Immortal after a Hundred Reincarnations

’Hmm,’ Xu Lei thought.

Afterward, he didn’t follow her Phoenix Carriage to the temple.

Instead, he went to a restaurant in the city and had a hearty meal.

He had entered the city in plain clothes, so there was no need to change.

After eating and drinking his fill,

Xu Lei took off his hat, put on his monastic robes, and headed for the Head Temple.

Upon entering the temple, as he was going to the Bu Zhong Hall to report for duty,

Xu Lei was surprised to see the veiled Crown Princess Consort as he passed by a Zen Room.

She was currently kneeling before a Buddha statue, palms together and eyes closed in devout prayer.

While praying, she had naturally removed her veil, allowing Xu Lei to see her true face.

Her features were indeed as pretty as a picture, charming and lovely.

Especially as she knelt before the Buddha, her full, slightly upturned bottom pulled her dress taut, outlining an incredibly alluring curve.

Although he had been a Zen Master Bu Zhong for two lifetimes now,

this was the first time Xu Lei had encountered a female Devotee with a physical ailment.

Therefore, Xu Lei couldn’t say for sure if he could help the curvaceous Devotee before him.

So, Xu Lei didn’t disturb her.

He simply walked past the doorway.

「An hour later.」

Xu Lei had successfully started his new position and learned about the situation at the temple’s Bu Zhong Hall.

At the same time, Xu Lei also learned a great deal about the Crown Princess Consort.

She had, in fact, already inquired about seeking a child at the temple.

However, she had not entered the Almsgiving Room to request a child.

Because there was an issue with her body, the temple could not perform the "sowing" for her.

In this day and age, when a common couple had no offspring,

they would typically only come to the temple to ask for a child if the husband was infertile.

If the wife was the one who couldn’t conceive, the husband would simply take a concubine to solve the matter, with no need for the temple’s help.

But for a wife who could not bear children, this was naturally a source of torment and suffering.

The Crown Princess Consort was no different.

Although her family background was also extraordinary,

the Crown Prince didn’t dare treat her too poorly.

But she had recently heard some rumors.

They said her infertility was karmic retribution for her military ancestors having slaughtered too many innocents, a price that had now fallen upon her.

That was why she now frequently came to pray to the Buddha.

She was seeking spiritual salvation.

As for whether the temple’s Zen Masters Bu Zhong could perform Charitable Giving if the Crown Princess Consort were to ask for a child?

The temple’s official line was that Xu Lei was now in charge of the Bu Zhong Hall.

Everything depended on Xu Lei’s decision.

And what was the standard for deciding whether to perform the Charitable Giving?

Xu Lei thought about it.

’If the Charitable Giving results in an act of merit!’

’Then I can do it!’

’If it is not an act of merit!’

’Then I will not!’

「Half an hour later.」

Xu Lei received a female Devotee.

Of course, this was only for reception and communication.

As for the final work of Charitable Giving,

that was handed over to the other Zen Masters Bu Zhong.

At this point, Xu Lei noticed that the Crown Princess Consort had not yet left the temple.

He could sense that being childless was indeed a source of great pain for her.

It cast a pall of deep sadness and gloom over her entire being.

Therefore, Xu Lei decided to go and speak with her.

After all, everyone is different.

Back on Earth, some modern women felt they didn’t want to have children.

They felt that having a child for a man would turn them into a mere baby-making machine.

Some even said it would be wonderful to marry a man who didn’t want children.

But that was just the view of some people in modern times.

There were still others who were more traditional in their thinking.

They felt that life was only complete with a child.

The Crown Princess Consort was one such person.

She had all the glory and wealth one could desire,

but unexpectedly, she couldn’t have a child.

And she had seen many Imperial Physicians, all of whom said there was nothing to be done.

This was truly a form of despair and regret.

It was because she couldn’t find a physician who could cure her

that, in her desperation, she turned to the legendary, mysterious, and unknowable Divine Buddha.

"Amitabha Buddha."

Xu Lei said, "Greetings, Benefactress. This humble monk is Hui Yuan."

"This devotee."

The Crown Princess Consort, who had been noble and aloof in her Phoenix Carriage on the street earlier,

was now quite deferential in the temple. "Greetings, Zen Master."

"Amitabha Buddha."

Xu Lei said, "Benefactress, you have worshiped the Buddha for many days. Your heart is truly devout.

The Buddha is aware of your suffering and pain.

This humble monk was napping just now and received a sign from the Buddha in a dream.

I have come especially to resolve your difficulties.

And to deliver you from this sea of suffering."

"What?"

The Crown Princess Consort was taken aback. "Zen Master, what do you mean? Can you truly help this devotee conceive a child?"

She had been coming to this temple for quite some time.

But not a single one of the temple’s Zen Masters Bu Zhong dared to involve themselves in her affairs.

So for Xu Lei to suddenly say this, she was a bit dazed.

"It is not yet certain."

Xu Lei said, "But this humble monk can try on the Buddha’s behalf. Benefactress, please come with me."

The Crown Princess Consort was half-believing, half-doubting.

Xu Lei led the Crown Princess Consort into a Zen Room.

"Don’t move."

Without another word, Xu Lei reached out, slid his hand inside her bodice from the side, and placed his palm on the smooth skin of her stomach. "Close your eyes. Relax.

I am a proper Buddhist Disciple.

I would not deceive you, Benefactress.

I am now using Buddha Power to sense your condition.

I will not do anything indecent to you.

You can rest assured."

Hearing this, the Crown Princess Consort said nothing, merely letting Xu Lei stroke her stomach.

And Xu Lei’s hand moved lower and lower.

Although it had not yet reached that special place, it was getting infinitely close.

This caused her pretty face to flush crimson, and even her ears turned bright red.

「A dozen or so minutes later.」

Xu Lei stood facing the Crown Princess Consort, who had readjusted her clothing.

By now, Xu Lei already had an answer.

Because when he had used his senses just now, he discovered that the woman before him indeed had blocked fallopian tubes.

All they needed was to be unblocked.

Xu Lei informed her of the result.

The Crown Princess Consort’s expression flickered with uncertainty.

She truly did want a child of her own.