Inheriting a Taoist temple, the story begins with Wu Zetian offering incense.

Chapter 141 Gao Lishi: Immortal Master Wants the Imperial Seal? [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

At 11 a.m., Zhou Yi drove into the antique street of Yiyang City, looking for the fortune-telling tattoo shop.

Looking at the rows of Hanfu shops outside, Li Bai, sitting in the passenger seat, asked in confusion:
"Master, isn't everyone in this world wearing modern clothes? How come there are so many shops selling ancient costumes?"

The Book of Changes says:

"In recent years, Han Chinese consciousness has awakened, and Hanfu has become a trend. Yiyang is actually doing a pretty average job. If you want to see Hanfu, you have to go to Luoyang. There are Hanfu everywhere there, and they are not the fake Hanfu with filth mixed in, but the real Han Chinese clothing."

The so-called antique street is not a single street, but an area. It is adjacent to the Yiyang Ancient County Government Office Scenic Area, so several streets have been built. In addition to Hanfu (traditional Han clothing), there are also various small commodities wholesaled from Yiwu and all kinds of popular snacks.

As he was walking, Zhou Yi saw a parking space on the side of the road and quickly turned in.

Instead of searching in the car, why not take your apprentice around and experience the technology and amazing skills that can only be found at tourist attractions?

After parking the car, the two got out. The ancient-style street was full of tourists in Hanfu, and the two Taoist priests blended in without looking out of place at all.

Li Bai, carrying a bag, followed behind Zhou Yi and asked curiously:

"Master, Mr. Fang insisted on treating you to Peking duck, why didn't you agree?"

The Book of Changes says:

"The tattoo shop is of great importance, we need to find it first... Eliminating harm for the people is much more important than eating."

Despite saying that, Zhou Yi still scanned the code and bought two gluten sticks when he saw the stall selling grilled gluten, one for himself and one for Li Bai. Just as they were about to continue walking forward, they saw the blind man carrying a cane slowly walking towards them from the opposite side.

Damn, are they trying to steal it from me?

Zhou Yi led Li Bai to the side, just about to walk around the blind man, when the old man raised his cane to block their way:
"Stop looking, they've been scared away."

Zhou Yi took a bite of the grilled gluten and asked with some dissatisfaction:

"Were you scared?"

The blind man tapped Zhou Yi's leg with his cane:

“It’s you. That tattoo artist is a director of the association. I was just about to pay him a visit when, I don’t know what you did, he hurriedly closed the door and left two hours ago, saying he was going out of town to get ink and would be back in three days.”

Zhouyi: "..."

I should have known better than to rush into dealing with that painting; I was so careless!

The blind man said:

"I'll let you know when I get back. The merit is yours. I just want to ask him a few questions."

These words put Zhou Yi at ease:
"Okay, then I'll wait for your call... Have you eaten yet? I brought my apprentice, do you want to show me some hospitality?"

Ever since his last visit to the Heavenly Guest Teahouse, Zhou Yi had discovered that the blind man was exceptionally wealthy.

Since he's a rich man, there's nothing wrong with giving him the opportunity to treat us, right?

"You have apprentices?"

The blind man was somewhat surprised. He reached out and grabbed Li Bai's wrist firmly, startling the child, who thought the old blind man was trying to steal his roasted gluten.

"Huh? Eh? Hiss..."

The moment they made contact, the blind man let out three different gasps of surprise, his face filled with bewilderment:

"Who is your disciple?"

Zhou Yi finished the last bite of gluten, then casually tossed the bamboo skewer away, sending it flying steadily into a trash can ten meters away.
"He's just an ordinary handsome young man, is there anything wrong with him?"

The blind man removed his sunglasses, his empty eye sockets scrutinizing Zhou Yi from head to toe:

"I really don't understand you anymore. Your grandfather suddenly leaving, could it be related to this child's background?"

Zhou Yi chuckled:
"Aren't you two mortal enemies? Why are you acting like best friends who appreciate each other?"

The blind man took out the Heavenly Guest membership card and handed it to Zhou Yi:
"Stop asking about these things. Take the child to eat. I have to go back to the association to take care of some things."

Zhou Yi took the card, watched the blind man leave, led Li Bai into the car and drove off. They sped all the way to the Heavenly Guest Teahouse, ordered a private room, and ordered several dishes that Li Bai liked. The master and disciple ate until they were stuffed.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhou Yi packed up a few more dishes and drove back to Hunyuan Palace with Li Bai, so that Wu Meiniang and Li Qingzhao could also taste the dishes served to the celestial guests.

"These dishes are delicious, and the rice is also very tasty. Where did you buy them, Immortal Master?"

Zhou Yi recounted everything that had happened that morning to Wu Meiniang, then took out the membership card the blind man had given him. It contained over 800,000 yuan, more than Zhou Yi had ever had in his Happy Beans account.

While Wu Zetian and Li Qingzhao were having dinner, Li Bai packed his luggage, intending to return to the Kaiyuan World and savor the day's experiences.

There are things here that pique his curiosity, but if he wants to calm down, it would be better to go back there.

Moreover, the Yiyuan Temple has already been consecrated, leaving only Granny Gongsun alone; who knows what trouble she might cause? Before leaving, Zhou Yi said to him:
“Princess Yuzhen and Princess Jinxian can cultivate at Yiyuan Temple, but that’s all. I will not accept them as disciples.”

"I will inform His Majesty upon my return."

After saying this, Li Bai stepped across the threshold of the Wenxuan King's Hall and disappeared into thin air.

In the afternoon, Zhou Yi moved bricks for half an hour and tended the vegetable garden. Wu Meiniang led Li Qingzhao down the mountain on foot to go shopping and drink milk tea in town, and they did not return to the mountain until evening.

Li Qingzhao, a young woman in her prime, discovered for the first time that there was such a wonderful thing as underwear, much better than a bellyband, and not uncomfortable even after walking for a long time.

She also bought two pairs of white sneakers to wear alternately, both pairs costing only 39.9 yuan, ten times cheaper than the shoes at Jin Taiyang Department Store... Under Wu Meiniang's leadership, everyone in Hunyuan Palace became thrifty people.

Two days later, Li Qingzhao also took her leave.

She has already learned how to play Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) and can't wait to go back and teach her father and brother so the whole family can play together.

Before leaving, Zhou Yi said to her:

"Go back and tell Zhao Ji that if he wants to cultivate immortality, he should first give up his status as a prince, hold an ordination ceremony at the Xiantian Temple, and become a Taoist priest who strictly adheres to the rules... Only if he can do these things will he be qualified to cultivate immortality."

Whether he cultivates immortality or not is unimportant; we must first strip this guy of his right to inherit the throne.

Of course, people of this status can become monks and then return to secular life, especially since Taoism allows marriage and children, and they may even have the chance to inherit the throne in the future.

To eliminate this possibility, the Book of Changes further explains:
"When Zhao Ji received the precepts, you should place the token on the offering table and let the gods help supervise him, so that he doesn't return to secular life and inherit the throne after a few days."

Li Qingzhao agreed and went back happily.

On the other side, in the Kaiyuan world of the Tang Dynasty.

At Princess Zhenguo's residence, after reviewing the plans drafted by the prime ministers, Princess Taiping knew that the die was cast and she had no choice but to act. She made up her mind and set the date for the operation as June 14th, five days later.

After setting a date, she asked everyone present to swear an oath to keep it a secret, and then said a lot of encouraging words, which were basically about the treatment after the matter was accomplished.

At this point, a boost of morale was needed. Having experienced two palace coups, Princess Taiping was adept at promising a host of official positions.

While Li Longji was sharpening his knives, he was still playing dumb, showing every day the helplessness of being sidelined and powerless to control the court's decrees.

Indeed, this was the case. The appointment and removal of important officials in the court were the responsibility of the retired Emperor Li Dan; the affairs of the court had to be decided by Princess Taiping, and the emperor could only play the role of a mascot most of the time.

Under this disguise, Li Longji secretly won over many people and, relying on the 10,000 cavalry, organized a loyal and reliable force. Once the date for Princess Taiping's attack was determined, he would strike first.

Inside the Yiyuan Temple, Granny Gongsun skillfully unfolded the solar charging panel and said to Li Bai, who was diligently studying Taoist classics:
"Brother Li Bai, we're going to Prince Shen's residence for dinner later. Don't miss the appointed time."

Yesterday, Prince Shen, Li Chengyi, sent a visiting card, inviting Lady Gongsun and Li Bai to his home for dinner under the pretext of being neighbors. He also subtly inquired about the two monks' preferences.

Without any ceremony, Aunt Gongsun rattled off a long list of dishes, thus dismissing the steward of Prince Shen's mansion.

Li Bai raised his wrist, glanced at the time on his digital watch, and said:
"It's only ten o'clock in the morning, it's still early. Has Sister Gongsun prepared a gift?"

Lady Gongsun flicked her whisk:
"I'm thinking of giving Li Chengyi a foreign name, David Day. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Li Bai immediately thought of the joke about a big stomach:

"Sister Gongsun, please don't joke. Last time I accompanied Master to the city, I bought some toothbrushes and toothpaste, which I planned to give to Li Chengyi as a set."

Gongsun Da Niang thought this was a good idea:

"Next time, let's buy more toothpaste, toothbrushes, shoes, socks, and other things in town and sell them to the nobles and princes of Chang'an to earn some extra money, so that the Taoist priest won't have to suffer all this time."

While the two were discussing their plans, Gao Lishi arrived at Hunyuan Palace in a seemingly ordinary carriage. Upon meeting them, he immediately revealed crucial information:
"Just now, Wei Zhigu secretly entered the palace to inform me that Princess Zhenguo has set the date for the uprising as June 14th. May I ask Fairy Pomegranate if this date is accurate?"

When Li Longji was explaining Wang Zhongsi to the emperor in the palace last time, he guessed that this girl knew everything about the future.

So when Li Longji received the report from Wei Zhigu, the undercover agent, he sent Gao Lishi to ask if it was the correct date... He was unsure whether Wei Zhigu had been turned, so he had to come to Yiyuan Temple to verify the truth.

Li Bai had just finished reading this history:
"The date recorded in the history books is the fourth day of the seventh month, but His Majesty chose to take action on the third day of the seventh month, a whole day earlier... Now, because of our appearance, many things have changed, and we cannot completely trust what is written in the books."

Gongsun Da Niang nodded:

"Old Gao, we are making new history now, so let's not refer to those irrelevant things. Wei Zhigu will be the prime minister in the future, no problem at all, you can rest assured."

These words greatly reassured Gao Lishi:

"Thank you both for informing me. Is there anything I can do for you? I won't feel at ease unless I do something for you."

Gongsun Da Niang's eyes darted around, and she immediately began to act like a fox borrowing the tiger's power:

"How about this, have His Majesty send a gift to the Immortal Master, and also write a letter of tribute... As for the type of gift, any national treasure will do, it's very simple!"

Gao Lishi's lips twitched:
"Are you planning to... obtain the Imperial Seal of the State?"

(End of this chapter)