Chapter 561: Determination

Under the guidance of the Eighth Prince, the three children followed into the Ci'en Temple.

The Eighth Prince walked in with familiarity, and then asked someone to inform him to see Master Chenghai, the abbot of Ci'en Temple.

When asking for an audience, the Eighth Prince did not explain his purpose, but only said that he had something to ask for.

After all, it was not easy for the three children to set up a tablet for Concubine Xiao in Ci'en Temple. The fewer people who knew about it, the better, so as to avoid leaking the news and causing some unnecessary trouble.

But after a while, the person who went to inform them came back, and did not invite them to see Master Chenghai, but took them to have vegetarian food for lunch first.

When they arrived at the dining hall of Ci'en Temple, someone was already waiting for them here.

"Dear donors, I am Yuanxin."

"The master is meeting other guests. Please have a vegetarian meal first, and then I will take you to see the master."

Monk Yuanxin looked to be in his thirties, with a fair complexion, and said to them politely.

The eighth prince immediately responded with a greeting: "Then I'll have to trouble Master Yuanxin."

"Your Highness, there's no need to be polite."

After that, Yuanxin took them to eat vegetarian food, drink tea and rest for half an hour before taking them to see Master Chenghai.

Master Chenghai's room was deep in the temple, and they walked for a while before reaching the door.

Princess Ankang couldn't help feeling a little nervous when she came here, fearing that their request today would be rejected.

When they came to Ci'en Temple before, they only participated in the July 15th Buddhist meeting and didn't know much about this temple.

After walking around just now and seeing many devout believers coming in and out, the three children had a deeper understanding of this first temple in the capital.

If possible, they really want to set up a tablet for Concubine Xiao here. Among the many temples in the capital, this should be the most suitable place.

Yuanxin knocked on the door, and after getting the response from inside, he opened the door for them and led them in.

As soon as they entered the room, they saw Master Chenghai sitting cross-legged on a cushion, quietly waiting for them.

In front of Master Chenghai, there were several empty cushions, which should have been arranged for them.

Li Xuan was still very impressed with the abbot of Ci'en Temple.

Although he looked like an old man with a white beard and wrinkles, he was a genuine upper third-grade master.

During the previous July 15th Buddhist meeting, the Seventh Princess wanted to climb the pagoda of Ci'en Temple to watch the stars, but after being discovered, she alarmed the people of Ci'en Temple.

At that time, Master Chenghai showed his skills, shocked the flowery eunuchs who accompanied the guards, and then brought down the Seventh Princess and others who climbed the pagoda.

At that time, Master Chenghai uttered a word and controlled the scene of everyone, which Li Xuan still remembered vividly.

At that time, Li Xuan was still very weak and didn't know much about martial arts, so he just thought it was a method of immortals.

Now he has understood that it should be the Tao that Master Chenghai realized when he was promoted to the third grade.

However, this kind of Tao really made it impossible for Li Xuan to guess the true qi attribute of Master Chenghai.

Seeing the guests, Master Chenghai nodded gently to them, waved his hand to the futon in front of him, and uttered a word:

"Please."

The Eighth Prince sat down with Princess Ankang.

Yu'er stood aside, and Li Xuan sat in Princess Ankang's arms habitually.

Yuanxin closed the door and stood behind Master Chenghai.

"Master Chenghai, please forgive me for the intrusion."

"Today's request for an audience is indeed an unreasonable request."

After everyone took their seats, the Eighth Prince also stated the purpose of today's visit.

In such an occasion, the Eighth Prince was much more normal, looking no different from an ordinary prince, without the usual casual style of being unrestrained and unrestrained.

The Eighth Prince introduced Princess Ankang on the side, and then said that they planned to set up a tablet for Concubine Xiao in Ci'en Temple.

After these words, Master Chenghai's expression remained unchanged, but his disciple Yuanxin frowned slightly.

It was obvious that they all knew who Concubine Xiao was.

Concubine Xiao's reputation was greater than Li Xuan expected, and many people outside the palace knew her.

Originally, the three children thought that they had to introduce Concubine Xiao, and they had a headache about how to say it before.

But now it seems that they thought too much.

At least Yuanxin in front of them knew Concubine Xiao, but he looked only in his thirties.

Li Xuan thought that only older people would remember Concubine Xiao.

After listening to their request, Master Chenghai looked up at Princess Ankang, clasped his hands together, and shook his head regretfully.

Zhao Feng had given them a shot of prevention before, so he was not too surprised by this rejection.

But he was still a little disappointed in his heart.

At this time, Yuanxin explained to Master Chenghai:

"Your Highness, please forgive us for being unable to do anything about this matter."

"The temple has strict requirements for setting up the tablets for offerings, otherwise it would be a breach of trust with the vast number of believers who believe in Ci'en Temple."

"And..."

Yuanxin also looked tangled, not knowing what to say.

At this time, Princess Ankang saw his embarrassment and said first:

"I heard that there is some criticism of my mother among the people. Is this true?"

Master Chenghai looked at Princess Ankang with a little more pity.

Seeing that Princess Ankang brought up this matter first, Yuanxin also said: "The world is ignorant, and many people blame the cold wave disaster on the Northern Liang royal family."

He didn't say anything more.

Judging from the current results, it is indeed the same as what Zhao Feng said. Due to these reasons, Ci'en Temple is unwilling to accept the memorial tablet of Concubine Xiao.

"Master Chenghai, is there no room for change?"

"It's fine if you don't stand it in the Hall of Eternal Life for people to pay homage to, or you can just use Concubine Xiao's real name, so no one will know about it, right?"

The eighth prince continued to fight.

"Disaster."

Master Chenghai shook his head and uttered one word.

Yuan Xin on the side continued to explain: "Your Highness the Eighth Prince, the deeds of everyone in the Palace of Eternal Life will be recorded for believers to check at any time. This is also to spread goodwill."

"Even if Concubine Xiao used her real name, she would still write down her life story, and it would be even more inappropriate if she tampered with it."

"As for the place where tablets are enshrined outside the Hall of Eternal Life, I'm afraid it doesn't mean much to Her Royal Highness the Princess and Concubine Xiao, right?"

If you just find a place to offer the memorial tablet, why not offer it at home? Why come to Ci'en Temple?

Master Chenghai and Yuan Xin know this very well.

Many people make similar requests every year. If it were not for the status of the Eighth Prince and Princess Ankang, Master Chenghai would not be asked to come out and explain so much in person.

Seeing Master Chenghai shaking his head repeatedly and refusing to let go no matter how much the Eighth Prince tried to fight for her, Princess Ankang knew that nothing could be done.

The atmosphere in the room became increasingly dull, and Princess Ankang also said wisely:

"In this case, we are presumptuous..."

But before Princess Ankang could finish her words, the eighth prince on the side gritted his teeth and showed his usual rogue nature.

"Isn't there a stupa?"

Master Chenghai's droopy eye slits suddenly widened with an unkind look.

After the eighth prince finished speaking, he looked to the side with a guilty conscience, not daring to meet Master Chenghai's gaze.

Yuan Xin looked at Master's eyes crazily, not knowing how to smooth things over.

Seeing that Master Chenghai did not drive the people out, he quickly explained tremblingly:

"The stupa is a place where the relics of the deceased eminent monks are enshrined. Non-Buddhist eminent monks are not allowed to enshrine them here."

Princess Ankang looked at the eighth prince beside her strangely, not thinking that he was a person who would come up with random ideas.

Ke Yuan Xin clearly explained that the relic pagoda of Ci'en Temple only enshrines Buddhist eminent monks who have passed away, so this cannot be compared with Concubine Xiao.

As a result, the Eighth Prince added another blow at this time: "It's not like the memorial tablet should be on the top floor. Besides, isn't the tablet of my mother-in-law also on the floor below?"

"live!"

Master Chenghai uttered one word again, with obvious anger.

The Eighth Prince suddenly became as motionless as a stone sculpture. He still maintained the same expression as when he spoke before, with a hint of fear and boldness. His buttocks had been raised from the futon, and his two feet were on the ground, looking like he was ready to escape at any time.

The Eighth Prince was frozen in place with a slightly comical attitude.

And the moment Master Chenghai became angry, Li Xuan also captured his true energy attribute.

"It's actually metallic!?"

"But how does metallicity immobilize people?"

Li Xuan couldn't figure out the connection.

He stretched out his paw to touch the immobilized Eighth Prince and feel it carefully, but was hurriedly stopped by Princess Ankang.

Princess Ankang asked Li Xuan to be honest with her eyes. The eighth prince made Master Chenghai angry, and she didn't know how to deal with it.

It would be troublesome if Li Xuan's naughtiness was also immobilized.

"Master Chenghai, my eighth brother is outspoken. If I offend you in any way, please forgive me."

"He also wanted to help me. If you want to blame you, blame me."

Princess Ankang said sincerely, asking Master Chenghai to release the Eighth Prince from his restraints.

Li Xuan couldn't touch the Eighth Prince in Princess Ankang's arms, so he stretched his head to look at it carefully.

The Eighth Prince was so fixed that he didn't even blink. It was really amazing.

"Meow, it's like a body-fixing technique."

Li Xuan had almost forgotten that Master Chenghai had such strength.

It is also understood why Buddhism and Taoism are hidden holy places of martial arts.

There are countless such temples and Taoist temples among the two branches of Buddhism and Taoism.

It's really what Zhao Feng said, they just lack one destiny person.

After hearing what Princess Ankang said, Master Chenghai just sighed and said nothing more.

At this time, Yuan Xin said to Master again:

"Your Highness, you don't have to worry, it won't hurt you."

"Besides, His Royal Highness the Eighth Prince has been arrested before, so he won't be in trouble."

Yuan Xin's explanation left the three little ones speechless.

Then, Yuan Xin looked at his master, and after receiving Master Chenghai's permission, he continued:

"Your Highness Princess, what the Eighth Prince said just now is indeed true."

"But it is also a special situation. The mother-in-law of the Eighth Prince, Hu Guogong, the father of the late Concubine Shu, used her own merits and many conditions such as not setting up a memorial tablet in the Hall of Immortality after her death to get the late Concubine Shu. A special treatment from the empress.”

"More importantly..."

Yuan Xin looked at Master Chenghai hesitantly.

Master Chenghai said decisively: "Speak."

Only after getting this word did Yuan Xin dare to continue speaking.

"More importantly, the Qin family owes a great debt to Ci'en Temple, and we have to repay this favor."

"Even if we pay special tribute to the late Empress Shu, our Ci'en Temple has not fully repaid this kindness."

After hearing this, the three little ones understood what was going on.

The mother of the eighth prince is an extremely special case, and the most important thing is that the Qin family has done a great favor to Ci'en Temple.

And now, it is naturally unrealistic for Jingyang Palace, which has nothing to do with them, to have the same treatment.

Knowing the impossibility, the three children could only look at each other helplessly, knowing that they should give up the matter.

Although the eighth prince has some face in Ci'en Temple, it is obvious that the face that Ci'en Temple values ​​most comes from the Qin family.

The three children can never borrow such a favor.

In this case, they can only give up their previous plan.

Fortunately, they had a discussion before they came today. If this matter fails, they will worship Concubine Xiao in Jingyang Palace.

This time they did a better job, set up a separate room, and then put the statue of Princess Ankang together with the tablet in Yu'er's room, which can be regarded as doing their best.

"Then I understand. Thank you for your patient explanation."

"Please untie the starling. We will leave now."

Master Chenghai and Yuanxin bowed to Princess Ankang together. Yuanxin said:

"I'm sorry, Princess, for disappointing you."

"But please forgive me."

Princess Ankang nodded to show her understanding.

Seeing the ending, Li Xuan didn't want to stay here any longer. He just looked at Master Chenghai more.

It was rare to observe other top three masters up close, so Li Xuan took the opportunity to see more.

What made Li Xuan a little strange was that Master Chenghai's speaking style today was a little too simple. He either didn't speak or spoke one word at a time, which was comparable to himself when he was just learning to speak.

Li Xuan recalled the first time he met him before, and vaguely remembered that he seemed to be able to speak well.

Only when he used his ability, he shouted one word each time.

"Strange."

Li Xuan planned to go back and ask Zhao Feng. As the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he should have some understanding of this top three master who was also in the capital.

Yawning lazily, Li Xuan took advantage of Princess Ankang's relaxation and got out of her arms, then patted the immobilized Eighth Prince with his tail, grinning at the Eighth Prince's funny posture.

At the same time, Master Chenghai seemed to have released the Eighth Prince's restraints. The Eighth Prince staggered and almost fell to the ground.

Although the Eighth Prince was immobilized just now, he also heard what Yuanxin said. Knowing that nothing had been accomplished, he couldn't help but sigh with regret, patted his butt and planned to leave with them.

Of course, before leaving, he did not forget to apologize to Master Chenghai and Yuanxin repeatedly.

It was only today that he knew that the Qin family had such a relationship with Ci'en Temple. In the past, he only thought that his grandfather had a big face.

If the Eighth Prince had known earlier, he would not have mentioned the matter of the stupa.

But at this moment, a clear shout suddenly sounded in the room.

"Stop!"

When this voice sounded, Li Xuan felt an inexplicable pressure suddenly surge around him.

His thoughts began to slow down, and his body began to freeze uncontrollably.

Li Xuan, who had been frozen by Master Chenghai once before, knew what happened.

But before Li Xuan could wonder why Master Chenghai had frozen them again, the yin and yang energy in his body circulated on its own, and he skillfully operated the Yin and Yang True Extreme Art to evolve the five elements.

Li Xuan immediately resumed his actions and turned to stare at Master Chenghai who had attacked them, only to find that he was the only one who resumed his actions, while the others were still walking out of the room.

Li Xuan's pair of big eyes met Master Chenghai's round, cloudy old eyes.

At this moment, Li Xuan subconsciously said to himself:

"It's bad!"