Chapter 477: Buddhists take action, water and land ceremony
But the evil ghost in Li Shimin's dream was none other than his eldest brother Li Jiancheng and his third brother Li Yuanji.
The Xuanwumen Incident of that year has become an eternal thorn in Li Shimin's heart that cannot be pulled out.
During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he successfully ascended the throne, but there were stains on his body that could never be washed away.
But is the result of the Xuanwu Sect incident really what he wants to see?
No one knew his reasons. Before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he, his eldest brother Li Jiancheng, and his third brother Li Yuanji were already in power.
Either you die or I die. He doesn’t want to die, and he doesn’t want Guanyin to die, so he can only attack first!
He succeeded in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, but at the same time, he also suffered from the infamy!
Li Shimin sighed, closed his eyes, and forced himself to rest!
Tomorrow, there are still tomorrow's memorials to deal with. If you don't get a good rest, what will you do with the government affairs?
Soon, Li Shimin fell into a deep sleep. In his dream, the picture was ever-changing. At some point, two shadows slowly appeared!
The shadow grew bigger and bigger, and finally turned into two figures!
Dressed in gorgeous clothes, one was handsome and the other was ugly, but at this time, the two of them were filled with ghostly auras, covered in blood, with pale faces and dark pupils, looking at Li Shimin blankly.
"Second brother, give us back our lives!"
"Second brother, I died so unjustly!"
There were bursts of sounds, like a soul-chasing curse, and the next moment, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji rushed towards Li Shimin.
Li Shimin suddenly woke up from his dream, and most of his clothes were wet!
"Eldest brother, third brother, it has been so many years since the Xuanwu Sect incident, are you still unwilling to let go?"
Li Shimin unknowingly showed a sharp look on his face!
Early the next morning, Li Shimin ordered people to post a notice inviting experts to come to the palace to exorcise evil spirits.
There is a temple in Chang'an called Jinguang Temple. The abbot of Jinguang Temple, Xuanwu, is over eighty years old and has high moral standing. He was invited to the palace by Li Shimin.
In the palace, after Xuanwu looked around, he followed Li Shimin to the Tai Chi Hall.
In the Taiji Hall, Li Shimin asked with expectation, "Master Xuanwu, have you discovered anything?"
"In Your Majesty's palace, evil spirits gather and are extremely strong. In addition, there are evil spirits causing mischief. Living there for a long time is extremely harmful to the body."
Li Shimin said, "I dare to ask Master, if there is a solution?"
"Of course there is a way."
Xuan Wu said, "Convene a water and land ceremony and invite all the highly respected monks in Chang'an City to come to the palace to exorcise evil spirits. This can dispel the evil spirits gathered in the palace!"
"Water and Land Dharma Assembly?"
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, "How many people are needed and how long will it take?"
Xuan Wu said, "The more people, the better. Seventy-seventy-nine days is the best time."
Li Shimin nodded, "Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."
Soon, Li Shimin posted a notice again, inviting all eminent monks in Chang'an to gather in the palace to hold a water and land ceremony.
Soon, with the preparation of Xuan Wu and many eminent monks, the water and land ceremony began.
Although Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji are souls, they have been nurtured by Buddhist magical powers for so many years, so naturally they are not stupid.
He left the palace as early as the day before the Land and Water Conference started.
So what about the Land and Water Dharma Assembly? They were not in the palace at all, so it was in vain.
They won’t believe it if they go again after the Water and Land Dharma Assembly is over.
Once the water and land ceremony begins, it cannot be interrupted. The faint Sanskrit sound can be heard throughout the palace, echoing in the ears and minds!
On the first day of the Water and Land Dharma Assembly, Li Shimin had a rare good sleep and felt magically refreshed!
Li Shimin was overjoyed. This water and land conference was really useful. Perhaps it was as Master Xuanwu said. As long as he did it for seven or forty-nine days, the evil spirit would dissipate and there would be no ghosts asking for his life.
In the blink of an eye, seventy-seven forty-nine days passed, and the Water and Land Dharma Assembly was about to end.
During this period, Li Shimin slept well and never had nightmares again.
Li Shimin went to Master Xuanwu and asked, "The Seven Seven Forty-Nine Heavenly Water and Land Dharma Assembly has ended. I wonder if all the evil spirits in the palace have been dissipated?"
"Your Majesty, wait a moment, let me take another look."
Xuan Wu walked around the Taiji Hall again. Sure enough, the thick evil spirit before dissipated and no trace of it could be seen anymore.
"Your Majesty, all the evil spirits in the Taiji Palace have been dispersed. Your Majesty can live in peace."
After sending Xuan Wu away, Li Shimin's heart finally fell into his stomach and he continued to review the memorial.
Soon, night fell. After washing up under the service of the palace servants, Li Shimin lay on the dragon couch and fell asleep soon.
After Li Shimin fell asleep, he immediately became confused and unknowingly came to an extremely dark and cold place.
Li Shimin looked at the scene in front of him and suddenly shuddered!
This, isn't this the Xuanwu Gate?
How could he dream of Xuanwu Gate?
Just as Li Shimin was thinking about it, suddenly, the dark and cold Xuanwu Gate suddenly opened!
Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, armed with strong weapons and full of ghostly aura, rushed out from the Xuanwu Gate.
Behind them, there are countless grotesque evil spirits with green faces and fangs, and full of ghostly auras, walking out of hell.
The corners of Li Jiancheng's pale face were slightly raised, "Second brother, we meet again. Big brother, I miss you so hard!"
"Brother."
Li Shimin was terrified, and the nightmare in his heart appeared again!
"Second brother, you are so cruel. We are brothers from the same mother and mother, but you don't care about brotherhood at all and kill you. Second brother, come and accompany us!"
Being accused by his elder brother and third brother, Li Shimin felt a great sense of grievance and shouted.
"Eldest brother, third brother, if you hadn't pressed me step by step, how could there be the Xuanwu Gate Incident? I was tolerant step by step, but you were the first to disregard the brotherhood!"
"Stop talking nonsense, and give me your life!" Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji looked frighteningly cold, opened their bloody mouths, and pounced on Li Shimin, tearing off pieces of flesh and blood.
The piercing pain overwhelmed Li Shimin, and he suddenly opened his eyes and found that he was still on the dragon bed. The surroundings were quiet, but Li Shimin's heart seemed to have fallen into an ice cave.
Eldest brother, third brother, never wanted to let him go from beginning to end!
The water and land conference did not play any role at all!
At this time, Empress Changsun heard Li Shimin's intense panting and hurried over to comfort him, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Are you having a nightmare again?"
"Guanyin, I dreamed of my elder brother and my third brother again. They came to ask for my life. It's been so long since the Xuanwu Gate Incident, but they never thought of letting me go."
Li Shimin's face was full of pain.
Empress Changsun gently stroked Li Shimin's shoulder and whispered, "Chang'an is so big, there are countless talented people, there will always be a way. Before, countless medical experts couldn't cure my illness, but in the end, wasn't it cured by Jiang Liuer?"
Li Shimin nodded gently, and suddenly, he raised his head abruptly, as if he thought of something!
Empress Changsun's face also changed slightly!
"Jiang Liuer!"
Yes, there is also Jiang Liuer. The water and land ceremony didn't work, but Jiang Liuer might not have a way!
