The monk Jin Yuan, having accumulated merit, radiated a golden light that nearly blinded Ji Fengyao.
Although he did not cultivate himself like a monk, he had already embarked on another path of self-cultivation and had reached a considerable level, making him a truly virtuous and accomplished monk.
In Jin Yuan's eyes, the "qi" of ordinary mortals is invisible.
Only those with exceptionally pure hearts and good karma will have a thin layer of white mist swirling around them.
Conversely, if one does not, one will be surrounded by black aura symbolizing karmic obstacles.
But Ji Fengyao was surrounded by white mist, as if she were walking on lotus flowers!
Even the three maids beside Ji Fengyao were shrouded in a light layer of white mist.
Jin Yuan's jaw dropped in astonishment:
This...this must be a fairy descending to earth!
Jin Yuan, who was originally sitting cross-legged, immediately stopped chanting scriptures the moment he saw Ji Fengyao, straightened up, and hurried to the palace entrance to greet her.
According to her status and position, the Empress Dowager walked ahead of Ji Fengyao.
Seeing Jin Yuan get up to greet him, the heart that had been choked with indifference all day yesterday finally began to soften: he still knew how to greet people; it seemed that the old man's brain had finally come back to work after a good night's sleep.
The Empress Dowager slightly raised her proud head, adopting an air of superiority.
She had even thought of what to say to Jin Yuan, and it was already on the tip of her tongue.
However……
Jin Yuan passed by the Empress Dowager with perfect straightness!
"May I ask who this benefactor is..." Jin Yuan stopped in front of Ji Fengyao with a respectful and kind expression.
"This is Princess Chonghe, the Ninth Prince's Consort," Lin Shuang quickly introduced.
"So it is the Ninth Prince's Consort. I am deeply honored that the Ninth Prince's Consort has graced our humble temple with her presence." Jin Yuan's face was kind and benevolent as he offered a single hand salute with great devotion and uttered a Buddhist chant.
The Empress Dowager behind her: "..."
He felt as if his old face had been smashed to pieces on the ground, and then trampled on by Jin Yuan several times.
The bandit was right!
These old bald monks, not one of them has any sense of propriety!
He ignored her completely, yet he fawned over that bandit.
How could she, the Empress Dowager of a nation, be inferior to a crude and foul bandit?!
"Master, there's no need for such politeness. Your merits are immeasurable. It was my mistake that I didn't attend yesterday's ceremony. Today, I will be ready to listen attentively to your teachings on Buddhism." Ji Fengyao returned the greeting with one hand, showing great respect and courtesy to Jin Yuan.
Upon hearing this, Jin Yuan's face lit up with a rare joy. He turned around and politely said, "Please, Ninth Princess Consort."
"Master, please!" Ji Fengyao nodded as she walked to Jin Yuan's side, indicating that the two should go together.
The two men, accompanied by three maids, passed by the Empress Dowager as if no one else was around.
Jin Yuan had Ji Fengyao sit on the futon closest to him on his left.
The three maids took a half step back and sat on the ground behind Ji Fengyao.
The Empress Dowager and her palace maids: "..."
Do those damned bald monks and stinking bandits even know the rules?
In terms of status and position, that's the position of the Empress Dowager!
"What audacity..." The Empress Dowager was so angry she was about to explode.
Ji Fengyao glanced back at the Empress Dowager, smiled sweetly, and interrupted her, saying, "Empress Dowager, one must refrain from arrogance and anger before the Buddha, otherwise offending the Buddha will bring misfortune and shorten one's lifespan."
Empress Dowager: "!"
She looked at the Buddha statue behind Jin Yuan, which was over two meters tall and had been gilded with funds from her and the Emperor.
I have a million curses inside me, but I don't know whether I should say them or not!
"Hmph!" The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, patted her wheelchair, and said angrily, "Push me back!"
As they reached the door, the Empress Dowager's indignant voice drifted over from afar.
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