Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Nobleman
Translator: 549690339 j
Jinshan Temple.
Liang Ying didn’t have to sulk for long, as Zheng Wanchun had returned to the temple and appeared before him again.
“Sheriff Zheng.”
Liang Ying greeted him proactively. Zheng Wanchun took a look at him, let out a light sigh, and laughed, “It seems that Lord Liang slept extremely well last night. You look much more spirited than before.’’
Before Liang Ying could even answer, Zheng Wanchun leaned in and whispered, “Have you found anything after a day here?1’
Liang Ying shook his head slightly. Zheng Wanchun didn’t seem disappointed, because if they could find people that easily, they wouldn’t have spent so much time finding the clues up to this point.
“It doesn’t matter; we were always prepared for a long battle. Lord Liang, you don’t have to be too anxious. The County Lord still has great trust in you.
However, yesterday we only met the Chief of Reception Xuan Nan and none of the other high monks. It is a bit of a pity.
I wonder if there is any particular monk that Lord Liang wants to meet; today we can visit them and hope to be as refreshed as Lord Liang?”
Just as Liang Ying wanted to shake his head to say that he had no one in mind, he thought of Liang Qi he saw today and nodded his head.
“Sheriff Zheng, today as I was passing by Discipline Hall, 1 heard sounds of martial arts practice. We are all martial artists; how about going to the Discipline Hall first?”
Since Zheng Wanchun had come to Jinshan Temple to investigate the strengths of the monks, he agreed to this suggestion without hesitation. The Abbot of Discipline Hall should be responsible for martial matters, so his cultivation level shouldn’t be lower than Master Xuan Nan.
Both agreed without further ado. They first visited Master Xuan Nan at Reception Hall, because Liang Ying had been turned away before, and they were worried they wouldn’t meet the Abbot of Discipline Hall if they went straight there.
Xuan Nan, who had just finished his morning class, hurried out upon learning of the arrival of Liang Ying and Zheng Wanchun from his novice monk.
After listening to Liang Ying’s intentions, he thought of Abbot Xuankong’s instructions from yesterday and agreed readily.
“If you two gentlemen are interested in the disciples of Discipline Hall, please follow me.”
This time, thanks to Xuan Nan leading the way, the martial monks in front of the Discipline Hall didn’t block their entrance, and Liang Ying met the Abbot Xuanji of the Discipline Hall.
At this moment, Zheng Wanchun was secretly awed. Jinshan Temple indeed possessed formidable monks, as Xuan Ji had actually reached the Post-Natal “Eighth” Level.
But just as Liang Ying looked around and couldn’t help but ask, “Venerable Monk Xuan Ji, where is Master Hongzhi?”
Xuan Ji looked up at Liang Ying, and with a meaningful tone, he said, “Hongzhi went down the mountain to visit friends in Jinzhou City today; he will only be back in the evening.”
“Oh? How unfortunate! Master Hongzhi went to Jinzhou City?”
“Liang Jushi,” he said to Zhang Rongjun before continuing, “Zhang Jushi, it’s been a long time./’
“You, you, you…”
Because of his great surprise, Zhang Rongjun stammered a bit before Liang Sheng whispered, “Master Hongzhi has entered the Buddhist path. 1’11 explain the details to you later.”
After saying this, Liang Sheng laughed and said, ’’Master Hongzhi, this morning magpies were chirping, and 1 thought some good fortune is coming my way. It turns out it is bumping into you.”
Hongzhi just smiled without saying anything, but Zhang Rongjun was still somewhat taken aback. However, they were old acquaintances, and they had once had a relationship at Yichun Building.
Since they met here by chance, it was fate. Zhang Rongjun immediately said, “Brother Sheng, as we bumped into each other today, why not have a meal together?”
Liang Sheng naturally wouldn’t refuse such an offer, but it ultimately depended on Hongzhi’s intention. To his surprise, Hongzhi agreed without hesitation.
Well, then what are they waiting for?
When everyone returned to Shengde Building, because of Hongzhi s presence, they didn’t drink wine, and most of the dishes served were vegetarian.
Fortunately, rhe chefs at Shengde Building were experienced in preparing vegetarian meals, so they handled it skillfully.
Zhang Yuntai acted as the waiter, pouring tea and water for everyone. At this moment, a remark by Hongzhi caught Liang Sheng’s attention.
Liang Ying had not descended the mountain yesterday but planned to stay longer. According to Hongzhi’s description, the one accompanying Liang Ying to Jinshan Temple should be Zheng Wanchun. This made Liang Sheng wonder a bit.
However, Liang Sheng was always cautious and had already noticed during the conversation that Hongzhi was also probing for information from him.
But the subject of Hongzhi’s inquiry was the recent situation in Jinzhou City and the Liang Family. This confirmed to Liang Sheng that encountering Hongzhi was no coincidence, but on purpose.
However, Liang Sheng did not reveal any of his thoughts. Instead, he related the recent situation in Jinzhou City, and in return, Hongzhi unknowingly revealed quite a bit of information about Jinshan Temple.
When the meal was over, Hongzhi excused himself to leave and return to Jinshan Temple. As soon as he left, Zhang Rongjun immediately asked about Hongzhi becoming a monk.
Liang Sheng simply said a few words before dismissing him. Sitting alone in the room, he analyzed and summarized all the information he had gathered.
It seemed that the County Government Office and Jinshan Temple had suddenly become entwined for some reason. Both sides were probing each other’s situations, making the situation even more complex.
Could something be about to happen?
Afterward, he heard the news that County Lord Xia Zhiqiu had hurried to the city gate as if to receive a distinguished guest. People only saw Xia Zhiqiu dismounting his horse and personally leading the horse carriage into the County Government Office.
Most frightening was the large number of Dragon Suppression Guards from the provincial government escorting them.
T his news immediately made Liang Sheng think of the entanglement between the County Government Office and Jinshan Temple, making him feel that something was wrong with rhe situation.
Meeting Liang Qi today was also uncertain whether it was good or bad. In his heart, he silently recited a few words as a lesson.
Don’t meddle in others’ affairs, focus on cultivation!
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