Although they became monks, they did not follow the Buddhist precepts of food, clothing, housing and transportation. They either mourn themselves or feel ashamed. For these concubines, when they entered the Lingbao Temple, they were actually a prison and had to wait for death.

But Mingkong is not like this.

She is a very strong person.

Perhaps it was her strong personality that made Emperor Taizong not have a good impression of her during his lifetime.

When she came to Lingbao Temple, she either worked as required by the monks in the temple, or practiced Zen and chanted sutras by the ancient Buddha Qinglantern, which was quite fulfilling.

After leaving the Zen room, she headed straight to the kitchen.

The mage in charge of the kitchen, whose name is Mingzhen, is from Jiangnan.

She is only thirty years old, but she is proficient in Buddhism.

Two years ago, she came to Chang'an and practiced at Xiangfu Temple. Later, Daodeni Temple moved to Xiangfu Temple. With the recommendation of the abbot of Xiangfu Temple, she entered Lingbao Temple and became a monk in Lingbao Temple and was in charge of the kitchen.

Mingzhen is five years older than Mingkong.

She was commanding the monks in the temple to prepare meals. When she saw Mingkong coming, she came forward.

"Mingkong, do you get up so early?"

"I didn't mean to donate porridge today, so I'll see if I can help."

"They have almost prepared... In this way, there are many people who donate today, and I am afraid that there will be not enough porridge and water. You can get some more rice, so let's prepare more."

"I'll go now."

Mingkong left in a hurry without saying a word.

"Master, Master Mingkong, is different from others."

The fireworker who was working in the kitchen smiled and said to Master Mingzhen: "I think Master Mingkong is very diligent, but he doesn't want anyone who comes out of the palace."

"Too talk!"

Master Mingzhen said: "Master Mingkong has a deep Buddha nature, why are you chewing on the back?

The abbot said that she has a high understanding and diligence. She could not say that she would become a great master in the future and take charge of Lingbao Temple.”

"Wow, that's so awesome?"

The firemen started talking gossip.

Morning light shines in the temple.

Mingkong quickly walked to the wing where the food was stored, and was about to open the door, but it seemed that he had kicked something under his feet.

She stopped quickly and looked down.

"Meow!"

A black cat covered in bruises curled up at the door and screamed dyingly.

"Xiaoyu?"

Mingkong recognized at a glance that the black cat was the stray black cat that often appeared in the temple.

Although it looks miserable now and has no usual arrogant attitude. But Mingkong still recognizes it at a glance.

She quickly squatted down and hugged the black cat in her arms.

The black cat's body was trembling slightly, as if it was very painful.

Mingkong was a little anxious. She got up and was about to go back to the house, but she thought about it and placed the black cat on the windowsill.

"Xiaoyu, you are here honestly, I will send the rice and come back.

Don't be afraid, with me here, there will be no problem. Be good, have you heard this?"

The black cat opened his eyes and looked at Mingkong with his clear green eyes, making a faint sound.

"Meow!"

"Here, you agree, wait for me, I'll be back soon."

Mingkong picked up a bag of rice, carried it on his shoulders, and didn't care much, so he ran straight to the kitchen.
Chapter completed!