Now, the Western Wei Dynasty has been established for more than two hundred years. The emperor has no time to pay attention to the unusual changes in the celestial phenomena, such as Mars in the heart and Changgeng accompanying the moon. He knows that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He desperately wanted to find the Phoenix Star of Destiny that Abbot Yuantong mentioned, and to keep her in Western Wei at all costs to bring welfare to Western Wei.
Even though the emperor was about to die, he was not afraid, because he believed that as long as Tianming Fengxing could stay and assist his son, the Western Wei Dynasty would have the hope of reaching a higher level.
The Emperor eagerly tugged at Abbot Yuantong's robes and led him into the imperial study, where he inquired in detail about the whereabouts of the Heavenly Mandate Phoenix Star. After Abbot Yuantong sat down, he leisurely brewed a pot of tea.
The emperor suddenly realized his hasty behavior. It turned out that he had invited Abbot Yuantong here for a long time, but he did not even let the guest sit down to rest or drink tea to quench his thirst. Instead, as soon as Abbot Yuantong arrived, he immediately reported the crucial astronomical information to him.
Then, he hurriedly gave an order to the eunuch beside him: "Ying Shuo, the tea has gone cold. Hurry and serve hot tea to Abbot Yuantong."
"let me."
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory quickly took over the task and made tea for Abbot Yuantong. He was also curious about the Phoenix Girl who was predicted by Abbot Yuantong to assist Ziwei Xingjun in unifying the world, and was worried that his service would be negligent.
As the aroma of tea spreads, the steaming mist brings a touch of freshness to the environment.
Although Abbot Yuantong's expression remained calm and indifferent, he was satisfied with the treatment in his heart. This was exactly the courtesy that a high monk who had come down the mountain should receive.
As for the rude attitude of Yongding Hou Jiang Dinglian towards him, he planned to find an opportunity to repay him in the future.
Abbot Yuantong put his hands together and chanted the Buddha's name: "Amitabha. Good and bad are interdependent and difficult to predict. Although Mars is currently guarding the heart and Changgeng is accompanying the moon, which represents great danger, but our Western Wei is fortunate to have the auspicious sign of the Phoenix Star of Destiny. This is exactly why I want to congratulate the emperor. I almost suffered a backlash and died in the process of astrology and divination. Fortunately, I still had an insight into a hint of heaven. The Phoenix Star of Destiny not only appeared in our country, but also in Jindu, and it is in its youth." Abbot Yuantong said slowly.
Upon hearing this, the emperor finally released his long-held tension and couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Hahaha! Indeed, God's will will eventually pay off. This is the blessing of our Western Wei!"
Originally, the Emperor had worried that if the destined Phoenix Girl were placed in another realm, it would be a thorny challenge. After all, the minds of alien races were unpredictable, and he would rather take extreme measures than tolerate her becoming a supporting force for another nation.
However, if Fengnu belongs to the Western Wei, even if she is difficult to find in the vast territory, the emperor is determined to mobilize national strength to find her. Regardless of her identity and appearance, she will be designated as the future prince's spouse.
Unexpectedly, after arduous exploration, they unexpectedly discovered that this destined Phoenix Girl was hiding in the city of Jindu!
There are a large number of female residents in Jindu City, especially women of marriageable age, who number as high as thousands.
Among them, many are already engaged.
The Emperor was deeply concerned, fearing that the future Crown Princess would marry someone else. If he intervened forcefully, it might cause dissatisfaction among the Phoenix Girl, the one destined for heaven. Therefore, he urgently asked Abbot Yuantong, "Can you accurately deduce the Phoenix Girl's position and birth date?"
In fact, the emperor knew in his heart that Abbot Yuantong could not directly know the specific identity of the Phoenix Girl of Destiny, so he could only settle for the second best and seek other ways.
In the deep palace, Abbot Yuantong suddenly took out a handkerchief and coughed lightly. Blood stains suddenly appeared on the snow-white handkerchief, like a blooming red plum.
The emperor was immediately panicked upon seeing this and stood up suddenly. "Master Yuantong, are you okay? Summon the imperial physician immediately!"
He was worried that Abbot Yuantong would be like those legendary mysterious masters, passing away before he could finish his words, leaving behind endless suspense and regrets.
However, Abbot Yuantong simply raised his hand, put away the handkerchief, and said to the emperor calmly, "I am sorry to have caused your Majesty's concern. This is the backlash of my exploration of the secrets of heaven. Even the imperial physician cannot save me."
He then placed his hand on his chest and gave a helpless smile. "I had been recuperating well, but the Marquis of Yongding unexpectedly tied me to his horse's back. The bumpy ride caused my old illness to flare up again."
The emperor's eyes wandered and he felt a little uneasy, because in the emergency situation, he had acquiesced to the behavior of Yongding Hou.
Although the actions of Marquis Yongding were inappropriate, we cannot blame him entirely.
"Marquis Yongding's behavior was indeed disrespectful. I have clearly instructed him to respect you, but I didn't expect him to be so reckless. Perhaps this is also the nature of a military general. Master, please rest assured that I will find another opportunity to severely punish Marquis Yongding and let him apologize to you in person." The emperor's tone was serious and his anger was evident in his words, which was chilling.
Although Abbot Yuantong was satisfied, his expression remained calm. He gestured with relief, "Marquis Yongding's fault was not due to subjective will, nor was it intentional hypocrisy. I hope the Emperor will be lenient with his punishment."
The purpose was obviously to make the emperor strongly dissatisfied with Jiang Dinglian's behavior and thus increase his punishment.
However, surprisingly, the emperor agreed: "Indeed, he means no harm. The Buddha has a compassionate heart, and Master, you also have a broad mind."
Abbot Yuantong was puzzled by this reaction.
The Emperor wasn't paying much attention to Jiang Dinglian at the moment; his thoughts were completely on the Phoenix Girl. So, he continued to ask Abbot Yuantong, "Master, can you help me find the Phoenix Girl?"
"Since I have already left the temple, I am naturally willing to do my best to help the emperor. However, my personal ability is limited. I can only infer that this woman was born in Jindu, is in her youth, and has not yet married."
Abbot Yuantong knew the identity of Tianming Fengnu very well. He had known about her since she was born and even tried to change her fate. However, he could not reveal this secret directly.
Jiang Yuyao is currently in a delicate situation. If we directly point out that she is the destined Phoenix Girl, it may cause unnecessary suspicion.
Abbot Yuantong decided to guide the emperor and the observatory to find the answer on their own. He planned to create public opinion first and let the whole country know about the news. When the momentum was huge and everyone's expectations reached their peak, he would make the truth about the Destiny Phoenix Girl public to ensure that people believed in her identity.
"The Emperor was not surprised by Abbot Yuantong's answer of 'not yet married'."
Abbot Yuantong realized that Jiang Yuyao was already engaged and would soon become the Fourth Prince's concubine. He was worried that the Emperor would mistakenly think that "unmarried" meant "waiting to be married," and thus exclude Jiang Yuyao from the list of the destined Phoenix Girls. So he specifically clarified: "However, she is indeed unmarried at present."
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory also added: "Indeed, time has passed since Abbot Yuantong's last divination. Perhaps that woman will soon be married."
The Emperor frowned and proposed a scenario: "Then, should I order a suspension of all weddings in the Golden City until the Phoenix Girl of Heaven's Destiny is found?"
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory responded cautiously: "Your Majesty, this is a matter of national importance. The matter of the Heavenly Mandate Phoenix Girl must remain confidential and should not be disclosed to other countries. We should investigate secretly."
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