Hundreds of officials gave gifts and gathered together.

Everyone had a smile on their faces, adding a lot of joy to this Chinese New Year's Eve.

They can't help but be upset.

All of you here today will be on the list when you talk about meritorious deeds after the enthronement ceremony tomorrow.

One by one is destined to be either rich or expensive.

Tomorrow is the time to establish a long-term rich name, how can they not be happy?

"You don't have to be polite......"

She Saihua does not have the consciousness of being the queen mother, and she does not have that kind of lofty momentum.

Since Yang Qi established the four northwestern mansions, She Saihua has rarely set foot in the army again, and on weekdays, she eats fasting and recites Buddha, planting grass and flowers, and raises a strong sense of wealth and nobility, but she does not have that sense of domineering.

Therefore, she gives Baiguan the feeling of being like a kind elder.

The officials got the approval of She Saihua, and after sitting down, they began to talk to each other, eat and drink, and drink for fun.

There wasn't much solemnity, and there wasn't much majesty.

It's like a huge family banquet.

Yang Qi didn't show his majesty in this banquet, and he didn't even say much from beginning to end.

The time to truly show his majesty is tomorrow's enthronement ceremony.

Moreover, Yang Qi didn't need to show his majesty too deliberately.

As a founding monarch, the emperor immediately.

No one dared to ignore Yang Qi's majesty.

Accompanied by singing and dancing.

The worshippers filled their bellies.

She Saihua gave a lot of rewards to the officials' families in accordance with the regulations drawn up before.

Just at the time of the reward, there was a small episode.

The reward was given to Wang Dan's mother, Wang's head.

Wang slowly got up, and after thanking She Saihua for the reward, he did not immediately return to his seat, but bowed down to She Saihua, with a little joy on his face, and said: "The courtiers thank the Queen Mother for the generous reward, tonight's Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole country celebrates, and the courtiers want to take advantage of this festive day to dare to ask the Queen Mother." ”

She Saihua is also familiar with Wang's family, and can be regarded as a Buddhist friend, the two often go to Zen and worship Buddha together, hearing Wang's request, She Saihua laughed softly: "Sister Wang doesn't have to be polite, between you and me, it can be regarded as some friendship, you ask for me, if I can agree, I will definitely not refuse you." But when it comes to state affairs, I can't be the master. You'll have to go to Shichiro......"

Although She Saihua is familiar with the Wang family and has a relationship, she did not get carried away because of the problem of personal relationship.

Some idle private matters, she can be in charge, she naturally doesn't mind helping.

But when it comes to state affairs, she is not willing to suppress Yang Qi as a mother.

Wang was overjoyed when he heard this, and said with a smile: "The Queen Mother said that she was joking, state affairs are the affairs of a man's family, and the courtiers dare not mention it." The courtiers have opened their mouths today for a private matter......"

"Oh~"

Wang's private matter aroused everyone's interest.

A private matter that can be mentioned in such a scene is naturally an extraordinary private matter.

She Saihua said with a smile: "You ...... it."

Wang got She Saihua's approval, bowed down and said: "Presumably the queen mother knows that the courtier's family has an eldest grandson. Today's courtiers are in charge of their own affairs, wanting to raise the eldest grandson and begging to marry the ninth princess. ”

One word set off a thousand waves.

The officials in the hall were not calm for a while, and they talked in low voices one after another.

She Saihua, who was sitting at the top, was also a little stunned.

Lao Yang and Yang Qi subconsciously frowned.

The ninth princess in Wang's mouth is the ninth sister of the Yang family.

Because she is young and can't take care of herself, she has always followed She Saihua and rarely appears in front of everyone, so not many people know her.

Since Yang Qi did not officially canonize his brothers and sisters, the Wang family called the nine sisters of the Yang family with the ninth princess.

The Wang family suddenly opened his mouth and asked for the grandson of the Wang family to marry the ninth sister of the Yang family, which really surprised everyone.

After all, both children are young milk dolls.

The most important thing is that it is a bit abrupt for Wang to raise this matter in public today.

And it's not a good thing.

The Wang family opened his mouth today, no matter whether this matter succeeds or fails, a hat of climbing power and wealth is firmly buckled on the head of the Wang family.

The Wang family will have to be criticized for this incident in the future.

Moreover, in front of so many people, the Wang family threw out this topic, which is equivalent to roasting the Yang family on the fire.

If the Yang family agreed, then it would be fine.

If the Yang family does not agree, both parties will be embarrassed at that time.

So after She Saihua heard Wang's words, she was embarrassed.

Yang Qi frowned and glanced at the Wang family, he also saw She Saihua's embarrassment.

Immediately, Yang Qi slowly sighed and said, "Hey...... Mrs. Wang had this thought, why didn't she speak earlier? If I had said it earlier, maybe our two families would have become in-laws.

It's a pity that Mrs. Wang is a step late.

A few days ago, the lord of Beiliang and the lord of Dali both sent letters, both of which begged to marry their sisters.

The two lords of the kingdom had a good relationship with me, and I thought twice about it and agreed to one of them.

When the house-sister is an adult, let them get married.

Now that the sister has a marriage contract, how can a daughter marry a second husband? ”

When She Saihua and Lao Yang heard this, they frowned, their eyes were full of doubts, but they did not debunk Yang Qi's lies.

Lao Yang even spoke out to help Yang Qiyuan lie, and said coldly: "That's true......"

Lao Yang has spoken, and the officials feel that this matter should be true.

At this time, everyone's eyes were full of playful smiles when they looked at Wang.

Wang's face was ugly, and she opened her mouth to speak, "Queen Mother, you ...... a few days ago"

For today's things, the Wang family has made full preparations, and she has already gotten the truth from She Saihua's mouth.

The ninth sister of the Yang family is not married.

Now that there has been a sudden change, she naturally wants to ask clearly.

However, as soon as she was halfway through her words, Wang Hu suddenly stopped her with a cold low voice.

I saw Wang Hu stand up, bow down and say: "The cheap wife is ignorant, she doesn't know the inside story, and she didn't discuss it with the ministers, so she made her own decisions and made such a joke. Please also ask the Queen Mother, the Emperor Taishang, and Your Majesty not to blame. ”

She Saihua didn't know the Tao in it, and she couldn't bear to say to Yang Qi: "Qilang......"

Yang Qi waved his hand, signaling She Saihua to rest assured, and then he slowly spoke, "Wang Qing's words are serious, I think Mrs. Wang also saw that my ninth sister was well-behaved and loved it, so she made this decision."

Speaking of which, I'm also to blame for this.

Because the sister is young, the news that the sister has been engaged was not made public, which led to today's play.

Naturally, my responsibility cannot be borne by Mrs. Wang.

In this way, when Lingsun grows up, if there is a girl he likes, he can report it to me.

I will recognize her as a righteous daughter and let her marry out of the palace. ”

Yang Qi's words were not leaky, and he took care of the Wang family's face as much as possible.

It can be regarded as giving the Wang family a step down.

As for Wang Hu and Mrs. Wang's words, Yang Qi didn't even believe a word.

It's just a show, anyone with a discerning eye can see it.

If Wang Hu really didn't know, how could Mrs. Wang pass him and ask She Saihua for help?

Hearing Yang Qi's words, Wang Hu showed gratitude, almost burst into tears, he bowed to Yang Qi deeply, "Thank you, Your Majesty......"

This short episode was remembered by the officials.

But at the feast that followed, no one mentioned it again, even as if it hadn't happened.

Just three rounds.

The dish has five flavors.

She Saihua got up slowly and said with a smile: "Today there is a water and land festival of Buddhism and Taoism outside the city, the scene is huge, I heard that there is a true saint coming, why don't you go to the city with me to have a look?" ”

"Obey the Empress Dowager's decree."

Naturally, there is no reason for the officials not to agree.

Only Yang Qiyi shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Mother, mother! Do you old people know that the true saint in the mouths of Buddhism and Taoism is you.

Subsequently.

She Saihua and Lao Yang took the lead, and led a group of people to climb the wall of the palace, and then paced all the way to the south gate along the city wall.

By the time they reached the south gate, a large number of people had gathered outside the south gate.

Although it was Chinese New Year's Eve, the people did not stay at home to celebrate the New Year.

Tonight, the water and land conference held by the two Buddhas and Taoists was huge.

The people heard about it early.

It is said that it is rare to see it in a hundred years, and a true saint has come.

The people who don't know the truth naturally can't miss this opportunity for the True Saint to come.

If you can get the favor of the true saint, rain down the Buddha's light nectar, etc., can you reach the sky in one step?

"Whoa~"

The shouting outside the south gate can be heard from afar.

Dog-fighting, monkey-fighting, vat topping, fire-breathing, chest-crushing boulders, and countless others.

The people gathered around them, staring at the heat and screaming.

Comparatively.

The battle between the two families of Buddhism and Taoism is much stronger than those who perform juggling.

The Buddhists set up a lotus platform, which is more than ten zhang high.

The lotus petals on the altar have been replaced by monks.

Layers of monks, covered in gold powder, sat cross-legged, reciting the scriptures, ring by ring like lotus petals, stretching upward, straight set off the golden lotus platform at the highest place.

Not to be outdone, the Taoist side set up a large array of yin and yang.

The heart of the array is divided into yin and yang, and in this way, the two yi, the three talents, the four elephants, the five elements, the six he, the seven stars, and the eight trigrams are the directions, and there are thousands of Taoist priests with the bones of the fairy wind and the bones standing with their swords, and playing the sword over and over again.

The large array opened and closed, like a giant black and white flower, blooming, closing, and blooming again.

Looking down from the city walls, it is particularly eye-catching.

In the array, there are two machines.

The two immortals sat cross-legged with fluttering beards, and their hearts were facing the sky.

After She Saihua and his party appeared.

The scene reached its climax.

After receiving the gifts of the people.

Buddhists took the lead in exerting supernatural powers.

"The light of the Buddha shines!"

Thousands of monks, with their voices like a loud bell, chanted these four words.

A Buddha's light shines from under the lotus throne.

Climb all the way up the rock and illuminate the entire lotus throne.

It is like the supreme lotus flower descended before the arrival of the true Buddha, the golden light is brilliant and dazzling.

Coupled with the Sanskrit sound that has changed from small to large, the scene is very spectacular.

The people, the officials, and even the people of the Yang family watched it brilliantly, and some people couldn't help but applaud loudly.

There are also people who are ready to make a pilgrimage on their knees.

But few people actually knelt down.

Because as long as Yang Qi stood there, the people of Yan Kingdom would not kneel to anyone.

Among the crowd, only two remained awake.

One is Yang Qi and the other is Peng Pai.

The reason why Yang Qi was able to stay sober was because he had seen through the tricks of Buddhism, so he had always maintained a state of cold observance.

The reason why Peng Pai was able to stay awake was because he had been ordered to investigate the tricks of Buddhism and knew the real way inside.

I have to admit that the hand of Buddhism really stabbed She Saihua's soft underbelly.

After She Saihua saw the shining Buddha light, she immediately coiled up a string of emerald green prayer beads on her wrist, opened her lips lightly, and recited Buddhist scriptures with the monks outside the city.

The hand of Buddhism has won everyone's attention.

Not to be outdone.

"Miracles!"

The two old Taoists who were guarding in the middle of the big array suddenly pointed their swords at the sky.

A ray of light fell from the sky.

illuminated the entire array.

The kamikaze is howling, and the gorgeous peach blossoms are slowly falling.

Suddenly.

At the end of that day, there were golden-armored gods, palace fairies, gods, and so on, and countless others.

"Edict!"

A burly golden-armored deity raised his hand with a wave of his hand.

A scroll carved from a strange stone glowing with a rainbow of light fell along the skylight.

The scroll was dazzling, and it fell towards the head of the city with a comet tail.

Seeing that the scroll was about to fall on the city.

Buddhism was shocked.

Immediately, thousands of monks recited the six-character name in unison.

A volume of decrees fell from the sky and flew quickly towards the city.

In the limelight.

The strange stone scrolls and golden decrees all fell in front of She Saihua on the head of the city.

She Saihua was so excited that she couldn't speak.

Lao Yang, who was accompanying She Saihua, carefully glanced at the strange stone scroll and the golden decree, and suddenly his eyes froze, and then he frowned.

Behind She Saihua, Yang Qi and Peng Pai, who had been avoiding the play, glanced at each other.

Yang Qiba pursed his lips and said with emotion: "To make such a scene, the two families of Buddhism and Taoism really worked hard......

Peng Pai immediately answered: "That's not ...... Don't look at the Taoist priests and monks outside the city, there are only a few thousand, but there are tens of thousands of people behind them who help them make ghosts. Just let this stone and that piece of animal skin accurately fall into the hands of the Queen Mother, there are more than 7,000 people. ”

“……”

"Congratulations to the Queen Mother, congratulations to the Queen Mother......"

Just as Yang Qi and Peng Pai were talking, a loud sycophant suddenly woke everyone up.

I saw an official with a mustache at a glance, and he stepped forward and respectfully took the strange stone scroll.

On the other side, a slightly chubby official also stepped forward and respectfully accepted the golden decree.

While saying auspicious words, the two bowed down and knelt in front of She Saihua.

On the strange stone scrolls and the golden decrees, there are lines outlined in unknown words.

The two glanced at it and began to congratulate She Saihua.

"God's grace favored him, and he sent down a magical book, and the Queen Mother was only afraid that she was the reincarnation of an immortal......"

"My Buddha is merciful, the Queen Mother is the eighth Arhat, and now it is the ninth, and the Bodhisattva is ...... to be proven."

“……”

She Saihua couldn't help herself with excitement.

Yang Qi narrowed his eyes, and he asked Peng Pai beside him in a low voice, "Do you see clearly?" ”

Peng Pai nodded solemnly, "I can see clearly, the two of them are internal responses, and the tiny silk threads tied to the stones and animal skins were quietly torn off by them." ”

Yang Qi nodded slowly, and said coldly, "Go down carefully and investigate." ”

"No!"

Peng Pai turned around and wanted to leave.

Yang Qi suddenly stopped him.

"Wait!"

Peng Pai returned to Yang Qi, bowed down and said, "What else does Your Majesty command?" ”

Yang Qi lowered his voice and said in Peng Pai's ear: "Check the Wang family's ...... carefully."