Xiao Ci hurried to the Taoist temple, where there was only a little Taoist boy.
"This young master is also here to ask to see my master?"
"I heard that Taoist Xuanji understands destiny. There's a drought in the north right now, and the people are struggling. I'd like to ask you to perform a rain-inviting ritual for them."
The little Taoist boy frowned. It turned out that the Fourth Prince was right.
"Sorry, my master went into seclusion after returning from his travels!"
"Can't Master Xuanji please go into seclusion again in the future for the sake of the common people?" Xiao Ci deliberately raised his voice, wanting Master Xuanji to hear him.
The little Taoist boy sighed in his heart: Master is not in seclusion in the Taoist temple, but on the Qingyun Mountain behind the temple. No matter how loud the noise is, Master can't hear it.
"Young master, my master once said before he went into seclusion: This natural disaster will be resolved by someone with a destiny!" After saying that, he bowed to Xiao Ci and closed the gate of the Taoist temple.
Xiao Ci stood there, thinking seriously about what the little Taoist boy had just said.
This natural disaster will be resolved by someone with a destiny!
This shows that Taoist Xuanji had already calculated that this disaster would occur during this campaign.
But he was not the destined one, so naturally he would not help pray for rain.
The retreat is just because I don’t want to go against fate!
The hand hanging by the side of his leg tightened, and the corner of his mouth slowly lifted up.
From this perspective, the fourth brother will definitely not be able to ask Taoist Xuanji to come out of seclusion!
After returning, he secretly sent people out to find someone who had the ability to replace Taoist Xuanji.
"How is the fourth brother doing?" Xiao Ci asked.
"The Fourth Prince has been to many Taoist temples and monasteries recently. I noticed he went to Baiyun Temple twice. I was a bit more cautious and made some inquiries. I heard that Taoist Master Chuyun of Baiyun Temple is Taoist Master Xuanji's junior fellow apprentice. I think the Fourth Prince might want to ask Taoist Master Chuyun to perform a ritual."
Xiao Ci frowned and tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table.
"Humph, isn't the Fourth Brother plotting against me? Then I'll make his dreams come to nothing!"
That night, Xiao Ci went to Baiyun Temple secretly.
As soon as we arrived at the mountain gate, a little Taoist boy came to greet us.
"The Second Prince's personal presence truly brings honor to Baiyun Temple!"
Xiao Ci was stunned for a moment, "Master Chuyun, did you predict that this prince would come at this time?"
The little Taoist boy nodded and said, "Second Prince, please come this way. Master has been waiting for a long time."
The first time Xiao Ci saw Taoist Master Chu Yun, he was shocked by the unfathomable aura he exuded, and his attitude became even more respectful.
The two of them had a very pleasant conversation, and Taoist Priest Izumo even told him his fate, saying that he had the destiny of a purple dragon.
Xiao Ci was overjoyed.
He actually has the fate of Purple Dragon. Doesn't that mean he will be the future emperor?
Taoist Priest Izumo finally agreed to his request.
Xiao Ci was in a very good mood. The next morning at the court, he suddenly appeared after hiding in his mansion for many days for fear of becoming a topic of conversation. The court officials were all surprised.
He glanced at Xiao Rui and snorted in his heart.
The morning courts these days have been discussing the drought in the north. After all, Rong Wei had previously said that a friend of his could solve the food problem, but now Rong Wei has been confined to the post station by Emperor Kangdi, and there is no news from that friend who can get food.
Emperor Kang was obviously much more haggard than before, and the court officials tried to speak as little as possible so as not to provoke him.
"Ah Xian."
When his name was suddenly called, Xiao Xian walked out with a calm expression.
"Your son is here."
"I order you to go to the posthouse and have a good chat with the King of Zhongshan. Natural disasters cannot wait, and the riots in the north must be resolved as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty, the King of Zhongshan cares deeply about the people, otherwise he wouldn't have surrendered to the court. I think it would be better for you to have a good talk with the King of Zhongshan! I also believe that Princess Yehua would never do anything to harm the Empress Dowager."
The Prime Minister and others also stood up to agree.
Emperor Kangdi looked uneasy, but he did not lose his temper on the spot.
"Father."
As soon as Xiao Rui opened his mouth, Xiao Ci also raised his voice and stepped forward: "Father, I have invited Taoist Master Chu Yun. He is willing to perform a ritual to pray for rain for the people of the North!"
As he spoke, he glanced at Xiao Rui, who was looking stunned and even angry, and raised the corner of his mouth in a provocative arc.
Xiao Rui clenched his hands, his eyes filled with resentment and questioning.
"Oh?" Emperor Kang leaned forward. "The fourth brother was talking to me about Taoist Xuanji."
"What a coincidence?" Xiao Ci tilted his eyes, glancing at Xiao Rui with a half-smile: "Fourth brother, have you invited Taoist Xuanji?"
Xiao Rui's face turned pale with anger. "Father, Taoist Xuanji has gone into seclusion! Before he left, he predicted that the natural disaster in the north would be resolved by someone destined to help."
Xiao Ci immediately became excited and spoke in a booming voice, "Father, Taoist Chu Yun is Taoist Xuan Ji's junior apprentice. I believe that the destined person Taoist Xuan Ji mentioned is Taoist Chu Yun."
In fact, he felt that it should be him. After all, he was the one with the Purple Dragon's destiny.
However, Emperor Kang was suspicious, and if he said directly that he was the destined person, it would arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Emperor Kang pondered for a moment, his eyes falling on the Prime Minister's face.
The Prime Minister said, "Your Majesty, I think we could ask Taoist Priest Izumo to perform a ritual! News of the severe drought in the north has spread in recent days, and many rice shops and grain stores have begun raising prices, causing widespread complaints from the people. I think if we ask Taoist Priest Izumo to perform a ritual to pray for rain, it would at least allow the people to see the court's attitude."
Kangdi nodded and said, "Second brother, I'll leave the matter of praying for rain to you!"
Xiao Ci swept away the shame of falling into the pit before, straightened his back, and looked like a proud peacock spreading its feathers.
"I will definitely fulfill my mission!"
After the morning court session, Xiao Ci, who always liked to say something sarcastic to Xiao Xian, rarely did he criticize Xiao Xian. Instead, he glanced at Xiao Rui, whose face was ashen, with a sarcastic expression.
"Fourth brother, I'm sorry, we've been interrupted!"
Xiao Rui's forehead veins bulged with anger. "Second brother, there's no need to be so complacent! We're all helping father and working for the well-being of the people. It doesn't matter who we do."
"I am narrow-minded. I didn't expect that my fourth brother is so broad-minded!" After saying that, Xiao Ci left with a proud smile.
Xiao Rui narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiao Ci who was walking away, and the anger on his face was gradually replaced by ridicule.
Humph, originally everyone agreed to join forces to deal with Xiao Xian first, but he actually stabbed him in the back first. The happier he is laughing now, the more miserable he will be later.
And he was waiting for Xiao Ci to become a laughing stock!
Emperor Kang changed into casual clothes and left the palace for the post station.
When Taji saw him coming, he immediately bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the prince quietly left the capital last night."
Kangdi frowned and asked in a low voice: "His friend..."
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Before the prince left, he had already arranged everything. A batch of grain has been handed over to the Ministry of Revenue. Please allow Prince Chen to take the grain and set off for the north as soon as possible."
Emperor Kang nodded and said, "I will send the Imperial Guards to guard here. If anyone breaks in by force, they will be killed without mercy!"
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