Chapter 406 Confrontation
Yun Qingqing completely lost her patience and walked forward without stopping or looking back.
"Stop!" Xiao Zirui felt that his kindness was taken for granted, and he was so angry that he wanted to chase after her and stop her.
Yun Qingqing didn't even turn her head, but swung her sleeves back fiercely. Xiao Zirui was blown away by a strange wind from a few feet away and fell to the ground covered in dust.
"you!"
He watched Yun Qingqing's slender back as she walked away quickly, clenched his fists, slowly stood up, and his eyes became gloomy.
"Prince brother, you are here! Why did you come to this place?" Yun Bailian suddenly ran to him from the dense forest, looked at Yun Qingqing's back and bit her lip.
"You... just met with Yun Qingqing alone?" There was a hint of resentment in her voice.
Xiao Zirui took a deep breath, suppressed the irritation in his heart and said:
"Don't overthink it. I just want her to return the spiritual object to you, so as to avoid a big fight later, which would be embarrassing for the royal family."
"...So that's how it is." Yun Bailian smiled. "Prince brother is truly kindhearted. So what did she say? Did she agree?"
Xiao Zirui brushed off the dirt on his body and snorted coldly:
"You're still so ungrateful!"
That woman actually attacked herself!
It's just that he relies on the support of the Seven Star Palace behind him!
But she probably didn't know that the new national teacher was the direct disciple of the head of Tianxuan Sect!
Moreover, not only will the National Master be here today, but Sect Leader Qingpingzi will also be present, just to fulfill his own request, and use the Void Butterfly to prove in public that Yun Bailian is Tianfeng!
The Tianxuan Sect and the Qixing Palace have always been equally famous. No matter what, Yun Qingqing is just a junior. Let's see what capital she has to be arrogant in front of Qingpingzi!
"Brother Crown Prince?" Yun Bailian tugged at his sleeve. "Don't bother with a woman like that who doesn't know what's good for her. Let's go back."
Xiao Zirui looked at the gentle and considerate Yun Bailian, and a smile appeared on his face again:
"Okay, let's go."
Yun Bailian followed him obediently, but her fingers were tightly clenched into her palms.
Do you really think she can't see it? The prince clearly still has feelings for Yun Qingqing and just wanted to persuade her to come back!
No, today, after Master Jingyuan and Taoist Qingpingzi verify that I am Tianfeng, I must cast Yun Qingqing into dust in public and let the prince give up all thoughts of her forever!
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Yun Qingqing returned to her original place and saw Xiao Changheng walking out of the emperor's pavilion. At the same time, the eunuch leading the way shouted "Let's go", and everyone hurriedly returned to the team and continued to walk up the mountain.
After nearly another hour, the team finally reached the altar on the top of the mountain.
Everyone found their seats according to their status and official positions. The temple supervisor Zheng Hui walked in slowly, clasped his hands together, chanted the Buddha's name, and said loudly:
"Please rest for a while, all donors. Abbot Jingyuan will arrive at 1:01 PM to give a lecture."
The emperor took the lead in performing the Buddhist ceremony, and everyone followed suit. Jinghui retreated.
There was still an incense stick of time left before the 1:15 PM when a young monk brought tea over. It was a good time for everyone to catch their breath, so they were not in a hurry and waited quietly.
Yunbai Lian looked at the sky and asked quietly:
"Brother Crown Prince, why haven't we seen the new Imperial Master yet?"
Xiao Zirui said calmly:
"Don't worry. I heard that Taoist Master Qingpingzi and Master Jingyuan are old acquaintances. They came to Fahua Temple early this morning to reminisce about the past. I think when Master Jingyuan appears, Taoist Master Qingpingzi and the Imperial Master will appear together."
"So that's how it is. That's good." Yun Bailian was most concerned about Xu Die's verification of Tian Feng, so she felt relieved and waited.
"But..." Xiao Zirui looked in the direction where Yun Qingqing was sitting and suddenly sneered, "Since she still doesn't know what's good for her, why not add fuel to the fire!"
"Oh?" Yun Bailian's eyes flashed, and she whispered, "What do you want to do, Prince?"
Xiao Zirui curled his lips coldly and gestured to his confidant.
The confidant immediately understood, nodded and left.
After a while, an old official among the civil and military officials suddenly stood up and walked to the emperor's seat and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial to submit!"
The Emperor saw that it was Prime Minister Su who came and said with some surprise:
"Prime Minister Su, if you have the chance, you can wait until the day you go to court to make your report. There's no need to rush now, right?"
"Your Majesty, I should submit this book now," Prime Minister Su said, "because it is related to Master Jingyuan who is giving a lecture today."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, and seemed to realize something:
"What is it you want to play?"
Prime Minister Su said loudly:
"I would like to report the Regent for condoning the Princess's reckless behavior and seizing the spiritual object that Master Jingyuan specifically designated for Tianfeng in the street. This is not only detrimental to the dignity of the royal family, but also detrimental to the country and its destiny! Your Majesty, please immediately order the Regent Princess to return the spiritual object to Tianfeng and punish her severely!"
Even though the emperor had realized that he was going to mention the matter of the Heavenly Phoenix Spirit, and thought that this matter could not escape investigation and must be resolved, he still did not expect that the old prime minister would directly implicate the regent as well.
He coughed with a headache.
"I am aware of this matter. I will discuss Yun Qingqing's actions later. However, the Prince Regent was still in Nanyu on the day of the incident, so there is no need to involve him in this matter."
Prime Minister Su immediately said:
"Your Majesty, although the Prince Regent was not in the capital that day, if he had not indulged the Princess and allowed her to become arrogant, how could she have done such a thing in the street? Even if he was not the mastermind, he cannot completely escape responsibility. I implore Your Majesty to enforce the law impartially!"
As Prime Minister Su finished speaking, many officials stood up and stepped forward, saying:
"Your Majesty, I think Prime Minister Su is right!"
"I second the motion!"
"I second this motion!"
The emperor looked at these court officials, rubbed his brows in embarrassment, and did not speak for a while with a gloomy face.
Seeing this, the Queen looked towards Xiao Changheng and said:
"Lord Regent, this matter was caused by your princess. The people of the Imperial Capital are currently criticizing her actions, and this has indeed affected the performance of the imperial family. As her husband and a key minister of Daliang, you should take a stance. What do you think should be done?"
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