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Chapter 130 Wei Zheng and Xiao Yu
Chang'an City!
Guanyin Bodhisattva and Huian Xingzhe disguised themselves as two ascetic monks and went to the capital. At that time, there was a minister named Xu Jingzong who was very famous in the court. Guanyin Bodhisattva went there to find him. After several exchanges, Xu Jingzong reported to the prime minister Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu sat on the high seat, watching Guanyin Bodhisattva and Huian Xingzhe enter.

"I have long admired the Prime Minister's reputation, but seeing him today, I realize how foolish the world is." Guanyin Bodhisattva's first words upon entering brought a blush to Xiao Yu's face.

"Oh? I wonder what people outside are saying about me?" Xiao Yu had a handsome face with a scholarly air, but his authority was undiminished.

"People only know that the prime minister is upright and unyielding, and not humane. Now we know that it is the emperor who cannot listen to honest advice. Observing the prime minister, we can see that there are many loyal people in the world, but few wise rulers."

"With just a word from you, I can imprison you in the Heavenly Prison and execute you at any time!" Xiao Yu raised his eyelids slightly, his imposing presence radiating authority without anger.

"If the Prime Minister thinks this humble monk is exaggerating, he may bring me to the palace so that I may meet the Emperor and see the virtuous reputation of His Majesty." The Bodhisattva clasped his hands together, his expression devout.

"Beneath the mighty royal city, a mere ascetic monk dares to meet the emperor of my Great Tang? Don't you find that laughable? Xu Jingzong, I think you've lost your mind to introduce such a mad monk to me."

Xu Jingzong immediately prostrated himself: "Reporting to the Prime Minister, this monk has two treasures that he said he could give to a virtuous monk of the Great Tang. I saw that your words and actions were all in accordance with the Dharma, so I introduced you to the Prime Minister. I really did not know that he would speak and act so recklessly. Please forgive me, Your Excellency."

Xu Jingzong never expected that the Bodhisattva would speak so arrogantly in front of the prime minister. Did he really not know how to write the word "death"?

"Oh? A treasure? What kind of treasure is it?" Xiao Yu rested his hand on the armrest and gently pressed his temple.

"It can only be presented to His Majesty upon presentation."

"Then why did you come in and praise my great reputation? It only makes you a laughing stock. Guards, throw these two mad monks out!"

"Insolence!" Huian Xingzhe stepped forward angrily, his iron cudgel in hand, and a surge of heroic spirit immediately filled the air.

"Under the emperor's feet, who dares to commit violence!" Just then, a shout was heard from afar, and a powerful pressure swept over them, directly knocking Huian Xingzhe away.

Huian Xingzhe felt a slight sweetness in his throat, his eyes filled with fear. Guanyin Bodhisattva narrowed her eyes, looking at the prosperous national fortune in the void, then looked at the newcomer, and couldn't help but withdraw her gaze.

"Huian! Don't be rude!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at the person approaching from afar. She said that the person was dressed in a simple blue robe, but his face was fierce and his eyes were like lightning. He stared at Guanyin Bodhisattva for a long time and couldn't help but let out a sneer.

"Brother Shiwen, are you trying to emulate Emperor Wu of Liang and become a Buddhist?"

"If Brother Xuancheng didn't use this mouth of his, it could be sewn shut, and I guarantee that all the civil and military officials would hold a banquet to celebrate it." Xiao Yu rubbed his temples, and when he glanced at Wei Zheng, he felt even more throbbing. Why did Wei Zheng have to come at this time?

“Our Great Tang does not believe in Buddhism. You have come to the wrong place. And your people have offended the Prime Minister and should be executed!” Wei Zheng was even more domineering than Xiao Yu, and he settled the matter in just a few words.

Guanyin Bodhisattva took out her brocade kasaya and nine-ringed staff, which immediately shone with golden light.

"I have two treasures that I originally intended to give to a virtuous monk in the Tang Dynasty. I wonder if the Prime Minister has the discerning eye to recognize these treasures." Guanyin Bodhisattva knew that if she did not present these items today, things would not end well.

"Oh? It looks bright and shiny. I wonder what kind of effects it has that make it a treasure?" Xiao Yu, with his sharp eyes, could tell that this brocade robe was extraordinary and immediately asked.

"Those who wear my robe will not fall into depravity, will not descend into hell, will not suffer evil calamities, and will not encounter the dens of tigers and wolves! Wouldn't you call this a treasure?"

call!
Wei Zheng yawned: "Brother Shiwen and I have important matters to discuss. Let's get rid of these two who are spreading heresies!"

Xiao Yu was about to say something, but seeing Wei Zheng's serious expression, he stopped himself. "Since the Prime Minister doesn't recognize the treasures, there's no need to send us away. We'll leave." Guanyin Bodhisattva put away the two treasures and walked outside.

"They do have some skill!" Wei Zheng watched the two leave, his eyes narrowing slightly. Guanyin Bodhisattva was only wearing a monk's robe, and there was nowhere to hide her brocade cassock and nine-ringed staff. Yet, the strange appearance just now was followed by a swift and unobstructed disappearance.

"Brother Xuancheng, you didn't come here just to make fun of me, did you?"

“Of course not. Recently, His Majesty has been sleeping poorly. Every night he sees a monk chanting scriptures and asks me for a solution. You know I know nothing about these things, so I thought I'd come and ask you to see if you have any ideas.”

As Wei Zheng spoke, he sat down on his own, poured himself a cup of tea, and gulped it down in one go, without any grace, which made Xiao Yu frown.

"I never imagined that upon arriving today, I would see you being bewitched by two wicked monks. I think I may have come to the wrong place. If one blindly believes in Buddhism, then one has developed a deluded mind. Brother Shiwen, don't you agree?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu did not offer any further explanation, but simply poured Wei Zheng a full cup of tea: "There is no need for Brother Xuancheng to lecture me."

Wei Zheng glanced at the tea that was about to overflow, shrugged, and said, "Then pretend I was never here. I'm leaving!"

As Xiao Yu watched Wei Zheng's departing figure, he called out, "Do you think I used underhanded tactics on His Majesty?"

Wei Zheng stopped and turned to look at Xiao Yu: "If you were that stupid, it would be pointless. I just think it's a coincidence, and I'm afraid there are thieves behind it. Now is the time for our Great Tang to be stable. If His Majesty has other thoughts at this time, it will disrupt the foundation of the country. I believe you are not that stupid."

"Those two monks are not to be trifled with; you'd better be careful."

After Wei Zheng left, Xu Jingzong came in: "Sir, those two monks really..."

"roll!"

Xu Jingzong was interrupted by Xiao Yu's powerful voice before he could finish speaking.

"Yes!"

Xu Jingzong dared not say more and retreated repeatedly, leaving the Xiao residence.

Looking back at the enormous plaque, Xu Jingzong's eyes flashed with a hint of malice: "They've only gained a little attention, and they really think they're something special! Bah!"

"Lord Xu, is there any room for maneuver in this matter?" Guanyin Bodhisattva emerged from the alley.

Looking at the two mad monks in front of him, Xu Jingzong's face grew even colder. If it weren't for the two of them, he wouldn't have suffered such a great humiliation.
"Get out!" Xu Jingzong gave the calligraphy that Xiao Yu had given him to Guanyin Bodhisattva and Huian Xingzhe.

When Huian Xingzhe tried to step forward, he was stopped by Guanyin Bodhisattva. The next second, Guanyin Bodhisattva transformed into her true form. The sudden change startled Xu Jingzong, who immediately tried to leave.

But then Guanyin Bodhisattva lightly touched him with her willow branch, and Xu Jingzong immediately fainted.

"Now that you have seen my true form, you are my puppet. This is your destiny. In the future, whenever you hear of any actions that promote Buddhism, you should use your silver tongue to expound the scriptures for the Buddha."

Guanyin Bodhisattva calculated with her fingers: "It seems that if I want to meet the current emperor, I will have to use some extraordinary means. Huian, come with me to the Jing River Dragon King."

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