Inside Huayang Palace, Liang Hao and Fahai were happily taking stock of the wealth they had looted from the palace treasury.
Looking at the pile of spirit stones and rare items before him, Liang Hao couldn't help but sigh, "Damn it, the people of the Holy Domain are almost starving."
I never imagined that such ruthlessness could still exist within the imperial palace. Look at all this; every single item is the result of the people's hard-earned money.
Only when these funds are held in custody by our judicial committee can they be used to relieve the poor and ensure peace throughout the land.
Fahai deeply agreed with this, and silently picked up a string of Buddhist beads from the pile of treasures, saying, "This string of Buddhist beads is very much connected to me. It seems to have sensed the relics of the Holy Monk Li Dangxin of the Holy Domain."
Liang Hao, however, said: "According to the embellished accounts of Li Dangxin published by the Xu family,
Li Dangxin should be the same person the elder brother mentioned, the Tang Monk who traveled to the Western Regions ten thousand years ago to convert evil spirits.
Since no one in the Holy Land has ever seen Li Dangxin, it can be concluded with certainty that...
This is merely a fictional character created by the Xu family based on the Journey to the West.
Therefore, the prayer beads in your hand could not possibly belong to the Tripitaka Master.
"Amitabha."
Fahai softly recited a Buddhist chant, then hung the prayer beads around his neck.
"Speaking of the Tripitaka Master, this humble monk recalls his unfinished romance with the Empress of Western Liang."
As far as I know, after the Tripitaka Master rejected the Empress of Western Liang, the Empress became depressed and soon passed away.
Unexpectedly, Liang Hao shook his head: "However, as far as I know, the Empress of Western Liang does not seem to be dead. It seems that out of love turned to hate, she has started an unwarranted war against a neighboring country."
Finally, because of the heavy sins she had committed, she left the Western Regions to become a nun; whether this is true or not is unknown.
"Amitabha!"
Suddenly, Cihai, who had been meditating, spoke.
"If what you two say is true, then I can question who this Empress of Western Liang is."
"Um?"
Liang Hao asked in confusion, then gave a suspicious look.
Ci Hai slowly rose to his feet and said solemnly, "It is said that ten thousand years ago, a female benefactor with a fierce aura came to Wanfo Cliff."
He single-handedly challenged 100,000 monks at Wanfo Cliff, but was ultimately defeated by the World-Honored One, the Heavenly Buddha. His master inquired about the reason for his defeat.
She only replied with one sentence: "My karmic debt from killing throughout my life is too heavy; I wish to enter the Buddhist order and spend my days with the ancient Buddha and the flickering lamp."
The Buddha, seeing that her delusions were too strong, initially did not wish to take her in, but the female benefactor seemed to have said something to the Buddha.
Finally, the World-Honored One agreed to let her stay at the Ten Thousand Buddha Cliff to cultivate. This female benefactor was a direct disciple of my World-Honored One.
She was also the later Empress Minghui, whose name was recorded on the Heavenly Ranking.
Liang Hao and Fahai were shocked upon hearing this and asked in unison, "Is what the master said true?"
"have no idea."
Ci Hai shook his head.
“Since I was old enough to understand things, the nun Minghui has almost never left the state of first-level meditation.”
The Buddha also strictly forbade us monks from disturbing her meditation; we knew nothing of her life before she became a nun.
Liang Hao nodded, then suddenly asked, "Then I wonder what Minghui Shenni's cultivation level is? Ten thousand years of cultivation, her strength must be unfathomable, right?"
Ci Hai said, "Let me put it this way: a thousand years ago, Empress Song Yanran of the Dragon Han Dynasty visited Wanfo Rock."
She once sparred with the nun Minghui for three days and nights, only to lose to Empress Song by half a move.
Fahai was shocked: "Empress Song possesses an immaculate immortal body and is further empowered by the aura of the Ancestral Dragon Emperor!"
"How could you unleash the Purple Star Emperor's Suppression, yet only manage to win half a move against the Divine Nun Minghui?"
Cihai nodded: "Moreover, according to the World-Honored One, it is not that the Divine Nun Minghui is inferior to Empress Song."
Instead, the nun Minghui, unwilling to risk her life, deliberately lost to Empress Song by half a move.
If the two were to truly fight to the death, unleashing their full power, the outcome would still be uncertain.
Liang Hao narrowed his eyes and asked curiously, "Then, Master, may I ask what the nun Minghui looks like?"
“Amitabha Buddha, for monks, form is emptiness. What does the appearance of the nun Minghui have to do with me?”
"It's really boring to talk to a bald monk like you who doesn't understand romance."
Upon hearing this, Liang Hao immediately lost interest.
Just then, Zhang Shuye came to report: "Sect Leader Liang, last night at the Huayang Palace..."
His Majesty summoned two commanders of the Imperial Guards, and they discussed the matter until well past midnight. I have come specifically to report this.
"What?"
When Liang Hao heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
I thought to myself: That’s great. My eldest brother asked me to arrange a solution for these parasites in the Yuan family. I was worried that I couldn’t find a suitable reason, but he actually came to me on his own initiative. It’s really God’s help.
He immediately said, "Bring those two Imperial Guard generals here right now. I want to interrogate them myself!"
...
In Huayang City, in the palace courtyard near the imperial palace, Yuan Suiyun's family is holding a family dinner.
Compared to the extravagant food in the palace, the dishes now are much simpler and lighter.
"Sigh~"
Yuan Suiyun held a bowl of rice porridge, looking utterly disgusted.
"In my entire life, when have I ever eaten something this filthy?"
Then he put down his chopsticks and picked up the wine bowl next to him and said, "Fortunately, there is still honey water to drink. I am content."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yue immediately became anxious: "Father, are we just going to let these people from other regions bully us like this?"
Yuan Suiyun shook his head: "Forget it, people have to bow their heads under the eaves. After all, they promised me,
As long as we listen to them, we can still enjoy royal treatment, and I will still be the ruler of the country. Be content.
After saying that, he raised the cup with both hands and was about to drink the honey water.
Suddenly, a large number of soldiers rushed into the palace and surrounded the entire palace in three layers, making it impossible to get in or out.
Yuan Suiyun was taken aback. When he saw Liang Hao striding into the hall, his eyelids twitched instinctively.
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