虛堂和尚語錄 3.70

3.70

The Master suffered misfortune on the fourteenth day of the sixth month in the wuwu year of Baoyou (1258). On the thirteenth day of the seventh month, an Imperial Decree was respectfully received, acquitting him as blameless. Ascending the hall to express thanks: "Grand Commandant Luo of the Department of State Affairs respectfully submitted a memorial to express thanks. / Departing, morning dew dissolved the oppressive summer heat; / Returning, autumn sounds filled the evening sun. / How can such heavy imperial favors ever be repaid? / Gazing into the cloudless expanse, I pray for the heaven's longevity."