"Momo mentioned that you enjoy reading, so uncle had someone collect some books for you," Grand Prince said affectionately. "These trinkets are little things I've acquired over the years through campaigns. You can take them and play with them. I'll send more your way if I come across them in the future. The jewelry was chosen with the help of Princess Ning, and I hope you like it."

Yang Mengchen was deeply touched, not by the gifts, but by the Grand Prince's affection for her. "Thank you, uncle. I really like them," she said.

"As long as you're happy," the Grand Prince said, his face beaming with joy.

At this time, Master Jingkong presented a lotus bead bracelet to Yang Mengchen. "This is a string of Buddha Beads that my senior brother asked Laona to pass on to you."

"Please convey my thanks to the elder on behalf of my daughter," Yang Mengchen said as she took the beads with both hands.

Although she couldn't be certain of Master's relationship with Old Man Wuwei, she naturally couldn't refuse such a sincere gesture from Old Man Wuwei.

Seeing Yang Mengchen solemnly wearing the bracelet, Master Jingkong discreetly nodded. "This string of lotus Buddha Beads was handed down to my senior brother on the day he became a monk by our grandmaster, who personally carved each bead from thousand-year sandalwood.

My senior brother has worn it ever since and has never parted with it, reciting tens of thousands of scriptures over more than seventy years. My senior brother said that you, the benefactress, possess profound blessings and are so distinguished it's beyond words.

He also mentioned there will be another meeting with you in the future and sent four words for you: 'Go with the flow, follow your heart.'"

"Go with the flow, follow your heart," Yang Mengchen murmured quietly to herself.

Old Man Wuwei is a monk of high repute, revered and honored by royal families of all four nations. Now, with such high praise given to Yang Mengchen, the Yang family's master and servant felt happy for her.

The others pondered thoughtfully.

Profound blessings are what many seek but cannot obtain, and for a woman to reach such an esteemed status, there is only one position that can justify it. Could it be?

Long Xuanmo still presented Yang Mengchen with a Purple Jade Starflower Hairpin that was more delicately crafted than the one from the previous year, of course, given privately during a moment alone between them.

As September 18th arrived in the blink of an eye, the Emperor and Empress, accompanied by several princes and princesses, along with a number of civil and military officials and their families, came to Yongchang County, preparing to visit the Martyr Temple the following day to recite scriptures and pray for blessings for the valiantly fallen soldiers.

Thanks to Long Xuanmo's early transmission of the Emperor's edicts and the list of personnel, Yang Mengchen, Yang Chenghong, and Xiao Hongtao had started arranging reception affairs early on. Old Hai, the Luo family, and Bei Mingchuan all came to help, and several mansions also sent people to assist. When the Emperor's entourage arrived, everything was properly in place.

Many people rushed at the news, and Yongchang County was instantly bustling with crowds, lively yet orderly throughout.

On the morning of September 19th, at the auspicious time, Master Jingkong guided the Emperor to be the first to burn incense outside the main hall. The Empress, civil and military officials, and their families followed in order according to their rank to offer incense.

They then proceeded to the side halls to pay homage to the spirit tablets of the soldiers, and finally, they joined Master Jingkong and other monks inside and outside the main hall to recite scriptures and pray for blessings.

After the prayer ceremony, the Emperor took some important court officials and guards on a private visit with Xiao Hongtao guiding them incognito.

Of course, Old Hai, Doctor Luo, Long Xuanmo, Grand Prince, and surprisingly, Prince Ning were all in attendance.

"Beloved Xiao truly serves loyally and capably. Excellent," the Emperor said, in an exceptionally joyful mood today.

He had always aimed to be remembered as a 'great monarch of all times', and whenever he left the palace incognito, he was most concerned about whether the public regarded him as a good Emperor.

Now, seeing how prosperous and content Yongchang County was, with all its happy inhabitants singing his wise and insightful praises, he was naturally pleased.

Especially with Beloved Xiao restoring the Martyr Temple in his name and inviting Master Jingkong and monks to pray for the souls of those who died on the battlefield. It not only displayed his benevolent governance but also inspired the soldiers of Dong Chu, granting extraordinary remembrance and honor to the fallen soldiers.

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