RPAGF Chapter 190 Master Xuankong
Chapter 190 Master Xuankong
Xiao Mu used his Qinggong skills and quickly returned to the general's mansion.
At this time, the moonlight was still shining coldly in the courtyard, and the general's mansion was silent.
Mo Feng and Mo Yu had already prepared the items needed for the expedition and placed them neatly in the study.
Xiao Mu landed lightly in the yard, his steps slightly heavy.
He knew that his life or death would be uncertain if he went to the northwest, but for the peace of his family and country, he had no choice.
However, the intimate moment he had just had with Liu Yunniang had added to his feelings of attachment and reluctance, which made his mood even more complicated.
Mo Feng heard the noise and came out of the study. Seeing Xiao Mu coming back, he bowed slightly.
"General, you are back."
Mo Yu also followed out, and they both noticed that Xiao Mu's expression was a little strange.
Xiao Mu nodded slightly.
"Well, are you all ready?"
Mo Feng replied: "General, everything is ready. It's just that you... are you okay?"
He hesitated for a moment, but still asked.
Xiao Mu waved his hand gently.
"It doesn't matter."
Mo Feng muttered to himself, why does the general look so unsatisfied?
Could it be that he was sent back by Madam Liu?
Xiao Mu walked to the table, picked up the map and looked at it carefully.
They traveled light this time and left as soon as the city gate opened. It was already late.
"General, it's almost time to set off."
Mo Feng reminded softly.
Xiao Mu opened his eyes, stood up, took a deep breath,
"set off!"
Half an hour later, a seemingly ordinary carriage set out from an inconspicuous courtyard in the market and slowly drove towards the city gate.
The sound of the wheels rubbing against the ground was particularly clear in this quiet suburb.
After leaving the city, the carriage stopped at a courtyard on the outskirts of Beijing.
The person who got off the carriage was Xiao Mu, and his figure looked a little lonely at this moment.
The guards moved quickly and orderly.
They skillfully transferred the supplies from the wagons to the horses in the yard.
Xiao Mu stood aside. The morning in the suburbs of Beijing was exceptionally peaceful. There was no prosperity and noise like in the city, but there was a kind of tranquility that made people feel at ease.
"General, we are ready."
Mo Yu reported in a low voice.
Xiao Mu came back to his senses and nodded slightly.
"lets go."
His voice was low and firm, without revealing any inner turmoil.
The group rode at full speed, traveling day and night towards the northwest.
The horses' hooves raised clouds of dust on the road, as if it was the mark left on the earth by their determination to rush to the battlefield.
The scenery along the way swept by like flying, gradually changing from green mountains and clear waters to a slightly desolate wilderness.
......
Beijing.
Hankong Temple.
Emperor Jingxuan stood on the back mountain of Hankong Temple, looking down the mountain.
Xiao Mu had already left Beijing by now, so looking from here, he could actually see nothing.
But he seemed to really be able to see Xiao Mu leaving.
He was dressed in a dark brocade robe. In the atmosphere of this temple, he lacked the majesty of the court and had more tranquility and contemplation.
"Your Majesty, the morning dew is heavy, be careful not to catch a cold."
The chief eunuch, Eunuch Li, beside him reminded him softly.
Emperor Jingxuan waved his hand slightly.
"It doesn't matter."
Eunuch Li lowered his head and said cautiously,
"General Xiao is brave and good at fighting. He will definitely live up to your expectations. Don't worry."
At this time, steady and rhythmic footsteps were heard on the path. The abbot of Hankong Temple, Master Xuankong, was wearing a cassock, holding Buddhist beads, with a peaceful and serene face, like a compassionate Buddha statue. His eyes were like a bottomless pool, revealing the deep light of wisdom, and he walked slowly towards me.
"Your Majesty, I am late."
Master Xuankong stopped and bowed slightly.
Emperor Jingxuan turned around, his dark brocade robe swaying gently in the morning breeze.
"Master, you are too polite. I am here in deep meditation, immersed in my thoughts, and I don't even notice the passage of time. Thank you for chanting sutras and praying for her."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I hope you can let it go soon. After all, the dead cannot be resurrected. The living are her concern."
Master Xuankong raised his eyes and looked at Emperor Jingxuan calmly, his voice steady and distant.
Your Majesty, I am afraid you will be trapped for the rest of your life, but......
"Master, tell me, is Qing'er still blaming me? Why didn't she appear in my dreams after she left? It's obvious that she wants to break up with me completely!"
Master Xuankong sighed softly.
"Your Majesty, Miss Qing is kind-hearted and would not want to see Your Majesty like this. Fate is something that cannot be explained. Your Majesty may encounter another opportunity in the future. Parents, brothers, and children are all fate. The time has not come yet, so Your Majesty just needs to wait patiently."
After Master Xuankong said this, he closed his eyes and remained silent. Emperor Jingxuan was curious, but he also knew that he would not speak again on this matter.
"Master, Xiao Mu has already gone to the northwest this morning. Was the trip smooth?"
Master Xuankong slowly opened his eyes and looked down the mountain not far away.
"Your Majesty is concerned about the war on the border and the safety of General Xiao. This is the heart of a benevolent monarch who cares about the world and loves all the people. However, the world is unpredictable, just like the wind and clouds. Everything is determined by cause and effect."
Emperor Jingxuan frowned slightly, a trace of anxiety appeared on his face.
"Master, although I know the principle of cause and effect, Xiao Mu's trip to the northwest concerns the peace of the border of Wei and the well-being of the people. I really can't help but worry. Master, you are very knowledgeable in Buddhism. Can you tell whether Xiao Mu's trip will be smooth?"
Master Xuankong put his hands together and chanted a Buddhist name.
"Amitabha. Your Majesty, General Xiao is both loyal and brave, and his reputation has long been known throughout the world. This is a fact known to everyone. Everything in the world has its destiny. I am willing to pray for the Great Wei in front of the Buddha, chant sutras for General Xiao day and night, and pray for the Buddha to protect his safety and ensure the stability of the border. However, Your Majesty, whether General Xiao's trip will be smooth depends on one person."
Emperor Jingxuan's eyes sank slightly, and he stared closely at Master Xuankong, with a glimmer of inquiry in his eyes.
"Master, what does this mean? Is there some unknown opportunity involved?"
Master Xuankong smiled slightly, and that smile was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, creating ripples, yet it also carried a mysterious insight into everything.
"Your Majesty is in a high position, shouldering the expectations of the people of the world. You are a wise ruler who truly cares about the world and is virtuous to the people. Because of this, you are surrounded by noble people. The stability of our Great Wei is also due to the secret help of this noble person. General Xiao's trip to the northwest this time is also inseparable from this noble person. Doesn't Your Majesty know who this noble person is?"
Emperor Jingxuan's heart moved, and several figures flashed through his mind. He pondered for a moment and asked tentatively,
"Master, is this Madam Liu, or her daughter?"
Master Xuan Kong did not answer directly, but just said vaguely,
"Your Majesty, the world is connected by cause and effect. Some people may seem ordinary, but they possess extraordinary powers. Madam Liu and her daughter have a close relationship with General Xiao. Their existence may be influencing the direction of many things in the dark."
Emperor Jingxuan frowned and paced back and forth on the path.
"Although I know that Madam Liu and her daughter are on good terms with Xiao Mu, how does this relate to the border war? Master, can you explain it to me?"
Master Xuankong shook his head slightly.
"Your Majesty, I have only learned a little from the cause and effect of Buddhism. Madam Liu is General Xiao's bond. With her, General Xiao has a chance and hope of survival. As for her daughter Ye Xiaoxiao..."
Master Xuankong paused, as if he was considering his words.
"I am incompetent and can't even see through her. However, this child's fate is invaluable."