Chapter 38 Master Mirror

Seeing her like this, He Yunyao couldn't help but sneer, "Sister, you are wearing such simple clothes. Don't make people think that our He family is shabby for no reason."

Although He Yuyao didn't want to get involved with her, she responded: "Sister, please be careful. Today is my mother's death anniversary. If my mother appears today..."

But he didn't finish his words. He just looked He Yunyao up and down, then turned and left.

He Yunyao was furious, and pulled the maid next to her and said, "What does she mean, this bitch..."

The maid behind her hurriedly pulled her back and said, "Miss, today is a big scene, don't let yourself be misjudged."

He Yunyao then stopped and said, "She can just wait. After today's incident is over, I will definitely teach her a lesson."

When Concubine Chen Guifei and her entourage arrived at Mingjing Temple, the He family naturally entered the temple early to prepare.

Naturally, there were servants from the palace who came to help. After all, it was the Crown Prince who came to burn incense on behalf of the Emperor of Great Chu, so everything had to be done with caution.

When Concubine Chen got off the carriage, there was already a sedan chair ready. Seeing his aunt's confusion, the prince explained, "Because we still have some distance to go to the temple gate, the servants have already prepared a sedan chair. Why don't Concubine Chen and Ninth Sister take the sedan chair together?"

In front of others, the prince always addressed her as Empress Chen, and only called her aunt when only his family members were present.

Concubine Chen Guifei waved her hand and said, "I'm not too old to walk. After all, I've been on the battlefield before. You guys may not be able to beat me. Why don't we have a competition?"

"Empress Chen is quite playful." The second prince laughed at the side.

This actually made everyone laugh, and the scene was very warm.

After saying that, the group stepped onto the bluestone steps and walked along the steps all the way to the gate of Mingjing Temple.

The closer you get to the temple gate, the stronger the smell of incense becomes.

Pei Xian's death anniversary is not a big day, and it should not affect other pilgrims in Mingjing Temple.

However, because Concubine Chen, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and others came together, they had to temporarily close the temple gates. They had to wait until Pei Xian's ritual was finished and the nobles were properly settled before allowing other pilgrims from the foot of the mountain to go up the mountain.

"Jin Yao, Jin Yu, you guys go ahead. I'll take Wan Wan to the main hall to burn some incense."

It was enough for Pei Xian's funeral to have the Crown Prince show up. If Concubine Chen were to show up again, it would seem to be overstepping the boundaries, so she naturally would not participate.

After saying this, he brought Jinxin Jinyu, and of course her little Wanwan, to the main hall.

However, the hall was empty except for Master Mingze.

Master Mingze was a monk of extremely high accomplishment in the Great Chu State. It was because of him that Mingjing Temple became a national temple.

However, Master Mingze seldom appears in public, but now he appears in the hall.

Could it be that he was waiting for them on purpose? Concubine Chen couldn't help but glance at Lu Xingwan, who was in her arms, and felt a little worried.

But he didn't show it on his face. He walked up to Master Mingze and bowed.

Master Mingze naturally returned the greeting, looked at Lu Xingwan, and said, "Amitabha, a guest room has been prepared for Her Majesty in the backyard. Why don't the two girls take Princess Yong'an to rest there first?"

What he meant was that he had something to say to Concubine Chen alone.

She nodded, indicating her kindness.

Lu Xingwan was naturally unwilling, and was entangled in Jin Xin's heart.

[My mother wants to whisper something to this big monk, and I want to listen to it every night. My mother doesn’t love me anymore, and I want to listen to it every night.]

[Could it be that this great monk discovered where I came from and wanted to report me to my mother? ]

[Wuwuwu, mother, you won’t dislike me because you think I’m a little monster! ]

[Although we have only known each other for a few months, I love my mother so much. 】

As he said this, he actually burst into tears.

Seeing her like this, Concubine Chen stepped forward to comfort her and said, "The backyard of the Mingjing Temple is a very peaceful place, like a fairyland. Wanwan will definitely like it. Can Wanwan go there with Jinxin and Jinyu first? Can mother come to accompany Wanwan after she finishes offering incense?"

When Lu Xingwan heard that it was like a fairyland, he was immediately attracted.

[Mother, please don't lie to me. I'm going to go check it out to see if it's really like a fairyland. If it's not, I'll tease you! ]

Concubine Chen then smiled, told Jinxin and Jinyu to leave first, and then turned to look at Master Mingze.

"Since we are here, Your Majesty might as well light a stick of incense first." Master Mingze stepped forward and got the incense for Concubine Chen.

After waiting for Concubine Chen Gui to finish offering incense, Master Mingze finally spoke: "I have heard rumors about Princess Yong'an for a long time. Now that I see her, it is true."

Concubine Chen Gui did not speak, but just looked at Master Mingze.

"Amitābha, I am sorry for my rudeness. Your Highness was doomed to die, but she was saved by the arrival of the little princess."

Concubine Chen Guifei recalled that she was harmed by the midwife when Wanwan was born, and Wanwan almost died.

"Now, because of the little princess, my great Chu country has escaped a disaster. I have just seen the little princess's face. The little princess is a symbol of good fortune and a blessing to our dynasty."

Concubine Chen Gui smiled and said, "I don't ask for any auspicious signs, I just hope she can live a safe and smooth life."

What she didn't say was that she hoped that after she ended her life peacefully and smoothly, she could return to her world of cultivation and continue her happy life, but she also hoped that she would not forget her mother.

After that, he told Master Mingze about how Lu Xingwan was murdered at birth and how he was assassinated outside the palace a few days ago.

"I thought, Wanwan is only four months old, and has already gone through so many twists and turns. Since I can meet Master Mingze today, I should ask for a peace amulet for Wanwan."

Concubine Chen Guifei didn't believe in ghosts and gods. After all, she was a soldier on the battlefield and had killed countless people. If ghosts and gods really existed, wouldn't she be one of them?

But since it was for Wanwan and Master Mingze was around, she was willing to believe it once.

Thinking of this, he said worriedly, "Could it be that I was fighting outside in the past and had too much killing energy in me, which affected Yong'an?"

"Amitābha, your Majesty need not worry about this matter. Your Majesty is fighting for the people of our dynasty, and you will be blessed by all the people."

"As for the amulet, it is not necessary. With the little princess's blessing, these ordinary people can't hurt her. Your Majesty, don't worry."

After saying this, he handed the Buddhist beads in his hand to Concubine Chen Guifei and said, "I wish to give these Buddhist beads to the princess to comfort your motherly heart."

Concubine Chen Guifei refused: "Master, this is not possible. This Buddhist rosary is extremely important to you monks. How can you take it lightly..."

Master Mingze insisted: "Our Great Chu has the princess's blessing, and it will last for thousands of years."

After saying this, he respectfully presented the Buddhist beads.

Concubine Chen Guifei had no choice but to accept it: "Thank you, Master."