My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Three or two taels of silver were not expensive. However, Mu Yuyan was not interested in the Buddhist disciples, as she believed in the Buddha but not the Buddhist sect. Therefore, she was about to politely decline.

But at this moment!

Liu Yexi, standing beside her, seemed to have seen a ghost. She quickly tugged at Mu Yuyan's sleeve, urging her to look towards the back door of the temple!

Outside the back door, on the long street.

Some soldiers dressed as Imperial Guards patrolled back and forth, occasionally casting intentional or unintentional glances toward the temple. And behind these soldiers.

A woman walked out!

This woman had a flawless appearance, truly a peerless beauty... but if not for the somewhat eerie and lecherous aura that was difficult to conceal on her face, she would almost be mistaken for the female Emperor herself!

Someone is impersonating me, what does she want...

Mu Yuyan frowned slightly, immediately realizing that the situation was not simple. Instead of leaving, she chose to stay and engaged in idle conversation with the little monk who was selling classes, dragging out the time.

Her peripheral vision kept an eye on the fake female Emperor!

What was even more amusing was that the fake female Emperor was accompanied by a maidservant.

Although her appearance hadn't changed, from the perspective of the role she played, she was undoubtedly portraying the head of the Imperial Announcements Bureau, Liu Yexi!

Liu Yexi's eyes darkened.

At this moment.

The fake female Emperor and her fake maidservant, seeing only this one monk around, walked over and asked if there was a Buddhist hall for lectures in the temple.

Although the little monk had taken monastic vows, he still had worldly feelings, especially when faced with the exquisitely crafted face of the fake female Emperor!

"Yes, yes... Zen Master Zhi Chan is currently giving a sermon. Please follow me, Benefactor!"

The monk didn't care much about Mu Yuyan, who appeared "plain," and was very enthusiastic towards the fake female Emperor. He immediately led them into the Buddhist hall.

"Damn it! Judging people by their appearance. If Her Majesty removes the Concealing Spirit Jade, even if she changes her skin, she is still like the light of a firefly!"

Liu Yexi curled her lips, expressing disdain in a low voice.

"Yexi, today's matter seems unusual. These two arrived and went straight to the Buddhist hall... Let's follow inside and see what they are up to."
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Mu Yuyan ordered coldly.

"Yes," Liu Yexi responded.

The two walked towards the entrance.

However, just as they were about to enter, another figure with a cold and elegant temperament appeared nearby, causing Mu Yuyan to be slightly surprised!

Ao Hanyi?

How did the legitimate daughter of the East Sea Dragon Clan end up in the Buddhist hall? Moreover, she seemed to be seriously listening to the sermon, her bright blue eyes filled with devoutness. The contrast in this scene... was indeed strange!

As they got closer, Mu Yuyan heard her murmuring.

"Let me quickly find Aunt's whereabouts, or find clues to that Consecrator from Tianji Pavilion... Our Dragon Clan really needs it!"

Ao Hanyi clasped her fair little hands together and bowed along with the other worshipers.

Looking for my husband? Mu Yuyan was slightly taken aback.

At this moment.

Ao Hanyi stood up, feeling that there were eyes on her. She turned to look, but there was nothing...

In the corner of the Buddhist hall, Liu Yexi followed the female Emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, why are you walking so fast? Who is that girl with blue hair?"

"The granddaughter of the East Sea Dragon Lord. It is said that she is looking for the princess who disappeared from the Dragon Clan decades ago... But that's not important. What matters is that I fought her before," Mu Yuyan observed the surroundings of the Buddhist hall, speaking calmly.

"Ah?!" Liu Yexi was completely unaware of this matter.

"Why did you fight her?"

"She was mingling with that Northern Ming little princess, claiming to challenge Master Gu under the guise of a martial arts contest," Mu Yuyan explained briefly with a indifferent expression.

She had no particular feelings towards the powerful Dragon Clan and had a neutral impression of Ao Hanyi. As long as she didn't associate with Master Gu again, Mu Yuyan could ignore her existence.

After this matter was explained, Liu Yexi nodded. She then utilized her observational skills as the head of the intelligence agency and whispered, "Your Majesty, the monk striking the wooden fish at the front is likely the Zen Master Zhi Chan from the Western Regions. This Buddhist hall is quite spacious, accommodating hundreds of worshipers, mostly women...

However, there are only two doors on the southeast side, and they are relatively narrow. If someone causes trouble inside, the common people might have difficulty escaping..."

The fake female Emperor seemed purposeful. Coming to the Buddhist hall was certainly not just about listening to the scriptures and praying. Mu Yuyan's gaze fell on the figure pretending to be herself.

A hint of confusion appeared on her face.

"Her cultivation is not high, only in the Nurture Realm... How could she cause trouble, and what would she rely on?"

Mu Yuyan contemplated, her phoenix eyes flickering. Suddenly, the chaotic voice from outside reached their ears.

"Sir, take a look at these prayer beads from the Buddhist hall. Only three coins per strand, guaranteed to bring you..."

"Get lost! No time!"

The disordered conversation outside made Mu Yuyan furrow her eyebrows. She immediately recalled a detail she had noticed when entering.

"Yexi, go to the Imperial Guards' camp and inquire where the person on duty today is located. Does the Great Ming Enlightenment Temple seem to be a place heavily patrolled by the capital?" Mu Yuyan whispered.

"There are too many 'official soldiers' outside..." Liu Yexi's mind stirred, immediately understanding the female Emperor's intention. She nodded, "Yes! Your Majesty, please be careful, especially with that monk..."

She was uncertain whether the monk was a friend or foe.

"Don't worry! Master Gu has given me a talisman. I've checked it, and it is no less than a divine artifact," Mu Yuyan smiled slightly.

"Alright, I'll go now!"

If it was given by Master Gu to the female Emperor, it must be the best... Liu Yexi felt reassured and turned to leave the Buddhist hall.

...

Half an hour passed.

The Zen Master Zhi Chan at the front continued to sit on the cushion, facing the crowd, eyes closed as he fingered the prayer beads and knocked on the wooden fish rhythmically.

Mu Yuyan silently stared at the fake female Emperor, wondering why she hadn't taken any action yet. If she didn't act soon, Liu Yexi might return.

Inside the Buddhist hall, the monks chanted scriptures together with the white-bearded abbot, and the worshipers bowed to the Buddha image. This included the seemingly innocent dragon girl.

At a certain moment, the abbot suddenly stood up, seemingly reaching a part of the scripture related to "take across sentient beings universally," as he became a bit more fervent in his delivery.

"I heard that in the city of Kusinara, between the twin trees, the World-Honored One entered Parinirvana, instructing Ananda to say, 'You, Ananda, should arrange the paraphernalia here between the twin trees...'"

What kind of stuff is this... Mu Yuyan frowned, silently complaining about the Buddhist scriptures. She felt that even if this monk were to recite it again, it wouldn't necessarily be the same!

However!

It seemed that she wasn't the only one dissatisfied. The fake female Emperor, who wasn't pleased with the sound, finally made a move!

The Thousand-Face Woman signaled to her fake maidservant, and then the fake Liu Yexi stood up, abruptly interrupting the chanting of the worshipers and monks.

"You bold rebels, under the guise of chanting and worshiping Buddha, are actually plotting rebellion here!"

Her voice was sharp and echoed in the Buddhist hall!

The monks and worshipers were all stunned, frowning and looking towards her!

Indeed... just hearing the first sentence, Mu Yuyan had already guessed what would happen next!

A fake female Emperor, a fake Liu Yexi, fake Imperial Guards... all these, in the eyes of the common people, were enough to constitute a "real" court!

Their cultivation was not high, so provoking trouble now was fake. The real intention was to create chaos and sow discord, using the reputation of the court to commit crimes!

Mu Yuyan's bright phoenix eyes were cold, and her charming face was as cold as frost.

However, she didn't intend to act immediately. She had learned from her husband the essence of patience and decided to watch from the shadows to see where these two came from.

How dare they openly tarnish her and the court's reputation in the capital...