A Cutie Spoiled by Her Seven Uncles-Chapter 528 The Emperor’s Decree (Thanks to My Way for 823 monthly votes)
Chapter 528: Chapter 528 The Emperor’s Decree (Thanks to My Way for 823 monthly votes)
The Abbot saw the young acolyte stammering and grew anxious for him, immediately urging him to continue.
"Three thousand Elite Soldiers... s-surround... surrounded the Temple!"
When the young acolyte finally managed to finish speaking, the Abbot’s expression changed drastically. His eyes widened, and he quickly turned to look at Liao Kong.
"Master Le Kong, this..."
"Amitabha. I presume His Majesty, the Emperor of Great Han, has received the news. He wants to protect the Princess!"
Upon hearing Liao Kong’s words, the Abbot couldn’t help but become anxious. "If that’s the case," he said, "I’m afraid the Princess won’t be able to convert to Buddhism."
"Amitabha! The sanctity of Buddhism must not be challenged. The Princess bears karmic obstacles and must cultivate within Buddhism to eliminate them. Even if His Majesty obstructs, it will only be temporary. If the people of the realm learn that the Princess will bring them disaster, then even if His Majesty is determined to protect her, he certainly will not succeed!"
As soon as Liao Kong said this, the Abbot felt relieved.
"Amitabha! In that case, this disciple is reassured. Master Le Kong, once the Princess awakens, please use the Supreme Dharma to purify her soul, guiding her to willingly take refuge in Buddhism."
Liao Kong closed his eyes and remained silent.
Seeing him silent, the Abbot understood that Liao Kong was thinking the same, so he said no more. Unexpectedly, he then heard Liao Kong say, "If this happens, Qixia Temple will inevitably offend the Imperial family. I fear that Buddhism in the Central Plains will then lose its foothold."
Upon hearing this, the Abbot’s expression changed.
Just as he was about to ask,
What should we do?
he heard Liao Kong continue.
"Amitabha. This old monk plans to take this Princess to the Buddhist communities of the Western Regions and have her ordained there. By then, the Great Han Imperial family’s reach will not extend that far. And since Qixia Temple will not bear the responsibility of ordaining the Princess, the Imperial family will have no reason to find fault with us, nor with Buddhism in the Central Plains."
The Abbot was fully in favor of Liao Kong’s plan.
"Amitabha. Master Le Kong, your Buddhist Dharma is unparalleled, and this plan could not be better. When do you intend to depart, Master Le Kong?"
"Amitabha! This old monk plans to..."
"This is terrible, Abbot! Master Le Kong! There’s an Imperial Edict! You must go receive the edict quickly!"
The young acolyte rushed over again, flustered and with a worried expression, telling them to go and receive the edict.
"Receive an edict?"
The Abbot was utterly puzzled.
"It’s an edict from His Majesty, brought by General Dugu! General Dugu has already taken control of everyone in Qixia Temple, including all the pilgrims who came to offer incense!"
"What did you say? Why would His Majesty do this? What does the edict command?"
He’s taken control of everyone in Qixia Temple, including all the pilgrims who came to offer incense, and now Liao Kong is summoned to receive an edict... What exactly is His Majesty intending to do?
Sweat beaded on the Abbot’s smooth, bare head.
"Amitabha. If it is a blessing, it is not a calamity; if it is a calamity, it cannot be avoided. This old monk will go and see!"
「In the Square before the Mahavira Hall of Qixia Temple.」
All the acolytes, monks, and Martial Monks of Qixia City were lined up. Liao Kong and the Abbot stood at the very front, bowing respectfully as they listened to the Imperial Edict being read by the young General Dugu, who was merely twenty years of age.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: We have heard that the Divine Bird Phoenix has taken residence in Qixia Temple. This is a sign of great fortune for all under Heaven! At this time, coinciding with the Yunhang natural disaster and the suffering of Our people, We and the Empress Dowager intend to travel to Qixia Temple to pray for blessings. Master Liao Kong is truly the foremost Mage in the Central Plains, with the most profound Buddhist Dharma. We wish to request Master Liao Kong to establish an Altar and pray for blessings for all Our people, imploring the High Heavens to protect the Great Han Country, ensuring its prosperity and peace! Respect this!"
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Chapter 528 The Emperor’s Decree (Thanks to My Way for 823 monthly votes)
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