The terrain of Xuandu Temple is very high, and the Taoist platform is at the highest point, so even the people on the periphery can see it clearly.
Mingwei saw the yellow Luogai umbrella set up in front of the temple from a distance, and knew that the holy driver was there.
Next to the holy chariot, a row of colorful sheds was set up. The attendants led the Ji family into a place near the end.
There were already people on both sides, and since the Ji family was here, they couldn't help but say hello.
This greeting startled Mrs. Ji.
On the left is the uncle's house, and on the right is a clan member of the royal family.
Although this uncle's family does not have much power at the moment, and the clan is far away from the direct branch, it is more than a little stronger than his own family.
Mrs. Ji whispered to her husband: "Is this really the position given to us? Could it be a mistake?"
Mr. Ji said: "I have asked several times and said it is for our family."
Ji Ling was vaguely aware of it. He saw Ming Wei and Ji Xiaowu murmuring just now, and guessed that it was probably related to them. He said: "Mom, since it is for us, just sit with peace of mind. If you have a good seat, don't sit down.
Aren’t you a fool?”
Mrs. Ji said: "I'm just worried about not being able to sit in a good seat."
"Don't worry, we didn't ask for it." As he said that, Ji Ling glanced back.
Mingwei was stared at meaningfully by him and thought to himself, the eldest cousin is indeed the eldest cousin and has a sharp mind.
Not long after, the ceremony began.
Where the Huang Luo Gai Umbrella was, someone came out.
Then, many officials bowed to pay homage and shouted long live.
Only then did Mingwei see the appearance of Emperor Wen.
He was far away and could not see his facial features clearly. He only felt that he was a middle-aged man with a kind face. However, the luck around him was like a torrent, and as soon as it appeared, it took away all the color.
This is the destined emperor.
Mingwei was filled with emotions. In her own time, she once followed her master to secretly meet the last emperor who was in power at that time.
I still remember that the night after I came back, Master lingered all night and never fell asleep.
She asked Master what happened, and Master said that the building was about to collapse.
She was in her early teens at the time, and it was only a few years before the Northern Qi Dynasty was destroyed.
The royal luck in the late emperor was already very weak.
They struggled for more than ten years and finally came to an end.
As the music sounded, Taoist priests from Xuandu Temple wearing robes came out one after another and went on the stage to pray.
Mingwei was absent-minded, and the maid who poured her wine gently touched her sleeve.
She turned her head.
The maid pointed slightly and pointed behind her.
Mingwei told Mrs. Ji and took Duofu to the back.
As soon as she left, Ji Xiaowu couldn't sit still and said, "I'll go too!"
Mrs. Ji was confused: "You even have to go to the toilet together? Is Xiaowu stupid?"
Dong smiled and said: "They have a good relationship, isn't that good?"
Mrs. Ji was pleased: "That's right. Before, I was worried that Xiao Wu would scare people away, but I didn't expect that when Xiao Qiyi came, he would talk a lot."
"Yes, not only did he get an official position, but he can also do serious things. As expected, my brother-in-law still lacks someone to take care of him. It's a pity that my cousin has to observe filial piety. Otherwise, if we had arranged their marriage early, my mother would have felt more at ease."
Ji Ling listened and wondered. He was not surprised that Xiao Wu was dealt with. What was strange was that his cousin had not said she would break off the engagement until now. Could it be that she really fell in love with Xiao Wu?
Thinking carefully about their daily interactions, I feel that something is wrong. My cousin is like that, it’s not like she has a crush on Xiao Wu, and it’s more like teasing him...
"Blessed, remember the way." Mingwei said softly over there.
They followed the maid and walked for a long time before leaving the palace gathering place and turning into a small path.
"Miss, it's so remote here." Duofu whispered.
This can be regarded as the back mountain of Xuandu Temple. Mingwei didn't say anything and followed the maid as he walked quickly until he finally saw a few huts in the distance.
When she arrived in front of the hut, the maid turned around, saluted her, and returned the way she came.
Mingwei pushed open the fence and entered the small courtyard.
The door of the hut opened with a creak.
The person who came out was not Yang Shu, but Ning Xiu.
"Sir." Mingwei saluted.
Ning Xiu nodded expressionlessly and said, "He couldn't get away, so he asked me to wait here."
Mingwei turned around and glanced around.
Ning Xiu said: "My master has a connection with Xuandu Temple. This is his residence in Xuandu Temple. It is very safe." After a pause, he said, "Except for the tail behind you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and pointed, a strong wind passed by, and with a sound of "Oops", Ji Xiaowu fell out of the grass.
"Fifth Young Master!" Duofu rushed over and helped him up.
Ji Xiaowu rubbed his buttocks and complained: "It hurts me to death when I hit the stone."
Ning Xiu looked at him coldly.
Mingwei said: "Sir, this is my cousin."
"Reliable?" Ning Xiu asked.
Ming smiled and said: "If he couldn't be trusted, I would have caught him out long ago."
Ji Xiaowu asked curiously: "You know I'm behind?"
Mingwei only gave him a look to understand, but didn't answer.
Ning Xiu didn't bother and continued: "Junior brother has already told me that you need to get two things from Xuandu Temple. We don't have a clue about the other one yet, that epiphyllum flower, we have a chance to get it today."
"Oh? Where will it appear?"
…
Mingwei and Ji Xiaowu came back together, and Mrs. Dong smiled at them: "It took you long enough to go to the toilet."
Ji Xiaowu said oh and sat back.
His reaction made Mr. Dong surprised: "Brother-in-law, what's wrong? You're listless today. Are you sick?"
Ji Xiaowu continued to remain expressionless.
Mingwei said: "Maybe when I was going to the toilet just now, I accidentally hit a stone and fell unconscious."
"..."
After the prayers were over, the elders in charge of Xuandu Temple filed down, walked to the Holy Driver, and knelt down in unison: "Your Majesty, please give me a favor. There is something undecided in Xuandu Temple today. I beg your Majesty to make a decision."
The emperor smiled and said, "If you have anything to do, just tell me."
The leader of the elders reported: "The master of Xuxing Temple has been traveling in the immortal world for more than a year, and the position of the master of Xuandu Temple has been vacant until now. Now there are two disciples, both of whom are the beloved disciples of the previous temple master. I don't know who should be chosen to succeed him.
Ask for Holy Judgment."
After saying that, the two Xuandu Guanxuan Masters quickly stepped forward and kowtowed: "Yuyang (Xuanfei) comes to see Your Majesty."
The emperor asked: "The position of the temple master has its own rules. Why are you in trouble?"
The elder replied: "I have informed you, Your Majesty, that the master of Xuxing Temple once ordered his disciple Xuanfei to travel around. According to the usual practice, the next master of the temple needs to travel around to expand his knowledge. Therefore, Pindao and others thought that the master of Xuxing Temple wanted to choose Xuanfei as his disciple.
The next temple master. However, two years after Xuanfei passed away, before the master Xu Xing passed away, he called his first disciple Yuyang to the bed and ordered him to take care of his brothers. Therefore, the poor Taoist and others did not know whether the master Xu Xing was the master of the temple.
I changed my mind. Since the two apprentice nephews are both very outstanding, it was hard to make a choice, so I could only ask for the Holy Judgment."
The emperor nodded: "It is indeed an embarrassing thing. Didn't Xu Xing leave any last words?"
"Yes, I didn't have time."
The emperor said: "The state has national laws and sects have rules. According to the rules of your Xuandu Temple, what conditions should be used to select the temple leader?"
The elder replied: "Of course he is a person with profound magic power and proficient in the scriptures."
The emperor nodded: "Then you can choose the viewer based on this. I will be a witness."