Knock! Knock! Knock!
"Is Abbot Fangzheng here?" A voice sounded outside the monastery.
Monkey opened the door and saw a man standing by the door with a dejected look. When he saw Monkey, he pressed his palms together and said, "Hello, Venerable Jingzhen."
Monkey pressed his palms together. "Patron, is there something?"
"Venerable Jingzhen, can I meet Abbot Fangzheng? I… I'm plagued by some matters…" The man lowered his head, looking depressed. His eyes were filled with confusion.
Monkey said, "I'll ask Master. I'll check to see if he's asleep."
"There's no need to. I have time. Patron, please come in and have a seat." Fangzheng's voice sounded.
The man nodded gratefully and walked in.
Monkey did not close the door. This was also the monastery's rule. When visitors came, the door could not be closed.
