Xiao Jingyu and Qian Xia together into the Zen room and closed the door.” 。The Zen room is a place of quiet cultivation. Outside the window, one can hear the rustling of leaves and smell the fragrance of grass and trees. Three people sit down on meditation cushions. 。Qian Xiao looked at Xiao Jingyu and said, "Secretary Xiao, I once did something wrong to Secretary Xiao. Under the instigation of others, I accused Secretary Xiao." 。But Secretary Xiao saved my life in the detention center, and recently he showed me leniency, stopping the judicial authorities from prosecuting me. That's why I'm here in this meditation room today, instead of in a prison cell. 。I am very grateful to Secretary Xiao, and I have met Mrs. Xiao again today. 。"Now, I finally understand why Secretary Xiao can resist the temptation of other women! Because he has a wife like you at home, other women are probably worthless in his eyes!"
"You're wrong to think that." 。You have never been married, so you don't understand marriage. 。"Xiao Jingyu smiled and said, “Even if the women at home are beautiful and virtuous, women outside still have an attraction to men, a sense of freshness.” 。He avoids it because he has high standards for himself. He loves his wife deeply and doesn't want to hurt her by satisfying his own desires. 。So, it's not because you're inferior to me, but because Xiao Zheng loves me more deeply, so he wasn't tempted by you. 。So, for a woman to have someone who loves her, I think it's pretty happy. 。Hearing this, Lü Chiqin sighed in her heart, wondering where that person who loved me was. 。However, Qian Xiao's mind was filled with Hui Peng's figure, but she still shook her head, wanting to throw Hui Peng's shadow out of her mind: "But, some people, when you love them, you are hurting them" 。“Because you have too much dirt on you!” Xiao Jingyu said, “Doesn’t everyone have a past? If you don’t dare to reconcile with your past self, what’s the use of becoming a monk?”
Lü Chiqin also said, "Qian Xia, Secretary Xiao is right." 。Hui Peng has deep feelings for you, and he doesn't care about your past at all. All he knows is that he likes you and loves you, and he doesn't care about anything else. 。He can be so tolerant of you, I think you can also forgive yourself. 。Love someone who loves you back, that's what you should do. 。"I've seen Xiao Jingyu and Lü Chiqin, and I want to say thank you for coming to persuade me. But I know myself very well. I'm dirty, both physically and mentally. I don't want to taint someone as pure as Hui Peng." 。He is a very pure kind of person, he should find a pure girl and live happily together. 。“Since I can't persuade Qian Xiao, I'll just stand up. I’ve said what I wanted to say.” 。。"Qian Xiaoy also stood up: “Thank you.” 。Xiao Jingyu and Lü Chiqin walked to the door. Xiao Jingyu noticed that at the other end of the Zen room, a nun was watching them. As soon as she saw Xiao Jingyu and Lü Chiqin come out, she retreated into the Zen room. 。

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