After more than half a cup of tea time, the chanting inside the Great Hall came to an end.
The golden Buddha statue representing the present moment suddenly emitted a radiant glow, casting a glazed light from its lowered eyes onto the crown princess consort's head, enveloping her beneath.
After a while, the crown princess consort, kneeling on the cushion, opened her eyes with a gentle smile playing on her lips and bowed to the old monk Bai Mei in front of her.
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing blessings."
"Every time the Buddha light bathes me, fatigue dissipates completely—it's remarkable. It's rumored that this statue contains true Buddha relics, akin to the true Buddha in the world—is it true?"
The crown princess consort's demeanor was soft and gentle, devoid of sharpness, as she asked the abbot.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
