Chapter 347 Nanyu
The Queen looked at Yun Bailian and said with a smile:
"The abbot of Fahua Temple, Jingyuan, asked someone to bring a magical object back to the temple, saying that if this magical object is handed over to Tianfeng, it will ensure the prosperity of Daliang for a hundred years!"
"Really? This is great news!" Xiao Zirui said happily, "I will go to Fahua Temple with Bai Lian today to bring the spiritual object back!"
"Don't be impatient," the Queen said, "I called you here to explain this matter properly. Bringing back the Buddhist spiritual object is no joke. You two must fast and bathe for three days before going to the Fahua Temple. Follow the Buddhist etiquette to bring it back. Don't be careless."
"I understand, mother. Don't worry, I will treat it seriously." Xiao Zirui replied.
Yun Bailian's eyes flickered, and she asked curiously:
"Mother, do you know what that spiritual object is exactly?"
"I don't know yet." The queen was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Anyway, you will be able to see him when you go to the Fahua Temple in three days. There is no need to rush."
Xiao Zirui suddenly thought of something, snorted, and said:
"This time, Master Jingyuan specifically gave this spiritual object to Tianfeng. No one except Bai Lian is qualified to touch it!"
The queen nodded knowingly. Last time, the magical Buddhist beads somehow fell into Yun Qingqing's hands, which made her very upset for a while, but this time it was different.
On the way back to the Prince’s Mansion.
"What's wrong with you?" Xiao Zirui noticed that Yun Bailian was not in a good mood and seemed to be worried about something, so he couldn't help but ask.
Yun Bailian bit her lip and said worriedly:
"Brother Crown Prince, the Imperial Master said before that someone has been secretly targeting and suppressing my luck as a Phoenix, is that right?"
"..." Xiao Zirui paused, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Don't worry, Bai Lian. I know that those things before were not your fault. I have a solution for the suppression of your luck."
"Really?" Yun Bailian's eyes lit up and she looked at him admiringly, "Crown Prince, do you really have a solution?"
Xiao Zirui nodded and patted her hand comfortingly:
"You don't have to think too much. Just prepare for the fast/abstinence bath. After three days, bring back the spiritual object that Master Jingyuan prepared for you. Everything will be fine."
What Xiao Zirui was thinking was that now that he had found a way to enter the Tianming Pavilion, all he had left was to meet the Pavilion Master. The spiritual object that Master Jingyuan sent to him came at the right time.
As long as Yun Bailian successfully obtains the spiritual object, he will then take Tianfeng and the spiritual object with him to ask Master Qingyun to come out and help him, and he will surely succeed!
Yun Bailian sighed and said faintly:
"But my brother, I'm really worried. If Yun Qingqing interferes again when we go to Fahua Temple this time, will there be another accident?"
Ever since she almost lost her life last time, she began to doubt whether Tian Feng was herself. Later, after hearing what the National Master said about Xu Die, Yun Bailian felt more at ease, but she still couldn't help but feel doubtful in her heart.
No matter what, this opportunity must not be snatched away by anyone!
Thinking of this, Yun Bailian said:
"Brother Prince, can we not let anyone know about our visit to the Fahua Temple this time?"
Xiao Zirui understood a little:
"You mean... Master Jingyuan's request to bring back the spiritual object should be kept secret to avoid any complications?"
"That's right!" Yun Bailian said seriously, "Before the matter is accomplished, the fewer people who know about it, the better. As long as I can successfully retrieve the spiritual object first, I will definitely be able to help my prince achieve great things!"
"You're right!" Xiao Zirui praised, "Okay, I'll have someone immediately keep the news strictly secret. This time, I won't let anyone have the chance to interfere!"
Yun Bailian finally felt more at ease.
As long as he can get the spiritual object this time, no one will ever question his identity as a Tianfeng again!
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Nan Yu.
A grand banquet was being held in the Imperial Garden of the Imperial Palace to welcome the Liang State delegation.
Not long after the banquet began, Emperor Lu Zhan of Nanyu smiled and looked at Xiao Changheng, who was sitting at the head of the guest seat, and said:
"I have long heard that the Regent of Daliang is a man of great strategy and noble bearing. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved! Come, I offer a toast to Your Highness!"
"Your Majesty, you are too polite." Xiao Changheng raised his glass calmly and drank it all in one gulp.
After Lu Zhan drank the wine, he waved his hand and immediately musicians and a group of young women walked into the hall. The music started playing and the women began dancing. The banquet suddenly became lively.
Xiao Changheng kept a calm expression as he responded to the greetings from people in the court of Nanyu. Time passed slowly and the banquet was halfway through.
During this period, there was singing, dancing and music all the time. The performing women changed one after another, until a woman came to the center of the hall and played a piece of music on the zither. Only then did Xiao Changheng's expression change a little.
He looked at the woman and raised an eyebrow.
Emperor Lu Zhan immediately noticed his expression and asked:
"This is my beloved daughter, Princess Mingyue. What do you think of her piano playing, Lord Regent?"
Xiao Changheng retracted his gaze and nodded slightly to Lu Zhan:
"The technique is sophisticated and the artistic conception is superb. It can be seen that the princess is quite knowledgeable about the zither."
Before, when Chu Jingyan manipulated Situ Qinglan to assassinate the emperor in Liang State, he let her assume the appearance of Princess Mingyue, so Xiao Changheng paid more attention to her.
But after all, Princess Mingyue herself had nothing to do with the assassination, so he naturally wouldn't have any opinion about her.
Lu Zhan didn't know what Xiao Changheng was thinking, but he felt very happy after hearing what he said. He smiled and said:
"It seems that my daughter has found a soulmate when she met the Regent."
"That's not the case. The princess plays the piano beautifully. I see that many of you here are enchanted by it." Xiao Changheng said in a calm voice.
Lu Zhan's expression paused slightly. The Regent King was obviously saying that if one thought the piano sounded beautiful, then he could be considered a soulmate. In that case, many sons of noble families would be vying to be the princess' soulmate.
He could only laugh awkwardly and change the subject.
Princess Mingyue finished playing the song, picked up her zither, lowered her eyes and bowed to the emperor. Just as she was about to leave, Lu Zhan suddenly said:
"Wait a moment."
After Princess Mingyue stood still, Lu Zhan asked someone to call up several women who had performed in the previous rounds. Including Princess Mingyue, there were four people in total.
Lu Zhan looked at Xiao Changheng again and laughed:
"The Regent is the right-hand man of the Daliang Emperor and his most valued brother. It is rare for the prince to come to visit Nanyu in person. I have long wanted to make friends with Daliang. How about we arrange a marriage today?"
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