From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 377

After returning to Shenjing for a few days, Zhou Yuan has been accompanying Ningyue and Jianjia, taking them to play with Ziyuan and others, which can be regarded as paying off the pain of missing each other for several months.

He didn't ask about any business, and he was too lazy to ask. The corruption of the Jin Dynasty was more serious than he imagined, which made him more disappointed.

The Central Plains had just been recovered, and the naval war in the south had started. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be another big defeat. He would have to clean up the mess by himself. It would be better to relax and accompany his family during this time.

"Let's go to Hongluo Temple today!"

Zhao Jianjia bit her silver teeth and said firmly.

Zhou Yuan asked in confusion: "When did you start to believe in Buddhism?"

Zhao Jianjia glared at him unhappily and said: "You only know how to tease Ziyuan and coax Ningyue every day, and flirt with Qingyuan from time to time, but you don't know how to care about business."

Zhou Yuan was confused: "What are you talking about? Isn't it business to accompany you to relax?"

Zhao Jianjia said: "You don't even care about my belly. It's been a year, and there's still no movement. The imperial doctors in the palace have been invited several times, but they can't find any problems. What should we do if this continues?"

Then whether the child will be born...

Forget it. In this era, the most important thing is to pass on the family line. It doesn't make sense.

Zhou Yuan said, "So you came to pray for a child?"

Zhao Jianjia nodded and said, "My mother is urging me, asking me if I am still as arrogant as before and won't let you touch me. God, I am almost tormented to death by you, how can I let you touch me."

At the end, she was aggrieved and choked up, saying, "My stomach is not doing well, what can I do?"

Zhou Yuan looked at her expression and really wanted to laugh. No wonder Jianjia cooperated so well these days and accepted all positions. It turned out that she was anxious to have a child.

He hurriedly said, "It's okay, it's okay, you will get pregnant sooner or later. This also depends on the opportunity. Let's go to Hongluo Temple to worship Guanyin Bodhisattva today, and let her be merciful and send you a son."

Zhao Jianjia muttered, "If the Bodhisattva really blesses me to get pregnant, I... I will donate 10,000 taels of incense money!"

What a spendthrift woman! You are really willing to spend 10,000 taels!

But seeing her like this, Zhou Yuan really didn't dare to refute, and could only respond: "Yes, yes, let alone ten thousand taels, I'd be willing to give a hundred thousand taels!"

Zhao Jianjia blushed, and said embarrassedly: "One hundred thousand taels is still too much, I can't bear it."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing out loud.

The group went to Hongluo Temple, and Zhao Jianjia even changed into a plain dress to show her piety.

When they arrived at the temple, they bowed their heads to the Buddha statues, muttering to themselves.

Zhou Yuan was a little emotional for a while. It seemed that not getting pregnant had become Jianjia's most important thing. In fact, the greatest value of women in this era is giving birth. Without this, there is nothing.

Even Jianjia needs offspring to establish her status and sense of security. Otherwise, when Zhou Yuan's harem expands and other people have children, she, the queen, will not be stable.

So Zhou Yuan also sympathized with her and followed her to worship.

"Hey? Jianjia? What are you doing..."

A familiar voice suddenly sounded, and Zhou Yuan and others looked up and saw Wanyan Daichan wearing a dark monk's robe, actually coming out of the inner hall.

Zhao Jianjia kowtowed and stood up, and said in surprise: "Sister Yan is also in Hongluo Temple!"

A few days ago, Wanyan Daichan said that she had to deal with some private matters, so she went out and didn't come back for several days. I didn't expect to meet her here.

Zhou Yuan asked in confusion: "What are you doing here? Don't tell me you believe in Buddhism too."

Wanyan Daichan smiled and said: "Why? You, Lord Zhou, can come, but I can't? Do you understand the exchange between religions? Before living in Zhou Mansion, I actually lived in Hongluo Temple."

Zhou Yuan said: "It feels like I have come to your old nest. Take us around. Jianjia wants to ask the abbot of Hongluo Temple to help her look at her face. You should be able to do it, right?"

Wanyan Daichan said : "That's easy, sister Jianjia, the abbot is chanting in the backyard, I'll take you there."

"Ah!"

Zhao Jianjia said hurriedly: "Do you need to prepare any gifts? I didn't bring anything today! I'm afraid it's impolite."

Wanyan Daichan smiled and said: "Sister Jianjia, don't be polite. The old abbot is my friend. He is willing to help you. Come with me."

So Zhou Yuan asked Ziyuan and Qingyuan to wait outside and took Jianjia into the backyard.

The old abbot was short and thin, with long beard and eyebrows. He really looked like a master.

"Hello, Master!"

Zhao Jianjia was very pious and whispered: "I would like to ask the master to help me read the face, mainly to see... offspring..."

The old abbot looked at it for a moment, then stroked his beard and smiled, saying lightly: "Don't worry, donor, everything has its own destiny, it's just not the time yet."

"Just wait patiently, a good son will be born and"To."

Zhou Yuan swallowed his saliva and forced himself to suppress his laughter. Damn, I can say a lot of such pretentious words every day. The job of abbot is really low.

Don't look at the "Amitabha" on the left and "Amitabha" on the right. If you taste it carefully, it actually means the same as the exclamation "Damn it".

"Amitabha."

The abbot said with a smile: "If the donor is still uneasy, you can donate a statue of Guanyin to Hongluo Temple to relieve your heart knot."

"Then, the Bodhisattva will be merciful and will surely give you a son."

Zhou Yuan stared, thinking in his heart that this old bald donkey is so shameless. How can someone be so blatant to ask for incense money!

Donate to you Guanyin statue, or to relieve my own heart knot, who would believe this?

"Thank you, Master!"

Zhao Jianjia said excitedly: "There is no problem with the Guanyin statue, it can be delivered in a few days at most. "

After saying that, she turned to Zhou Yuan and said softly: "Husband, is it okay?"

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "No problem, it's a small matter, please rest assured, my lady."

A statue doesn't cost much money, and it's okay to comfort Jianjia. This IQ tax should be paid and cannot be shirked.

Wanyan Daichan smiled and said: "Thirty miles north of the city, there is a manor where many carving masters live. They are good at carving Buddha statues. As long as Lord Zhou is willing to spend money, I can help you with this matter."

Zhou Yuan said: "Do you want to take kickbacks and earn the difference in the middle?"

Wanyan Daichan glared and said: "This lady needs your little money? A Buddha statue, even with the best stone, is only a thousand taels of silver."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing and said: "It seems that I misunderstood Miss Yan, so please."

Wanyan Daichan snorted: "Send someone to move it yourself when the time comes! "

Zhao Jianjia was satisfied anyway. She thanked the abbot and Wanyan Daichan, and finally gave two hundred taels of incense money before leaving reluctantly.

After leaving the temple, she lowered her voice and said, "Don't go anywhere these two days. I... I want a child..."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "I understand. Your husband promises to do his best until his death."

Zhao Jianjia blushed, hit him, and said in a delicate voice, "Hateful!"