Wen Nongnong looked at him in surprise, a mocking smile appearing on his lips as he turned away.
If Si Yi is actually an illegitimate son of the Si family, then wouldn't he be Si Luo's brother?
A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her. She hadn't expected that Si Yi, who was always so arrogant and aloof, would have such a pitiful past, having been abandoned at birth...
She opened her lips, wanting to say something to comfort him, but when the time came, she didn't know what to say.
Given Si Yi's personality, what she needs least is comfort and sympathy from others.
In the end, she said nothing, only patted his shoulder, and then retreated back into the carriage.
Si paused for a moment, then pursed her lips.
He thought that, given her talkative nature, she would surely say something, perhaps comforting or mocking him, but she didn't utter a single word.
Her reaction actually relieved him.
What he needs least is other people's sympathy, and he is even less concerned about other people's ridicule.
Do you hate the Si family?
Of course I hate it.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
We set off in the morning and didn't arrive at the royal temple, Komeiji, until the afternoon.
This royal temple has existed since the founding of the Daye Dynasty. It is filled with eminent monks and is built in an exceptionally grand and magnificent manner.
As soon as the carriage reached the foot of the mountain, Wen Nongnong heard the temple bell ringing, exceptionally loud, echoing through the valley.
The mountain road leading to Huangming Temple was quite steep, so the carriage slowed down and slowly made its way up the mountain.
Upon arriving outside Huangming Temple, the abbot, having received the news, led a group of monks and waited outside the temple.
After Empress Dowager Guo alighted from her carriage, the abbot stepped forward and chanted a Buddhist prayer, saying, "Amitabha, Your Majesty has arrived. We have failed to greet you properly."
With the help of palace maids, Empress Dowager Guo stepped down from the carriage. As soon as she regained her footing, she smiled and said, "Master Xuanqing, it's been a long time."
Master Xuanqing chanted a Buddhist prayer again before saying, "The Zen temple is ready. Please, Your Majesty, come and visit."
"Alright." Empress Dowager Guo nodded and, led by a monk, entered Huangming Temple first.
Wen Nongnong glanced at Master Xuanqing and saw that he was holding Buddhist prayer beads, with a flowing white beard and kind eyes. He looked very dignified and otherworldly, so she couldn't help but take another look.
But just as she passed by him and was about to step into the temple, Master Xuanqing suddenly called out to her, "Regent's Consort?"
Wen Nongnong was taken aback. "You know me?" Her heart skipped a beat when she met the other person's gaze, which seemed to see through everything.
Could this Master Xuanqing be some kind of reclusive master with the ability to predict everything?
Could he know that she came from another world?
Just as she was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Xuanqing said kindly, "How has the Regent been lately?"
Wen Nong Nong looked at him in surprise, "You know my prince?"
Xuanqing smiled but remained silent.
Wen Nongnong nodded. "He's doing well. He's been in a good mood lately, eating well and sleeping well."
"That's good." Master Xuanqing's tone was quite gratified.
Wen Nong Nong was a little surprised by his reaction. Just as she was about to ask again, Xuan Qing said, "The Regent's Consort has come from afar. She must be tired from the journey. Please go in and rest."
"Oh, okay." Wen Nongnong nodded blankly and followed the monk to the Zen temple that had been arranged for her.
It was a secluded courtyard with a very tranquil environment.
As expected of a royal temple, it is indeed very wealthy and powerful.
Just as she was about to step into the meditation room, she remembered something and turned to look at Si Yi, who was following behind her. "Si Yi, is Master Xuanqing very familiar with our Prince?"
Si glanced at her. "He is the master's instructor."
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