The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 465

Qiu Kui stood beside the ancient road at the foot of the mountain, her hair dancing in the wind. Under her slightly furrowed brows, her bright eyes flashed with doubt, and she scratched her head gently.

Shangguan Ziling stood beside her, she looked up at the misty mountain top, with a faint smile on her face. That smile was like the rising sun, warm and bright, as if it could dispel all the confusion and haze.

"It's okay if you don't understand," Shangguan Ziling said softly, her voice as sweet as a clear spring. "Let's go, mother and the others should have already arrived at Xiangguo Temple, let's go up too."

Although Qiu Kui was still somewhat confused when she heard this, she was also moved by Shangguan Ziling's words. She nodded and followed Shangguan Ziling up the stone steps leading to the top of the mountain.

The stone steps are winding, with lush trees and colorful wild flowers on both sides.

Qiu Kui and Shangguan Ziling walked one after the other. The sound of their footsteps echoed in the empty valley, sounding particularly crisp and pleasant.

As they approached the top of the mountain, the surrounding scenery became more and more spectacular.

The mountains in the distance are rolling and undulating, like a giant dragon winding and circling; the trees nearby are towering into the clouds, with lush branches and leaves, as if they can cover the sky and the sun.

Qiu Kui couldn't help being shocked by the beautiful scenery before her. She stopped, took a deep breath, and felt the majestic momentum of nature.

"Princess, it's still too hot in the capital, but here I can feel the coolness of autumn, it's so comfortable!"

"Um"

Shangguan Ziling continued to move forward, her steps light and firm, as if no difficulties could stop her from moving forward.

Qiu Kui looked at her back and quickly followed her.

Finally, they arrived at Xiangguo Temple on the top of the mountain.

The temple is solemn and ancient, with a strong incense industry. There is an endless stream of pilgrims coming to pray, and the air is filled with curling incense and melodious Buddhist chants.

The autumn breeze blew gently and the leaves rustled, as if playing a welcoming song for their arrival.

Shangguan Ziling stood in front of the main hall, her eyes gleaming with piety. She stretched out her slender hands and gently picked up three incense sticks. The light of the fire reflected on her beautiful and refined face, adding a bit of solemnity and mystery.

She slowly knelt down on the mat, closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and silently recited words of prayer in her heart, every word filled with sincerity and awe.

At this moment, the little fat man in the space grumbled dissatisfiedly: "Master, why do you believe in these illusory things? You might as well worship me. I am the hero who brought you to this world." Although the little fat man's words were understated, they were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Shangguan Ziling smiled slightly when she heard this. She responded, "Little Fatty, Buddha is the faith of all living beings. Although I came to this world thanks to you, I must also respect the faith of this world. Going to the temple to worship Buddha is not only to pray for blessings, but also to express respect and gratitude to Buddha."

Her words were gentle and firm, like a warm current flowing into the little fat boy's heart. The little fat boy was silent for a moment, and finally sighed and said: "Forget it, since you are so persistent in your faith, I will not say anything more. I just hope that you can get the blessing of the Buddha and be safe and smooth."

Shangguan Ziling kowtowed three times and stood up. Qiu Kui took the incense from her hand and lit it.

Shangguan Ziling bowed to the Buddha statue again, her face filled with a smile of satisfaction and tranquility.

Qiu Kui whispered softly in Shangguan Ziling's ear: "Princess, I just asked, and the Madam and the Master are in the south wing right now."

Shangguan Ziling nodded slightly, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, "Okay, let's go find mother and the others."

The two of them walked through the winding paths of the temple. Along the way, Qiu Kui could feel Shangguan Ziling's inner uneasiness.

When I arrived at the south wing, before I even entered the door, I heard sighs and persuasions coming from inside.

Shangguan Ziling pushed the door open and walked in, only to see the courtyard filled with incense tables and cushions. Her mother Beichen Xue was sitting in the middle, holding little Yier in her arms, her brows furrowed.

Dad Shangguan Dong was rubbing his hands anxiously and sighing.

My cousin Bei Suqi stood aside with a serious look on his face.

When Beichen Xue saw Shangguan Ziling, she said in a tired voice, "Ziling, your brother...why is he so stubborn and insists on becoming a monk and abandoning this earthly world? Tell me about him."

Shangguan Ziling felt a pain in her heart. She looked at her father Shangguan Dong and saw that he was frowning and was obviously troubled by this matter.

Bei Suqi also came forward at this time. He gently patted Shangguan Ziling on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Cousin, your cousin is here too. Can't you listen to advice?"

Shangguan Ziling took a deep breath and walked to Shangguan Zirun, "Brother, how can you be so selfish? Have you ever thought about your parents who gave birth to you and raised you? You escape when encountering problems. This is not the brother I know. A real man should have responsibilities and solve problems when encountering them, instead of choosing to escape like your brother."

Shangguan Zirun opened her tightly closed eyes, her eyes reddened, "Sister, I..."

Before Shangguan Zirun could finish his words, Shangguan Ziling interrupted him, "Brother, don't tell me that you really converted to Buddhism? Isn't it because Youyou made you exhausted that you chose to escape?"

"If you really love Youyou, let's change her together and untie her knot. If you don't love her anymore, just divorce her. There's no need to humiliate yourself and make your family sad."

"Zirun, mother was trapped on the cliff for more than ten years and finally got out. Ziling avenged mother in the North Country. I just want to spend the rest of my life happily with my family. Now you become a monk. What do you want mother to do? What about your father?" Beichenxue's voice was trembling.

Shangguan Zirun knelt on the ground and said, "Mother, I am an unfilial son." As he finished speaking, tears rolled down his cheeks.

Shangguan Ziling said softly: "Brother, Youyou just can't accept the reality. Let's be patient with her and untie her knot. I will adjust your bodies. Maybe if Youyou gets pregnant, she will return to her former state."

Shangguan Ziling's words gave everyone a glimmer of hope.

At this moment, Yun Youyou rushed in. Her face was pale, her eyes were full of tears, she ran to Shangguan Zirun, squatted down, and hugged him tightly, "I'm sorry, Brother Zirun, I shouldn't have hurt you like this, I was wrong. Let's go back and start over, okay?"

Yun Youyou's words made Shangguan Zirun's body tremble slightly. He raised his head and looked into Yun Youyou's tearful eyes, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

"Youyou..." Shangguan Zirun called Yun Youyou's name softly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. He hugged Yun Youyou tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to put all his emotions into this hug.

The two hugged each other tightly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this scene.

"Zi Ling, I'm sorry for you and for everyone. I've really thought it through and will live a good life from now on." Yun Youyou let go of Shangguan Zirun, turned around and knelt down in front of Shangguan Ziling. Her tears fell again, but this time, they were tears of determination and hope.