The procession entering the city stopped when it reached Stone Buddha Temple.
Emperor Kaihuang got off the carriage with Empress Dugu and went to Stone Buddha Temple to pray for the souls of the fallen soldiers.
Recently, King Jin had specifically held a ritual service at Stone Buddha Temple to bless the fallen soldiers.
Hearing that the great army was returning in triumph, King Jin sent a letter to Emperor Kaihuang and Empress Dugu, informing them that he had prayed for the fallen soldiers at Stone Buddha Temple and had prepared a lot.
Thus, Emperor Kaihuang had the army enter through Yanxing Gate, so they could pass by Stone Buddha Temple en route and offer incense for the fallen soldiers.
Of course, for Emperor Kaihuang, this visit to Stone Buddha Temple was not simply for praying for the fallen soldiers.
This time, he had come to Stone Buddha Temple to meet a very important person as well.
