The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 646 - 445. The current legendary battle (New month, requesting guaranteed monthly votes)_2

Chapter 646: 445. The current legendary battle (New month, requesting guaranteed monthly votes)_2

The implied meaning: The Royal Family is going to lose.

Yuann Li nodded slightly without expressing his opinion, and for a moment, the private room fell into silence.

Xue Shence took the initiative to start a new topic: "Mr. Yuan has been especially busy these past days."

Yuann Li gave a wry smile: "Since last year’s New Policy was issued, cutting off a batch of local officials, the court must draw up a list of new appointments and dismissals of officials. From the end of last year until now, it has finally been largely settled."

Xue Shence curiously asked: "Could it be that the Prime Minister is obstructing it?"

Li Yanfu is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, and even though the "new cabinet" has taken away most of the power, matters related to the evaluation, promotion, and dismissal of officials inevitably still involve the Li Party.

Yuann Li nodded and then shook his head:

"But it’s not entirely true. The new officials must bear the major responsibility of advancing the New Policy. The other regions are fine, especially concerning Huai River, involving the regions in the south of Jiancheng Road, which need extra attention. The Shipping Governor of Jiancheng Road has been urging for months, and how could His Majesty not know they lack manpower over there? But the more important it is, the more careful we need to be. The task of discerning these new local officials has fallen upon the Imperial Court of Supervision."

Xue Shence’s eyes showed sympathy, and he raised his glass for a toast:

"Mr. Yuan works tirelessly for the country, please drink up this cup."

Yuann Li smiled and raised his glass in return:

"I hope nothing unexpected happens."

...

Jizhao Temple.

After spring, the lotus lake in the courtyard thawed, the grass gradually greened, and the weather warmed.

Bodhi Bodhisattva, dressed in a simple gauze monk robe, quietly sat by the pond, listening to the nun’s report.

Her bare feet soaked in the water, surrounded by golden carp kissing between her toes. Her robe was wide, exposing fair skin, and she held a wooden comb, gently brushing her long hair.

"... Bodhisattva, the people below have pleaded for the fifth time, hoping you will head south," the nun said softly.

Bodhi Bodhisattva didn’t speak, and after a long time, she gently sighed, squinting her eyes, enjoying the warm sunlight of spring:

"I really don’t want to move."

Following a debate of scripture in the Buddhist community, Bodhi Bodhisattva’s position within the Divine Dragon Temple had risen significantly.

After Da Jing Master defected, the monks who were originally under Da Jing’s faction had lost their backing. After much consideration, they flocked to Bodhi’s fold.

While her power greatly increased, it also brought many troubles.

Divine Dragon Temple is the main forum of the Yu Country’s Buddhist community, and similarly, there are scattered temples in various places.

A significant portion was originally controlled by Da Jing Master, and now it has all become his leftover "political legacy."

In the context of the Empress’s "ban on Buddhism," Divine Dragon Temple was able to bear it with a solid foundation, but the local temples were in constant fear.

Thus, as the new "Zen Sect" leader, Bodhi Bodhisattva had to head south to meet and appease the monks in various local temples.

To prevent the newly formed "Zen Sect" from collapsing... Bodhi Bodhisattva was naturally indolent and disliked strife, having refused several times, now for the fifth time.

"Fine, if I don’t agree, they will keep bothering me. Convey my words, after a few more days, I will head south," Bodhi said helplessly.

The young nun breathed a sigh of relief, her expression lightening, she smiled: "Bodhisattva is kind."

Bodhi Bodhisattva smiled and casually asked about other matters:

"Is the Eldest Princess Yunyang still causing trouble these days?"

The nun replied: "Not much trouble now, seems she’s much more mellowed, perhaps thanks to Master Bian Ji for preaching to her last time."

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"Indeed, Yunyang was sent by His Majesty from the palace to the Jizhao Temple, making sure she doesn’t see any men, leaving her restless, and thus causing trouble. A handsome monk like Bian Ji must be a visual treat for her."

The young nun blushed hearing the Bodhisattva’s bold words.

Bodhi smiled down at her: "What, are you interested in Bian Ji too?"

"No... How could I... Bodhisattva, I..."

Bodhi laughed heartily. Oddly enough, though a woman’s laughter is usually not graceful, it seemed particularly harmonious and beautiful in her:

"My Zen teachings do not advocate those rigid precepts, what are you afraid of?"

The young nun hesitated and suddenly summoned courage to ask:

"What does Bodhisattva think of Master Bian Ji?"

"Him...," Bodhi Bodhisattva, born with the Wisdom Eye of Buddhism, sneered:

"A great traitor feigning loyalty."

After a pause, she sighed: "Not as good as Zhao Douan."

...

...

Within the Imperial Palace, the dueling and sparring between Tributor and Qingshan Disciples continued day by day, but after the first day, there were scarcely any disturbances.

Zhao Douan comprehended the Peach Blossom Divine Sword overnight, leaving Xu Zhenguan amazed, marveling once again that he was indeed chosen by the "Dragon Essence."

The rapid grasp of the martial arts of the Xu Royal Family was astonishing, though considering the secret assistance of the Dragon Essence, it was barely explained.

Zhao Douan knew he had fallen behind on his studies, so he closed himself off for half a month, practicing tirelessly day and night, to his surprise discovering that the Peach Blossom Sword Technique and the "Martial God Map," at its culmination, the "Sky Opening" taught by old Xu, connected seamlessly.

Vaguely there was a sense of beginning and end joining, a cycle of energy, leading him to suspect that the Sky Opening Sword Move might be a part of the Peach Blossom Sword Technique.

The more he practiced and understood, the deeper his comprehension, yielding a flow state of immersion in the martial arts world.

On the seventh day, his cultivation, as Zhenbao had stated, successfully entered the top grade of the Divine Chapter.

In the following days, he repeatedly consolidated his strength, making a significant leap forward, though still a long way from the "World" realm.

Thus the world came to the fifteenth day, which was also the agreed day for the martial challenge.

...

In the early morning, within the Martial Arts Hall.

Zhao Douan, having eaten seventy percent full, walked out of the room and saw Tang Jinzhong at the forefront, the Tributor lined up in formation.

Their military presence was orderly.

Every person’s face was filled with solemn murderous intent.

"Don’t be so serious, relax, it’s just a sparring match,"

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