ebookland Chapter 264 Mo Yan (Thanks Post)
Chapter 264 Mo Yan (Thanks Post)
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An Lingrong's smile seemed sweet, but in fact it concealed a sharp edge: "She was disrespectful to the Queen, I hope the Queen doesn't feel angry!"
She turned her gaze to the hairpin again, her face full of regret, and sighed softly: "What a pity this hairpin has been stained with filth by her. How can I wear it?"
After she finished speaking, she walked gracefully towards Abbot Jing'an with lotus steps, bowed slightly, and spoke softly but without question: "Abbot, I have placed this hairpin in Ganlu Temple and enshrined it before the Buddha, praying that the Buddha will help me cleanse it of impurities. I would like you to help me with this matter. When I feel it is enough, I will send someone to retrieve it!"
"Yes, I obey your command!" Abbot Jing'an quickly lowered her head and responded, with beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.
The Queen watched An Lingrong's every move, and her anger grew stronger, but she had to suppress it.
An Lingrong glanced at Shen Meiyu, then shifted her gaze to Jing'an. She clenched her right hand into a fist, stretched out her index finger and thumb, and gently pinched it.
Shen Meizhuang thought about it for a moment and understood what she meant. She wanted her to punish the abbot a little.
So she stepped forward and said, "Master, this is the royal temple, representing the face of the imperial family. The Queen has only been here for one day, and look how much trouble has been caused. Although it has nothing to do with you, you can't escape the charge of lax discipline!"
Zhen Huan is still in the temple, so just stop here.
Jing'an quickly knelt down and said, "I am guilty, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"The Empress is kind and compassionate, and never said much. But if you are wrong, then you are wrong. I will punish you by hand copying a copy of the Diamond Sutra, offering it before the Buddha, and praying for the Empress's blessing."
"I obey your order, thank you very much, Your Majesty!" Jing'an finally breathed a sigh of relief.
An Lingrong, a faint smile playing on her lips, said softly, "The abbot is too kind-hearted. Ganlu Temple has so many complicated affairs to attend to, and we need someone who is upright and honest to take over as the abbot. The Empress is a mother of the country and has a wealth of experience. Why don't you help her choose an abbot?"
The queen glanced at her and asked, "Why are you pretending? If I choose you, will you not cause trouble?"
She said calmly, "You guys decide!"
An Lingrong acted as if oblivious to the coldness in the Queen's words, still beaming with joy. "Thank you, Queen! I was admiring the scenery in the backyard earlier, and the path was bumpy, so I nearly fell. Fortunately, a nun was quick to help me up. Seeing her agile figure, decisive actions, and a sense of righteousness in her words, I felt she was a very suitable candidate."
As she spoke, her beautiful eyes gently scanned the crowd, and then she pointed with her slender finger, "You, come here!"
Everyone followed her gaze and saw a tall, strong nun kneeling on the ground in a proper manner. The nun next to her saw her and hurriedly leaned over to whisper, "Mo Yan, the Queen is calling you!"
Mo Yan had been kneeling silently when she heard her name called. She was stunned. She wondered to herself, how could she have been chosen when she had never met Concubine Wen before?
But the current situation was beyond her control, so she had to slowly raise her head, and her eyes met An Lingrong's smiling yet unfathomable gaze.
"Come here!" An Lingrong urged again, with an unquestionable tone in her voice.
Mo Yan took a deep breath, cheered herself up, clasped her hands together, and slowly stood up. She was tall and her steps were steady, and every step she took was filled with tremendous power.
"Empress, what do you think of her?"
The Queen frowned slightly, unwilling to argue with her over such a trivial matter. Besides, all the concubines and the people in the temple were watching, so she casually replied, "Just do as you say!"
"Yes!"
An Lingrong's smile widened after receiving the Queen's approval. She turned to look at Mo Yan and said, "Mo Yan, you must do your best to fulfill your duties as the abbot and rectify the atmosphere in Ganlu Temple. Don't let the Queen down."
"I obey your command!"
On the other side, the Queen's tone was emotionless: "Princess Wen, can we return to the palace now?"
"The Empress is the master of the six palaces. I, your humble servant, will obey your orders."
Looking at her submissive expression, the queen felt a breath of foul air stuck in her throat.
After a moment, he uttered two words: "Return to the palace!"
An Lingrong fell behind a few steps, looked back in the direction of Zhen Huan, then followed the main group and left Ganlu Temple.
When everything returned to silence, Zhen Huan dragged her slightly tired body back to the courtyard.
"My lady, you're back!" Liu Zhu came forward with a beaming face. "Just now, Concubine Wen came. Look, these are all sent by her!"
As he spoke, Liu Zhu pointed to the room filled with objects.
Zhen Huan's eyes showed surprise, and her voice was filled with anxiety and anticipation: "Rong'er is here. What did she say?"
"The Empress asked about your daily life, and I told her everything!"
No wonder Rong'er suddenly set up a plan to deal with Jingbai and promoted Mo Yan. It turned out that she was helping herself vent her anger so that she could live a stable life.
Thinking about what happened today, Zhen Huan choked up, her voice full of emotion and guilt, "Sister Mei and Rong'er, they always treat me like this."
They were in the harem, and it took great courage and loyalty for them to openly oppose the queen, but they stood up without hesitation for their own sake.
Jin Xi quickly took out a box and handed it to her: "My lady, this is something Concubine Wen specifically instructed me to deliver to you personally!"
Zhen Huan wiped her tears and took it: "What is it?"
After opening it, there were a few thin sheets of paper inside. She gently unfolded them, and when she saw the contents on the paper clearly, Zhen Huan could no longer control her tears. They flowed like a flood that broke through a dam, wetting the paper in her hand.
Jinxi and Huanbi, who were standing by, also shed tears when they saw the contents on the paper.
It is a portrait of Princess Longyue.
"She's grown so big!"
Zhen Huan's fingers trembled slightly as they traced the outline of Longyue in the portrait. The delicate brushstrokes seemed to carry warmth, allowing her to touch her daughter's face. Her thoughts drifted back to the palace, remembering the day they parted, Longyue was still an infant, and now, she had grown into this appearance.
"Rong'er raised her very well!"
Jin Xi gently patted Zhen Huan's back and whispered soothingly, "My lady, don't be so sad. Concubine Wen is doing this to reassure you. The princess is surely being well cared for in the palace, so rest assured."