Chapter 911 Past Life 19
Yun Yichen glanced back at him and saw the curiosity in his eyes. He slowly put down the wooden stick he was using to tease the bird.
"Actually, I didn't try to persuade him. As long as he knew the truth about the massacre of the Gu family and Lu Youming's evil deeds, he went on his own."
Yun Yichen's tone was very calm, but in Zhong Lin's opinion, his master had calculated things too thoroughly.
Knowing who Lord Ji cares about, they used that person as a target; they were truly skilled at undermining someone's interests.
Yun Yichen spent his days leisurely in Gu Shuyan's courtyard. Although he felt sad at times, he felt a strong sense of belonging.
On the day before the end of the first month of the lunar calendar, Ji Wenjin, who had gone to the frontier, returned, bringing with him his good news.
The day after receiving this news, Yun Yichen announced that Ji Wenxuan would go to the frontier to take over the position of the garrison general.
This was not good news for those generals, but for Ji's army, it was a long-awaited piece of good news.
At this point, Yun Yichen was finally completely relieved.
Lying on the pear blossom chair in the courtyard, Yun Yichen slowly said, "Zhong Lin, find some time to go and bring that master here."
The person Yun Yichen was referring to was naturally the one who took Rui'er's soul away back then.
When Zhong Lin heard this, he froze. Thinking of the news he had kept from him, he knelt down on the ground with a thud.
"Master, the monk has disappeared!"
"What?"
Yun Yichen was so shocked that he stood up abruptly. It took him so long to believe that his child lived inside that gourd.
Now that they say he's lost his son, Yun Yichen feels regret again. He regrets trusting others too easily and losing his son, and he regrets not having someone keep a close eye on the old monk.
"Search, no matter where you are, you must find them."
As soon as Yun Yichen finished speaking, Zhong Lin had already run out quickly.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Zhong Lin returned, this time not alone, but also with the old monk he was looking for.
"I just went out and happened to see the master in front of the Marquis's residence, so I brought him back."
After Zhong Lin finished explaining, the old monk bowed to Yun Yichen.
"I knew that the benefactor had finished handling the matter, so I came today to repay the kindness."
After the old monk finished speaking, he handed the wooden gourd to Yun Yichen. Upon hearing this, Yun Yichen quickly stood up and returned the greeting.
"Thank you, Master! But there is one thing I don't understand: why do you refer to this gourd as a person?"
The old monk smiled and looked at the wooden gourd. "This is a common item used by Taoists. In addition, there are traces of Taoist magic. I know the secrets behind it."
"However, I have a word to say. If this is the case, it is not a long-term solution. In addition, you saved my life and helped me overcome my tribulation. Within ten years, as long as this person still has a breath left, I can help you help him reincarnate."
What monks fear most is karma. That day was supposed to be his day of tribulation, and he thought he was about to return to chaos. But unexpectedly, a noble aura came and not only saved his life, but also helped him get through the tribulation.
In order to settle this karmic debt, the monk made this promise.
Yun Yichen was completely bewildered by what the monk said and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
The old monk wouldn't allow him to answer, but simply told them that they could find him at a temple outside the city before gracefully departing.
"Master, can we trust what this old monk says?"
Yun Yichen didn't know whether he should believe it or not, but he remembered that the old man had said that perhaps someone could help Rui'er be reincarnated.
Since both of them say so, let's just believe them for now.
only!
If he were to plead with the old monk, would Rui'er also go and do something with him?
Yun Yichen was torn. Thinking of the old monk's ten-year deadline, Yun Yichen ultimately selfishly kept Rui'er by his side.
However, to keep him from being lonely, Yun Yichen would follow the old man's instructions every day to let Rui'er go out and move around, talk to him, and even teach him many things.
Of course, Yun Yichen couldn't see any of this; he was just relying on his intuition. Meanwhile, a little devil was perched on his lap, listening to his daily teachings.
Under Yun Yichen's rule, the people of Da Zhou lived better and better lives, and no one remembered that this emperor was once a traitor in other people's mouths.
Meanwhile, once things settled down, the ministers began urging Yun Yichen to marry and expand his harem. However, Yun Yichen not only ignored them but also treated the palace as a mere formality, spending his days living in the backyard of the Marquis's residence.
The Senate tried to get the parameters to be submitted for several days, but no one listened. Finally, they had no other choice but to turn their attention to Zhong Lin.
Unfortunately, the emperor was determined, and they simply couldn't do anything about it.
Spring came and autumn went, and the man and the ghost lived happily in the courtyard. In the fourth year, Yun Yichen went to the temple.
The old monk seemed to know he was coming and was waiting outside the main hall early on.
"You've finally arrived, benefactor."
The old monk looked no different from before. He didn't wear an expensive robe and looked more like an ordinary believer, but it was obvious that his temperament was completely different from others.
Yun Yichen bowed and paid his respects to the master, and after arranging the Buddha statues one by one, he followed the master to the meditation room at the back.
"Has the master been waiting for me here all along?"
When Yun Yichen arrived and saw the person, he thought that the person had been waiting for him at the temple.
To everyone's surprise, the old monk smiled and shook his head. "I only arrived a couple of days ago. I knew you were coming these days, so I came here to wait for you."
The old monk's words sounded somewhat mystical, but Yun Yichen had no doubt about them whatsoever.
"It seems the master is aware of my confusion?"
When Yun Yichen asked, the old monk immediately nodded.
After dismissing the young novice monk beside him, Yun Yichen also had Zhong Lin stand guard outside the door. Only then did the old monk speak, "With no one in His Majesty's harem, the court officials will certainly not let this go. In the end, only His Majesty himself can resolve this matter."
The old monk immediately pointed out Yun Yichen's difficulties.
Yun Yichen smiled bitterly. If he had a solution, he wouldn't be in this stalemate with the court officials.
"I don't want to let Shushu down!"
Although Gu Shuyan has been dead for many years, Yun Yichen still can't let her go in his heart.
The matter of the harem could have been resolved by taking in a few concubines, but he couldn't get over it himself, and no one could help him with that.
The old monk shook his head: "Your Majesty's deep affection and loyalty are rare indeed, but it's a pity that such a beautiful woman has such a short life; in the end, it was all just a heartbreak."
"I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should!"
Yun Yichen naturally had no objection to the old monk's offer.
"Please speak freely, Master."
"Since Your Majesty is so devoted to this virtuous couple, why did you stand by and watch her marry someone else?"
The old monk's words were also what he had been asking himself: if he hadn't been so hesitant and timid back then, would things be different now?
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