Xuanzang smiled and nodded. "Amitabha. Young Master Zhang is a kind and benevolent man. You are a blessing to the people of Chang 'an. It is my honor to be invited. How can I refuse?"
Xuanzang lifted his trousers and walked towards Zhang Mansion.
Zhang Feng was overjoyed. He extended his hand and gestured for Xuanzang to enter. Xuanzang nodded and prepared to enter.
However, the people behind him were a little unwilling. They came here to see Prince Zhang. Now that Xuanzang was here, Prince Zhang didn't say anything. How could they agree?
So the crowd was in a mess again and started shouting.
"Prince Zhang, don't go."
"You haven't finished your words, Prince Zhang."
The crowd was in high spirits and kept waving their hands. They were like the audience of a modern concert.
However, Zhang Feng was not a singer. He turned his head and looked around at the crowd. He waved his hand and motioned for them to stop. Then he said seriously, "Dear people of Chang 'an, I know that you love me very much. This time, I am going to Jiangnan to seek benefits for the Tang Empire. So don't worry and go home."
After he finished speaking, the crowd was quiet for a moment. But soon, they became restless again.
"Prince Zhang, accept my braised meat."
"Prince Zhang, I'm giving you fermented glutinous rice."
"I'm giving you eggs."
The crowd raised the gifts in their hands and rushed to the front, as if they were afraid of being left behind.
"Everyone, be quiet."
Zhang Feng saw that the crowd was a little chaotic and quickly stopped them. Then, he glanced at the crowd and said, "I'll accept the gifts. Don't push so that people don't die."
In fact, these gifts were dispensable to him. The key was that if the people gathered at the door for a long time, people would die. If he accepted the gifts, the people might leave. This way, the danger would be greatly reduced.
This method was indeed effective. The commoners stopped their chaos and stood in their original positions in an orderly manner.
Zhang Feng nodded in satisfaction. Then, he looked at Du Ziteng and said, "Take me to collect the gifts. We have to record everyone's name, gift, and residence."
Du Ziteng nodded slightly. He knew that Old Master wanted to record the information of every citizen who gave gifts so that it would be convenient for him to help or return the gifts in the future. Old Master was like this. If someone treated him well, he would treat them well.
After giving his orders, Zhang Feng led Xuanzang into the mansion.
As soon as he stepped into the residence, Xuanzang couldn't keep his cool. White cotton was spread all over the front yard and there were many servants plucking the cotton. Although he had seen cotton-padded clothes before, he had never seen how cotton-padded clothes were made with his own eyes. He couldn't help but be curious. He walked forward and looked at Zhang Feng. He asked curiously, "Prince Zhang, is this how cotton-padded clothes are made?"
Zhang Feng was overjoyed. No matter how knowledgeable you are in the future, you are still dumbfounded. However, he didn't pretend to be proud. Instead, he smiled and said, "Yes, these are the cotton-padded clothes that are popular in Chang 'an. What do you think, Master Xuanzang?"
Xuanzang nodded slightly and smiled, "Almsgiver Zhang is kind and generous. I believe that Buddha will bless you for the good of the people."
He had heard of Zhang Feng's reputation before and thought that he was a kind and talented person. Today, not only did his understanding of Zhang Feng completely change, he also believed that Zhang Feng was a person who loved and protected the people. Now, he only had respect for him.
Of course, Zhang Feng didn't know this. He smiled and said, "Master Xuanzang, you must be joking. Please come to the hall."
With that, Zhang Feng led Xuanzang to the main hall.
Xuanzang reluctantly looked at the cotton and followed Zhang Feng to the hall.
As soon as he entered the hall, Xuanzang was stunned because he saw someone. It was Li Shimin.
His mind was in a mess. Why is His Majesty here?
Prince Zhang may have some reputation, but it shouldn't be enough for His Majesty to come here, right?
Just as he was wondering, he realized something.
His Majesty was wearing plain clothes?
And Lord Zhangsun was also wearing plain clothes?
This …
Could it be that His Majesty was out in plain clothes?
Was there something going on between Prince Zhang and His Majesty?
Or did His Majesty come to see Prince Zhang in plain clothes?
Or did Prince Zhang not know His Majesty's identity?
He didn't dare to think about it and just made random guesses.
However, the awkward side appeared. How could he greet His Majesty?
If he directly addressed His Majesty, it would be a sin if he ruined His Majesty's plans.
But if he didn't address His Majesty as His Majesty, it would be disrespectful.
Just as he was confused, Li Shimin walked up and gave Xuanzang a look. He smiled and said, "You must be the famous Master Xuanzang in Chang 'an?"
When Xuanzang first came in, he was also shocked. Fortunately, this guy was stunned. Otherwise, he wouldn't know what to say.
Xuanzang wasn't stupid. When he saw Li Shimin's look and words, he understood what was going on. He nodded and put his palms together. "I am Xuanzang. May I know who you are?"
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