Li Jingyun's hand, which had been stroking the squirrel, paused. It was true what had been said, and the reasoning was sound. But why was the current situation like this?
Why were the Turks and the Tubo still so arrogant?
Her father was so cautious that he would carefully ponder every single word after meeting those envoys.
"The Emperor is kind - hearted and can't bear to see the people suffer in the war. But sometimes, conflicts are indeed inevitable," Master Xuanzang said in a calm tone as usual.
Li Jingyun was curious. "Master, you are a well - known Buddhist master. Why aren't you against war?"
"In Buddhism, we not only have the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara showing mercy to all sentient beings, but we also need the fierce - looking Vajras to subdue the four demons," Master Xuanzang smiled.
Li Jingyun was not interested in Buddhist doctrines. As long as these things could be useful to her and help solve her current dilemma, that would be enough.
She jumped down from the tree with the squirrel in her arms, pondering over what Master Xuanzang had just said.
Sometimes her father was like the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, kind - hearted and caring for the people. At other times, he was like a Vajra, taking action against the ill - intentioned foreign tribes around.
There was the example of the Eastern Turks, whose country had been destroyed by the Tang army.
In Songzhou, where the Western Turks, the Tubo and the Tang Dynasty met, many soldiers were now stationed.
"Master, can the matter really be resolved? But I always feel that time is running out," Li Jingyun sighed and looked up at Master Xuanzang.
The setting sun was in the west, and the beautiful sunset served as a backdrop for Master Xuanzang. In Li Jingyun's sight, Master Xuanzang seemed to be gilded, shining brightly and exuding a sense of Buddha - nature.
He was so calm and composed, as if nothing could shake his Buddhist heart.
"Take your time, and things will work out. Maybe there will be a new turn of events. There is nothing that cannot be resolved," Master Xuanzang said.
He could guess that the matter was far more complicated than just a marriage alliance. It should also involve Princess Changle and her son.
But since the little princess kept silent, he couldn't ask.
He was also looking at the little princess, full of emotion. Such a delicate and small girl. In other wealthy families, she would still be an innocent child running around and playing. But this little princess was already so troubled that she came to him for comfort.
Whether it was the cement or the library, even an older person would have to be very careful when dealing with these things, and it was uncertain when they would achieve results.
"Princess, did the immortal leave any message?" Master Xuanzang asked softly.
Li Jingyun shook her head. The System Immortal had not spoken to her for a long time. She was only a few dozen points short of redeeming the pill to save Sister Lizhi's unborn child.
But until now, nearly a month had passed, and her points hadn't increased at all. She was at a complete loss.
"Princess, Huaishui is very fond of you. It insisted on coming to see you, so I brought it here," Master Guanghui said as he pushed the door open. A huge python followed at his feet. Its patterns were smooth and beautiful, and its snake eyes showed no sign of killing intent, only gentleness and peace. For a moment, she even felt that there was a sense of Buddha - nature in this snake.
"Thank you, Master," Li Jingyun said with a beaming smile. She put the squirrel back on the tree and trotted over to hug Huaishui in her arms.
Master Guanghui was quite surprised when he saw this. The little princess was truly different. He had been a bit skeptical when he heard from Huaiyu, but now that he saw it with his own eyes, he believed it.
Even Master Xuanzang was like this. The little princess truly was favored by the immortal. Even animals were so fond of her.
"Shuishui, will you go back and live with me?"
Hearing this, the eunuch Feng behind her shook his head desperately. This was out of the question!
Wouldn't General Duan and Su Gui go crazy?
The Emperor and the Empress wouldn't be able to accept it either!
Surprisingly, Huaishui actually shook its head. Li Jingyun broke into a big smile. "Okay, I'm just kidding you!"
Master Xuanzang secretly gave Master Guanghui a thumbs - up. You really know how to amuse a child.
When he talked about Buddhist doctrines, if he made it too profound, the princess couldn't understand. If he made it too simple, it wasn't enough to solve the problem.
"By the way, Masters, I brought you gifts. Feng!" Li Jingyun shouted.
The eunuch Feng came in with a cloth bag in his arms. There were several sweaters in it. They were exquisitely made, with dull colors that were not eye - catching. As for the size, as long as you described the general build, the clerk who sold the sweaters would know what size to make.
He was avoiding the python. He had lived for more than a decade, but he felt that he wasn't even enough to fill the snake's teeth.
"Eunuch Feng, Huaishui is a vegetarian," Master Guanghui said with a smile, seeing that the eunuch Feng was really on edge.
Although he reminded him, the eunuch Feng didn't believe it at all. He gave the sweaters to the little novice beside Master Guanghui from a distance.
This cautious look made Li Jingyun burst out laughing. And the huge snake's head in her arms. The eunuch Feng could clearly feel that Huaishui was laughing.
"Thank you, little princess, for your gift. The matter that troubles the princess will surely have a good outcome," Master Guanghui said with a gentle smile on his face.
Li Jingyun nodded vigorously. "It surely will!"
However, she heard the sound of laughter and play from next door. "What's going on over there?"
"Replying to the princess, that is the Beitianfang built with the funds from the Eastern Chan - Meditation Temple. The noise you heard should be the orphans adopted by the Beitianfang playing and joking," Master Guanghui said.
"Really? Can I go and take a look?"
"Please, princess."
Master Guanghui made a gesture of invitation. Li Jingyun happily skipped over and joined the group of children, running and playing with them.
She was so happy that even Guanghui and Xuanzang could tell.
After playing for a while, it was already the first watch and almost the second watch. Li Jingyun was so crazy about playing that she didn't want to leave. She mixed in with the children and had a bowl of vegetarian noodles from the Eastern Chan - Meditation Temple, and simply slept there.
The eunuch Feng had to quickly send someone back to the palace to report that Princess Chengyang would not be going back to live tonight!
In her dream, Li Jingyun saw Huaishui lying quietly in the grass, but its gaze was fixed on her.
She walked over, hugged Huaishui, and skillfully stroked the snake. When she was having a great time, she even lay on Huaishui's back, and Huaishui would tease her with its tail.
But the next second, Huaishui turned into flowers and grass and drifted away, and she fell on her bottom.
Li Jingyun woke up from the dream again. It was already bright outside.
The eunuch Feng quickly came to report. "Princess, it's already a quarter past the seventh hour. Do you want to get up?"
"Get up. I had another very strange dream. I have to go back to the palace quickly and ask my father about it," Li Jingyun said, shuffling into her shoes and letting the eunuch Feng dress her. She kept recalling the dream just now.
The dream was becoming clearer and clearer.
Li Jingyun almost instantly understood what the System meant. She felt that she had to talk to her father and mother about this when she got back to the imperial city.
Those who came to see her off included not only Xuanzang, Guanghui and the little novices, but also the children from the Beitianfang. One of them shouted to her, "Come and play with us when you're free!"
"I will!" Li Jingyun sat in the carriage, lifted the curtain and waved goodbye to them.