Hongchen had just settled down in Yucheng when he received another letter from the Regent.
The letter contained a folded document.
It was a joint memorial submitted by the court officials, requesting the regent to take a consort.
His heart stirred with emotion, and he remained silent for a long time.
The young novice monk chuckled, "The Regent is truly kind to my senior brother; he even showed him the memorials from the court!"
The young novice monk spoke without intention, but the listener in the mortal world took it to heart.
He understood the Regent's intentions, but everyone has their own aspirations. He had devoted himself to Buddhism for many years, and it would be very difficult for him to give it up all at once.
The post station official is still waiting for a reply.
He thought for a moment, then picked up his pen and wrote: "The Regent is not an outsider. Marriage between men and women is a natural right. I wish the Regent would find a good match soon and have a happy marriage."
The postmaster's eyes widened.
He always thought he was delivering a love letter.
To my utter surprise, it turned out to be a breakup letter.
When he saw with his own eyes Hongchen put the folded document into the envelope, he was completely distraught.
I am grateful for the Regent's mercy in sparing my life after all these visits.
He quickly shoved his suitcase, grabbed the letter, and left.
I couldn't help but feel sorry for the Regent: he actually fell in love with a monk. Does my Yu Kingdom have no good men left?
...
Linghu Lan was speechless with emotion upon receiving Hongchen's reply.
What am I going to do with you, my dear Tang!
On her desk were memorials from her ministers, portraits of more than a dozen potential consorts, and several imperial relatives who had survived the struggle for the throne among the women, all offering their advice.
"Your Majesty, the internal strife has just subsided, the royal family is dwindling, and His Majesty is still young and cannot bestow the title of Phoenix Consort. Only Your Majesty can ensure the continuation of the royal lineage and the continuation of the royal family. We earnestly hope that Your Majesty will soon take a consort to preside over the affairs of the inner court, as this is the proper course of action!"
Linghu Lan's expression was strange.
My sister, who hasn't even laid an egg in tens of thousands of years, is really not up to such a heavy responsibility.
"I am not considering marriage for the time being."
"Does the Regent not have someone he admires? Everyone knows that the Regent was angered by the world's affairs. Although that young master Hongchen is practicing in Baoguang Temple, he has not officially become a monk. If the Regent is interested, why not just take him as his consort?"
Linghu Lan: "..."
Where is your integrity?
What's the bottom line?
You won't even spare the monks?
#Speechless System: You yourself don't even spare monks, →_→#
“Master Hongchen is devoted to cultivation. Unless he voluntarily returns to secular life, this matter should not be mentioned again.”
"Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king. Master Hongchen also cultivates in the Yu Kingdom and is supported by the people of the Yu Kingdom. It is only natural for him to share the burden of the regent."
Linghu Lan couldn't help but laugh.
It seems that she is indeed more polite and considerate, always trying to make Hongchen feel at ease.
These officials actually came up with such a ridiculous excuse.
You're such a sycophant, I really admire you!
"If you are forced to return to secular life, I will send you to a temple to cultivate and repent before the Buddha. If you don't believe me, you are welcome to try!"
The ministers: "..."
"I will obey the Regent's decree."
Several members of the imperial family swayed as they left the palace gates, whispering amongst themselves.
Why is the Regent so difficult to please?
"Indeed, we're willing to offend even Buddha, yet she's still so ungrateful!"
"Ah! That's right. If not the mortal world, she should at least find someone else. If something were to happen to Her Majesty, would she be thinking of ascending the throne herself and therefore not just choosing any consort?"
Upon hearing this!
Everyone was immediately shocked!
He looked around to make sure no one was listening, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment. Could this really be the Regent's plan?
Their attempt to flatter backfired spectacularly.
Let the Regent remain a bachelor.
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