C86

Chapter 86 - A trip to the National Temple

"Yes, yes." As Lv Luo groomed and dressed Hong Zhong, she expressed that she agreed with Hong Zhong's elegant words.

Hong Zhong let Qing Ya and Lv Luo help her comb her clothes, and suddenly heard them. "You said that we could meet Baili Ziyan and Huyan Ruolan when we go out?" It was said that one of them had been grounded while the other was a princess of a foreign country. Was it appropriate for them to follow the empress dowager and pray for the empress dowager's good fortune?

"Yes." Lv Luo said as she took out the shining crabapple blossoms from the dressing box and shook them. She found a suitable place to place it on top of Hong Zhong's bun and said: "Miss, you didn't know when you slept last night. As for that Princess Xi Ling, it was said that Prince Jin had followed her to National Temple when she heard that the marriage tree s in the National Temple were especially outstanding and wanted to request for a marriage contract. "

"Oh." Hong Zhong thoughtfully nodded her head: "That's right, the person from a few days ago, do you have any leads?" The news of the fake gold medal a few days ago had probably spread out, so she ordered all the servants in Xiwu Hall to cut off communication with the outside world, and secretly ordered Lv Luo to search for suspicious people.

Lv Luo shook her head, and whispered: "This servant has already investigated half of the people, for the time being I have not discovered anything." It wasn't an easy feat to search for a solution without arousing suspicion.

Then Lv Luo will not go to the National Temple this time. She will stay in the Xiwu Hall to continue searching and must definitely find that person. This was definitely not a joke. If this were to be leaked, the consequences would not be something that Hong Zhong could bear.

She was not at ease when she accompanied Hong Zhong to the National Temple. However, when she found the person who was eavesdropping on him that night, she became even more serious, "Yes, Miss, how many people are you planning to bring this time?"

"It's not good to be too excessive. We should select 3 out of the excluded people. Adding elegance, 4 people should be enough to serve." Hong Zhong thought about it for a while, and realized that these people were all people from the Imperial Palace. However, whether they were the empress dowager or Baili Yi Chen behind them, and even Baili Ziyan himself couldn't confirm whether they were from the National Temple or not, as Baili Ziyan and Huyan Ruolan had already gone to the National Temple, he had to be extra careful on this trip!

"Yes, then this servant will go out and prepare now." After Lv Luo finished, he turned and walked out.

… ….

Ladies and gentlemen, all of whom were ordered to accompany them, had been waiting at the entrance of the palace since early morning. And Baili Ziyan, who had been ordered by Baili Yi Chen to restrict her entry, was also dressed in formal attire, her face filled with arrogance as she prepared to accompany them. As the other princess of the Baili Royal Family, Baili Yaoji also had the fate of accompanying her to the National Temple.

Baili Yaoji stood at the entrance of the imperial palace with a Xiao Gongnv following behind him. At this moment, she was anxiously looking in the direction of the imperial palace, her delicate face filled with worry. Yesterday, he had heard the news that Hong Zhong was being punished, she had planned to pay a visit at night, but in the end, she was found by Baili Ziyan, and couldn't complete the mission, so she didn't know if Zhong Erjiejie was better today.

All the noble ladies had heard of what happened yesterday, and were also looking forward to see the show, while waiting for Hong Zhong's arrival.

"Sigh, why is this Hong Zhong not here yet?" This was what the young lady of the Minister's family had said.

"She's still here? You still don't know right? I heard that this Hong Zhong was scolded twenty times by His Majesty yesterday. Think about it, can a person who had been beaten to a pulp still move? "I think that the bed that she couldn't get up today is a problem." A reply to another young lady's novel.

"Yeah, yeah." Another lady joined the discussion. Just when everyone was discussing about how pitiful Hong Zhong was, being beaten to a pulp for twenty years, and even going to the National Temple with the empress dowager, Baili Ziyan finished listening to all the noble ladies' discussions. The corner of her lips raised slightly.

However, when Hong Zhong appeared before them dressed in her red, embroidered robes, the ladies who were already waiting at the door were all stunned, their eyes more or less filled with disappointment.

Hong Zhong was dressed in a red silk robe, her body was glowing with precious light, and her noble aura was oppressing. The four palace maids followed him from behind, walking step by step in a steady manner. They did not notice anything abnormal, but instead emitted a trace of heroic spirit.

Seeing that, Baili Yaoji immediately went forward to welcome him: "Zhong Erjiejie, you're here." After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but stare at Hong Zhong, her face full of concern. Didn't they say that she was hit twenty times yesterday? Why does it look like nothing happened today?

Seeing Baili Yaoji's surprised expression, Hong Zhong laughed: "I'm fine." She still liked the little girl, Baili Yaoji, very much.

Baili Ziyan and Nangong Yimeng looked at each other, puzzled. However, she still didn't speak up, as there were so many people around.

The group waited for Nangong Lingwei's carriage to come out from Shoukang Palace, and then got on their respective carriages. There were around twenty to thirty carriages in total, and they majestically headed in the direction of the National Temple.

And on the streets, there were many commoners who had gathered to watch the show. Most of them had heard that the empress dowager would bring the two princesses of the royal family and famous daughters of the Shengjing City to the National Temple to enjoy the incense in order to catch a glimpse of the beauties' beauty. A long line of spectators directly led to the National Temple's door from the main street.

Hong Zhong and Baili Yaoji sat in the same carriage, while Qing Ya also sat in the carriage because she was slightly injured. The rest of the people followed the carriage and slowly moved forward.

Hong Zhong got off the carriage first and saw that there were a few carriages parked opposite them. Obviously, they were not travelling with them.

In front of the horse carriage stood a few people. Other than the expected Huyan Ruijin and Huyan Ruolan, there was also a familiar person.

Hong Zhong looked at those few people, and her eyes froze. Why did he come as well!

The smiling Murong Youqi was holding a fan, casually fanning himself. He seemed to be very familiar with Xi Ling, the Prince Jin, as he chatted and laughed. When he turned his head, he discovered that Hong Zhong's carriage had arrived. He greeted Huyan Ruijin and walked towards Hong Zhong's carriage: "Third Miss, is it surprising to see this prince here?"

Hong Zhong laughed, after interacting with Murong Youqi for a period of time, she still felt that she was a good person, so she waved her hands and laughed: "Today, all of the famous beauties from the Shengjing City come to the National Temple, the Fourth Prince is famous for being fond of beautiful women, it's normal for him to come here, what's so strange about it?"

"Haha …" After Murong Youqi heard this, he could not help but laugh heartily as he closed his fan and tapped it on his hands: "As expected, Third Miss knows me well!" After saying that, he burst out in amorous laughter again.

Baili Yaoji followed behind Hong Zhong and got off the car, after they got off, they immediately heard Hong Zhong's words, and upon hearing Murong Youqi's beautiful voice, they could not help but look up at the man, and when they looked, their eyes were filled with amazement.

Murong Youqi was indeed worthy of being called a famous handsome man in the entire Navy Tide Continent. He had an extremely beautiful face and his beautiful voice was matched with his seemingly casual and somewhat flirtatious smile.

After seeing Baili Yaoji's stupefied expression, a playful smile rose on her face: "This person is also … the princess of the Southern Qi? "

Baili Ziyan withdrew her silly gaze, and quickly lowered her head, her small face blushing red: "I am the third princess of Southern Qi."

Murong Youqi nodded his head, treating it as a form of greeting, then turned to Hong Zhong: "Third Miss, why do you have the same interest to come here to pray for blessings?" Judging from her appearance, she didn't seem like the type of person who would sincerely pray for blessings. It was just that he didn't understand why she would bring her injuries here to pray for blessings.

Hong Zhong laughed, and did not comment on Murong Youqi's words.

At this time, Huyan Ruijin, who was dressed in blue robes, saw the two of them talking to each other, and casually walked over: "Third Miss, what a coincidence, we meet again." After she finished speaking, a trace of a smile appeared in her eyes.

This woman had been beaten up twenty times yesterday. Her movements should have been inconvenient, but no matter how it looked, she seemed fine. It seemed that this woman had a lot of helpers!

However, just like that, this game was even more interesting!

Hong Zhong glanced at Huyan Ruijin in displeasure. Although she did not like this person, she had to put in some face effort. "Prince Jin, what a coincidence." Coincidentally, who knew!

And it was at this time, Baili Ziyan and Nangong Yimeng, who were in front, got off the carriage, saw Hong Zhong talking to a few people, her bright eyes swept across Murong Youqi's face, and then disdainfully swept over Hong Zhong's face, "You don't know shame!" His voice was not loud, but Hong Zhong could hear it loud.

After he finished speaking, he snorted coldly and allowed Xiao Gongnv to support him as he entered the National Temple.

The people behind him were all stunned for a moment. They all looked over with an awkward expression. Everyone knew that there was enmity between Hong Zhong and the Grand Princess, and the person who was scolding the Grand Princess, although she did not say that she was scolding Hong Zhong, but the direction that Shen'er was looking at, was clearly towards Hong Zhong.

Looking at the arrogant back view, Hong Zhong's eyes flashed, but she did not say anything.

Baili Yaoji lightly pulled at Hong Zhong: "Zhong Erjiejie, let's go, don't lower yourself to her level." She had been used to Baili Ziyan's arrogance since young.

"Yes." Hong Zhong nodded, and smiled at Murong Youqi and, treating it as a form of greeting, before walking into the National Temple with Baili Yaoji.

As there were many noble women accompanying the empress dowager this time, it was not suitable for men like Murong Youqi and Huyan Ruijin to be present as well. Therefore, these two foreign countries only entered after all the noble women had entered, and arranged a place to stay in the West Garden.

Upon entering the National Temple, he welcomed a bearded monk in a red cassock. He had a kind face and looked like he was in a good mood to talk to, he clasped his hands: "Greetings, Esteemed Empress Dowager."

Nangong Lingwei smiled, "There is no need to be so courteous, Reverend Clear Void. The main reason why Wailing Home came here today is to preside over a judicial ceremony for Emperor Xian, and also to pray for the blessings of my Southern Qi. "

"The Esteemed Empress Dowager is kind, please come in." As he spoke, he led the way for Nangong Lingwei. The noble ladies, led by the empress dowager, went to the main hall of the National Temple to offer incense to the statues of Buddha.

All the noble ladies lined up in pairs and headed inside. Hong Zhong and Baili Yaoji walked side by side, although their heads were lowered, they could clearly feel a pair of eyes looking at them. They couldn't help but be a little suspicious, and when they raised their heads, they saw that square meter in the sky looking at them, with a face full of love and smiles.

Jiu Kong smiled benevolently at Hong Zhong, who was also full of suspicion as he gave his greeting. Then, he followed Baili Yaoji into the palace.

Hong Zhong knelt in an inconspicuous corner, looking at the noble ladies who had respectful expressions and kowtowing under the guidance of the empress dowager. She couldn't understand why the empress dowager would bring these women here for all their blessings, could it be that bowing to this Buddha would really catch the attention of the emperor? However... She was also very curious. If she thought that such a hateful person like Baili Yi Chen would choose a woman to be the empress?

Thinking, his gaze landed on Nangong Yimeng behind the empress dowager, or Xi Xiang Xue? Or was it Dongfang Mingzhu? Or was it Bei Chenyue? When he thought of Bei Chenyue, Hong Zhong's gaze fell upon that demure woman again. This woman was someone second brother had his eyes on, and it would be best if Baili Yi Chen didn't fall for Bei Chenyue.

As he thought about this, he cupped his hands together and muttered in his heart: "Bodhisattva, if you really have a soul, then you should at least protect it. That pig Baili Yi Chen shouldn't have any interest in Bei Chenyue, because that way, my second brother will have a chance!" After he finished, he even sincerely bade his farewells.

Baili Yaoji who was at the side saw Hong Zhong's strange expression and could not help but laugh. Then, he turned and sincerely paid her respects.

After everyone had paid their respects, the empress dowager stayed behind. The National Temple's monks were currently reporting the process of blessing to her, while the rest were waiting for the National Temple's monks to bring them to the National Temple's courtyard to rest.

Hong Zhong waited until all those people had left before following Baili Yaoji out of the great hall. It was not because she was unwilling to leave first, nor was it because she was afraid of offending other people, but it was because of her willfulness the day before, causing her to be filled with grievances.

Furthermore, she had already reached an agreement with Baili Yi Chen. There was no need for her to be in such a dangerous position. Just as he walked out of the hall, a young monk behind him called out to him, "Benefactor, please wait a moment."

Hong Zhong turned her head and saw a young monk about eleven or twelve years old looking at him with folded hands. Hong Zhong looked around and realised that there was no one else beside him. Call me? "

"Yes, Benefactor." The little monk walked forward and bowed: "It is my martial uncle Jing Hui, who wants to speak to you. My martial uncle requests your presence in Sentiment Crossing Cliff at a convenient time."

"Your Uncle-Master?" This made Hong Zhong even more confused. Who in the world was Master Jing Hui? He didn't seem to have that person in his memory. "I've never met Master Jinghui, why is he looking for me?" Where is Sentiment Crossing Cliff? "

The little monk pointed to a small pathway at the side of the hall: "Sentiment Crossing Cliff is at the back of the mountain. If Almsgiver follows this path all the way, we will reach there.