Chapter 368 It’s not Su Zhiyi’s turn yet!
Yu Shengsheng walked to the steps and looked up at Fu Qingyin.
"Commander, what are your orders?"
Fu Qingyin didn't have anything to do, he just didn't want to see her and Kong Dezhao standing together.
"The auspicious time is coming soon, be prepared and don't talk nonsense with irrelevant people to avoid criticism."
Yu Shengsheng pursed her lips, took a few steps up the stairs, hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Commander, Prince Kong..."
She wanted to say that Kong Dezhao seemed to have some arrangements and plans, and wanted to remind him to be careful, but before she finished her words, the bell rang.
The sound of the bell was distant, powerful and resonant in everyone's eardrums. In an instant, the hall, which was bustling just now, became quiet.
The abbot, wearing a monk's robe, walked out of the hall and stood at the door and said to everyone, "Everyone, the auspicious time is approaching. Please line up to enter the hall."
No one dared to waste any more time and quickly lined up.
Although there is no number plate, it makes no difference based on rank and identity.
Men and women were divided into left and right groups and entered the hall one after another. Yu Shengsheng stood still and looked forward.
At first glance, I saw the prince dressed in bright yellow clothes.
He had a gentle expression and looked at the people who came.
"Everyone, today I come to the palace to burn incense for the prosperity of our dynasty, for the health and happiness of our father, and for the people to live and work in peace and contentment."
Everyone greeted him in unison: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is virtuous."
Yu Shengsheng sneered inwardly - Virtuous? When has he ever been virtuous? He is just a wolf in human skin.
The bell rang again, and the abbot led the monks in the temple to chant scriptures in unison. The deep voices could calm people's minds.
The prince faced the tall Buddha statue, took out the best incense, burned it devoutly, and muttered something.
After he finished speaking, he walked forward and inserted the incense into the incense burner, then knelt down in front of the Buddha and bowed again and again.
After completing the whole process, the prince stood up and faced everyone again.
He smiled and said, "I just told the Buddha, and the Buddha said that as long as I am sincere, I will achieve my wish."
This was just a light-hearted joke, and everyone couldn't help but laugh when they heard it. The atmosphere in the serious hall became much more relaxed.
The prince continued, "I will stay here for seven days and be a vegetarian for three months to show my sincerity."
Everyone was slightly surprised, and then hurriedly said in unison: "The prince is virtuous."
The prince was very satisfied: "Then I'll leave it to you all. Please burn incense in order and make your wishes."
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Zhiyi pushed the wheelchair out.
"Your Highness, I, your servant, am following the order of the Emperor to burn incense on behalf of the Empress."
The prince turned around and saw that it was her. He looked at her and when he saw that her clothes were a little dirty and her hair was a little messy, he felt displeased and disgust flashed quickly in his eyes.
However, in front of so many people, she said that she was speaking for the Queen. Moreover, before leaving today, the Queen did send someone to tell him to take good care of Su Zhiyi.
He and Su Zhiyi had reached an agreement before, and before the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, she went to the Prince's Mansion to find him.
However, I haven’t seen it since the ban was lifted.
Thinking of what she had in her hand, the prince concealed his disgust and spoke a little more gently.
"Then come forward. My mother once told me to..."
Before he could finish his words, a cold voice interrupted him.
"Your Highness, it is not yet Su Zhiyi's turn to burn incense."
Everyone turned their heads, the smile on the prince's face froze for a moment, and he also turned his head to look over.
"Commander, why do you say that?"
Su Zhiyi turned the wheelchair around and faced Fu Qingyin: "Commander, what do you mean? This princess is representing the emperor..."
Fu Qingyin didn't even look at her: "I once personally conveyed the emperor's oral instructions. The emperor said that Princess Ruiyang helped me solve the case, found the haunted house, and saved more than a dozen innocent women. This is a great merit."
"So, the emperor bestowed three incense sticks and ordered Princess Ruiyang to burn incense in front of the Buddha on his behalf, and also pray for the souls of those women who were killed and rescued, and make wishes in front of the Buddha."
"Your Highness, does what I said make sense? Should Princess Ruiyang serve the incense first?"
What else is there to say? He brought up the emperor, talked about his great merits, and even made wishes in front of the Buddha for the deceased to be reborn.
Who can argue with this?
The prince could only nod: "Of course, Princess Ruiyang, please."
Yu Shengsheng opened the incense box and walked forward holding the incense given to her by the emperor.
She walked slowly, her back straight, and her demeanor and grace were all noble.
The prince narrowed his eyes and looked at her at this moment, thinking of Yu Shengsheng in the Queen's villa, who was weak but stubborn, and made him want to bully her severely when he saw her.
Since he was released from house arrest, he has been busy and has not had time to see her.
When I saw you again today, you were completely different from before.
It would be very interesting if Yu Shengsheng were beaten into the same state she was in Bieyuan again in his hands.
Deep in his heart, an unspeakable desire arose, turning into a flame in his eyes.
Yu Shengsheng was keenly aware of his gaze, which was like a maggot attached to her bones, making her feel extremely sick.
Lu Xingzhan was watching in the team and now understood what Yu Shengsheng meant when he said there were other incense in the box.
Lu Xingzhan was happy in his heart. This little fool was finally no longer as weak and vulnerable as before. He hoped that her life would be better.
It's just... I feel a little sour. She probably won't need his protection in the future.
Well, having someone to protect you is no match for being strong on your own. He can't always be by her side. She herself is strong, which is better than anything else.
Yu Shengsheng walked to the Buddha.
Fu Qingyin glanced at Su Zhiyi who was one meter away and said, "Step back. If the emperor were here in person, would you dare to get so close?"
Su Zhiyi's face turned pale and blue, she felt extremely embarrassed. She had just walked out of the line with her head held high, but now she was being driven back.
And it was here, in front of so many people, it was even worse than falling down at the foot of the mountain just now.
But she had to retreat.
Yu Shengsheng burned incense, knelt in front of the Buddha, closed her eyes slightly, and silently recited her wish.
Fu Qingyin looked at her profile, somewhat curious - what was she thinking about? What wish did she make? He forgot to ask her before.
After Yu Shengsheng finished burning incense, she stood up. Just as Su Zhiyi was about to step forward, Yu Shengsheng turned around and looked at Lu Xiang.
"Prime Minister Lu," she bowed, "you are the head of the civil service, the elder of the court. I just made a wish in front of the Buddha, and suddenly I felt blessed and as if I heard the Buddha saying, please burn incense."
Prime Minister Lu was startled for a moment, then he smiled and walked out, stroking his beard.
"Well, I will refuse your request."
"please."
Yu Shengsheng stepped aside and turned back to join the group.
Su Zhiyi was so angry that she almost died, but she couldn't compete with Lu Xiang for it in public.
After Lu Xiang, he designated another military general, and he chose Su Huaiyuan.
Su Huaiyuan had just returned to Beijing after achieving military success, and Su Zhiyi was his daughter, so Su Zhiyi could not be snatched away.
I can only give in again.
After so many times, when it was her turn, she could no longer remember which one it was, and she had completely lost the glory and pride of paying homage on behalf of the queen.
Su Zhiyi's face turned pale and he was full of anger. He clenched the incense in his hand.
As soon as this incense is lit, the situation will immediately turn around.
She was about to burn incense when someone suddenly said, "Wait."
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