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Though they moved swiftly, how could they compare to Qi Xiaomian's people? When they arrived at the location, not only did they fail to find anyone, but there were also no signs of a struggle anywhere around.
Qi Xiaomian and Sang Qingxiao returned to the capital on horseback just before noon on the third day.
Qi Shuo waited at the city gate. After a glance at Sang Qingxiao, he led Qi Xiaomian into the palace.
"A Mian," he said, "they say a girl shouldn't be kept too long once she grows up, but it seems boys shouldn't be kept either."
The Xuande Emperor stood with his hands clasped behind his back, leaving only his silhouette visible, which looked rather lonely.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Don't understand? Heh, didn't you leave the city with Miss Sang last night?"
"Yes."
"Where did you go?"
"To Feng County. Every household there makes ice lanterns. With several snowfalls recently, many homes have piled up some outside their doors, so I took her to see."
"After all, it's the New Year," Qin Mu Hui remarked. "You young folks have such leisure. If it were really like that, it would be fine. But how come someone saw you in Guo County?"
"Guo County? That place is no different from Jingjing City; what's there to go for?"
"Who saw you? Did someone come to complain about this little outing? I was just having some fun; it didn't delay my duties. What's there to report?"
"Did you really not go to Guo County?"
Qi Xiaomian was puzzled. "What happened in Guo County?"
Qin Mu Hui asked another question instead: "Do you know what Wisdom Supreme said to me the day he entered the palace?"
"How would I know that?"
"He said that this time he came to the capital not only to assist the Court in investigating the Mirror Demon but most importantly, to deliver an Auspicious Beast. He specifically sought me out because he knew the Court was about to hold a grand banquet."
Qi Xiaomian laughed. "Uncle, do you really believe that?"
Puzhao Temple is distinguished from other temples due to its Demon Subduing Institute and holds significant influence in the Demon Catching Realm. Like the Demon Catching Realm, it remains a neutral force among various Courts.
Moreover, many High Monks in Pujiyuan have been guided by divine inspiration to remain and help people in this world. Therefore, its status among the Courts is even higher than that of the Demon Catching Realm.
Puzhao Temple has survived for over a thousand years not only due to contributions from its two major halls but also because it has consistently maintained a neutral stance.
If there truly were an Auspicious Beast, Puzhao Temple would likely take it for themselves or have other plans but would never send it to any particular nation.
Once this precedent is set, neutrality will inevitably lean towards bias. The longstanding situation of Puzhao Temple has been disrupted, and great calamity is imminent!
Seeing the hesitation and doubt on Xuande Emperor's face, Qi Xiaomian continued, "Puzhao Temple cannot be so foolish. If Wisdom Supreme truly said such things to you, it only indicates that he is calculating something for himself. The reason remains unknown.
I know a bit about Wisdom Supreme. Due to the disputes within the temple, it seems he has sown the seeds of Inner Demon, causing his heart to be unsettled and straying from the path of Buddha Cultivation.
When Your Majesty converses with him, you should first strip away his High Monk facade and treat him as a merchant in a gamble. Perhaps then you will see the true face behind his hypocritical mask.
Are you saying he is using me? That I have been deceived by him?
Your Majesty is wise. If there truly were an Auspicious Beast born, the heavens would surely bestow auspicious signs. With the strength of Dragon Guard, how could there be no news at all?
Since news has spread, there must be movements among Ju Yi personnel. How could Wisdom Supreme alone withstand multiple forces and monopolize the Auspicious Beast?
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