One day, she even invited Abbot Fang of Jinguang Temple, saying she wanted to perform a ritual to see exactly where the problem lay.
Xiao Lanchuan readily agreed.
The presiding official calculated the date and set it for the fifteenth.
Time passed quickly, and many people came to participate in the ritual, including many key ministers and Prince Yu, Xiao Jingyi.
Xiao Jingyi immediately spotted Nanzhi pouring wine beside Xiao Lanchuan. A look of amazement flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it and bowed to Xiao Lanchuan.
"Brother, don't worry. Something must have gone wrong. You will surely have many children and much happiness."
Xiao Lanchuan smiled slightly: "I believe that what Prince Xin said today will definitely come true."
Xiao Jingyi nodded respectfully, but inwardly he was secretly sneering.
The reason the Empress Dowager summoned so many people today to participate in the ritual presided over by Fang was actually to tell everyone that Xiao Lanchuan was destined to be childless.
Then, take the opportunity to adopt one of Xiao Jingyi's children to him. If Xiao Lanchuan dies then, the world will still be his.
Abbot Fang brought many monks who sat cross-legged around the incense burner, chanting Buddhist mantras that the crowd could not understand.
The Empress Dowager sat to the side of the dragon throne and noticed that Xiao Jingyi's gaze lingered on Nanzhi several times, so she knew what he was thinking.
This son is good in every way, except he's a bit lecherous. But so what? She's just a palace maid. If Xiao Lanchuan really liked her, he would have taken her into his harem long ago.
She's still just a palace maid, which proves she's not important.
Remembering that Nan Zhi had ruined her plans, she lowered her eyes and curled her lips, a plan forming in her mind.
The process of preparing the altar takes a long time. Nan Zhi stayed by Xiao Lan Chuan's side, feeling both tired and hungry. Looking at the table full of dishes, she couldn't help but swallow.
There are still about an hour or two left, and she's determined to have a big meal when it's over.
Thinking this, I suddenly heard a loud crash.
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