Chapter 0024: Self-humiliation
The scout was waiting outside, and when he saw Xiao Rong, he told him everything he knew.
The Zhenbei Army met the Buddhist outside Anding City. He was about to enter the city. Anding City was remote and had been targeted by the Xianbei people before, so everyone was afraid to go out. There were very few people entering the city every day. Since Qu Yunmie listened to Xiao Rong's words and sent people to wait for the Buddhist, this was the first monk they met on the official road.
Xiao Rong was puzzled when he heard this: "Are you sure he is a Buddhist disciple? What is his name?"
The scout scratched his head: "He said his Dharma name is Mi Jing."
Xiao Rong then smiled: "That's right, it is indeed him. What do you think of him? What impression does his appearance, spirit, and dress give?"
Scout: “…”
As soon as he knew that the Buddhist disciple had appeared, he didn't even take a close look at what he looked like, and immediately rushed back. He didn't remember any impression at all, but he was afraid that Xiao Rong would blame him, so he racked his brains and came up with an answer: "He gives the impression that he is very rich."
Xiao Rong: “…………”
Hasn't he been away from home for eight years? He should be getting poorer and poorer, but how come he is getting richer and richer?
Xiao Rong couldn't figure it out, and he didn't have time to think about it. The summer retreat began on April 16th every year, and now it was already April 2nd. He didn't dare to delay any longer and had to invite the Buddhist disciple over as soon as possible.
Moreover, after learning that the monk was the Buddhist disciple, the Zhenbei Army over there had already detained him. They had to hurry over for Xiao Rong, otherwise the Buddhist disciple would think that they had bad intentions, and Xiao Rong would have no one to cry to.
After thinking about it, he made a decision on the spot: "Find two horses, I will go back with you, I want to invite the Buddha personally."
The scout was stunned and was about to say something when a sinister voice sounded behind them: "Where are you going in person?"
Xiao Rong turned around and found that Qu Yunmie had come over at some point, and Jian Qiao was following behind him, looking quite worried.
Xiao Rong blinked and answered him: "Go to Anding City, this is to let the Buddhist see the sincerity of the Zhenbei Army."
Qu Yunmie: "I have sent my personal soldiers to wait for so long, is this not sincere enough?!"
Xiao Rong: “…”
He looked at Qu Yunmie silently, and his meaning was already very clear.
Qu Yunmie: "...Then how are you going to go?"
Xiao Rong smiled: "Of course I will ride a fast horse. I can't keep the Buddhist disciples waiting for too long."
Qu Yunmie took a second to react, then looked him up and down: "You find it tiring even to walk, but now you are willing to travel 600 miles for a monk? When you get there, I'm afraid you'll be dead or crippled!"
Xiao Rong was stunned for a moment, and after a brief thought, he nodded: "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense."
Qu Yunmie snorted, "What the king says is always reasonable."
Xiao Rong smiled: "As the king wishes, I will not go there."
Qu Yunmie glanced at him and thought he was quite obedient today. Just when he was about to compliment him, he saw Xiao Rong bowing to him quickly: "Since I'm not going over, I'll have to trouble you to go over there for me."
Qu Yunmie: “…………”
Qu Yunmie looked at him in astonishment, thinking that he had heard it wrong. Are you kidding? Xiao Rong actually asked him to invite that bald donkey?
However, Xiao Rong was serious. He raised his head and said to Qu Yunmie very solemnly, "Compared to the king, my status is nothing. If the king goes there in person and lets this Buddhist disciple see your attitude of respecting the wise and humble, I think this Buddhist disciple will be somewhat moved."
Qu Yunmie: "I don't--"
Xiao Rong quickly interrupted him and said, "Only when a Buddhist disciple is moved will he be loyal to the king from the bottom of his heart."
Qu Yunmie: "Then I won't either—"
Xiao Rong continued to interrupt: "Are you afraid that the Buddha will not give you face?"
Qu Yunmie was stunned for a moment, then angrily said, "He dares!"
With his mouth closed and lips pursed, Qu Yunmie looked at Xiao Rong a little frustrated. After a moment, he angrily said, "Go if you want to, bring my horse!"
Jian Qiao had been staying behind, and upon hearing this, he quickly ordered the people beside him to go and get the horse. Not long after, the horse was led over with a snorting sound. Qu Yunmie climbed on the horse with a gloomy face, and several guards followed him.
Just as Qu Yunmie was about to pull the reins, a cold, slender hand reached out, covered his forearm, and stopped his movement.
Qu Yunmie looked down and saw Xiao Rong standing next to the horse. Actually, he was not short, but the horse Qu Yunmie was riding was a good horse from the Western Regions, which was one of the taller horse breeds. Xiao Rong stood with his line of sight level with the horse's mane.
He raised his head and looked at Qu Yunmie earnestly: "My king, please remember not to act on impulse. No matter what, please treat the Buddha's disciples well."
Qu Yunmie: “…”
He looked annoyed, and after enduring it again and again, he still agreed nicely: "I know."
After saying that, he moved his arms. Xiao Rong understood and quickly let him go. However, Qu Yunmie did not leave immediately. Instead, he looked at his feet.
Xiao Rong suddenly realized and took several steps back until he reached a place where even the smoke and dust would not splash on him. Then Qu Yunmie turned his head and whipped the horse hard. With the neighing of the horse, they gradually disappeared from the sight of Xiao Rong and the others.
Xiao Rong stood there, watching them leave quietly.
Jian Qiao also stood beside him, the worry on his face never disappeared: "Your Majesty seems very reluctant."
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