Therefore the punishment was necessary!
Elder Du had selfish motives regarding Hong Xiang and did not mention him. He knew very well that if Hong Xiang was implicated, his life would be over. It would be considered a light punishment if he was only expelled from the monastery.
Noticing that not only did Fangzheng not pursue the matter with Hong Xiang, he even went so far as not asking about the details, Elder Du could not help but lament inwardly. "Such broad mindedness. Is it something a young monk at his age can possess? The differences between people can indeed be mind boggling."
Upon coming to this realization there was only gratitude in his heart. How could he have even the slightest bit of displeasure?
