Chapter 27 Don't blame him for slapping you in the face

Lu Yanshi's eyes lit up.

Can a daughter pray for rain?

If it really could bring rain, not to mention one gold lock, ten gold locks wouldn't be a problem. Anyway, there was still a lot of gold left from the last time Concubine Shu lost.

"I think that we can just find a capable person from the public to handle this matter. There is no need to trouble the emperor to pray for rain himself." The Grand Tutor stood up.

"After all, there are still remnants of the White Lotus Sect on the run. If the Emperor goes out of the city to pray for rain in person, I'm afraid it will endanger His Majesty's safety."

He and Lu Yanshi had the same idea. If he succeeded, it would be fine. But if he failed, then he would be giving others an excuse to rebel.

Lu Yanshi glanced at the Grand Tutor with satisfaction.

The Grand Master still understands him.

Then next time when I play chess with the Grand Tutor, I won’t care about him regretting his move.

"Grand Tutor, what you said makes sense. Why don't I let Xiaojiu pray for rain for the people on my behalf?" Lu Yanshi smiled and scratched his daughter's nose.

"Xiaojiu is a blessed person. I believe she can pray for rain for the people."

When Lu Yanshi said this, all the court officials were stunned.

Is the Emperor doting on the Ninth Princess too much? Can he just let the little princess handle such an important matter concerning the people's livelihood?

"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate."

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Princess is less than four months old. Isn't it too hasty for her to pray for rain?"

"Your Majesty, why not ask the abbot Ji Ku of Xuanshan Temple? Ten years ago, he also prayed for rain for the people."

There were dozens of courtiers who opposed it.

Originally, Lu Li had not decided whether to pray for rain or not, but when she heard what they said, she immediately became angry.

【Father, don’t believe it! 】

【It's because of that old bald donkey that he is just a guy who seeks fame and reputation that he can't pray for rain.】

[Let me go, I can definitely call the old Dragon King over. ]

[It's just raining, huh? I'll let it rain for three days and three nights without stopping.]

Lu Yanshi still had great faith in his daughter. After all, her predictions had come true more than once or twice.

But he couldn't express his daughter's feelings.

So he said in a firm tone: "I have made up my mind. Let Xiaojiu pray for rain for me. There is no need to discuss this matter any further. I will adjourn the court."

Lu Yanshi had a firm attitude and the others didn't know what to say, but they were all very worried. What if Lu Li couldn't pray for rain?

Prince Rui Lu Luochuan's eyes flickered, and he secretly made up his mind.

Is the emperor so confident about his precious daughter?

Then don't blame him for slapping you in the face.

…

Lu Yanshi sent Lu Li back to Weiyang Palace. Xia Shuyi was stunned when he learned that Lu Li was going to pray for rain on his behalf.

"Your Majesty, Li'er is only four months old. Can she really make it?"

[How come even my mother doesn't believe me? Of course I can do it! ]

When Lu Li heard her mother's questioning, she pouted angrily.

[The old dragon king and I have a life-long friendship. ]

[I begged him, this is absolutely fine.]

【It will definitely rain in three days! 】

Hearing this, Lu Yanshi felt relieved.

"Since she was born, good things have happened one after another. I believe in Xiaojiu."

【Long live the father! 】

Lu Li waved her two chubby little hands and giggled.

Xia Shuyi heaved a sigh of relief when she heard her daughter's firm words.

But the emperor said good things happen all the time?

How come she didn't notice?

Lu Yanshi did not answer her questions, turned around and left, and ordered people to prepare for the rain-praying ceremony three days later.

Soon, the news that the Ninth Princess wanted to pray for rain for the Emperor spread throughout the capital.

Everyone was skeptical. Is it really possible to entrust such a big thing to a four-month-old princess?

…

Three days later.

In front of the palace, the altar for praying for rain had been built, on which the freshest fruits and cakes were offered, and incense burners were lit.

Lu Yanshi held his daughter in his arms and looked at the altar, feeling quite satisfied.

Unexpectedly, Lu Li started to complain crazily.

[What is this preparation? The old dragon king likes to eat meat! ]

[When the old dragon king sees this, he won't think I'm fooling him. 】

[It's not my fault. I'm still a baby and can't speak. He should just accept it.]

After hearing the complaints, Lu Yanshi handed Lu Li over to someone else and told the kitchen to bring up a few more bowls of pickled vegetables.

All kinds of dishes, such as braised pork elbow, roasted pigeon and roasted chicken, were put on the table. They also gave us a bottle of wine as a gift.

The officials who were watching from a distance across the street were all a little confused.

What is the emperor doing? For so many years, people have been praying for rain by offering fruits and pastries.

If you don’t know, you might think the emperor is holding a banquet.

Lu Li didn't understand what was going on and thought that the offerings had not been fully prepared. When she saw the next things being served, she blinked with satisfaction.

Well, the old Dragon King should be satisfied.

Lu Yanshi ordered his men to carry Lu Li to the altar, and then stepped back.

Lu Li lay on the altar, waving her little hands.

Just as she was calling out to the old Dragon King, a man suddenly stepped forward.

"Buddha has mercy on me."

Lu Li looked over in confusion, and from a distance she saw a bald head, like a halved egg, except that there were a few black dots on it.

"It's Abbot Ji Ku of Xuanshan Temple!"

Someone in the crowd recognized him.

"I am Ji Ku. I came here today to relieve the suffering of the people and solve their difficulties. I pray for rain for the people and accumulate blessings for Da Xia." Ji Ku looked like a high monk and seemed particularly intimidating.

Some people in the crowd immediately knelt down and shouted, "Master, have mercy on me."

Lu Yanshi's face turned a little ugly.

He chose to pray for rain outside the palace today in order to clear his daughter of the rumors that Concubine De had spread last time. He wanted to let the officials and the people know that his daughter was not an evil star, but a lucky star.

Unexpectedly, just at the moment of achievement, Ji Ku suddenly emerged.

"The Emperor has already asked the Ninth Princess to pray for rain. We don't need you." Someone in the crowd shouted and then disappeared.

Ji Ku smiled and said, "The princess is still young, I'm afraid it's not possible. For such an important matter as praying for rain, I have to do it myself."

Lu Yanshi didn't understand at all.

This old bald donkey wants to use his daughter's reputation to get ahead.

Lu Yanshi's face turned pale as he ordered, "Go check who was yelling just now."

Lu Li naturally also heard Ji Ku's nonsense.

[Bah, you are just pretending, you can pray for rain? ]

[You bald ass, fake monk, you have killed 17 or 18 children, and you still have the nerve to say that Buddha has mercy on us. ]

Lu Li was also annoyed.

In her heart, she urged the old dragon king to come quickly.

It's been so long since she sent out the signal, why hasn't the Dragon King taken any action yet?

But others couldn't understand what she was doing. They only saw her waving her hands and screaming "Ahhh". She looked like an ordinary child, just playing.

Everyone looked up at the clear sky and fell silent.

Ji Ku laughed again, sat down, took out a wooden fish, and closed his eyes.

With his left hand twisting Buddhist beads and his right hand knocking wooden fish, the sound of chanting sutras spread to the ears of everyone present.

After a while, the originally clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds.

Amid the lightning and thunder, it seemed like it was going to rain soon.

Everyone's heart was in their throat.