The Deacon Monk brought along eighteen monks.
These monks lined up on both sides, with their hands clasped together and chanting Buddha's name softly.
The Deacon Monk led Xia Wenjin down this path, all the way into the Zen Temple. When Xia Wenjin entered the courtyard, she found that this Zen Temple was larger than the one Kong Chan lived in.
Not only was it large, but it was also more secluded.
The Deacon Monk also showed Xia Wenjin around the layout of the entire courtyard. The Zen Temple was in the southeast, but not near the path by the hill at the back; it was built on the edge of a cliff. Opening the window, one could see the steep cliffs below.
Very secluded, very secluded indeed!
As long as the door to the Zen Temple was closed, no one would disturb her.
It's said that the eighteen people at the door would stand guard around the perimeter to prevent anyone from disturbing her.
Such grandeur!
