In February of the fifth year of Longqing's reign, when the Ming Dynasty was peaceful and the people were at peace, and the Taoist sect's credibility was growing day by day. When everyone was looking forward to the beautiful days in the future, a major case shocked the top level of the Taoist sect.
The reason why it is said to have shocked the highest level is because this case was strictly sealed between Zhenshitang and relevant insiders, and Zhenshitang strictly ordered that no news be spread outside.
The two parties involved in the case are one of the newly rising powerful figures in the Taoist sect, and the other is the most famous female monk in the world - more famous than the two Hedao female Yuanjuns. In addition, the case also involves the Duanmu family, the Taoist sect's supreme genius Chu Yang
If it succeeds, it is even possible that Shao Yuanjie's matter will be exposed. If this is the case, the consequences will be disastrous.
Therefore, this case was directly taken over by Zhenshitang, and Zhenren Zhao and Li Tianshi of Dongji Pavilion were entrusted to interrogate it personally. The results of the interrogation will be handed over to Zhenshitang for public discussion.
This case contains two sub-cases, one is the case of Zhao Ran killing the Queen Mother Xiaokang, and the other is the case of Zhu Qigu kidnapping Rong Niang and Zhou Yumo. All the parties involved were invited to Jinji Peak Cave and settled in Yunshui Hall, with strict orders not to leave even half a step.
In addition to Zhao Ran, Zhu Qigu, Rong Niang, and Zhou Yumo, Chen Shandao and Chu Yangcheng also moved in to cooperate with the investigation. Even Emperor Longqing was invited to Mount Lu in the name of offering sacrifices to heaven. Because his cultivation level was too low, he could not withstand
Unable to control the huge spiritual pressure of Jinji Peak Cave Heaven, he was placed in Xia Guan Yunshuitang and was placed under de facto house arrest.
As a direct party, Zhao Ran lives in a separate courtyard and is not allowed to see anyone - Zhu Qigu also receives the same treatment. In fact, in Zhu Qigu's words, at the cost of breaking the law, it is best if she can kill Zhao Ran, but if she cannot,
If so, this was the second choice she wanted, and it was also the condition for her to disband the formation and agree to release Rong Niang and Zhou Yumo.
Being able to attract enough attention from Zhenshitang and try the case fairly is also the reason why both parties did not die in Luosha Island. Dongfang Ming, Huang Bingyue, Duanmu Changzhen, Guo Hongjing, Chen Shandao and Chu Yangcheng gathered together. This
The matter can only be taken to court.
This is the second time Zhao Ran has gone to Lushan to be examined. Last time he was able to engage in a series of interviews, but this time he couldn't do it. He stayed in the yard and didn't dare to go anywhere. He couldn't even send a flying charm.
go out.
Zhao Ran was sitting in the courtyard, refining the merit power that was still full in his body. The merit of saving tens of millions of living beings was too great, even if he was only ranked third in the credit book - his own guess made him continue to
I haven't finished eating yet.
Refining the power of merit does not take much time. It only takes a cup of tea. After drinking the tea, the essence in the body will be exhausted by him. The abundant merit and magic power will be turned into milky white dense air and fed into the baby's mouth and nose. Today.
This was the end of his practice. Yuanying groaned twice, turned over and continued to sleep soundly.
After completing his homework, Zhao Ran began to think about getting along with Rong Niang and the Duanmu family.
The matter of the child has now been completely exposed in front of the top monks of the Taoist sect. Although it is common for rich and wealthy families to have groups of wives and concubines at home, he is a monk, and monks have their own tradition of monks.
What is the tradition of monks? Cultivation pays attention to the essence, and the essence should not be released lightly. The method of dual cultivation helps to nourish the essence. This is the basis for a man and a woman to form a Taoist couple. Double monks are enemies of each other.
, there is no distinction between master and slave, strong and weak, so it is quite difficult to have a group of wives and concubines.
More often than not, the strings are continued and continued. For example, the great heavenly master Zhang Yunyi, and Zhao Ran's father-in-law Duanmu Changzhen, their two monks "left behind" on the road of practice, and Shouyuan failed to persist.
It is normal to have continuations. Zhang Yunyi had continuations three times, Jiu Niang was born to the third continuation, Duanmu Changzhen was the second continuation, and Rong Niang’s fourth brother was born to this continuation.
If Zhao Ran found a mortal as his wife, he would have no problem taking in a hundred concubines, but if he found a dual cultivator, three cultivators would be an "unreasonable desire." Of course, the Taoist sect has never said that it is not allowed.
Emperor E and Nv Ying served one husband together, but this situation is rare in ancient and modern times. At least Zhao Ran has never heard of it. The premise is that the two female nuns are willing. The bigger problem is that even if the female nun agrees, the sect behind it
The clan and clan may not agree.
Zhao Ran only knows of one example of this situation, Linglu Yuyang, Duck Xiaoqi, and Fox Xiaojiu, but this example is cloaked in the guise of a monster and cannot be used as a reference.
What's more, behind Rong Niang is the Duanmu family.
Dual cultivation is a matter between two people, and it is not only a matter between two people. Not only will the Duanmu family not agree with Zhao Ran's remarriage, they even have a grudge against Zhou Yumo's children. The various issues involved are very complicated. From this point on,
The Duanmu family's attitude towards him now is evident.
Zhao Ran could not predict whether Rong Niang would reconcile with him. After all, for a person in a high position, having such a child would really damage his reputation.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ran couldn't help but sigh. If Rong Niang really wanted to make this choice cruelly, he would have to swallow a bitter pill.
As for Zhou Yumo, Zhao Ran couldn't complain in the slightest. Zhou Yumo had done a good enough job. He gave birth to a child by himself and raised him overseas in order not to cause trouble to Zhao Ran. He didn't know how much suffering he suffered.
Therefore, all mistakes are his own, which is the result of Zhao Ran's deep introspection.
Since practicing so far, it can be said that there are not many things that Zhao Ran cannot control, but emotional matters are the most uncontrollable among these few things. Zhao Ran can only wait for others' judgment.
During these days of "retreat" in Yunshuitang, Zhao Ran recalled and thought about many things. In his heart, it was also a kind of reflection on the past.
For example, when I reflected on Linglong Finger Coat, I dug deep into the root cause. In fact, the problem lies in my own arrogance. Because I took the lead in countering the rebellion, saved thousands of people, became the de facto controller of Jiangnan's common government, and was even able to deeply participate in the True Master Hall.
His decision-making was such an achievement that few others could achieve, so he inflated himself. Taking the exquisite finger cot as a betrothal gift actually implied his intention to overthrow King Zhu Xian of Qi, kill the Queen Mother, and determine the ownership of the imperial power. Although this kind of show-off is generally seen as
Not coming out.
After thinking about this clearly, my mind felt refreshed and I suddenly felt much more relaxed.
In addition to considering these issues, Zhao Ran also had time to calm down and ponder the issue of Wu Zhenbi.
In Zhu Qigu's Seven Evil Formation, combined with the Jade Scenery Sky Talisman (which was finally partially reliable), Zhao Ran tried his best and used the Wu Zhen Brush seven times in total. Especially the first three times gave him a strange feeling.
Once appeared in an underground volcanic karst cave, once appeared at the bottom of the sea, and once appeared in a place suspected of being in heaven.
Judging from these three "paintings of the door", we have indeed gone a long way, but the problem is not small. Zhao Ran has absolutely no control over the situation on the other side of the door.
When will I be able to "point where to draw" like Patriarch Long Yang? In addition, Zhao Ran was deeply impressed by the third painting of the door. Is that what heaven looks like? If I take a grain of silver sand, will it be possible?
Will he be punished by an edict from heaven like Patriarch Longyang?
I also thought that if I was really punished, maybe it wouldn’t be a bad thing. At least I would be registered in heaven, right?
While he was wandering in the sky, the gatekeeper of Jinji Peak Cave Heaven came into the courtyard and said to Zhao Ran: "Master Zhao, your teacher is here."
ps: Today is Taoist Master Zhao Zhiran’s birthday. I would like to thank fellow Taoists for celebrating Zhao Zhiran’s birthday and sending blessings. Gifts were sent to Abbot Zhao’s alchemy room one after another. Abbot Zhao knelt down. At this time of family crisis, some Taoist friends
Abbot Zhao burst into tears and burned incense and knelt down to express his concern and love.