The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

In the blink of an eye, Wang Xiyue has turned 100 days old. Although the blue mark on her chest has grown a bit, it does not diminish her health and endearing charm as always.

Over the past three months, Li Lingling and Wang Boxing have gone from being apprehensive at the beginning to taking it for granted now.

After numerous studies and experiments, the couple finally figured out the pattern of the marks. They found that any water, whether cold or hot, or even various thin soups, would slowly appear on the marked area, and the longer the water contact lasted, the darker the mark became.

They usually wear clothes, so even if the mark gets wet and becomes visible, no one can see it. Therefore, the only people in the entire Prime Minister's Mansion who know about this secret are Li Lingling, Wang Boxing, Granny Liu, and Li Lingling's personal maid, Yunxiang.

Considering that Xiyue is still a child and needs adults to help her bathe and dress, the chances of her being discovered are higher, so they need to be extra careful. As she grows up, she will be able to handle her intimate matters herself, and with careful concealment, she shouldn't be discovered by others. Especially since the mark is currently harmless to her body, Wang Boxing and Li Lingling are much more relieved.

They certainly can't imagine that no matter how well they hide it, one day in the future this secret will still be discovered, and it will be by a man.

The ninth day of the ninth lunar month.

Today is the Double Ninth Festival.

The customs of the Double Ninth Festival vary across the five states of Xiyue Kingdom.

Yunzhou, located in the southern part of Xiyue Kingdom, is a place where people climb Yunshan Mountain during the Double Ninth Festival to enjoy the autumn scenery and exercise.

Wuzhou, located in the western part of Xiyue Kingdom, celebrates the Double Ninth Festival with a grand banquet and a feast to honor the elderly.

Dongzhou, located in the eastern part of Xiyue Kingdom, sees people of all ages flocking out of the city to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, offering sacrifices to the gods and fulfilling their wishes.

Huai Prefecture, located in the northern part of Xiyue Kingdom, is where people eat spicy radish soup during the Double Ninth Festival. There is a saying: "Drink radish soup and the whole family will be safe."

Zhongzhou is located in the central region of Xiyue Kingdom and is also its largest state.

There are four cities below it.

In Yangcheng, people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival by flying kites.

In Liancheng, during the Double Ninth Festival, boys and girls gather outside the city to sing songs in response to each other.

In Yecheng, the Double Ninth Festival is known as the birthday of the God of Wealth, and every household makes pancakes to worship him.

Kyoto, where culture, power, and economy were concentrated, also belonged to the Central Plains. Celebrating the Double Ninth Festival was of paramount importance there, with customs such as climbing mountains, offering sacrifices to ancestors, wearing dogwood, and eating Double Ninth cakes.

There has never been a unified rule about the location for climbing. Generally speaking, the places to climb can be divided into climbing mountains, climbing buildings, or climbing platforms, depending on personal choice.

The custom of climbing mountains originates from the ancestors' worship of mountains. Because of the climate where "pure air rises and turbid air sinks", climbing to a high place shows that the family can spread pure air and prosper smoothly, while also getting rid of all impurities.

For officials who are constantly on duty, the three-day holiday on the Double Ninth Festival is a rare treat, meaning that their families can travel together, and the Prime Minister's residence is no exception.

The reason their whole family chose to climb Guozhao Temple was not only to seek an answer from a master about the origin of their daughter's special mark, but also to pray for blessings and have their fortunes told.

Li Lingling originally planned to stay at the Guozhao Temple for at least one night, so the family naturally needed more food and clothing, especially with an infant in tow. Therefore, she made preparations half a month in advance, paid a deposit early, and reserved enough rooms. On a lively festival like the Double Ninth Festival, it would be impossible to stay overnight in a temple room if it was a last-minute decision.

Guozhao Temple is the largest and most popular temple in Xiyue Kingdom besides the royal ancestral temple. It enshrines the Buddha Shakyamuni Mahakasyapa.

Guozhao Temple has been established for 356 years. Under the instruction of emperors of various dynasties, it has been well repaired and maintained. Many eminent monks have emerged from this temple, and their Buddhist teachings are widely known and highly respected. The main doctrines of the temple include the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, the Five Aggregates, as well as Impermanence and Non-Self.

It is famous throughout the country and attracts people to worship because its worshippers come from all walks of life. Whether they are powerful or common people, as long as they are sincere, their wishes will be fulfilled.

Those who are destined to receive answers to their questions from the eminent monks in the temple, among whom Master Zhishang's divinations are particularly accurate.

But not everyone has the opportunity to meet him.

Buddhism places great emphasis on predestined relationships.

Whether they are high-ranking royalty or homeless beggars, they are all treated equally. Every day, the temple will randomly draw three fortune sticks from the divination slips to give the high monks a divination.

The number of lucky people selected each day is also random; sometimes there are many, and sometimes there are none.

Only those fortunate enough to draw one of these three fortune sticks will receive an interpretation from a high-ranking monk, who will also provide solutions to their predicament.

Master Zhishang will choose to meet with at most one person who is destined to meet him each day.

Drawing lots depends on fate, not necessarily the earlier the better. Therefore, the Prime Minister's carriage departed at 3:45 PM after breakfast.

Kokusho-ji Temple is located northwest of Kyoto, about 30 li from the capital. It normally takes about an hour to reach the temple by carriage.

Many people travel during the Double Ninth Festival.

Furthermore, it was the first time for both Wang Xijie and Wang Xiyue to travel so far, and they were incredibly excited. Although Wang Xiyue couldn't speak or walk yet, it didn't diminish her excitement at all.

To allow his two children to see the scenery and excitement along the way, Wang Boxing ordered the carriage to slow down, so his family arrived at Guozhao Temple half an hour later than expected.

It was a quarter past noon.

After the servants carried the luggage to the reserved room, they were able to eat vegetarian food with the monks of the temple.

After meal.

To show respect to Buddha, the family did a simple washing and changing.

After tidying up, Wang Boxing, carrying his fragrant daughter, and Li Lingling, holding her son's hand, led the family of four into the main hall, where they devoutly bowed before the Buddha statue.

First, bow three times to the Buddha and sincerely ask for guidance;

Silently recite your name and birth date;

Start shaking the divination stick bucket and stop when the first stick falls. Then go to the corresponding interpretation point where a specialist will provide an analysis of the fixed divination text.

Wang Boxing requested guidance on his home and received the eleventh divination slip.

Eleventh fortune stick: Bukit Sells Firewood - Very Auspicious Fortune Stick

The oracle reads: The red sun shines brightly, its radiance spreading in all directions; the people of Xichuan are adorned in brocade, their lives filled with vibrant reds and purples.

Interpretation: Like the rising sun, this signifies a long-term illness finally finding a cure. The family prospers and all things go smoothly, but beware of petty people causing trouble. Good fortune will avert disaster. In short, the family will be harmonious and happy, but in your official career, be cautious of backstabbers.

Li Lingling asked for guidance on her health and received the seventh divination slip.

Seventh Oracle: Han Xin Achieves Success (Medium Fortune)

Oracle: When the wind rises, clouds appear, and good fortune arrives; when the eight dragons meet, a precious opportunity will be encountered.

Interpretation: A withered tree blossoms in spring, its color budding; may the tree sprout new buds, and may people not cut it down for firewood, for it will bloom again in spring. In short, with proper care and maintenance, you can enjoy peace and good health.

Wang Xijie asked for guidance on whether his dream could come true.

Many boys probably dream of wandering the world with a sword and being a chivalrous hero who seeks to settle scores and live a life of freedom from evil. He was no exception. Especially influenced by his father, he didn't have such a strict concept of hierarchy. He didn't like bullying the weak and preferred to help the wicked and punish the strong.

He is almost 7 years old this year and has the strength to shake the divination sticks himself. Although he is not very strong and it is his first time learning, he can still imitate his father to shake the sticks quite well. Soon his stick fell, and it was the third one.

Third fortune slip: Meng Rihong searches for her husband. Medium-good fortune slip.

Oracle: Misfortune meets peace, the well water in the door is clear; prosperity is like the sun and moon, Yelang meets the literary star.

Interpretation: After wandering the world for years, you have achieved neither fame nor fortune, but have been trapped on your journey. Today, you will meet a noble person who will help you, and a beautiful spring will fill the capital. Although there will be obstacles at the beginning of your plans, and some of them may seem unreal, you should be bold and determined to the end. With the help of a noble person, you will surely succeed.

With limited knowledge, Wang Xijie only understood after his father's explanation that his dream would not be achieved now unless he became a person with courage, wisdom, and insight in the future, and with the help of a benefactor, he would surely succeed.

"To become a chivalrous person, besides diligently studying and practicing martial arts under your master, you must also listen carefully to the teachings of the academy's teachers. With knowledge comes strategy, and naturally, the ability to help more of the weak. Do you understand?"

When Wang Boxing heard his son's dream of becoming a knight-errant, he not only did not criticize it as unrealistic, but also gave him earnest advice and guidance.

"I understand, Father. Thank you for your understanding." Wang Xijie knelt down and bowed to his father.

Helping others brings joy, regardless of one's position or social status; one can do as much or as little as one can, for kindness is the foundation of being a good person.

Wang Xiyue, innocent and ignorant, only knew it was fun. With Li Lingling's help, she tightly hugged the fortune stick container with her two chubby little hands and shook it randomly, getting a fortune stick numbered thirty-six.

Thirty-sixth fortune stick: King Wen meets the phoenix's cry - an extremely auspicious fortune stick.

Oracle: The Eight Immortals feast together, five horses enter the gate; phoenixes dance as heaven and earth fall, golden platters hold jade cups. Like a fish transforming into a dragon, a sign of finding gold in stone. Auspicious air welcomes good fortune and all things are renewed; meeting a noble person brings close friendship.

Fortune: This is an auspicious time. Seize the opportunity, and ten years will pass. Save your resources in due time.

Health: It is a minor ailment, not to be taken lightly. By taking care of one's body and mind, one can recover.

Marriage: A match made in heaven, two souls united; how can they not plan and scheme together? Clear water reveals fish playing; it's time to cast the fishing line. This signifies a perfect match, mutual affection, and with seizing the opportunity, a happy marriage is assured.

Wang Xiyue naturally had no idea what she had done; to her, the lottery was just a game.

Wang Boxing and his wife were genuinely happy about the fortune slip Wang Xiyue had drawn. Although the future was uncertain, the fortune slip predicted that their daughter would be safe and healthy and have a smooth life, which was what they hoped for most. As for the phoenix dance, they didn't care at all.

The family members took turns drawing lots and interpreting them, which took quite a while.

At 2:45 PM, Wang Xiyue was already very sleepy. After all, she was only a three-month-old baby, and sleeping was her primary responsibility.

In the late afternoon, after Wang Boxing and his family of four, along with their servants and guards, had their evening meal, they prepared to climb the mountain behind the temple to cleanse themselves of impurities.

Guozhao Temple is built against the mountain, with a specially constructed garden landscape in the backyard and a large area of ​​primeval forest enclosed. At his wife's insistence, Wang Boxing and his group of seven walked out through a small gate in the backyard, intending to find a higher place to pray for blessings. There was only a narrow path here, and the surrounding scenery was natural and untouched by human hands, possessing the purest and most simple beauty.

The scenery described by Chang Jian of the Tang Dynasty in his poem "Inscription on the Zen Temple Behind Broken Mountain Temple" is roughly like this.

Entering the ancient temple at dawn, the first rays of the sun illuminate the tall trees;

A winding path leads to a secluded spot, where a Zen room is surrounded by flowers and trees.

The mountain scenery pleases the birds, and the reflection in the pool calms the mind.

All sounds are silent here, except for the sound of bells and chimes.

The group was drawn to the scenery and stopped to admire it. They felt as if they were in a fairyland, as if the scenery could cleanse their bodies of impurities and make them free from desires.

Suddenly, Wang Xiyue, who was being held in Wang Boxing's arms, burst into tears for some unknown reason.