After being reborn, her aloof ex-husband and her crazy deceased husband got into a fight.

Zhuge Yunzhi's lecture was not a Buddhist sermon for the general public, but a profound exploration of Buddhism. Therefore, the platform was not set up in the front temple, but in the scripture hall of the back temple, and the participants were mainly monks from Foguang Temple.

Although Zhuge Yunzhi was a disciple who practiced Buddhism while still keeping his hair, he was extremely talented in Buddhism and had a deep understanding of its profound meaning. He was recognized as a Buddhist prodigy in the Dayong Dynasty.

Therefore, whenever he gave a sermon at the back temple, not only would all the monks from Foguang Temple come to listen, but many monks from other temples would also come specifically to listen.

When Gan Cai'er and her friends arrived at the prayer hall, it was already packed with people. They were carrying cushions and looking around for a place to squeeze in when suddenly someone jumped up and waved at them.

"This way, this way~~~"

Gan Cai'er looked closely and realized it was the Orchid Pavilion!

Not only was Lanting present, but Lantingzhou, Wei Shi'an, and Du Ke were also there. The people sitting around them looked familiar, resembling those who had debated with Lantingzhou at Tongda Courtyard earlier.

Gan Cai'er and the others carried the cushions and went around to where they were. When the others saw them coming, they consciously moved aside, clearing a space around Lanting Boat.

"How did you get such a good spot?" Gan Cai'er looked around and asked.

This location is very close to the altar, in the second row.

Keep in mind that she and Lan Tingzhou hadn't been separated for long, and she was struggling to even get to the last row when she rushed over. So how did he manage to get seats in the first two rows?

"Sister-in-law, this whole area is reserved by me." Lan Tingzhi gestured with her hand, taking up a large area with considerable pride.

No wonder! She also said she hadn't seen him since she entered the temple; it turns out he came to reserve a spot.

“I’ve never seen you so interested in Buddhism before,” Gan Cai’er said with a smile.

“I’m not interested now. I only came out to save seats for my brother because I heard him debating Buddhism with someone and they were talking so enthusiastically. Otherwise, they wouldn’t know where to sit.”

"Yes, yes, we really owe it to Young Master Lan this time, otherwise we wouldn't have gotten such a good spot."

"That's right, that's right, we're all thanks to Young Master Lan."

......

The people around him echoed his sentiments, praising him without exception.

Lantingzhi immediately became beaming with joy.

"You should read some Buddhist scriptures to curb your impetuous and frivolous nature," Lan Tingzhou glanced at him and said calmly.

Lan Tingzhi immediately composed himself and sat up straight.

As everyone was talking, Zhuge Yunzhi walked up to the altar.

He wore no robes, only simple monk's clothes, cloth shoes, and a wooden hairpin. His simplicity was extreme, yet he possessed an air of transcendence, serene and tranquil.

The moment he appeared, the previously noisy prayer hall fell silent.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and slowly began to preach. His voice was clear and deep, each word distinct and profound.

As he explained, Gan Cai'er could feel the people around her becoming more and more calm and focused.

She only found Zhuge Yunzhi's voice very pleasant, calming her mind and relieving any sense of agitation. As for what he was saying... well, she was completely confused and couldn't understand a word he said.

She glanced around and saw that Zhu Xiaoxiao and Mei Wanqing's expressions had become much more solemn, clearly indicating that they had taken it all in. She couldn't help but feel a little guilty, and then concentrated on listening, but all she heard was "empty," "empty," "empty," and nothing else.

Although she couldn't understand it, she didn't find it boring. After all, Zhuge Yunzhi's voice was really nice, with its ups and downs that were very pleasant to listen to.

Before we knew it, Zhuge Yunzhi's lecture was drawing to a close. The final part was either a debate or a question-and-answer session.

Many monks rose to ask questions, and Zhuge Yunzhi answered them one by one. Whether they were sincerely seeking knowledge or deliberately trying to make things difficult, he remained calm and composed, dealing with them with ease.

Although he is not very old, he already has the demeanor of a master.

After a round of questioning and inquiry, a clear female voice suddenly rang out in the prayer hall.

"Layman, you previously spoke about 'the emptiness of all phenomena.' May I ask, what is emptiness?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes in the prayer hall immediately turned to him.

A woman dressed in moon-white embroidered brocade stood in the crowd, her gaze fixed intently on Zhuge Yunzhi. She was not tall, her hair styled in a low bun, and she was quite charming and lovely.

If it's not Ding Peilan, then who is it?

Seeing Zhuge Yunzhi's slightly lowered brows, Gan Cai'er was secretly amused. Haha, it seems she's not the only one who doesn't understand!

Zhuge Yunzhi spent most of the hour on the altar explaining the concept of emptiness. It seems his explanation to Ding Peilan was completely wasted. Although Gan Cai'er also didn't understand, she knew to conceal her abilities. Unlike Ding Peilan, she neither understood nor wanted to gain attention.

Just as Gan Cai'er was secretly pleased, Zhuge Yunzhi raised his eyes again. He looked at Ding Peilan and said slowly, "Emptiness is nothingness."

“Then what is nothingness?” Ding Peilan then asked.

"Pfft~~~" Some people around couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“This lady, you should read more Buddhist teachings and gain some understanding before you come back to ask Master Fanjing for guidance.”

"Yes, female benefactor, you should start by listening to the sermons and teachings at the front temple. If you haven't studied Buddhism in depth, it's best not to enter the scripture hall at the back temple."

The monks around him spoke in riddles and riddles.

Ding Peilan's face suddenly flushed red. She bit her thin lips and looked at Zhuge Yunzhi with teary eyes, looking very aggrieved, which made people feel sorry for her.

She's just a naive young girl.

The monks who had spoken a few extra words suddenly realized they had bullied someone and immediately stopped talking, their faces showing some shame.

At this moment, a woman standing next to Ding Peilan stood up, gently took her hand, and said, "Emptiness is nothingness, and nothingness is all things in this world."

"Existence is the form of all things, and non-existence is the spirit of all things. Existence comes from non-existence, and when existence ceases, all things return to non-existence. Therefore, emptiness is all things in the world, and it is also the end of everything. It is this great world."

The woman's voice was soft and slow, like jade striking each other, clear and melodious.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, and even Zhuge Yunzhi raised his eyes and stared at her intently.

The moment the woman stood up, Gan Cai'er's heart was struck hard, and she turned her head sharply. Sure enough, she saw Lan Tingzhou staring at the woman without blinking, his eyes filled with admiration, surprise, and joy, just as they had in her previous life.

This woman was none other than Shen Yunxi.

Gan Cai'er felt a pang of indescribable bitterness in her heart. Although she had known that Lan Tingzhou would fall in love with her at first sight, she still couldn't bear to watch him like this.

Lan Tingzhou was the person she had loved for so long and given so much to, but she lost him at just one glance.

Lan Tingzhou stared intently at her. Gan Cai'er followed his gaze and saw Shen Yunxi, tall and slender with delicate features, her beauty as subtle as a rare orchid in a secluded valley.

Compared to her previous life, she was a bit younger, with a touch of childishness in her face. Indeed, Shen Yunxi hadn't even reached the age of marriage yet.

Thinking of this, Gan Cai'er couldn't help but spit on Lan Tingzhou in her heart, cursing viciously, "Pah, this beast! He stares at young girls without blinking, and she thought he was a gentleman!"