However, he waited and waited, until the emperor, Jiang Dinglian and Ji Cheng walked out of the imperial study, but the decree to appoint the national teacher still did not come.
Even the Imperial Observatory noticed this anomaly and wanted to ask questions, but was too afraid to speak up.
Jiang Dinglian, however, was in a cheerful mood. He glanced at Abbot Yuantong, then bowed to the emperor with a smile, "Long live the emperor! Since I have nothing else to do today, I will return home and await good news. I hope Your Majesty will choose an auspicious and meaningful title for my daughter."
Abbot Yuantong's heart was suddenly filled with shock and anxiety.
Title? Did Jiang Dinglian intend to send Jiang Songyi to the imperial palace and confer her the title of consort?
Since the Empress' passing, the position of head of the Emperor's harem has been vacant for years. Jiang Songyi was originally prophesied to be the Phoenix Girl of Heaven. Could this prophecy be fulfilled at this very moment?
No, this is absolutely impossible... The current destined Phoenix Girl should be Jiang Yuyao.
Even if Jiang Songyi entered the palace, she would only end up as a lonely star with bad luck. Not only would her own fate be miserable, but her family would also suffer a devastating disaster. It would be impossible for her to ascend the throne of queen.
"As for Abbot Yuantong, you should return to the temple and continue ringing the bell."
A hint of arrogance flashed in Jiang Dinglian's eyes. He glanced at Abbot Yuantong with contempt and showed no mercy to the monk who tried to seize his daughter's glory.
As a staunch supporter of Abbot Yuantong, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau could not help but be furious at this moment: "Marquis Yongding, Abbot Yuantong is a meritorious official of the Western Wei Dynasty. How dare you be so rude?"
Jiang Dinglian sneered, "What achievements has he made? It's futile for him to come here. Those ghost fetuses are all the work of my daughter."
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory was dumbfounded: "Huh?"
He quickly turned to look at Abbot Yuantong, his face filled with confusion: "Wasn't it Abbot Yuantong who quelled the ghost fetus disaster?"
He had previously praised it highly, and Abbot Yuantong had never explicitly denied it, but he had not explicitly acknowledged it either.
Abbot Yuantong seemed a little embarrassed for a moment, but faced with this irrefutable fact, he could only force himself to remain calm and said calmly, "Indeed, I am a step late."
Although Abbot Yuantong was unable to lend a helping hand this time, the emperor still maintained a deep respect for the abbot of Rong'en Temple.
"Although Abbot Yuantong encountered an unfortunate incident during this trip, you have traveled so far and hard, and have truly made great contributions to the cause of the Ghost Fetus Incident. I have instructed the Imperial Household Department to carefully prepare a residence in the palace, and I hope that the Abbot will stay for a few days to impart Buddhist wisdom to everyone. The Empress Dowager also often mentions the Abbot and misses him deeply.
As for that rough fellow, Jiang Dinglian, he's known for his recklessness and violent nature, showing no reverence even in my presence. The abbot needn't take his rudeness to heart." The emperor's words betrayed both his displeasure with Jiang Dinglian and his deep hospitality and thoughtful care for Abbot Yuantong.
The emperor's words carried immense weight, and even the Buddhist monk Yuantong had to respect them. Regarding some of the words and actions of the Yongding Marquis, Yuantong did not pursue them further. Since the emperor had given his orders, he had no choice but to obey.
"Namo Amitabha, I, the old monk, have no intention of blaming the Marquis of Yongding. Since the emperor has personally instructed me, I will certainly comply and immediately go to the Cining Palace to meet the empress dowager."
Just as Abbot Yuantong was about to leave, an important matter suddenly crossed his mind. "Your Majesty, I am leaving the mountain this time not only to exorcise evil spirits, but also to attend to a matter of great importance."
The emperor was surprised when he heard this, "Oh?"
Abbot Yuantong looked solemn. "I observed the celestial phenomena at night and found that Mars is in the Heart Constellation, and Changgeng is accompanying the moon. This is an ominous sign."
After listening to this, the Imperial Astronomical Monitor's expression suddenly changed, because Mars in the heart symbolized the emperor's death, and Changgeng accompanying the moon indicated the outbreak of war. This was not only a bad omen, but also a prelude to the destruction of the country and the family.
The emperor's face darkened, and he turned his gaze to the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. "Why hasn't the observatory reported anything about such a significant astronomical phenomenon?"
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory immediately knelt and explained in a trembling voice, "It happened to be the Lantern Festival, and the city was brightly lit. In addition, the smoke from the firecrackers for several days obscured the sky, making the observation conditions unfavorable. Therefore, I was unable to observe the stars."
He could not admit that he had neglected his duties, because the slightest negligence could lead to serious consequences. After all, the celestial phenomena changed so rapidly that a slight negligence could lead to missing important signs.
However, Your Majesty, rest assured. From now on, I will observe the stars every night and work with my colleagues at the observatory to find a solution." By the end of his words, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory's tone was already dejected, and his heart was filled with uncertainty.
Faced with the precarious throne and the impending war, what can these astronomical officials do?
The Emperor had always been skeptical of supernatural beings, viewing the observatory and the Imperial Astronomical Observatory as mere providers of weather omens. As the Crown Prince had described it, it was nothing more than an ancient "weather forecast."
However, the mystery of the ghost fetus and the coincidence with the dream that Abbot Yuantong had after observing the stars forced the emperor to fear the supernatural power and take the matter seriously.
Although he had been influenced by Jiang Dinglian and had some doubts and contempt for Abbot Yuantong, the emperor's inquiry now showed that he valued Abbot Yuantong's words.
"Does Abbot Yuantong know how to break this spell?"
The emperor lowered his posture and asked solemnly.
Abbot Yuantong felt the emperor's trust and felt comforted in his heart, but he still maintained an indifferent and detached attitude on the outside.
He held Buddhist beads in his hand, his eyes cast downward, showing an aura of being detached from the world.
"This is a deeply ominous sign, but there's a chance of recovery. I've observed the Purple Star disappearing into the mists of chaos. Yet, even within this thick fog, the Phoenix Star remains aloft, like a beacon, illuminating the surrounding tranquility and standing firm as a pillar of support. This star represents the Mandate of Heaven, bringing blessings to the world. Those who possess the Mandate of Heaven Phoenix Star will unite the four directions and stand firm amidst the chaos."
"Heavenly Phoenix Star!" The Imperial Astronomical Observatory was surprised and delighted upon hearing this. He exclaimed, "This astrological phenomenon is so rare, it even surpasses Mars in the heart and Chang Geng accompanying the moon!"
Among the many dynasties in history, the Great Yin Dynasty was renowned for its longevity, and its founding empress possessed the personality of a woman destined for heaven. She supported the Great Yin Emperor through turbulent times, rising from obscurity and fighting side by side to establish the empire, laying a millennium-long foundation for future generations. She was truly a role model for women.
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory then speculated: "If our country could also produce an empress with the personality of a Phoenix woman, then the so-called Mars in the heart and Changgeng accompanying the moon would be nothing but false alarms. Perhaps, our Western Wei Dynasty could also be like the Great Yin Dynasty, with a long and unbroken reign, lasting for thousands of years."
When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but be excited.
The Great Yin Dynasty once covered the four major territories of today, making the Miao, Xiongnu and other tribes submit to it, achieving true unification and remaining prosperous after thousands of years.
However, at the end of the Great Yin Dynasty, many heroes emerged. But even so, in the following hundreds of years, many people of noble character and lofty ideals could not forget the glory of the Great Yin Dynasty.
In that era, many rebels rose up in the name of descendants of the Great Yin, attempting to restore the glory of the Great Yin Dynasty.
Many emperors also worked tirelessly day and night, hoping to achieve the great achievements of the founding emperor of the Great Yin Dynasty and leave their names in history, but they could never match him.
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