allonlinenovel Chapter 109: Visiting Huguo Temple in person, Niao Niao is still alive?!
Chapter 109: Visiting Huguo Temple in person, Niao Niao is still alive?!
Xiao Tong's soul traveled through the White Tiger and gained unique insights into supernatural things.
The charred corpse in Zhongcui Palace was carried out. Xiao Tong felt that she was not Niao Niao at first sight, and he never allowed the arrangements for the imperial concubine's funeral.
When several concubines saw the charred body of the imperial concubine lying coldly in the harem and no one dared to move, they wanted to say a few words to comfort the new emperor, but every time they met the new emperor's cold and ruthless face, they swallowed their words silently.
Forget it, the imperial concubine is not a member of their family. If the new emperor doesn’t want to bury her, then don’t bury her.
Anyway, it’s not them who will not rest in peace after death.
It’s such a pity that such a beautiful lady died after being the imperial concubine for just over a month.
This palace is truly a graveyard where people are eaten without leaving any bones behind...
That day, Xiao Tong finished processing a batch of memorials in the imperial study. He pressed his eyebrows and said to the eunuch chief at the side:
"Let Zhao Qi come in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The eunuch chief had sweat on his forehead. He walked out of the imperial study quickly and summoned Zhao Qi who was waiting outside.
Hearing that the emperor was looking for him, Zhao Qi felt a chill on his back and hurried into the imperial study.
"How is the reconstruction of Zhongcui Palace going?"
"Your Majesty, I just checked up there. The new timber has been delivered. Once we finish cleaning up the ruins of the palace today, we can begin rebuilding tomorrow."
Zhao Qi replied quickly, lowering his head and not daring to look at Xiao Tong's gloomy expression.
"I will only give you three months. If the Zhongcui Palace is not completed within three months, you will bring your head to me."
Zhao Qi groaned in his heart. He was the commander responsible for the emperor's safety, not a carpenter who was good at civil engineering. Wasn't the emperor making things difficult for him?
But Zhao Qi did not dare to express these words in front of the new emperor. He could only lower his head even deeper and said quickly:
"Wei Chen takes orders."
After giving instructions on the reconstruction of Zhongcui Palace, Xiao Tong picked up his pen and wrote on the memorial in vermilion, frowning and saying:
"One more thing. Tomorrow night, you will bring the charred corpse you found in Zhongcui Palace and go with me to Huguo Temple.
I want to go see Laochen in person."
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Zhao Qi was startled and looked up suddenly and advised:
"I haven't found any trace of the man General Huo mentioned last time. I'm afraid that since you've left the palace this time..."
"I am the Son of Heaven. How could I be afraid of a few scoundrels of unknown origin and hide in the palace?
My mind is made up, you go down and make the arrangements!"
Without Niao Niao, Xiao Tong could no longer suppress the violent anger in his heart. If he didn't know that Zhao Qi was loyal, he would have been punished with thirty strokes of the cane just for his words of obstruction, and he would have been unable to get out of bed for half a month.
“Yes, Your Majesty.
I will arrange it right away."
Seeing the anger in the emperor's eyes, Zhao Qi's throat tightened and he immediately changed his words.
He still underestimated the influence of the Imperial Noble Consort on the Emperor. Even though the corpse was right in front of him, the Emperor was unwilling to believe that the Imperial Noble Consort was dead.
It would be better for the emperor to meet Master Chen. I'm afraid that only after meeting the master can the emperor truly let go of this matter.
The next day, Xiao Tong went to court to handle government affairs as usual. At night, he changed his luggage, took Zhao Qi, the Qilin Guards, and the charred corpse out of the palace and rushed to the Huguo Temple.
In the Huguo Temple, candles are brightly lit.
The monk in charge of guarding the mountain gate looked at the nobleman on the tall horse and did not dare to delay and hurried in to deliver the message.
Xiao Tong ignored everyone and, led by Zhao Qi, went straight to the Zen room where Chen was staying.
As soon as I walked out of the courtyard, I saw a monk standing in the courtyard, blowing in the cold wind, as if he had been waiting for a long time.
"Amitabha, all donors, please stay.
The master said that he only saw one distinguished guest.
Zhao Qi and the Qilin Guards stopped and looked at the tall man in the center.
Xiao Tong, dressed in a gilded black robe, walked forward majestically and went straight into Master Chen's Zen room.
It was already Chou time, and only two candles were lit in Master Liaochen's meditation room. The flickering candlelight filled the room, making it a little dim.
Xiao Tong pushed the door open and walked in. Master Liaochen was meditating with his eyes closed.
"Why did the Emperor suddenly come to Huguo Temple?"
Although it was a question, there was no doubt in Master Liaochen's words, as if he had already anticipated Xiao Tong's arrival.
Xiao Tong didn't say anything more. He sat down opposite Chen and said straight to the point:
"I came here this time for a very important person. I hope Master can help me solve my problems."
Liaochen slowly opened his eyes, taking in all kinds of things in the world, and understanding every expression of Xiao Tong.
Seeing Xiao Tong's anxious expression and the torment in his heart, Liaochen closed his eyes and sighed:
“The encounter between people is a supreme and wonderful thing that is beyond words.
Gathering and separation are common in life.
Your Majesty, rather than dwelling on the pain, it is better to take a step back and see the broader world."
Xiao Tong's eyebrows darkened suddenly, and a strong sense of hostility surged in his eyes:
"Niao Niao and I are destined to be husband and wife, destined to love each other for a lifetime.
Since Master was able to see through the danger I was in and let Niao Niao help me escape, he will surely be able to overcome all difficulties and send Niao Niao back to my side.
As long as Master can help me, no matter what you ask, I will agree!"
Liaochen closed his eyes and shook his head:
"I can't do anything."
He could still give some indication of the gathering and dispersal of souls, but this imperial concubine was clearly still alive, yet he was unable to predict her whereabouts. It was clear that God would not allow him to interfere in the cause and effect of the emperor.
He can't control this matter.
There is no way to control it.
"Master is well versed in Buddhism, knows the soul and understands life and death, how could he be powerless?
I do not ask for Niao Niao to be resurrected in her original body, I only hope that the master can summon Niao Niao's soul and allow her to wake up again in another body."
Even though Xiao Tong didn't believe that Jiang Wumei was dead, he still had a glimmer of hope when he brought the charred corpse here today.
He was afraid that Lachen would agree to his summoning of the soul, but he was also afraid that Lachen would refuse to do so.
If Lechen agreed to him, it would mean that the corpse was indeed Niao Niao.
If Lechen refused, he might never see Niao Niao again in this life.
Either possibility made Xiao Tong heartbroken and his limbs cold.
"spiritualism?"
Master Liaochen showed his first surprised expression since Xiao Tong entered the room, and said doubtfully:
"The Imperial Concubine is still alive, why do we need to summon her spirit?"
"The hope of life is still there? What do you mean, Master?"
Xiao Tong was shocked, and then his black eyes lit up with a dazzling light. He stared at Lechen, waiting for him to say what he wanted to say next.
Looking at Xiao Tong's suppressed and excited face, Lechen realized something and looked out the window at the dark and thick night.
"The Imperial Noble Consort is blessed by heaven and will never die young.
The corpse brought by the emperor was not the imperial concubine herself.
As for where the Imperial Noble Consort is now, Your Majesty needs to find her himself."
After saying these words, Liaochen closed his eyes and said goodbye:
"The path down the mountain from Huguo Temple is slippery and cold. Your Majesty should return to the palace early."
Xiao Tong stared at Lechen's white-browed Buddha face, his arms trembling with excitement and his heart beating wildly.
"Thank you for your guidance, Master. Tomorrow I will send someone to rebuild the golden statue of the Buddha in Huguo Temple."
After saying this, Xiao Tong suddenly turned around and strode out of the house, carrying the smell of incense.
The gloomy expression on his face all day long finally cleared away, revealing a hint of ecstasy at the news that Jiang Wumei was still alive.
When Zhao Qi and others saw the emperor enter the room with a gloomy face and come out with a relaxed expression, their expressions all changed.
Everyone speculated what kind of words Master Chen used to make the emperor change his mind, and even made the emperor look happy and the coldness in his body disappeared without a trace.
Xiao Tong did not explain and ordered his men to return to the palace as soon as they left the courtyard.
Zhao Qi and the Qilin Guards naturally obeyed the order, carried the corpse, and followed Xiao Tong back to the palace in a hurry.