I really don't want to be a traitor

Chapter 586 Demonic Monk
People like Fan Li are always fond of fine food and delicate minced meat.

It's really hard to arouse his interest in a purely vegetarian banquet.

Changle, however, looked very proud and said with a smile, "Everyone, please take your seats. I am not bragging, but the chef of the Prime Minister's Mansion is from the same school as the chef of the Imperial Palace. He is proficient in 365 vegetarian dishes with different flavors. Today's meal can be compared to the imperial banquet in the palace."

This is the most inferior imperial banquet I have ever eaten.

Fan Li complained in his heart.

Can you at least prepare some main dishes?

What about pork skin jelly or cold jellyfish?
Today's meal is even worse than Wen Saner's.

Take your seat, sit down and start eating.

Fan Li was chewing a piece of vegetable leaf of some unknown kind. The leaf was green and his face was almost turning green.

Fortunately, Fan Li was not alone, with Qingqiu and Hanyue sitting on his left and right.

Foxes are carnivores, which can be seen from Qingqiu's slightly wrinkled eyebrows when she chews leaves.

On the contrary, Hanyue looked calm and composed.

Sword cultivators are indeed used to living a hard life.

“Delicious, very delicious indeed!”

To Fan Li's surprise, Zhu Yunwen actually enjoyed the meal very much.

A vegetarian dude?
wrong.

I'm afraid it's the monk genes in the Ming emperor's grandson that are at work!
But Fan Li had no way of knowing whether it was because Zhu Yuanzhang had become a monk in Huangjue Temple or because Zhu Yunwen was born a Buddhist that he had the vegetarian gene.

Changle also enjoys the delicious vegetarian food very much.

Every time she took a small bite of fruits and vegetables, a sweet smile of satisfaction appeared on her pretty face.

Fan Li had seen this smile before.

For example, when Changle's plan succeeded, and when she pushed Fan Li down and undressed him.

Can one person really have two completely different faces?

Fan Li was really curious about what kind of Buddhist magic the [Buddha Kingdom in the Palm] was that could completely change Changle's character.

He would rather believe that what he saw was just Changle's acting.

"The Imperial Master has arrived!"

Suddenly, there was a "yes".

Fan Li was stunned when he heard this.

National Division?

What the hell?
It turns out that there was such a thing as a national master in the Dashan Dynasty?

Changle was so surprised that he stood up immediately, with an expression of surprise and joy on his face.

Outside, there was indeed an old monk, walking towards the crowd with a square step and extraordinary momentum.

"Prime Minister, I am honored to receive your respects."

The old monk stopped at the table, smiled and bowed to Changle.

Changle was actually a little at a loss, like a little girl seeing her idol.

"Master Qiongqi, I... no, how dare I accept your gift? There is a banquet in the mansion, so please come and enjoy it, Master?"

Qiongqi? !
When he heard this name, Fan Li almost picked up the plate and threw it at him!
What a national teacher!
It is clearly Qiongqi, one of the four evil beasts!
But looking at the old monk's appearance, he was thin and short, with a big head and thin neck, and a pair of big, bright eyes.

Although it looks funny, it is not threatening at all.

Anyone who has seen Qiongqi's first impression will probably let down their guard.

Even Fan Li had a moment of doubt. Could it be that the old monk just happened to have the same name and was not one of the four evil spirits?

"Thank you, Prime Minister."

The old monk Qiongqi bowed slightly again, then looked around, but did not take the seat.

It turned out that Changle was the host, so of course he sat in the main seat.

The VIP seats on the left and right were occupied by Fan Li and Zhu Yunwen respectively, especially since there were two women beside Fan Li.

The seats below were given to Zhang Daoling, Zhang Juzheng and Shangguan Wan'er.

Further down, there is the Mo Deng seat.

Changle also suddenly realized this problem!

How could the great imperial master of the Great Shan Dynasty be arranged to sit at the last seat?
But this banquet was originally held to express gratitude to Fan Li and Zhu Yunwen, so naturally the two chief officials on the left and right could not be driven away.

Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Daoling's second-class seats were not qualified enough to entertain the imperial teacher.

Changle was so anxious that he gave up the main seat.

"Please take your seat, Imperial Master."

Qiongqi smiled slightly, turned around and took a seat at the last seat.

In Fan Li's eyes, this move was clearly a show of arrogance at first and humility and courtesy at the end, which was both good inside and good outside.

But Changle's face was full of gratitude!

Because in her opinion, this is a reflection of the high moral character of the national teacher.

Changle's thoughts were written all over her face, and Fan Li couldn't help but shake his head when he saw it.

How could this be the Han princess who had been plotting against him?

He is simply an ignorant little white rabbit who has never experienced the world.

"Prime Minister, I heard that Taowu, who killed countless people, was converted by a great master and voluntarily entered the Little Leiyin Temple to recite scriptures and worship Buddha in order to atone for his past sins."

"This is a great wisdom and a great merit. I admire this kind deed very much. That is why I came to the Prime Minister's residence to bother him and pay him a visit."

Qiongqi stated his purpose and actually praised Fan Li and his group highly.

"Yes Yes Yes!"

"It was Boss Fan and his friends who persuaded Taowu to cross the river."

Changle nodded frequently. She enthusiastically introduced Fan Li and others, and praised Qiongqi's visit.

"The status of the national teacher is noble."

"He assists the king and educates the people. He is a great sage and a great man of virtue."

"You have condescended to come to my residence today. I, Boss Fan and I are all extremely grateful!"

Fan Li was sweating when he heard that!
What is it that makes you so grateful?

Why do a group of leaders go to the countryside to visit people in need, and just give them a barrel of oil and a bag of rice, and expect them to be so hypocritical and grateful?
Fan Li complained in his heart, but found that Qiongqi was staring at him with an unfathomable smile on his face.

The other party was the Four Evils, and Fan Li immediately became alert.

I'm afraid he has bad intentions!

"Excuse me, young friend Fan Li?" Qiongqi spoke, and indeed he was coming for him.

Fan Li's heart tightened, but he pretended to be flattered and said with a smile on his face, "Master, if you have any advice, I am all ears, but I dare not call you 'friend'."

Qiongqi smiled and waved his hands: "Virtue is not limited to the old and the young. Fan Xiaoyou and Zhu Xiaoyou converted Taowu, and their merits are very great. I am the national teacher of the Great Good Dynasty and the abbot of the Little Leiyin Temple. I have a suggestion. What do you two think?"

"Oh? What proposal?"

Zhu Yunwen was not as shrewd as Fan Li, and even less tactful.

I couldn't help myself and continued with what Qiongqi said.

Fan Li thought to himself that this was not good!

As expected, Qiongqi smiled and said, "You two young friends have done such a kind deed, which shows that you have a connection with my Little Leiyin Temple. I suggest that you two young friends should become monks and enter my Little Leiyin Temple as monks."

"what?!"

There were two people who cried out in surprise.

One is Zhu Yunwen, who was really scared.

The other one was Changle, and his voice was filled with surprise and envy.

The two of them felt the other's different emotions and couldn't help but look at each other, with unreasonable expressions on their faces.

Zhu Yunwen seemed to be saying: Forced to become a monk, is this something to be happy about?

Changle said: To enter the Little Leiyin Temple to practice is Benxiang’s biggest dream in life!

Fan Li also fell into deep thought.

He was almost certain that the evil monk Qiongqi had come from Xiao Leiyin Temple to deal with him and his group because Taowu was converted.

With Qiongqi's background as a national teacher, if he uses force, no one will be able to resist.

As Taowu was converted, the power that Changle gained from praying for Fan Li also dissipated.

"Want to trap us in the Little Leiyin Temple?"

"Once you enter the temple, it will be harder to escape than being in prison. You may even die in the temple!"

"What should we do? Ask Changle for help?"

Fan Li glanced at Changle and shook his head secretly.

It was clear that she was being controlled by Qiongqi and could not be relied upon for the time being.

reject?

A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Fan Li would definitely be in a thankless position if he went against the imperial master on the territory of the Dashan Dynasty.

I'm afraid I can only agree?

"I wonder what you two young friends think?" Qiongqi smiled and took a step towards Fan Li.

Coercion?

Intimidation?

Qiongqi does have bad intentions.

Except for Changle who was wearing an "idol filter", Fan Li and his group could all feel the pressure from the evil monk.

"It can be considered." Fan Li suddenly said.

"Fan..."

Zhu Yunwen was shocked and was about to say something, but was stopped by Fan Li with his eyes.

"But I have two conditions. Unless the Imperial Master agrees, I really cannot obey your orders." Fan Li said, holding up two fingers.

Negotiate terms?
In the Dashan Dynasty, Fan Li was originally unworthy.

Qiongqi was about to refuse, but heard Changle's envious smile: "Boss Fan, you are really worrying too much. The National Master is a very good person. He has done a lot of good deeds in saving the world. It's not like he is doing business with you. If Boss Fan has any difficulties, just raise them. The National Master and I will do our best to solve them for you."

it is good!
That’s what I want!
This is what is called taking advantage of the situation.

Changle worshipped and trusted the evil monk, and thus became his "power".

Fan Li took advantage of the situation and turned Changle into his own "power".

Who made Qiongqi wear a hypocritical face? Although he gained fame and reputation and gained all the advantages, he also tied his own hands and feet.

"First, you will become a monk and practice, but you will not take a master. You will practice in the Little Leiyin Temple in the future, and you will be self-disciplined in everything, and you will not be restricted by the national master or the monks in the temple."

After hearing Fan Li’s first condition, Zhu Yunwen’s eyes lit up first!
Shangguan Wan'er and Zhang Juzheng, both of whom had long experience in officialdom, also looked thoughtful.

"Practicing virtue is a merit, there is no need to care about the form." Changle won the fight with a smile, but forgot to ask Qiongqi's opinion.

The old monk's cheeks trembled slightly, and he really didn't say a single word of "no".

"second."

A cunning look flashed across Fan Li's eyes.

"After entering the temple, Mr. Fan will practice silent meditation. Please set up a separate courtyard and prohibit strangers from entering and leaving to avoid disturbing his meditation."

This reason is simply excessive!
Xiao Leiyin Temple is the territory of Qiongqi, and Fan Li actually wants to carve out a piece of land and make it a country within a country?
But his reasons were so sufficient that they were impossible to refuse.

"Silence Zen?"

"Great!"

Changle exclaimed in surprise.

"Boss Fan, no, Master Fan, practicing silent meditation requires great wisdom and perseverance. I really admire you!"

"Master Fan, please rest assured!"

"There is no need to trouble the Imperial Master for matters concerning the retreat in the other courtyard. I can arrange it for Master Fan!"

Changle's reaction was completely within Fan Li's expectations.

Character setting, what is character setting?

Fan Li has gradually become familiar with the rules of the Buddha Kingdom in his palm, and can easily predict what kind of reaction his words and actions will arouse in this world.

Even what Changle was going to say next was within his expectations.

"Um... Master Fan, I have a small request, I wonder if you can agree to it?"

Changle herself didn't realize that she had ignored Qiongqi and only had eyes for Fan Li.

After she asked, Fan Li just smiled but remained silent.

Changle was stunned at first, then he immediately understood that Fan Li's silent meditation practice had begun!

Her face was full of admiration and her eyes were filled with worship.

It was as if Fan Li, who had just started practicing silent meditation, had already become an accomplished monk!
"Master Fan, I hope to visit the other courtyard often to ask you for advice on the silent meditation. I wonder if you can grant me permission?"

Boom!
Fan Li tapped the table lightly with his index finger, making a refreshing sound.

"Ah!" Changle said happily: "Thank you, Master!"

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