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Meanwhile, inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Master Cihai, what did Mu Qiuyao say?"
“Amitabha, Your Majesty, the Empress of the Northern Region has made it clear that as long as the people of Chang’an are willing to observe three years of mourning for her deceased husband, she will not harm a single one of them.”
Yu Xiyan sneered upon hearing this: "Does Chang'an belong to Mu Qiuyao or to me, Yu Xiyan? Since when did it become her place to call the shots here!"
Cihai silently chanted the Buddha's name and paid no further attention.
Yu Xiyan pondered for a long time, then suddenly asked, "Master, I've heard that there's a sacred artifact at Wanfo Cliff called the Wanfa Sacred Bodhi?"
Upon hearing this, Cihai unconsciously glanced at the Buddhist lamp he was tightly holding in his hand.
"Your Majesty, why do you ask this?"
Yu Xiyan continued, "The Bodhi of Ten Thousand Laws can break all imperial aura in the world. I have a request, Master, please lend me this item temporarily."
Cihai shook his head: "Please forgive me for refusing. The Bodhi of Ten Thousand Laws was established to protect all living beings and eliminate demons and defend the righteous path. It cannot be used for other purposes. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Master, your words are erroneous. Now, the Empress of the Northern Region is using the lives of all the people in the city as a threat. As the ruler of a nation, I should consider the safety of all the people of Chang'an."
If the Master were willing to lend out the Bodhi of Ten Thousand Dharmas, it would be equivalent to saving countless people from a catastrophe, and would be an immeasurable act of merit.
"Amitabha~"
Cihai recited a Buddhist chant once more.
"Your Majesty, the Bodhi of All Dharmas can only be inherited by those with unwavering resolve and who take it upon themselves to protect all living beings. There is no such thing as lending it out. Please forgive my boldness in speaking so frankly."
I observe that Your Majesty harbors deep resentment; even if the Bodhi of Ten Thousand Laws were entrusted to Your Majesty, it would be no different from an ordinary object. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness.
Moreover, the situation in Chang'an is not without a solution. Your Majesty should personally go to the Wild Goose Pagoda to negotiate with the Empress of the Northern Region; perhaps there is still a chance for a turnaround.
"Since the master is unwilling to help me, then I will not force him."
Yu Xiyan put her hands behind her back, turned to face Cihai, and clearly intended to see him off.
"Amitabha Buddha, Your Majesty, please reconsider."
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Yu Xiyan, Cihai had no choice but to leave helplessly.
"Junior sister."
As soon as Ci Hai left, Ling Yuxuan cautiously entered the hall.
"Junior sister, have you heard about what happened in Chang'an? Should we postpone our wedding and settle the people in the city first?"
Yu Xiyan frowned: "Senior brother, what do you mean by that? Do you not want to marry me?"
"No, no, no, what I mean is, with such a big event happening, the people in the city are in a state of panic. Holding a wedding at this time would be detrimental to the royal family. Wouldn't it be better to postpone it for now?"
"Take a break?" Yu Xiyan chuckled. "Senior brother, you were also intimidated by Mu Qiuyao's aura, weren't you?"
"No, junior sister..."
"Since that's not the case, then don't ask so many questions. My wedding will proceed as scheduled. In seven days, I will have the entire city of Chang'an come to witness my wedding ceremony."
Ling Yuxuan was stunned, deeply moved: Junior sister really cares about me. Even at a time like this, she still wants to marry me. I should find a way to help her and get things done in Chang'an.
Little did anyone know, a faint smile appeared on Yu Xiyan's lips.
"Mu Qiuyao's actions are also a way to delay the wedding. Recently, the backlash from the demonic energy of forcibly taking Yue Beiqing and Leng Qingcheng as concubines has been getting stronger and stronger."
To stabilize our position, we must find a way to leave Chang'an and go to the icy wilderness to harness the spiritual power of the snow lotus. Let's find an opportunity to arrange this.
"Senior brother, I'm truly sorry. This time, I've deceived you again. But you mustn't blame me; it's the will of Heaven."
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