A Cutie Spoiled by Her Seven Uncles-Chapter 533 Liao Kong Threatens the Empress Dowager (Thanks to all the precious ones for the extra updates)
Chapter 533: Chapter 533 Liao Kong Threatens the Empress Dowager (Thanks to all the precious ones for the extra updates)
Just as the Empress Dowager had finished speaking, Xie Pan’Er’s gaze fell upon the monks in the Temple.
"Respected Masters, may I ask where the Senior Princess is? The Empress Dowager requests the presence of the Senior Princess!"
After Xie Pan’Er spoke these words, both the Empress Dowager and she clearly felt an intense stillness in the air. The monks did not respond for a long while.
Both the Empress Dowager and Xie Pan’Er had a bad feeling!
They glanced at Nanny Xiao. She nodded slightly and moved forward a few steps, announcing, "The Empress Dowager has issued a decree: summon the Senior Princess to attend Her Majesty!"
The old monks all understood. The Empress Dowager’s visit to pray was a pretense; her real reason for coming was to rescue the Senior Princess!
Master Liao Kong gnashed his teeth, nearly shattering them. He did not accept the decree.
"Amitabha. Your Majesty, your journey has been long and surely tiring. Please, rest at the Temple. Our prayer hall is ready for you."
The Abbot stepped forward, intending to first welcome the Empress Dowager into Qixia Temple.
Anger tinged Nanny Xiao’s voice. "Abbot, did you not hear the Empress Dowager’s decree? Her Majesty summons the Senior Princess to attend her!"
Upon hearing this, the Abbot chuckled lightly. He raised his head and looked directly at Nanny Xiao. "Amitabha. Esteemed benefactor, the Empress Dowager is here to pray for the victims of the disaster!"
Nanny Xiao felt a chill in her heart and involuntarily glanced at the Empress Dowager and Xie Pan’Er.
Xie Pan’Er assisted the Empress Dowager step by step as they moved toward the old monks.
"She is my granddaughter! I demand that you return her to me!"
The Abbot bowed his head and pressed his palms together in prayer. "But she is the source of this turmoil. Empress Dowager, surely you are aware of the true cause of the natural disaster in Yunhang?"
"You... How dare you!" The Empress Dowager was seething with rage, her lips twitching. "Do you believe me if I command my men to raze this Qixia Temple to the ground?"
The Abbot remained silent and looked at Liao Kong.
Seeing the Abbot unable to withstand the pressure, Liao Kong stepped forward.
"Amitabha! Empress Dowager, the Senior Princess bears a karmic burden; she needs the guidance of the Buddhist Dharma! If you are not reassured by the Buddhist teachings of the Central Plains, I can send her to the Buddhist monasteries of the Western Regions. Yunhang is currently facing a natural disaster. If the common people were to learn of the Senior Princess’s abilities at this time, they would undoubtedly make a decision for you!"
This is a threat, a blatant one,
the Empress Dowager thought. She had entered the Palace in her youth and had weathered many storms.
Besides, Zhu Xiuxiu already relayed the message: it would be best if Qixia Temple handed over the person. If not, we mustn’t panic; the Ji Family has a second plan!
"So, Master Liao Kong, you are threatening me," the Empress Dowager said. "Very well. Today, I am here to pray for the people in the disaster areas. His Majesty has decreed that Master Liao Kong shall personally preside over three prayer ceremonies, one each day, to pray for the afflicted!"
Liao Kong intoned a Buddhist phrase and accepted the decree.
Only then did he lead the Empress Dowager into the grand Treasure Hall.
「Over at the Ji Mansion, Zhu Xiuxiu passed on the message in time.」
"The old baldy refused to let Suisui out. Sixth and Seventh Brother, it’s up to you now."
Ji Youzhi and Ji Youlin, who were disguised as junior monks, received the message and quietly departed.
"What about Second Sister-in-law?" Ji Youcheng asked anxiously. "Even if we rescue Suisui, she will still be in their hands."
"I’ll go find her!" Zhu Xiuxiu declared, her resolve firm. "My lightness skill is excellent. If I search a few more places, I’m sure I can find her!" She immediately set off to find Huo Xing’Er.
「Xie Pan’Er was accompanying the Empress Dowager in the grand Treasure Hall when a white bunny suddenly bolted out from the side.」
Xie Pan’Er steadied her gaze and saw that it was Xiaobai.
"Xiaobai! How did you get here? Weren’t you left in the Ji Mansion?"
Xiaobai jumped into Xie Pan’Er’s arms, and their eyes met.
"What did you say? Do you know where Suisui and the Second Lady are?"
Chapter 533 Liao Kong Threatens the Empress Dowager (Thanks to all the precious ones for the extra updates)
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