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Master Pujue really entered the palace the next day, and gave lectures to the Empress Dowager and other concubines in Huiyi Hall. Xiao Yan also specially asked for leave to accompany Empress Dowager Sun.

Today, Pujue is talking about the "Nirvana Sutra". There are layers of sutra flags, the Dharma chime is clear and far away, the candles in the hall are bright, the fire is phoenix, and the fragrance is curling up with green dragons. Deep, with a high and straight nose, a face like a bright moon, and a sound like a chime, and the scriptures are narrated, as if there are thousands of volumes of scriptures in his chest.

Xiao Yan pressed the soul box and talked to Lich silently in his heart: "Is it useful for you to listen to the national teacher's lecture?"

The Lich said: "It's useless, but listening to it can be regarded as learning a piece of knowledge."

Xiao Yan: "..."

The Lich asked in a low voice: "Do you know what the concubines over there are talking about?"

Xiao Yan was a little stunned, and glanced at the concubines sitting on the futon over there without a trace. They were actually quite young, but they were all wearing plain, old-fashioned dark robes, and they were indeed holding round fans, covering up their powder faces from time to time. , occasionally speaking a few words with the people around her, her eyes are very quiet and elegant.

The first emperor had no children, and the concubines could not leave the palace, so they all stayed in the remote West Palace. Except for the kind of empress dowager who would call them to listen to the scriptures, other times they were so quiet that they hardly existed in the harem. Playing horse cranes and the like together.

Lich said: "They are talking about whether the national teacher's Buddha image is solemn, arrogant and uncompromising, and whether he will personally save the Empress Dowager in Wushan."

The expression on Xiao Yan's face was almost broken, he lowered his head and quickly took the teacup to his lips to hide his smile, but he silently discussed with the Lich in a serious manner: "I think the national teacher's eyes are clear and righteous, this matter should be just a rumor."

Lich had a little bit of recognition for Xiao Yan in his heart, he clearly had a different stand from Queen Mother Sun, but he would not spread unfounded rumors, nor would he take pleasure in slandering others behind others.He has seen many people spread baseless rumors at will just for the sake of quick tongue, only for personal pleasure, but they don't know that they are doing evil.

The Empress Dowager Sun told Sun Xuexiao to come in and accompany her to listen to the scriptures today, and she listened attentively, and occasionally said a few words to Sun Xuexiao about her understanding of the Dharma.

After Pujue finished speaking, Empress Dowager Sun and Xiao Yan both received generous rewards.Pujue Guoshi brought his disciples to thank him for his kindness. Empress Dowager Sun smiled and said, "I heard the "Avatamsaka Sutra" taught by the national teacher before. The cause and effect are wonderful and the dharma is profound. Today, the "Nirvana Sutra" is taught by the national teacher in a simple and popular way. Fun and vibrant."

Pujue laughed and said: "The empress dowager has a predestined relationship with my Buddha, and she is also proficient in book history. The poor monk told the empress the "Avatamsaka Sutra", and the empress could understand it. A few days ago, the poor monk went to Hukou to teach the scriptures, only to find that the folk There are very few people who are good at Zen and Buddhist principles like your mother, and most of them don't even know the words, so I have to change this way of teaching, so that it is easy to understand, so that I can spread Buddhism widely and attract people into the boundless ocean of Buddhism."

Empress Dowager Sun felt complacent when she heard this, and said with a smile: "When Aijia's mother was pregnant, she dreamed that there was a Bodhisattva rubbing her crown and a celestial girl scattered flowers; the previous emperor also praised me for having the manner of a Bodhisattva. A few days ago, when Aijia was sleeping, It seems that I can also hear the sound of Buddha, and the fragrance of lotus lingers in my nose, thinking about it, Aijia has some connections with Buddha."

Pujue Guoshi said: "Your Majesty believes in the Mahayana, travels to all good things, goodness is goodness."

Empress Dowager Sun smiled and asked Pujue Guoshi again: "Seeing that it is time to travel to the Buddha's Day, the Guoshi will preside over it. When the time comes, Aijia and Your Majesty will also go to pay respects to the Buddha statue. Today Aijia and Your Majesty will donate [-] guan. Cultivate the golden body of Buddha."

Pujue Guoshi hurriedly thanked him: "Your Majesty is very kind, Your Majesty is kind."

Empress Dowager Sun said with a smile: "National teacher does not know that His Majesty the former son specially ordered someone to re-copy a set of scriptures that Ai's family often recited, saying that the previous script was small and difficult to read, fearing that Ai's family would hurt their eyes. "

Pujue Guoshi smiled and praised: "Your Majesty is pure and filial. Serving the Empress Dowager is a blessing for the common people."

Xiao Yan said: "How can these few scriptures be able to repay the kindness of my mother's nurturing and teaching? My son can't wait to enter the Buddhist gate and read scriptures for his mother every day to ask for blessings."

Empress Dowager Sun laughed and said: "Is there any reason for this? Your Majesty is responsible for the destiny to protect all peoples. How can you lightly talk about conversion? On the contrary, I am sorry for my family. I have been honored since I was a child. I only know peace and happiness. I have never been afraid. After the death of the first emperor, I sometimes practiced In order to cultivate the next life..."

Xiao Yan hurriedly dissuaded: "The queen mother must not do it, the son still needs the mother's teaching. Speaking of this matter, I have an idea."

He glanced at Pujue Guoshi, and said with a smile: "I heard that Emperor Gao, the ancestor of the ancestors, carefully admired Taoism when he was alive. He wore grass shoes, kudzu clothes, and ate vegetables. The harem guards did not allow Luo Qi to play music. Build Baoguang Temple and support three thousand monks."

Pujue Guoshi cupped his hands and said: "Emperor Gao, the ancestor of the ancestors, really believed in the Buddha, with a lofty appearance, read the Xuanzang, and talked about Buddhism with the famous monks. The ancestors lived for 40 years, and the soldiers did not dare to go south. The world is peaceful. Prosperity in the four seas is a great virtue.”

Empress Dowager Sun said: "Exactly, there are still embroidered statues of Sakyamuni that were offered by Emperor Gao, the ancestor of the ancestors, in the palace, and Ai's family often offer them."

Xiao Yan said: "Listening to the master's lecture today, he speaks a little bit of righteousness, suddenly understands, quite awakened, wishing to listen to the scriptures under the seat of the national teacher from time to time. In the past, the ancestors used the most trusted servant as a substitute to sacrifice their lives on their behalf to pray to ghosts and gods. Blessed by all the Buddhas, it happened that Qi Yuan, who served me by my side, copied Buddhist scriptures for me a few days ago, and told me that he heard the sound of wooden fish chanting scriptures at night. I think he is quite karmic with the Buddha, the national teacher has strict precepts, and he is diligent in doing good things. I want to follow the example of my ancestors and let Qi Yuan sacrifice his life to become a monk on my behalf, and serve next to the national teacher, the national teacher thinks this is good?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the room was startled, Empress Dowager Sun's face changed slightly, but Xiao Yan said: "Qi Yuan, come out and pay a visit to the national teacher."

Qi Yuan was originally brought out by Xiao Yan to wait on him today, and he was standing by the wall, when he heard Xiao Yan's few words and decided to let him become a monk, he was completely shocked, but he still walked out, bowing down in silence.

Although Pujue Guoshi was a little surprised, but the emperor is the king of ten thousand chariots, he speaks well, but he is just a servant, and he can't take the emperor's wishes away, so he quickly smiled and said: "Your Majesty is filial and pure benevolent, with a good body, the poor monk sees this." Son, you really have a bright face, you are born with Su Hui, and you have a predestined relationship with my Buddha."

Xiao Yan said with a smile: "In that case, let's become a monk in Baohua Temple, and the emperor will give you a magic weapon, and the national teacher will take it back, and you will be ordained immediately."

Pujue Guoshi hurriedly got up to receive the decree and said: "Since he became a monk on behalf of His Majesty, the poor monk dare not be a teacher, so he can only accept disciples on his behalf. My teacher's teachings are upright and he has passed away. This junior brother, the name of the Dharma is Pucheng. Go back The poor monk in the temple personally shaved him."

Xiao Yan looked down at Qi Yuan coming forward to salute and thank him, he didn't say anything, he turned his head and smiled at Empress Dowager Sun: "My mother also praised Qi Yuan for copying scriptures well, now I let him become a monk as a substitute, so he can always be my mother's mother in the future. Pray."

The Empress Dowager Sun's expression was indifferent: "Pujue Guoshi's Buddhism is profound and deeply understands the mystery. Since Qi Yuan has this opportunity, it is also his Buddha's destiny. He should live up to the emperor's grace and practice Buddhism well. Since he is a monk on behalf of the emperor, then You must abide by the precepts, and you must not damage the reputation of the royal family."

Qi Yuan kowtowed and said, "Your servant complies with the order."

When the ceremony was over, Pu Jue took Qi Yuan away from the palace, and Empress Dowager Sun asked Xiao Yan: "Why did your majesty suddenly think of letting Qi Yuan become a monk on behalf of the emperor?"

Xiao Yan said: "My son was originally influenced by his mother, and he was also quite interested in Buddhism. A few days ago, when he was studying history, he mentioned Emperor Sejong. I found out that there was also a saying that he became a monk on behalf of the emperor to pray for blessings. I feel that I should follow suit. I just saw Qi Yuan copied the scriptures well. He has been my companion for so many years, and he really can't bear to serve me as a slave. Forget it, it's better to let him become a monk. He is also grateful to his mother and serves her every day. Buddha, be the queen mother and pray for good health and longevity.”

Empress Dowager Sun only smiled faintly: "The emperor has such a heart, so the Ai family is naturally happy." She got up, feeling depressed, and brought Sun Xuexiao back to the Cifu Palace.

Xiao Yan got up and sent Empress Dowager Sun to the chariot personally, and watched her leave. Lich asked him in the soul box: "She is very upset, obviously you violated her desire to control."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly: "An occasion like today is another trivial matter of a servant becoming a monk. She will not make things difficult for me in the open, and tear away the mask of motherly kindness and filial piety."

The Lich said: "You have thought about this a long time ago, right? Start by copying Buddhist scriptures."

Xiao Yan responded: "Yes, at that time I thought it would be difficult for me to leave the palace. I thought it would be good if he could become a monk. After all, he has not really been tortured in the palace. It is too dangerous for him to stay in the palace, and I can't protect him. He. Followed the national teacher and became a monk on behalf of the emperor. His status in the temple will be very respected. No one dares to bully him. Now that I can go out of the palace, this idle chess will be more useful. I hope he can grow up. He is an eagle and should not be in this palace."

The Lich sensed his great mood, and the golden light on his body seemed to be much brighter, which made his soul and body very comfortable. The dragon energy on Xiao Yan's body has increased significantly in the past few days. There was a faint golden light that seemed to be absent, but now it is much thicker.

Was it the emperor's mood that affected the dragon energy?Unlike, the Lich was thinking about the connection. The biggest change during this period was that the emperor ate and slept well, practiced swordsmanship diligently, and his body became stronger. Small, three is today's incident, the emperor was able to issue an oral order alone, and completely carried out a thing that he intended to carry out, sending Qi Yuan out of the palace to become a monk.Fundamentally speaking, these three things reflect the manifestation of the emperor's power.

Therefore, he was right to help the little emperor before. Only when the restriction and suppression of the power belonging to the real dragon emperor is weakened, he can truly grasp the imperial power, rule the world, and receive feedback from the people and all things. Really liberate the real dragon spirit in him.

If the lich thinks about the books that he has read these days, if the emperor is wrong or at fault, the heavens will send disasters to weaken the so-called dragon spirit by destroying the creatures in this world. Once the dragon spirit becomes weaker , a new lord will be born to replace him.

That's how the world works.