When the group arrived at the dock, the cargo ship had already been loaded, and the captain and crew were ready.
Captain Wang Dali: "Young Master, everything is ready. Shall we depart now?"
Bai Feng: "Okay, let's go."
This time, the cargo was transported by large ships, which were fast and headed straight for the capital.
To reach the capital as quickly as possible, dozens of lanterns were hung on the boat at night, allowing them to travel by moonlight and lamplight. Although the speed at night was not as fast as during the day, traveling day and night still shortened the journey by a third compared to when Mu Qing came. They arrived in the capital in less than ten days.
Crown Prince's Palace
The young monk Wuwang from Tianfo Temple was entrusted by his uncle, Master Liaochen, to deliver something to His Highness the Crown Prince. Because he was unfamiliar with the route, it took him two days to arrive on foot.
Wu Wang breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the vermilion gate of the Crown Prince's residence. He stepped forward and said, "Amitabha, greetings, benefactor. I am Wu Wang from Tianfo Temple. I have been entrusted by my Uncle Chen to come and request an audience with His Highness the Crown Prince. Please convey my message."
Gatekeeper: "Please wait a moment, sir. I'll go in and inform them right away."
The gatekeeper turned and ran into the mansion to report the matter to the Crown Prince's steward.
The butler exclaimed excitedly, "Are you telling the truth? Is he a high-ranking monk from Tianfo Temple?"
The doorman said, "He's a young master who said his senior apprentice sent him."
Butler: "Quickly, please come into the hall."
Gatekeeper: "Yes."
The steward said to the maid beside him, "Go brew a pot of this year's finest tea and send it to the main hall." After saying that, he hurried off to the study to find the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince felt increasingly weak. He felt dizzy and unwell after reading for only a short while. When the steward came in, Murong Zhi was resting with his head supported by his hand, his thumb rubbing his temples, and his eyes closed.
The steward entered and said softly, "Your Highness, a monk from Tianfo Temple has come and said he has something to present to you. He has been arranged to be received in the main hall."
Murong Zhi: "Yes, let's go take a look."
As soon as Murong Zhi arrived at the hall, he saw the monk waiting there. The monk was very young. Although he looked somewhat travel-worn, he was not disheveled at all. He had a calm demeanor and gave people a sense of peace and tranquility.
Wu Wang glanced at the Crown Prince, who exuded nobility and was surrounded by purple aura. He lowered his eyes, put his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, greetings, benefactor."
Murong Zhi clasped his hands together in return, saying, "Greetings, Master. Please have a seat. May I ask what brings you to my residence?"
Wu Wang: "This humble monk has been entrusted by my Uncle Chen to give you something."
Murong Zhi asked in shock, "Master Liaochen?"
Wu Wang smiled calmly and said, "Yes, benefactor, it is Uncle Liao Chen."
Murong Zhi looked at the young monk in front of him and was startled.
Wu Wang showed no unease about meeting the Crown Prince. He stepped forward, took out a solid wood box, and handed it to Murong Zhi.
Murong Zhi bowed again, then stood up and reverently accepted the box.
Wu Wang: "The item has been handed over to the benefactor. This humble monk will now take his leave."
Upon hearing this, Murong Zhi turned to the steward and instructed, "Go, arrange a carriage to send the master back to the temple."
Wu Wang bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, benefactor, but it's no need. Walking the path of worldly life is also a form of spiritual practice for this humble monk."
Murong Zhi did not insist, and simply said, "Then I will see my master off."
Seeing that he persisted, Wu Wang did not refuse. The two walked side by side to the door. Before leaving, he said, "Benefactor, you have the world in your heart. Although you are in a difficult situation for the time being, it will be resolved soon. There is no need to worry. Amitabha, well done, well done."
Murong Zhi watched the figure walking away against the light, seemingly close yet unreachable.
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