Chapter 239: Chapter 105: The National Faith of Compassion Founded, Great Yin’s Demons Subdued

The leader called out two names and said, "You... you two quickly go to the royal capital and report this matter to the Empress Dowager."

"Then... what about you, boss?"

The leader smiled wryly and said, "I will naturally mobilize the forces here to exhaust every effort to quell the rumors."

The person asked in surprise, "Why doesn’t the Buddha target Prince Qing, but instead..."

Before the words fell, the leader’s long knife had already been unsheathed, resting on that person’s neck. He stared at him intensely, then said in a deep voice, "Fool, do you want to die?"

The person was shocked, breaking into a cold sweat.

The leader slowly sheathed the knife but offered no explanation.

These matters of "sowing discord," to some extent, are also about revealing people’s scars.

How could the Buddha accept having his scars revealed like this, only to be exploited?

Now, he’s willing to send the Subduing Tiger Arhat to warn them, which already counts as being close to the Empress Dowager.

The leader looked at the person and said, "Go quickly and report honestly to the Empress Dowager!"

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Not even a month later, the rumors on the streets about the "Buddha Mother" had completely disappeared.

This left Tian Yuan stunned.

Yan Fangbai said, "The Buddha has taken action."\

Tian Yuan also understood, she said, "Let’s set off for Xinci Temple today. In the past, Prince Qing didn’t know the Buddha Mother’s identity, and this grievance was somewhat unwarranted..."

Yan Fangbai replied, "Brother Xuan is not here, so you must go to represent Prince Qing’s Mansion and show your stance."

Tian Yuan showed a determined expression and nodded.

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Meanwhile, in the royal capital.

The former Empress Dowager, now the Grand Empress Dowager, sat on the throne holding the baby Sovereign, listening to the affairs of the nation.

The core of the civil and military officials had all become members of the Wang family, so no one objected to the Grand Empress Dowager sitting there.

Originally, the seat was for the former Empress, now the Empress Dowager. But the Empress Dowager... has traveled far.

This journey was grand, as the Empress Dowager headed south to worship the Buddha.

At this moment, carriages raced forward with a thousand soldiers clearing the path, accompanied by Secret Martial Artists.

Next to the carriage was a gentle man.

Any Secret Martial Artist from the Prime Minister’s faction could recognize this man as Xie Feng, the former greatest martial artist of Great Yin.

Xie Feng appeared incredibly calm at this moment, but his eyes were filled with indescribable madness.

To win over this great martial artist, the Empress Dowager offered her body, allowing the strongest martial artist of the current Wang family lineage to ride upon her.

She was not just a woman, but also the Mother of the Great Yin Country.

When beauty and power combine, their allure to men increases exponentially, serving as a powerful weapon for the Mother of the Country.

Entering the dragon’s den, the Empress Dowager felt somewhat reassured with Xie Feng accompanying her.

At this moment, she raised her hand, pondering what the Buddha wanted.

If the Buddha wanted her, she would raise her robes belonging to the Mother of the Country without hesitation, revealing her indulgent side to please the Buddha.

But the Buddha presumably wouldn’t want such a thing.

Then... perhaps incense.

She could completely open the northern region and even grant incense permission south of Qing River along the riverside.

She had heard that monks also labor, so... the Buddha’s Xinci Temple bore no conflict with the dynasty, at least for now.

But what could she gain?

’Prince Qing.’

Her gaze sharpened.

After the royal capital upheavals, Prince Qing and the old faction led by the Prime Minister had become a terrifying threat.

If they weren’t eliminated, every member of the Wang family would be unable to sleep or eat peacefully.

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Night fell.

Rose was sleeping alone in the Buddha Mother Hall, her mind occupied with thoughts of that affair with the young lord, twisting her legs restlessly.

She was very puzzled.

’I am, after all, the reincarnation of the Buddha Mother, right?

How could I be so weak?

If I were a great flame in my previous life, at least I should be a small spark in this life, right?

But now, not only am I not a small spark, I’m like an ice block, lacking both talent and cultivation.’

Just as she was thinking, suddenly Li Xuan’s voice came by her ear.

After some whispered words from Li Xuan, Rose instantly understood, and then got up to seek Jing Miao.

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The next day, Jing Miao surprisingly led people to Xiongshan County.

Under Li Xuan’s control, Jing Miao encountered the carriages of Prince Qing’s Mansion halfway.

Then, Jing Miao directly bestowed blessings upon Xiaojin, signifying becoming her godmother, and further said, "With her here, Prince Qing’s Mansion would surely be safe and sound."

Tian Yuan and Jing Miao’s eyes met, filled with emotions in their hearts.

Though they met for the first time, they were already aware of each other.

If it hadn’t been for that plague, the two women should now be ’sisters serving the same husband.’

Afterward, Tian Yuan reluctantly returned to Prince Qing’s Mansion, while Jing Miao returned to Xinci Temple,

Upon returning to Xinci Temple, Jing Miao immediately found Rose, respectfully saluting, "Buddha Mother..."

Rose wasn’t particularly formal, running over and whispering, "Is the task done?"

After saying this, she added, "Don’t worry, since I am here, you will surely be safe.

If the Buddha dares touch you, I’ll die to show him!

This is being unfilial!"

Rose seemed utterly fearless of the Buddha hearing her, saying things as she did, after all... it was Li Xuan who taught her to say it.

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A few days later...

The Empress Dowager had arrived at Xinci Temple, offering large amounts of incense money.

After Jing Miao greeted her mildly, the Empress Dowager proceeded to offer incense.

For the Empress Dowager’s safety, all the visitors in the main hall were cleared.

As the Empress Dowager lit the third stick of fragrant incense, the doors of the main hall gently closed.

The Empress Dowager knelt on the cushion, closed her eyes, and prayed before the great Buddha.

Soon, footsteps suddenly emanated from behind the Buddha statue.

The Empress Dowager was startled, quickly opened her eyes, and saw a strong, towering monk.

The group of people who previously spread the rumors was sent out by her; naturally, she had heard her subordinates describe the appearance of the "Subduing Tiger Arhat."