The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Ling Rong

"I understand your good intentions, so you can rest assured. I promise you that I will do my best to take good care of the Fourth Prince. He is of royal blood and of unparalleled status, so he deserves the best care."

"I beg Your Majesty not to tell the Fourth Prince about what happened today! You should know that his poor biological mother passed away many years ago. And I am just an ordinary nun in Ganlu Temple." Mo Yan recalled the past and couldn't help feeling sad and helpless.

Mo Yan then took a deep breath, as if trying to calm the turmoil within her. She slowly raised her head, looked at me with a determined gaze, and emphasized again, "Your Majesty, please agree to my request. I really don't want the Fourth Prince to know my true identity..."

After saying this, Mo Yan gently closed his eyes and fell silent.

"I will keep my mouth shut about what happened today and will never reveal a single word to Hongli. Even if I tell him, it will only cause him distress. Now that I know about this, and as Hongli's biological mother, I will naturally treat you well and will never treat you poorly. After all, the love between mother and son is deep, how could I ignore this kinship?"

"If you need my help in the future, just ask. I will do my best to help you as long as I can."

"Thank you, ma'am."

"I've heard that the abbot is kind and honest, but I feel that kind people can't manage the temple well, and it's inevitable that villains will gain power. From now on, abbot Mo Yan will take over the position of abbot."

This sudden decision startled Mo Yan. She said in astonishment, "Your Highness, this... I haven't been in this temple for the longest time. I'm unworthy of this position..."

Seeing she was still trying to refuse, I couldn't help but raise my voice, "Don't you know what the current atmosphere in the temple is like? The villains are in power, the abbot is cowardly, Jingbai bullies people by taking advantage of her power, and she has absolute power in the temple. How many people have been harmed by her?"

After saying this, Mo Yan didn't say anything else.

"Ganlu Temple is a Buddhist temple. I believe that under the management of the nun, it will be revitalized. Please don't refuse."

"Yes, I thank you for your kindness, Madam. I will not let you down."

"It's getting late, I should go back to the palace."

When I reached the door, everyone in the temple was standing behind the abbot. From a distance, I could see Jingbai, her sarcastic expression.

"I wonder which of you is Master Jingbai?"

Before I could finish my words, a figure rushed out from the crowd like an arrow from a bow. Her rapid steps and impatient expression made it seem as if she was afraid that others would not know who she was.

A nun in plain clothes slowly stepped forward, clasped her hands together, bowed slightly and said, "I am Jingbai, and I am honored to meet the Imperial Concubine."

I smiled slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in my eyes, and whispered, "Oh? Is this Master Jingbai? I am fortunate to be able to see Master in person today. I have heard that Master Jingbai has profound Buddhist knowledge and is compassionate. She has always done everything herself and refused to delegate. I truly admire her."

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am a nun, and these are what I should do."

"Master, you have devoted so much time and energy to the affairs of the temple. Your efforts and hard work are seen and remembered by everyone. Your contribution is truly indelible."

"Also, I heard that Master Nun not only has to deal with daily chores, but also has to take care of the temple's supervisory duties. This is truly too much. From now on, Master Nun, you no longer need to worry about this matter and can focus on your cultivation. As for the position of supervisor, there will naturally be other suitable candidates to take over."

"This... Madam, I don't find it hard. I am willing to do these trivial things..."

Jing Bai had never expected to be suddenly dismissed from her position as abbot. Upon hearing this decision, she simply couldn't believe it.

"Oh? Master Jingbai, do you think there's something wrong with my decision?"

"I dare not. Your Majesty's decision is naturally correct."

"The abbot is old, and her energy isn't what it used to be. She wouldn't be able to handle the many complex matters at this temple, would she?"

"From today on, Master Mo Yan will take over the position of abbot. Master Mo Yan has always been known for her calmness, competence, and compassion. I believe that under her leadership, Ganlu Temple will continue to inherit and promote the Dharma, and will be renewed in the future."

"Master Mo Yan, I hope you can copy Buddhist scriptures for me every month. I will arrange for someone to come and retrieve these scriptures. I am sorry to trouble you with your trouble. I thank you in advance."

"It is a great blessing for me to have the honor to copy Buddhist scriptures for you. I will do my best to complete it with all my heart."

Then, I boarded the carriage back to the palace. The shaft swayed slightly, and the sound of horse hooves echoed crisply and rhythmically.

As the wheels rolled, the scenery on both sides of the road unfolded slowly like a picture scroll. A breeze gently rustled the curtains of the car windows, bringing a breath of fresh air.

I sat quietly in the car, my mind racing. Thinking back on what I had just experienced, I couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

After an unknown amount of time, the towering palace in the distance became increasingly clear. Its vermilion walls and golden glazed tiles shone brightly in the sunlight.

I slowly raised my head and looked at the scene in front of me that was so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar. An indescribable feeling of heaviness surged in my heart.

I returned to this nightmare-like cage. The tall and cold walls around me cut the sky into a neat square, as if they were also trapping my freedom and hope.

Every brick and stone, every gap exudes a suffocating and oppressive atmosphere, making me feel like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to escape no matter how hard I struggle.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within me, but an inexplicable feeling of powerlessness instantly spread throughout my body. At the entrance to my bedroom, the gate to the Yikun Palace was like a silent, enormous mouth, waiting to swallow me in...

"Your Majesty, we have been busy all day and you are pregnant. It is really hard. You should go back to the palace and rest early. Don't work so hard and hurt your body."

Baojuan looked at me, who looked a little tired, with a look of heartache on her face, and advised softly.

As she spoke, she reached out and gently held my arm, as if she was afraid that I would fall accidentally.

"It's alright, I'm fine. Now that I'm back, I should go see the Emperor first. After all, I've been away for quite some time, and I'm sure the Emperor must be worried."