When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

At night, a bright moon shuttles between the gray and white clouds, sometimes revealing half of the bright moon, and sometimes hiding behind the low-hanging thick clouds.

After washing up, Jiang Song slipped out from the back door of Xie's house and changed into Luo Fenghe's clothes in a dark alley.

Among women, she could only be considered pretty. She wore a light green dress and a simple jade hairpin in her hair. She looked like a girl next door, not at all noticeable.

After making sure that no one was following him, Jiang Song flew towards the Jingyuan Palace on his sword.

Now, she has one more important thing to do.

In front of the palace, stone lions stand majestically, the vermilion gate is tightly closed, the golden door nails shine, and flags flutter on the high steps.

Two rows of black-armored guards stood on both sides like sculptures, with expressionless faces, eyes as sharp as knives, and a murderous aura emanating from their bodies.

Jiang Song restrained his breath and quietly landed behind a high wall ten feet away from the palace.

As she reached the gate, a black-armored guard stopped her, "This is a restricted area of ​​the palace. No outsiders are allowed to approach!"

"General, I have something to ask to see King Jingyuan. Please be flexible." Jiang Song lowered his head and brows, with a humble attitude.

The black-armored guard frowned and looked Jiang Song up and down. "Who are you? Why do you want to see the prince?"

"When you go in and pass the message, please mention the three words 'Lotus Sutra' to His Majesty. His Majesty will understand." Jiang Song's voice was so low that only the black-armored guard could hear it.

Upon hearing this, the black-armored guard's eyes flashed with surprise.

He looked at Jiang Song deeply and said in a deep voice, "Wait here for a moment. I'll go in and pass the message."

After saying this, he turned and went into the palace. After a while, he came back with a much different attitude.

"The prince invites you, please follow me."

Jiang Song nodded slightly, followed the black-armored guards, and walked into the majestic and awe-inspiring palace.

After passing through the front yard and around the corridor, Jiang Song was brought to a quiet and elegant study.

"The prince is inside, you can go in by yourself." After the black-armored guard said this, he turned and left.

Jiang Song took a deep breath and slowly opened the door of the study.

In the study, the air was filled with the scent of sandalwood and the fragrance of ink.

Ximen Liu, dressed in a dark green brocade robe, was sitting at his desk, flipping through an ancient book. When he heard the door open, he looked up and said, "Miss Jiang? It's so late. What do you want from me?"

Jiang Song smiled slightly and bowed gracefully, "It's me. Jiang Song greets His Majesty. I'm really sorry to disturb you so late at night."

At present, the four major families of Du, Shen, He and Jiang have been reported and arrested by the Xie family. If she visits the Jingyuan Palace as Mrs. Xie, it will inevitably arouse criticism and bring unnecessary trouble to the Xie family.

That's why she chose to come in disguise.

"It's okay. Since Miss Jiang is here, you must have something important to discuss. Tell me." Ximen Liu put down the ancient book in his hand and made a gesture of invitation.

Jiang Song straightened up, his expression solemn, "Your Majesty, to be honest, I came here this time to ask you for a favor."

"Oh? What help?" Ximen Liu raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Jiang Song with interest.

"I would like to ask you to release Jiang Buli's concubine Qiao Wanyu and his concubine Jiang Shu."

Ximen Liu frowned slightly, seeming puzzled. "Miss Jiang, you should know that the Jiang family is involved in a case of treason this time. According to the law, nine generations of the Jiang family should be executed. Why did you save them?"

Jiang Song sighed softly, "Your Highness, to be honest, this mother and daughter have done me a favor. They are both kind-hearted people who were forced into this. They are innocent."

Ximen Liu's eyes flickered when he heard this. He looked at Jiang Song deeply, as if he was weighing something.

"Miss Jiang, do you know that if I agree to your request, it would be a violation of the law for personal gain? Have you ever thought about the interests involved?"

Jiang Song pursed his lips, his expression firm, "Your Highness, I know this will embarrass you, but I am willing to exchange it with something of equal value."

"Something of equivalent value? What do you mean?"

Jiang Song took out the last three volumes of the transcribed Lotus Sutra from his storage bag and presented them with both hands. "These are the last three volumes of the Lotus Sutra. I would like to use them in exchange. I beg Your Majesty to show mercy."

Ximen Liu took the three volumes of scriptures, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "The Lotus Sutra has seven volumes in total?"

"Yes, my lord. I gave you four volumes before, and these are the remaining three."

Ximen Liu flipped through the scriptures in his hand, and the strange light in his eyes became more and more intense.

"Miss Jiang, you've arrived just in time. There are still some Buddhist principles in the first four volumes that I haven't fully grasped, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to ask you for your guidance."

Jiang Song smiled slightly, "Your Highness is too polite. As long as I know something, I will tell you everything I know."

Next, the two of them engaged in an in-depth discussion on the content of the Lotus Sutra.

Ximen Liu's aura gradually became calm, and his originally sharp eyes gradually became a little gentle during his communication with Jiang Song.

Compared with Xie Changyan, he is less cold and mysterious, and more elegant and calm.

Jiang Song couldn't help but be captivated by his charm, but she quickly collected her thoughts and focused on explaining the scriptures.

She has the ability to remember everything she sees and understand everything she knows, so she can interpret the Lotus Sutra effortlessly.

Ximen Liu became more and more fascinated as he listened, and couldn't help but praise: "Miss Jiang, your understanding of Buddhism really makes me look at you with new eyes."

Jiang Song smiled and said, "Your Highness, I am too kind. I just happened to know these scriptures by chance, and I also happened to have some interest in Buddhism, so I can understand a little bit."

The two of them got along better and better as they talked, and before they knew it, it was dawn.

Jiang Song looked at the gradually brightening sky outside the window, stood up and said goodbye, "Your Highness, I'm so sorry, my biological mother's grave is being relocated today, so I have to go back."

"Miss Jiang, I was so engrossed in my studies that I lost track of time. I will dispatch a hundred Black Armored Guards to accompany you and escort your biological mother's grave to a safe reburial."

Ximen Liu smiled apologetically and then gave orders to dispatch personnel.

At present, Jiang Song’s identity as a royal relative is still unclear, and he can only protect her in this way.

Jiang Song was startled and quickly declined, "Your Highness, how can this be done? Relocating the grave is my personal matter. How dare I trouble Your Highness's Black Armored Guards with this?"

"Miss Jiang, the case of the four great families' conspiracy to rebel is currently at the forefront of public opinion, and your Xie family is also implicated. It is inevitable that fugitives will take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos. With my black-armored guards escorting you, I can guarantee your safety along the way."

Seeing this, Jiang Song had no choice but to nod and agree: "Thank you very much, Your Highness. Jiang Song will remember this kindness in his heart."

"You're welcome. Once you've taken care of your household affairs, if you have time, you can come to the mansion again, and I can continue to learn from you."

"Your Highness, what about Qiao Wanyu and Jiang Shu..."

Ximen Liu hesitated for a moment.

"Miss Jiang, since you gave me the Lotus Sutra as a gift, I will naturally give you this favor."

"However, the case of treason is of great importance. I cannot let him go easily. I need to think of a comprehensive solution."

"How about this? I will first transfer them both from prison to a secret room in the palace. Once the storm has died down, I will try to exonerate them. What do you think?"

Jiang Song felt relieved and bowed quickly, "Your Highness, you have been very considerate. I'm sorry to have put you in such a difficult position."