Chapter 37

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However, if Xiao Sheng really killed Li Yuan and his sons and the Two Dragons, giving the Turks the opportunity to move south, then the Central Plains would inevitably fall into a chaotic situation similar to the Five Barbarians' Invasion. The land would be filled with smoke from wars, the people would suffer greatly, civilization would regress, and the turmoil might last for a hundred years, or even several hundred years.

Although the Great Hao Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty are in different worlds, they are so similar that Xiao Sheng finds it hard to bear the thought of plunging this world into an irredeemable disaster.

Therefore, as a second choice, Xiao Sheng decided to support Kou Zhong.

Do you, Kou Zhong, want to be an emperor? Fine, I'll help you. Soon, all the factors that prevent you from becoming an emperor will disappear one by one. In return, you must take the place of Li Shimin and be a capable and virtuous emperor, a heavenly Khan who commands respect from all directions. I want to show through you, Kou Zhong, that it's not a given that those destined to be emperors will definitely become emperors. Even if some great figures look highly upon him, it still won't work.

What's so great about being an emperor? As long as the time is right, even a small thug can become an emperor, and do a very good job at it.

Just like... even someone considered a useless person can still achieve great things that shock the world.

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Early the next morning, Xiao Sheng walked out of the inn and headed towards the East Great Temple.

It was close to the end of the year, and people were busy buying New Year's goods. The streets were bustling with traffic and lively.

But don't think that because there were many people, no one noticed the Fourteenth Prince walking on the street.

It's no use; a beauty like him stands out like a firefly in the dark, no matter where he is. His bright eyes, smooth skin like jade, rosy lips, and gentle smile all betrayed him.

Xiao Sheng walked down the street, and countless young girls turned back to look at him, their eyes filled with admiration for this white-robed beauty who seemed to have descended from heaven. Even some thirsty young women stared at him greedily, as if they were ready to order their subordinates to find a burlap bag, quickly put the Fourteenth Prince in it, and then take him home in a carriage to enjoy themselves.

Fortunately, Xiao Sheng's extraordinary and refined demeanor made it clear to anyone with a discerning eye that this white-robed beauty was not to be trifled with. Thus, he avoided being mobbed. However, the overly enthusiastic gazes still troubled the Fourteenth Prince.

Just then, it started snowing heavily. Xiao Sheng put on a hooded cloak to block most of the prying eyes, and finally found peace.

Not long after, Xiao Sheng arrived at the gate of the East Great Temple. This temple, also known as the Great Huayan Temple, was vast and magnificent, with grand architecture. It was the most famous temple near Chang'an. Emperor Li Yuan of the Tang Dynasty often came here to offer incense and pray for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

However, Xiao Sheng only glanced at the gate of the East Great Temple before turning and leaving. His destination today was not the East Great Temple, but the Jade Crane Nunnery next to it.

The Jade Crane Nunnery was a small nunnery with only two sections. Inside, a white-robed Guanyin was enshrined, and although the hall was spotlessly clean, it was empty except for a few old prayer mats. The furnishings were simple and austere, a stark contrast to the grandeur of the East Great Temple.

Xiao Sheng always held great respect for those who devoted themselves to spiritual practice. He offered incense before the white-robed Guanyin and took out a silver ingot as an offering. The abbess Chang Shan came over to thank him, and Xiao Sheng smiled and said, "Buddha be merciful."

The old nun Chang Shan's eyebrows showed surprise as she looked at Xiao Sheng closely. Then, with great respect, she led him into the back hall and served him hot tea before excusing herself and leaving.

Xiao Sheng sipped his tea and enjoyed the snow outside the window, finding it quite pleasant. However, after a short while, he heard footsteps. Then a voice called out, "I wonder which noble guest has come to see this humble person, Qin Chuan?"

As the voice spoke, a beautifully dressed lady entered. Her face was serene and beautiful beyond measure. She was none other than the current successor of the righteous sanctuary, the Cihang Jingzhai, Shi Feixuan.

Xiao Sheng stood up to greet her and smiled, "Miss Shi, hello."

Suddenly seeing such a beauty, who seemed to be from another world, appear before her, Shi Feixuan was taken aback. She composed herself and bowed, "I dare not. May I ask who you are..."

"My surname is Xiao, and my given name is Sheng." The Fourteenth Prince took charge and said, "Miss Shi, please sit."

Although Shi Feixuan was suspicious inside, she maintained her calm and politeness. She thanked him and sat down on an old prayer mat opposite Xiao Sheng. She asked, "Mr. Xiao, I have settled in the Jade Crane Nunnery and used the phrase 'Buddha be merciful' as the secret code. Only my master and a few seniors know this. How did you find out?"

Xiao Sheng shook his head and laughed, "Ha, if I say that it was the heavens who told me, would you believe me, Miss Shi?"

"Although it sounds incredible, given your cultivation, you must be a person of high status, and I don't think you would lie. So, I believe you," Shi Feixuan said calmly. "Then, Mr. Xiao, what brings you to see me?"

Xiao Sheng clapped his hands and said, "Miss Shi, you are indeed extraordinary. Fine, since you are straightforward, I'll be direct too. I came here to play matchmaker. As the saying goes, when a man grows up, he should marry, and when a woman grows up, she should wed. I think you and Xu Ziling are a perfect match. Why don't I be the matchmaker and help you two get married?"

"Be the matchmaker for me and Ziling?" Shi Feixuan was slightly surprised, and a rare blush appeared on her cheeks. But she quickly regained her composure. Her eyebrows arched slightly, and she shook her head, "Mr. Xiao, are you joking with me? This is not a funny joke at all."

"Ha, I do often joke with others, but what I just said was not a joke," Xiao Sheng said with a smile. "You and Xu Ziling, one has feelings for the other, isn't that a perfect match made in heaven? It would be truly absurd if you two didn't get married."

"Mr. Xiao, please be careful with your words," Shi Feixuan said seriously. "I am a nun. I have no interest in worldly affairs or romantic relationships."

Xiao Sheng sat cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and said with a grin, "Miss Shi, if you truly had no romantic feelings, why did you follow Xu Ziling to Sichuan when he went there, and why did you come to Chang'an when he came here? Ha, to say it's a coincidence, how many coincidences can there be in this world? As they say, everyone can see through it. You can fool yourself, but you can't fool others."

Shi Feixuan said solemnly, "Whether you believe it or not, it is just a coincidence. My greatest wish in life is to seek the secrets of the Dao and achieve great liberation. Everything else in this world is just a trace in my life, and once the wind blows, everything returns to normal."

Xiao Sheng laughed, "What is the Dao? The Dao is actually the way of humanity. So, the Dao is not in the ethereal realm but in the mundane world. Without experiencing it, how can you talk about letting go? If you want to seek the secrets of the Dao, you should accept my matchmaking and marry Xu Ziling. Amitabha, well done, well done."

Shi Feixuan's eyebrows furrowed, "Did Ziling ask you to come and say these things to me? Where is he?"

Xiao Sheng chuckled and waved his hand, "No, no, he didn't ask me. Ha, he is so shy and regards you as a celestial being. He wouldn't dare to say such things, let alone even think about it."

Shi Feixuan's eyebrows relaxed, and she smiled, "If that's the case, then Mr. Xiao is meddling in other people's affairs and acting on your own, isn't that right?"

"Um... you could say that," Xiao Sheng nodded and admitted. "But I like to help others achieve their happiness. Seeing lovers finally together makes my mind clear, and my cultivation improves. It's a win-win situation."

Shi Feixuan was taken aback and said, "Mr. Xiao, the cultivation method you practice is quite unique. May I ask, which school or sect do you belong to?"

In fact, the idea that helping others achieve happiness would make his mind clear and improve his cultivation was just something Xiao Sheng made up on the spot. How could there be such a ridiculous cultivation method in the world? But given his cultivation, even his nonsense often made others think deeply and analyze, trying to uncover some hidden profound meaning. Thus, it's not surprising that Shi Feixuan believed him.

This is like some famous literary figures who write, "In my backyard, I can see two trees outside the wall, one is a jujube tree, and the other is also a jujube tree."

Then the teacher analyzes deeply and teaches the students that this actually contains some profound meaning, reflecting the author's certain state of mind... and so on. In fact, it's all nonsense.

The author never thought of these things. If a student imitates the famous person and writes, "One is a jujube tree, and the other is also a jujube tree," the teacher would surely hit him with a ruler.

At this moment, the situation was similar. Xiao Sheng saw that the other party actually believed his nonsense and couldn't help but laugh inwardly. He waved his hand and said, "The sect I belong to is obscure. Miss Shi definitely hasn't heard of it, so there's no need to talk about it. Let's get to the point, will Miss Shi agree to this marriage?" Mobile users, please visit http://m.piaotia.net

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