When the Emperor's imperial edict was still on its way, the eldest di daughter of the Bai family suddenly died. When this matter reached Jingdou, it shocked the entire court. Originally, no one had paid much attention to the theory that the Emperor had cursed his wife. They thought that for an Emperor like the Emperor, it was normal for a few concubines to die. How could they believe the theory that there was evil in life? Everyone thought that once the Empress was chosen, these theories would fall apart. Now, not only did they not fall apart, they became even worse.
This worried the ministers in the court. The emperor was already twenty-six years old. The children of ordinary men at this age were already ten years old, but the emperor didn't even have a child. Was it really as the abbot of the Huguo Temple said, that the emperor's life was evil and it was impossible for him to have children?
Mo Rongzhan asked people to take back the imperial edict and gave the Bai family a generous reward. This matter was suppressed, but it still could not suppress the rumor that he cursed his wife.
"Your Majesty, this matter was caused by the abbot of the Huguo Temple. He should be punished in order to stop people's mouths." A minister came out to point out the source.
"Can punishing the abbot change my fate of cursing my wife?" Mo Rongzhan asked in a deep voice. His handsome face was now hazy, making people seem to be in a very bad mood.
Someone in the hall immediately came out to question the abbot's words, thinking that it was nonsense to have evil in one's life. As for the sudden death of the Bai family's daughter, it was just a coincidence.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it." Prime Minister Xu, who had been silent, stood up and said.
Since Xu Huiru was demoted to a concubine and Xu Ji was put in prison, Prime Minister Xu had been very low-key in the court. At first, he wanted to pretend to be sick and not go to the morning court. As a result, the emperor said that if he couldn't come, he would be replaced. He appeared alive and well the next day.
Mo Rongzhan looked at him lightly. "What can't be said now? Minister Xu, say it. "
Prime Minister Xu said expressionlessly, "I think this matter was caused by the abbot of the Huguo Temple. Since he calculated that the emperor's fate of cursing his wife, with the abbot's cultivation, he may be able to choose a suitable empress for the emperor."
"Your Majesty, I think Prime Minister Xu's words are reasonable. It is better to invite the abbot into the palace and let him list the eight characters suitable for the Empress, and then choose the Empress according to the eight characters." Tang Zhen stood up and echoed, but he smiled bitterly in his heart. Finally, he had come to this step.
Mo Rongzhan faintly raised his eyebrows, as if he was a little tempted by their proposal.
When the other officials saw this, they all bowed and agreed. If the Empress was not chosen soon, there would not be a Crown Prince. Without a Crown Prince, the Imperial Family would definitely become restless. The dynasty that had finally stabilized would probably be in turmoil again. Moreover, if the Emperor had an heir, they, as officials, would be reassured.
"Then let's invite the abbot to the palace." A light flashed in Mo Rongzhan's eyes, and he ordered someone to invite the abbot of Hu Guo Temple to the palace.
Fu De hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the abbot has been waiting outside the palace gates for an audience this morning."
Mo Rongzhan coldly snorted. "This old man must be here to beg for mercy. Call him in."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Fu De responded and flicked his horsetail whisk. "Let the abbot of Hu Guo Temple enter the hall."
The sound came out in waves. The abbot, who was meditating outside the palace gates, opened his eyes slightly, thinking that the little bastard emperor finally let him enter the palace.
It was not easy to see the abbot of Hu Guo Temple. In everyone's eyes, he was an elusive master. Except for the royal family, ordinary people could not see him at all. The ministers in the court all respected this master. Especially when they saw him appear outside the hall in a kasaya, they felt that the abbot had a noble appearance, which made people feel that he was inviolable.
"This old monk greets Your Majesty." The abbot put his palms together and saluted.
Mo Rongzhan sneered. "Abbot, are you coming to the palace today to atone for your sins? Or do you want to tell me that I don't believe in fate? "
"Amitabha." The abbot chanted a Buddhist phrase. He said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, this old monk has already advised you at the time. The horoscope of an ordinary woman is too light. It is impossible to resist the evil spirit in your life …"
"Old monk, don't talk nonsense. According to what you said, the emperor can't appoint an empress?" A military official stood up and scolded.
Mo Rongzhan motioned for that person to stand back. He looked coldly at the abbot. "Abbot, if I don't appoint an empress, can I have an heir?"
"No." The abbot replied expressionlessly.
This shocked everyone. They wanted to scold the abbot for talking nonsense, but they were worried that it was true. Was the emperor really a lone star? Did he not even have an heir in this life?
At this time, Prime Minister Xu stood up and asked, "Great master, you only said that the horoscope of an ordinary woman is too light. If you choose a woman with the same strong horoscope, can you appoint her as an empress?"
"Fighting force with force, isn't that even more ferocious?" The abbot shook his head and sighed.
Tang Zhen cried, "This one can't, and that one can't. Great master, then tell me, who should the emperor appoint as an empress?"
"This …" The abbot hesitated. "This old monk calculated a person's horoscope a few days ago. This woman is not only blessed, but also born with a noble life. Her horoscope is precious beyond words. In the future, she will be the mother of a country. However, her identity is somewhat inappropriate."
"Has the woman been engaged?" Tang Zhen asked.
The abbot replied, "This woman is in her budding years. Her horoscope is precious. I'm afraid her marriage will not be easy. She should not have been engaged yet."
"Is she too ugly?" The military official asked again.
"This old monk has never seen her, but I heard that she is a rare beauty." The abbot said.
Tang Zhen said again, "Is she the daughter of a criminal?"
"No." The abbot shook his head.
Standing in the hall, Lu Shiming was more and more shocked as he listened. Listening to the meaning of the abbot's words, it seemed that he was talking about his daughter … That day, Pei shi had already told him about the abbot's evaluation of Yao Yao. He didn't take it to heart. He just thought that he could raise Yao Yao for a few more years. Anyway, he could afford to raise his own daughter, but now it seemed that things were not as simple as he thought.
Tang Zhen looked at the emperor and asked angrily, "In that case, what else is there to worry about?"
The abbot sighed, "Because this woman is Her Royal Highness. The princess's horoscope is rare in a hundred years. In the future, she will definitely become the mother of a country. Only her horoscope can resist the emperor's evil luck."
"Nonsense!" Prime Minister Liu stood up and scolded, "The princess is the emperor's sister. How can you talk nonsense here!"
"Although the princess is a princess, she is not the emperor's sister." Prime Minister Xu said lightly.
Mo Rongzhan frowned, "I have chosen a husband for the princess …"
"Your Majesty, not any ordinary man can marry the princess. I'm afraid the other party does not have such a blessing." The abbot said. This was the truth. Lu Yaoyao's horoscope was too strange. Not everyone could marry her.
(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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