The words of the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, Lord Li, revealed the identity of the condemned criminal, and also verified Abe's words.
This condemned criminal had been arranged by the Ministry of Justice at the last minute. It was the first time those Wei Nation people had seen a corpse, so how could they recognize his name? Furthermore, they could accurately state the crimes the condemned criminal had committed when he was alive. It was simply unimaginable!
There was only one explanation that made sense — the condemned criminal had come back to life in that dog's body.
Witnessing this with their own eyes, looking at the restless dog in the cage, the atmosphere in the main hall instantly became strange. Many people were so shocked that they couldn't speak.
Emperor Zhao Qing's eyes moved back and forth between the cage and the Japanese youth. Suddenly, he asked, "You can bring a dead person back to life in a dog's body. Can you also bring him back to life in a human's body?"
Abe actually only knew some simple official language. When she heard the emperor's question, she turned her head to look at Yamada Jiro with hesitation.
However, Yamada Jiro didn't translate for her. Instead, he answered Emperor Zhao Qing's question, "I can, but to bring a dead person back to life in a living person's body, that living person has to die first. Moreover, casting a spell on a living person isn't as easy as casting a spell on a dog's body. This is because animals don't have complete intelligence, so it's easier for them to accept a human's soul. However, a living person has a complete soul. Unless you first turn him into an idiot, then you can cast a spell in his sleep and change a dead person's body."
After hearing his explanation, Emperor Zhao Qing's eyebrows rose up high. With a thought-provoking expression, he looked at the Japanese youth who could bring the dead back to life.
Under her seat, Yu Shu's heartbeat was abnormal under her calm appearance. A dead person's soul coming back to life in a living person's body. Wasn't this kind of strange thing a true portrayal of her own experience?
She didn't believe that a tuft of hair or a candle could summon a soul and bring a dead person back to life. However, when she looked at the peculiar Japanese youth, she recalled the gaze he had looked at her during the Water and Continent Conference yesterday. That uncomfortable feeling was as if someone had seen through her.
Could it be that he could tell that the thing in her body wasn't the original?
No, impossible, how could this be possible?
Yu Shu quickly denies this idea and tells herself not to scare herself. There are many powerful people in An Ling City. If someone can see that she is up to no good, he would have seen it long ago. Why would he wait until now?
"If that's the case, why can't you let the dead come back to life in your own body? Why must you occupy someone else's body?"
This question came from the Celestial Commissioner's side. The person who spoke was none other than Junior Supervisor Ren, who had been busy all night.
"Well …" Yamada Jiro rolled his eyes, "I've heard Abe-sama mention it before. In the eyes of a powerful Onmyoji like her, there's something called 'Ki' in a living person's body. Once a person's body runs out of 'Ki', they'll become a dead person. Their soul will leave their body. If they want to come back from the dead, they'll need to find a new body with Ki. They can't use a body without 'Ki' anymore."
Hearing this, Yu Shu held her chin thoughtfully and looked at the young Onmyoji who kept his head down.
"Hmph, what resurrection? In my opinion, this is clearly a trick used by the people of Jianghu. It's fine to use it to deceive people, but how can you take it seriously?"
The white-haired Duke Jingguo snorted coldly. He was an important minister of the previous emperor and had made great contributions. When the emperor first ascended the throne, he single-handedly suppressed a few rebellious ministers. Although he didn't have any military power, Emperor Zhao Qing had always been generous to him. If it was anyone else who dared to speak so casually in front of the emperor, the emperor would have glared at them long ago. However, at this moment, Emperor Zhao Qing only looked at him with a smile and didn't say anything.
Someone from the Celestial Commissioner's side immediately chimed in, "Lord Duke Jingguo is right. This lowly official thinks that the so-called resurrection of the dead by this Japanese is more like a crooked method used by the devil to harm people. To think that they dared to use this method to deceive the emperor, they deserve to be punished."
Xin Ya had suffered a loss at the hands of this Japanese yesterday. How could she let go of the opportunity to ridicule him today? Moreover, Ren Qiming had already spoken in the morning. If she could find fault with him, she would.
As soon as he spoke, the Celestial Commissioner's side became lively. They all pointed out one thing after another, and all of their words had the same meaning — — it's fake. Everyone had been prepared before entering the palace. No matter how real this technique looks, we can't admit it.
There's a saying that three people make a tiger. If one person didn't believe it, then so be it. But when a whole group of people put on a disapproving look, those who were shocked at the start started to doubt the authenticity of the technique.
The Celestial Commissioner's voice was unanimous. Even the group of Yi Shi behind him didn't support the Japanese. The words "I don't believe it" were written on their faces.
Even Emperor Zhao Qing's eyes weren't as fiery as before.
Looking at this scene, Yu Shu really wanted to laugh. What was this called? That's right, the home advantage.
"Emperor Da 'an is wise!" Yamada Jiro probably didn't expect that these people would "lie with their eyes open". He immediately showed an expression of being humiliated. With a red face and neck, he knelt down in front of Emperor Zhao Qing — —
"With sincerity, I came to pay my respects to Your Majesty. These two Onmyoji are precious to our country. They are comparable to tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. Yesterday, Lord Aida used magic to summon rain. Today, Lord Abe brought the dead back to life. Your Majesty saw it with your own eyes. How can it be fake? I think some people are unwilling to admit that their skills are not as good as others. Today, there are envoys from other countries here. Aren't some people afraid that people will say that the Yi Shi of Da 'an is narrow-minded? "
In addition to Japan, there were also several small countries, such as Siam and Korea. They could understand Chinese and were indeed shocked by Abe's skill. At this time, although they didn't help the Japanese envoys, it could be seen from their faces that their thoughts were probably the same as the Japanese envoys. They thought that the Da 'an Dynasty was going to take advantage of its power to bully others.
Emperor Zhao Qing narrowed his eyes and looked at the Japanese envoys who knelt down in front of him. There was some coldness in his eyes.
However, Yamada Jiro was so focused on achieving his goal that he didn't notice it. He just wanted to defend himself and said to the Celestial Commissioner indignantly, "You keep saying that our Onmyoji is a lie. Then, please tell us clearly which part is a lie. If you can't tell us, please don't make slanderous accusations."
Yu Shu had to praise this Japanese man for his good Chinese. He could even use such an appropriate idiom as slanderous accusations.
Unexpectedly, the Directorate of Astrology was waiting for him to say this.
"Humph." This time, it was Cao Zuoling who snorted coldly, "Yesterday, we didn't expose you because we wanted to show our leniency. Now, you think that we, the Celestial Commissioner, have no one to help you?"
Then, he turned his head and said to Jing Chen, "Thank you, Daozi Yibai."
Jing Chen nodded. He was already prepared. He stood up calmly and bowed to the throne, ignoring Yamada Jiro's clamor. He said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Emperor Zhao Qing was naturally amiable towards Jing Chen. "Feel free to speak your mind."
"Yesterday, the Onmyoji from Japan performed the Onmyoji Summoning Wind and Rain. It was amazing. However, there are some people in the Da 'an Kingdom who can do this. "
"Oh?" Emperor Zhao Qing was interested. "When did such a talent appear? Why didn't I know about it?"
Jing Chen explained, "Actually, it's not difficult. As long as one can accurately predict the weather of that day and make preparations in advance, anyone can summon the wind and rain. If I may be so bold, I would like to ask you to try and verify its authenticity."
When Emperor Zhao Qing heard this, he was a little disappointed. He really hoped that Da 'an had a Master Yi who could summon the wind and rain. When the time came, if there was a drought or water shortage, he could send someone there with a wave of his hand. Even disaster relief would not be needed.
If there was such an extraordinary person, he could use an uninhabited island to return the disaster. Why not?
When Yamada Jiro heard Jing Chen's words, he was stunned for a moment. Panic flashed across his face, but he still bluffed and said, "It's easy for you to say. Then please summon a rain and let us see if it's true."
Jing Chen looked out of the hall and thought about the speculation of the Master Yi in the morning. He couldn't help but turn back and look at Yu Shu who was sitting below.
However, he saw that she was holding a teacup and watching the show calmly, without any hint at all.
However, Yamada Jiro misunderstood his action and thought that he wanted to stall for time. He hurriedly said, "Don't you want to summon the rain? Let me make it clear first. Yesterday, Lord Xiangtian only used an incense stick of time to summon the rain. Don't think about fooling us. If it takes too long, even if it rains, it won't be summoned by you. "
After saying this, he put on an expression of asking for justice and looked at Emperor Zhao Qing.
Emperor Zhao Qing also hated this Dong Ying envoy who was not sensible. He was probably very confident in his nephew. Without saying anything, he ordered the servant, "Go get an incense stick and light it."
The people on the Celestial Commissioner's side who knew the truth more or less showed a worried look.
However, there was no turning back. Jing Chen didn't want to argue. He took a step, turned around, and walked out of the hall. His back was slender and his clothes fluttered in the wind. His back was imprinted in people's eyes. He was like an immortal returning with the wind.
In an instant, it inexplicably gave more confidence and hope to the hundreds of officials present.
Yu Shu, on the other hand, looked at Jing Chen's back as he disappeared outside the palace gates and shook her head lightly.
The Great Commissioner sitting in the chief seat turned his head and glanced at her lightly. No one noticed it.
After Jing Chen went out, everyone stared at the incense stick. Probably the officials of the Celestial Commissioner had never been as united as they were today. They all hoped that God would do them a favor and not doze off at this critical moment.
"Buzz — buzz — buzz —"
A low bell rang in the distance, echoing up and down the Fengqing Palace. It was just the hour of the evening, and the summer sun was setting in the west.
The incense stick burned very quickly. It didn't seem to have been burned for a long time, and only the thickness of a thumb was left. However, it was still calm outside the hall, without any sign of a storm.
Until the last bit of incense ashes scattered into furnace dust, there was no rain.
“.....”
The Celestial Commissioner was silent. Yamada Jiro's face was filled with joy, and he didn't hide his smirk. He then knelt down in front of Emperor Zhao Qing. "Your Majesty, I wonder if the Masters of the holy dynasty have anything else to say."
Emperor Zhao Qing looked in the direction of the Celestial Commissioner expressionlessly. Only those who were familiar with the temperament of this emperor who had been on the throne for more than a decade knew that this was a sign of his anger.
The Great Commissioner, who bore the brunt of the anger, stood up slowly and knelt down calmly. "Your subject has failed in his duty."
His kneeling was a big deal. The Celestial Commissioner and the officials all stood up and knelt down with him.
"Your subject has sinned."
Yamada Jiro didn't know that he had angered the Emperor. He was just proud that he had the upper hand. He asked Emperor Zhao Qing, "Your Majesty, please honor our agreement. My country will exchange the island with two Onmyojis."
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