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Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The Empress Dowager was trimming a bonsai in the room. After learning the Emperorâs purpose for coming, she was shocked and asked with surprise, âDid Mother God really appear?â
âYes, the Third Prince has already verified it. Heâs also obtained a large number of sweet potato seeds and is now spreading them everywhere.â
âSo Iâve come to ask, what do you think of this matter?â The Emperor asked.
After the Empress Dowager heard this, she handed her scissors to the palace servant and asked the father and sons to sit down. She asked firmly, âSo your intention is for me to make a trip to the Mother God Temple?â
âRight now, the country is in turmoil. I really cannot leave the palace, so you and the Empress have to lead this.â
The Empress Dowager immediately understood what he meant. The Emperor wanted to preserve his reputation, and so did they.
When she burned incense and prayed to Buddha, to put it bluntly, she was praying for her state of mind and her heart. In addition, she could temporarily hide from all the commotion and have some peace, so she was naturally happy to do that.
However, since Mother God manifested for real and treated people differently, who knew what position she held in Mother Godâs heart? What if Mother God didnât appreciate her prayers?
However, the Emperorâs reputation had to be protected. She sighed and replied, âOriginally, I shouldnât have rejected this, but my body has not been healthy recently.
âOtherwise, I wouldnât have personally repaired the potted plants in my room. So, itâs better to let the Empress take charge of this matter.â
The First Prince was delighted when he heard this and looked at the Emperor. If this matter fell on his motherâs head, wouldnât it also benefit him?
Since his third brother could get the white sweet potato seeds, he should get something better.
The Fourth Prince, however, revealed a mocking expression in a place where no one could see.
The Emperor was slightly disappointed but still asked, âMother, have you called for an imperial physician?â
âI did, and it was Doctor Zhou. He said Iâm short on energy and anemic, which is especially bad for such hot weather. Iâll be fine after resting for a while.â The Empress Dowager replied.
âThatâs good. Iâll have someone send you some tonics so you can recuperate. If you feel any discomfort, remember to let me know.â
The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded. âMotherâs illness is not worth your concern. When I really feel uncomfortable, I will let you know.â
âThatâs not right. You are my backbone, so whether itâs a serious illness or a small matter, you shouldnât hide it from me.â
âOkay, okay. By the way, have you guys had breakfast? Do you want to stay and eat?â
âNo, we still have to go to the Empressâ place. The worship of Mother God has to be done as soon as possible.â The Emperor stood up and said.
Seeing this, the Empress Dowager did not keep them. After a few polite words, she told her personal palace servant to send them out.
After that, the three of them went to find the Empress. The Empress hesitated for a moment, but she agreed despite her reluctance.
However, she had her concerns, so she did not let the First Prince get involved. Instead, she informed all the women to head to the Mother God Temple together.
The next morning, after the Empress and the others gathered at the palace gate, they were headed to the Mother God Temple.
Because they had all received instructions, they all bowed and prayed sincerely.
When Zhou Ying saw them at night, she was shocked, especially by the glows on their heads. All seven colors were present.
One of the older women had a powerful blood-red aura, and it was evident that she had killed many people.
The Empress was also eye-catching. She had almost everything except faith and virtue light on her body. At the same time, her blood-red aura was not weak.
However, the status of these two people meant they couldnât be touched simply, especially the Empress.
So, she decided to draw out the fear in their hearts..