Chapter 326 Beautiful Spider Spirit VS Cold and Ascetic Monk 30
Xuan Ji followed Dugu Ye into the palace. The palace buildings along the way were even more exquisite, with carved beams and painted rafters, and magnificent gold and jade, fully displaying the royal style.

Although he was a monk, he couldn't help but be amazed at this moment.

But the purpose of his trip was not to see the scenery, but to find out his life experience.

Dugu Ye walked in front, turned his head and looked at him with a smile, "The holy monk seems to be very interested in the palace architecture?"

For some reason, even though it was the first time they met, he strangely disliked this monk.

I can’t really explain why, but when I saw this person, I felt disgusted from the bottom of my heart.

I was so disgusted that I couldn't help but want to do something cruel.

Even he himself found this feeling puzzling.

In the end, it can only be attributed to the fact that the two people were born with incompatible temperaments.

Xuan Ji had a sharp intuition and he could sense that the prince in front of him disliked him.

He felt strange and wondered if he had ever offended the other party, but no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't remember.

Since he could see that the other party didn't like him, he spoke very carefully, "This is my first time entering the palace, and I have little knowledge. I'm sorry to make you laugh, Your Highness."

"No, no, you are too modest. Although this palace is large, it also has its own unique features. If you are willing, I can take you around."

Dugu Ye spoke very politely, but there was a hint of amusement in his deep eyes.

Xuan Ji came here to find out about his life experience and didn't want to cause any trouble, so he politely declined.

"I appreciate your kindness, Your Highness, but I have important matters to attend to, so I cannot stay any longer. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Dugu Ye heard this and did not force it. He just smiled and said, "In this case, I will not disturb the holy monk. My father has been waiting in the imperial study for a long time. Holy monk, please follow me."

As he said this, he turned around and led the way, with Xuan Ji following closely behind.

The two of them passed through many palace gates and finally arrived in front of the imperial study. Dugu Ye pushed open the door and made a gesture of invitation, "Holy monk, please come in."

Xuan Ji stepped into the imperial study and saw a middle-aged man standing with his hands behind his back, his back to them and facing the window.

It was the Emperor Xuanwu of the Dayu Dynasty, Dugu Che.

Hearing the footsteps, Emperor Xuanwu turned around, revealing a majestic and handsome face.

If you look closely, you will find that his eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to Xuan Ji and Dugu Ye.

"I am Xuanji, a poor monk. I am honored to meet His Majesty."

Xuan Ji put his hands together and performed a Buddhist salute.

Emperor Xuanwu looked Xuan Ji up and down, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, "You are indeed a man of talent, worthy of being a high monk of Wanfo Temple. I have heard that you are well versed in Buddhism, so I specially summoned you to the palace, hoping that you can help me solve my doubts."

Xuan Ji bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I only have a basic understanding of Buddhism and dare not claim to be profound. If Your Majesty has any questions, I am willing to do my best to answer them."

Emperor Xuanwu nodded and said, "I want to ask you, everything in the world has cause and effect. So, what is my cause and effect?"

Xuan Ji's heart moved. This question seemed simple, but it was actually profound.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, as the ruler of a country and the master of all people, your karma is the well-being of all people in the world. Your every word and action is related to the rise and fall of the country and the safety of the people."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanwu's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, "Then, what should I do to seek the welfare of the people of the world?"

Xuan Ji said: "Your Majesty only needs to uphold justice, put the people first, work diligently and love the people, then you can seek welfare for the people of the world."

After hearing his words, Emperor Xuanwu fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he raised his head and looked at Xuan Ji deeply. "I will keep your words in mind. I summoned you to the palace today, hoping that you would help me solve a puzzle. But I never thought that you would help me solve the knot that I had been feeling for many years. I will reward you greatly."

Xuan Ji said quickly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am just fulfilling the duty of a monk. As for the reward, I cannot accept your order."

"Haha, the monk is indifferent to fame and fortune, and does not value worldly things. I admire him very much."

Emperor Xuanwu laughed, but did not force it, and said, "However, if the monk has other requests, please let me know."

Hearing this, Xuan Ji thought about his life experience, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and he bowed slightly, "I really have something that I need the emperor's help with?"

"Oh? I wonder what the monk needs my help with, but you can tell me."

Emperor Xuanwu's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he couldn't help but ask.

Dugu Ye was standing nearby. He glanced at Xuan Ji with his deep eyes, and was very curious about what the other person wanted.

Perhaps it has something to do with the other party's sudden appearance in the capital.

Facing the emperor's questioning, Xuan Ji pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that twenty years ago, Concubine Min had a personal maid named Yunyan. I want to find her. Does the emperor know where she is?" He did not say that he was the child that Yunyan took out of the palace that year.

When Emperor Xuanwu heard him mention Concubine Min, his originally indifferent expression became extremely serious, and even the smile on his face disappeared.

His eyes were fixed on Xuan Ji, looking him up and down, as if he wanted to see something from his face.

Xuan Ji was not afraid either, his face was as calm as water, and he allowed Emperor Xuanwu to look at him.

Dugu Ye listened quietly at the side. Concubine Min was the woman his father loved most in his life. Unfortunately, she died in childbirth and even the newborn prince was missing.

My father was depressed for a long time because of this, and even wanted to become a monk and live with the Buddha forever.

Fortunately, my grandmother persuaded my father in the end. Although my father did not become a monk, he was sad for a long time and it took him a long time to get over it.

This matter was a taboo in the entire former dynasty and harem, and basically no one dared to mention the three words "Min Guifei" in front of my father.

"What are you looking for Yunyan for?"

Emperor Xuanwu looked at Xuan Ji with a hint of vigilance in his tone. Concubine Min and the missing prince have always been a pain in his heart.

At this moment, when he heard the other party mention Concubine Min and her personal maid, he naturally couldn't remain calm.

Xuan Ji maintained the calmness of a monk, clasped his hands together, and said, "I have received kindness from Yunyan. This time I came to Beijing to find her and repay her kindness."

A trace of doubt flashed across Emperor Xuanwu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "Yunyan has already left the palace, and I don't know where she is now."

Dugu Ye was observing from the side. Although he disliked the monk for no reason, he was also interested in his purpose.

He clearly remembered that when he was a child, he accidentally heard the palace maids discussing the matter of Concubine Min and the missing prince in private, and it seemed to be related to Yunyan.

At this moment, Xuan Ji suddenly mentioned Yun Yan, which forced him to connect the two things together.

He even suspected that Xuan Ji was the prince who was taken away by Yun Yan that year.

"Oh? Has the monk received favors from Yunyan?"

Dugu Ye interrupted with a smile, "I wonder what kind of kindness made the monk so obsessed with it?"

Xuan Ji turned to look at Dugu Ye, his eyes were deep and peaceful, as if he could see through people's hearts, "No matter how big or small the kindness in the world is, it should be remembered in our hearts. Donor Yunyan saved my life back then, so naturally I have to come to find her."

Dugu Ye's red lips curled slightly, his eyes were playful, he slowly approached Xuan Ji, and whispered: "If I can help you find Yunyan, how should the monk repay you?"

Xuan Ji smiled slightly, clasped his hands together and said: "Amitabha, if Your Highness the Crown Prince can help me find Yunyan, I am willing to pray for Your Highness the Crown Prince and wish you a safe and smooth life."

Dugu Ye chuckled. What he wanted was certainly not these illusory blessings. He just wanted to take this opportunity to see what the monk's purpose was.

Is it true, as he guessed, that he is the son of Concubine Min?

"Okay, then I'll try to help you find this Yunyan."

Dugu Ye smiled evilly and turned to Emperor Xuanwu for instructions, "Father, I am willing to find Yunyan for this eminent monk to relieve his gratitude."

Emperor Xuanwu looked at the two people in front of him. Although he was full of doubts, he also wanted to take this opportunity to see what secrets were hidden behind this.

He nodded, "Since Ye'er you are willing to help, then go ahead."

Dugu Ye got his father's consent, turned to Xuan Ji and said, "Please stay in the palace for a few days, and wait for my news."

Xuan Ji smiled slightly, expressed his gratitude, and then retreated under the guidance of the palace servants.

He was then arranged to stay in a secluded courtyard in the imperial palace.

The East Palace at night is shrouded in a mysterious tranquility, and the palace walls cast long black shadows under the moonlight.

In the study, the candlelight flickered. Dugu Ye stood in front of the window, looking thoughtful, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

"Your Highness, I have sent people to look for Yunyan as you ordered."

Yunyin quietly appeared behind Dugu Ye and spoke in a low voice respectfully.

Dugu Ye nodded slightly, without looking back, "How is the investigation of Xuan Ji's background going on with the secret guards?"

"Your Highness, there are some clues."

Yun Yin said this, and cautiously glanced at the prince in front of him, and said in a nervous voice: "According to the report from the secret guards below, Xuan Ji is indeed a senior monk of Wanfo Temple, but he has a close relationship with Miss Yu. The two even have a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, who were born half a year ago. They are the widow Yu whom Your Highness met in Lianhua County."

"What did you say?"

Dugu Ye turned around abruptly, looking extremely shocked.