Chapter 684 Goodbye Changle, Princess Chen is my senior sister?
The imperial edict only mentioned one thing, but it was an event that was big enough to shock the world.
"The holy monk Xuanzang translated the Mahayana Sutra in the Da Ci'en Temple and secluded himself for sixteen years. However, he suddenly went mad ten days ago. He was suspected to be possessed by a demon. He shouted the word 'Buddha's enemy', beat up all the monks in the temple, and fled to Chang'an City."
"To prevent him from harming the people, all the Zhelongs went out, but they were all blown away by the holy monk. Finally, the king of Chen came out of seclusion. The two fought in the sky above Chang'an for a day and a night. In the end, the battle ended in a draw, and the holy monk left Chang'an City."
"Dispatch Di Renjie to Chang'an immediately to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Li Daoxuan frowned slightly. Xuanzang has become possessed by a demon?
Is this a joke?
Xuanzang had a clear Buddhist mind and was tempered after his journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. With the blessing of Buddhism, if he were to go astray, then 99% of the cultivators in the world would have no time to practice.
Di Renjie seemed to have thought of something and said, "I heard that the holy monk brought back a total of 657 scriptures. He has translated 656 of them in the past few decades, and only the last one is left."
"And in order to translate this last true scripture, the holy monk has been in seclusion for a full sixteen years!"
When Li Daoxuan heard this, he felt something move and realized something was wrong.
In history, after Xuanzang went on a journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures, he spent twenty years translating all the sutras, founded the Consciousness-Only School, and became a master of Buddhism.
But Xuanzang in this life had spent more than forty years on his quest for success, and the last sutra required him to remain in seclusion for sixteen years.
Is the enemy of Buddha that he was shouting about related to the last true scripture?
Li Daoxuan immediately recited the name of the Goddess Buddha silently and asked this question.
After listening to this, there was a slight ripple in the voice of Lady Qingyi, and she said something that shocked Li Daoxuan greatly.
"Six hundred and fifty-seven?"
"The Mahayana Sutras... should only have 656 copies. They are the dharma-guide written by the Buddha himself, so there can be no mistake."
An inexplicable chill surged into Li Daoxuan's heart.
Why is there an extra true scripture?
Who put that last extra scripture in there?
"Brother Kong, Brother Kong?"
Di Renjie noticed that Li Daoxuan was distracted, so he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Brother Kong, it seems that we have just met for a short time and we have to part again."
"If you don't mind, this county government will be left for you to live in. I will instruct the people below to provide you with good wine and delicious food every day."
As he said this, Di Renjie was about to pack his bags and prepare to go to Chang'an immediately.
Li Daoxuan frowned and asked, "Are you really going to take this case?"
Di Renjie shook his head and smiled, "Since it is your majesty's order, I will obey it."
Li Daoxuan shook his head and said, "With your intelligence, you should be able to see the trick of this imperial decree. It was not issued by the emperor at all. Wu Sizong is behind it and is fanning the flames. He wants to kill !"
The holy monk Xuanzang was suspected to be possessed by a demon. This kind of thing does have a huge impact, but after all, it involves monks, so why should a mortal be allowed to investigate it?
No matter how good Di Renjie was at solving cases, he was powerless to deal with such mysterious and spooky matters.
In addition, the one who came to convey the decree was the Plum Blossom Guard, not a normal official. This shows that the decree did not follow the formal procedures and was for Di Renjie to investigate secretly.
It is just a mortal who goes to investigate the affairs of ghosts and gods, and even investigates them secretly. If he really dies, he will have no place to complain to.
It would be good if the evidence could be found out. If not, Wu Sizong could just punish Di Renjie and completely eliminate Di Renjie, the great threat to him.
With Di Renjie's intelligence, it was impossible for him not to guess that this imperial edict was a conspiracy of Wu Sizong and a trap set by the other party.
At the same time, Li Daoxuan's impression of Wu Zetian became even worse.
No matter how favored Wu Sizong was, it was impossible for him to forge an imperial edict. He was able to set up this plan with the tacit approval and connivance of Wu Zetian.
This woman's greed in order to consolidate her power is really ugly.
Di Renjie paused for a moment after hearing this, and then sighed, "Brother Kong, I know what you said, but this is about the holy monk Xuanzang, who is the sworn brother of the Imperial Master. The Imperial Master has done me a favor, so how can I just sit back and watch?"
"Moreover, the matter of the holy monk may very likely affect the people of our Great Tang. As a Tang citizen, I should also do my best to help."
Li Daoxuan blurted out: "Don't worry, even if Xuanzang really goes astray, he will never harm ordinary people."
Di Renjie was somewhat surprised and asked, "Why are you so sure, Brother Kong? Do you know the holy monk?"
Li Daoxuan paused, and said quickly: "It was the national teacher who told me that Xuanzang has a compassionate heart and is a true monk."
Di Renjie finally understood, but couldn't help but mutter something.
"Why does the Imperial Master tell you everything..."
Li Daoxuan quickly changed the subject and said, "Let's go. I'll go to Chang'an with you."
Di Renjie refused without thinking and said, "There are too many masters in Chang'an, and I have to visit the King of Chen this time. Brother Kong, you stay with me. If you are——"
Li Daoxuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, have you forgotten that I was personally enlightened by the National Master? Prince Chen is also the National Master's disciple, so she is still my...senior sister."
"Besides, you don't know how to practice. If you don't have someone who knows how to do it with you, wouldn't it be too dangerous?"
"Besides, the murderer of the Shixin case is likely to have gone to Chang'an. I promised you that I would help you catch the murderer. How can a man break his promise?"
Seeing Li Daoxuan's unquestionable attitude, Di Renjie felt warm in his heart.
Although the two have only known each other for a short time, they have saved each other and can be said to be friends for life and death.
For some reason, Di Renjie always felt that they had met too late. Although he was always cautious, he would subconsciously let down his guard in front of Brother Kong.
It was like meeting an old friend.
"Old Di, don't be moved yet. Let's make it clear first. You have to pay for the drinks along the way!"
"Hahaha, fine, fine, I'll pay for it. I'll make sure you get drunk all the way to Chang'an!"
…
Chang'an, moonlit night, Xuandu Temple.
A figure stood quietly under the jujube tree, with his hands behind his back. His jet-black hair was glowing and hung to his waist, fluttering slightly in the night breeze.
She was wearing a white long dress with a gold belt around her waist. The light golden tassels fluttered lightly, giving her an innate nobility and majesty.
A figure walked quietly, seeming to blend into the night.
"Your Highness, no trace of the holy monk has been found."
There was a hint of guilt in Yulong's voice.
The woman turned around, her face was as beautiful as a fairy, like a beauty in a painting, and her dreamy eyes revealed a sense of mystery.
He looks majestic and has an extraordinary bearing.
It was none other than the current leader of the Xuanmen sect, the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, Princess Li Lizhi, who was ranked as the most outstanding person in the world along with the holy monk Xuanzang.
Time seems to have left no trace on her. At the age of seventy, she still looks eternally young and ageless.
It is hard to imagine that such a beautiful girl would be the unfathomable leader of the Northern Road, a towering mountain supporting the Li Tang royal family.
"It's okay. Uncle Xuanzang is Master's sworn brother and has attained the state of Arhat. If he doesn't want others to find him, who can find out his whereabouts unless Master takes action?"
Changle's voice remained the same, but it had an indescribable temperament, as ethereal as clouds and as vast as the abyss. It made people feel close to it while at the same time feeling awe.
Yulong hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your Highness, is the holy monk...really possessed by a demon?"
Changle's emotions fluctuated slightly when he thought of the battle. He couldn't help but cough lightly, and his already fair face looked even paler.
"Your Highness, how is your injury?"
Yulong's heart tightened. He actually knew that although the holy monk had left Chang'an and seemed to be at a disadvantage, the prince was actually also injured.
Your Highness has been trying to reach the realm of human immortality in recent years, and was close to success. Unfortunately, he felt the shock in Chang'an and had to come out of seclusion early. Now he has suffered a hidden injury, which is really worrying.
"It's okay. Senior Medicine King has already shown it to me."
Changle waved his hand and said, "Uncle Yu, please go down first. I want to be alone for a while."
Yu Long looked at the figure standing gracefully under the moon and sighed softly in his heart.
Her Highness already had her own palace, but whenever she came out of seclusion, she would come to Xuandu Courtyard to stay for a while.
As an elder by His Highness' side, Yulong knew very well that His Highness missed his master.
Unfortunately, the national teacher has not appeared in the world for many years.
After Yulong left, Changle coughed lightly again. She took a deep breath, and the surrounding grass and trees all emitted strands of green light, as if countless fireflies with dim lights were flying into her body.
The pale face looked slightly better.
Changle looked at the jujube tree that she had planted with her own hands forty-two years ago when her master and his wife left Longhu Mountain, and a trace of vicissitudes appeared in her eyes.
The seedlings planted that year have not only grown into tall and majestic trees, but have also blossomed and borne fruit, withering and dying over and over again.
She originally wanted to cultivate a magical jujube tree, and when her master came to Chang'an to see her, she would pick jujubes to make wine for him and pick jujube flowers to make cakes for him.
But unexpectedly, the wait lasted for forty-two years.
The moon sets and the sun rises.
The stop in Changle lasts for one night.
At dawn, she basked in the morning light and knew it was time for her to go into seclusion.
Become an immortal. Only by becoming an immortal can she live and wait for the return of her master!
Just as she was about to leave, suddenly, she seemed to hear the cry of the Vermillion Bird, the roar of the White Tiger, the chant of the Azure Dragon, and the roar of the Black Tortoise.
The four holy spirits, which had been silent for many years, suddenly woke up from their slumber. Changle could feel the joy and excitement in their hearts.
Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang had long since resigned from their official positions and retired, their lives or deaths unknown. Now, the Four Saints Formation of Chang'an City is in her hands.
Changle's originally lonely eyes suddenly burst into a brilliant look, and ripples began to appear in his heart.
Could it be...
Unfortunately, the next moment, the Four Saints fell silent again, as if the previous fluctuation was just an anomaly.
…
"Shh!"
At the city gate, Li Daoxuan suddenly let out a long hiss into the air, causing people around him to look at him sideways.
Di Renjie asked in surprise: "Brother Kong, what's wrong with you?"
Li Daoxuan smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing. Some old friends are too excited. I'll let them calm down."
Di Renjie was a little puzzled, but when he thought of the miraculous things that happened after he met Brother Kong, and how Brother Kong cut paper into a horse, the two of them rode the wind for six thousand miles overnight and arrived in Chang'an just as the city gate was opened.
Everything here is wonderful and beyond words, and the magical methods are amazing.
It is not surprising that Di Renjie did this, as extraordinary people must do extraordinary things.
"Old Di, after entering Chang'an, where do you want to go first? Da Ci'en Temple?"
Xuanzang was the first to go crazy in the Da Ci'en Temple, so that was the first crime scene. Li Daoxuan estimated that he would go there first.
However, Di Renjie shook his head and said, "No, let's go visit His Royal Highness Prince Chen first!"
Li Daoxuan was stunned.
Di Renjie explained in a low voice: "Her Highness Prince Chen has finally come out of seclusion, and she may go back into seclusion at any time. She has fought with the holy monk before, so she should know some key information, so we must hurry up and ask her."
"Besides, you have a special identity after all, and Chang'an is the headquarters of the Plum Blossom Inner Guard. If you can meet Her Highness and get her protection, then you don't have to worry about your safety in Chang'an City, Brother Kong."
Li Daoxuan nodded, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
"Okay, then let's go meet my...senior sister."
After more than 40 years of separation, I really don’t know how Changle is doing now. Has it changed a lot from before?
Di Renjie was shocked and said, "Brother Kong, when you meet the King of Chen, please don't address him as Senior Sister, Senior Sister. He is the King of Chen!"
In his opinion, although Brother Kong had been enlightened by the National Master, he was not a true disciple of the National Master after all. If he regarded himself as a junior brother, he was afraid of angering King Chen.
"I know. I know."
"Old Di, you are so long-winded."
…
A moment later, the two entered Chang'an City and came to the outside of Xuandu Temple.
Li Daoxuan asked, "Aren't you going to visit Prince Chen ? Why don't you go to Prince Chen's mansion, but come to Xuandu Temple?"
Di Renjie walked and smiled, "From what I understand, after the Queen comes out of seclusion, she will come to the backyard of Xuandu Temple to stay for a while to commemorate the relationship between her and the Imperial Master."
"You won't be able to see His Highness if you go to Prince Chen's Mansion."
When Li Daoxuan heard this, he was slightly stunned and let out a long sigh.
Changle has a very high aptitude for practicing Taoism, but there is one thing about him: he is too sentimental.
Deep love does not bring longevity, and great wisdom is easily hurt.
The death of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun left a permanent scar in her heart. Perhaps this is also the reason why she has been unable to overcome the calamity and become an immortal.
Before the two of them got close to the courtyard, they were stopped by a bad guy.
Li Daoxuan could feel that several hidden stakes in the distance had quietly pulled the bowstrings and aimed at them.
However, after the announcement, the bad guy pushed the door open with two people.
After forty-two years, Li Daoxuan returned to the Xuandu courtyard. Looking at the familiar flowers, plants, insects, fish, flowing water and rockery, he felt a little dazed.
The biggest change is the scent of dates.
When I looked up, I saw jujube flowers falling and a figure in a white dress stood with her hands behind her back. Her long hair was as black as ink and a light golden headband fluttered in the wind.
She turned around slowly, her dreamy eyes swept over Di Renjie, paused slightly, and then turned to another figure.
