The young emperor turned fourteen in the second year of his personal rule, and was already an adult.
Memorials requesting the investiture of the Phoenix Lord arrived like snowflakes.
The Imperial Study.
The young emperor looked at the candidates recommended by his ministers and asked dejectedly, "What do you think of these candidates?"
The palace maid thought for a moment, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this servant believes that in terms of noble lineage, it is naturally the young master Mingfeng of the Mingjin Prince's Mansion; in terms of outstanding appearance, it is the young master Qin Yi of the Minister's Mansion, who has always been known as the number one young master in the capital; and in terms of outstanding virtue, it is the young master Ruolan of the Pingyun Marquis's Mansion, the number one scholar in the capital..."
The palace maid chattered on and on, but the young emperor's thoughts had already wandered far away.
She wisely kept quiet.
Since the regent went into seclusion, the atmosphere in the palace has become increasingly solemn as the emperor's authority has grown.
A new emperor brings a new court, and the same applies to the imperial harem.
After a while.
The young emperor sighed.
The palace maid hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, today is another day for you to go to Baoguang Temple to listen to the sutras."
"Um!"
“In the past, some ministers have suggested that we invite the monks from Baoguang Temple to come to the palace to preach to Your Majesty. I think that one can only truly appreciate the meaning of the sutras in a secluded and tranquil place. In the palace, which is full of opulent splendor, how can one truly understand the essence of the teachings?”
The young emperor pursed his lips.
"You're so good with words, prepare your carriage!"
"yes!"
...
Baoguang Temple.
Abbot Lingneng noticed that Jiang Wujiang was distracted.
He sang a greeting and said, "Amitabha. Over the years, Your Majesty has often come here to listen to your teachings. This old monk has no more scriptures to recite for Your Majesty."
"It's alright!" Jiang Wujiang said casually. "I just came here to relax!"
"In that case, Your Majesty, please make yourself at home! This old monk takes his leave! Amitabha!"
Ling Neng glanced at the composed Jiang Wujiang, then respectfully withdrew.
The little emperor has grown up.
The little emperor was different from ordinary people; she was a child raised in blood and water, and was born with a more resilient mind.
Having ruled in his own right for just over a year, he had already brought order to the court and exuded an even greater air of authority; he was no longer the child who had come to the temple with the regent.
Given time, he will surely become a famous emperor for all time.
Jiang Wujiang walked around the main hall a few times, bowed to the Buddha a few times, and then went around to the backyard of Baoguang Temple.
A young monk was sweeping the courtyard in the backyard. Seeing Jiang Wujiang, he smiled and said:
"Your Majesty, have you finished listening to the sutra?"
"Hmm, Buddha, how come you're back from your travels so soon?"
Buddha Slave scratched his head and laughed, "I was only away for three months when I felt uncomfortable with everything, so I came back early. It's much more comfortable staying in the temple!"
"I see!"
Jiang Wujiang fell silent.
The Buddha had thick eyebrows and a very heroic air. After sweeping the courtyard, he pointed to a tree and said, "Your Majesty, do you see that branch over there? I've only been gone for three months, and I saw birds building a nest there. I climbed up and found three eggs inside. After some time..."
Jiang Wujiang couldn't hear what was said after that; all she could see in her eyes were the somewhat simple and honest features of the Buddha's spirited eyebrows.
She interrupted, "Are you willing to return to the palace with me? I will bestow upon you the title of Phoenix Consort?"
The monk looked at her, still grinning foolishly: "I'm a monk, how can I be the Phoenix Lord? Your Majesty, you've heard these teachings for so many years, how come you don't even understand this simple principle?"
"What if I insist on making you the Phoenix Consort? There are trees and birds like these in the palace. I'll find you as many bird eggs as you want!"
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