Chapter 852 - 854: Testing (1)
The Emperor, upon hearing the news, showed displeasure: "As the Empress and mother of the nation, she ought to behave with dignity and gravity. Her every word and deed should set an example for the women of the world. How could she be so flustered and unstable as to actually fall and even injure her head? Truly disappointing to me!"
Zhu Zhong dared not talk back, bowing his head and arching his body as he awaited the Emperor’s order. Emperor Jin Ming rambled on for a bit before saying, "Send for Court Judge Yao to see to her. When Third Brother comes back, if he sees his mother half dead, it will only upset him!"
"Yes!"
Chief Zhu bowed and withdrew.
Master Li Guo sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion beside the Emperor, closed his eyes, and began meditating with the Emperor.
However, Emperor Jin Ming was too distracted to meditate. His mind would not calm, and after sitting for a while, he sighed, "Alas, she is becoming more and more outrageous, daring even to meddle with the Middle Palace. If not for the old affection, I would seriously consider deposing her!"
Master Li Guo, with closed eyes, spoke slowly, "Your Majesty practices cultivation so diligently yet sees little progress. Could it be that excessive worry is to blame? If Your Majesty cannot let go of worldly affairs, even a hundred years of cultivation will bring no benefit. It would be better to return to the Imperial Court and be the wise Sovereign you ought to be!"
Emperor Jin Ming laughed and said, "The National Teacher speaks sense. If I have truly decided to pursue cultivation, I should rid myself of these mundane tribulations. Children and grandchildren have their own fortunes—let them quarrel among themselves!"
Having said that, he too closed his eyes and continued to meditate.
Although Master Li Guo’s eyes were closed, a cold smile began to form in his heart.