Chapter 1075 - 33: Want to See You

True Monarch Hanshan requested an audience with the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, but both refused to see him, saying that the judgment would be made tomorrow, and any discussions should wait until then.

The attitude of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother made True Monarch Hanshan’s heart sink. Having been in the Heavenly Court for so many years, he understood their way of handling matters. Sometimes what they needed was not the truth, but merely a superficial result.

"Is the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother intending to directly convict Senior Sister?" Tianmiao frowned.

"They have always been like this." True Monarch Hanshan said bitterly, "Once it involves matters like this, they are always severely punitive. Improper thoughts, secret exchanges, all receive the most serious punishment. In the past, the Queen Mother’s daughter, the Weaver Girl, and the Jade Emperor’s sister, Yao Ji... your Senior Sister should have told you before. Even though they were so close to the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, they were still punished most severely after thinking of the mortal realm." If it were other issues, there might still be room for compromise, but once it involved this matter, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother were totally merciless.

"Yes, I’ve heard their stories. But their situations were different from Senior Sister’s. They secretly descended to the mortal world and married mortals, but Senior Sister was deceived." Tianmiao explained.

"The Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother won’t care about that. No, I need to save Yi Lan." True Monarch Hanshan said, preparing to head to the Heavenly Prison.

"Wait, Master." Tianmiao stopped him, "I have a plan."

True Monarch Hanshan was taken aback, his eyes filled with doubt. His young disciple, with such shallow cultivation, what could he do?

"I have a plan, Master, trust me. Tomorrow we confront them in the great hall; there will be many gods present, correct?" Tianmiao asked.

"Yes." True Monarch Hanshan nodded, "Usually, during court, many gods do come. But ones like Erlang God typically do not."

"Can you invite them, Master?" Tianmiao asked again.

"I can." True Monarch Hanshan nodded.

"As many of the major gods as possible, please try to invite them."

True Monarch Hanshan slightly frowned, full of confusion: "Disciple, you don’t know the temperament of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother. No matter who pleads, it won’t change the punishment and might even result in a more severe penalty. Even if the Buddha came, at most it would reduce the punishment, but she would still be cast down to the mortal realm."

"I know, so the more gods come, the better." Tianmiao smiled, his eyes brimming with confidence.

"Are you certain there’s a way to save your senior sister?" Seeing Tianmiao’s confident demeanor, True Monarch Hanshan’s heart also kindled hope.

"Yes!" Tianmiao replied decisively.

...

The next morning, during court, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother prepared to handle Yi Lan’s case.

True Monarch Hanshan, per Tianmiao’s request, discreetly brought her to court. Indeed, True Monarch Hanshan invited several deities who usually did not attend, including Wenqu Star Lord, Erlang God, and Sun Wukong. Seeing Erlang God and Sun Wukong, Nezha winked at them, asking why they felt like attending court today and suggesting a drink afterward. The two glared at him and telepathically replied that they had serious matters and would talk after court.

The Jade Rabbit also came, though in rabbit form, carried in Chang’e’s arms. Regarding Yi Lan’s matter, she sought Chang’e’s help. Knowing the Jade Rabbit did not like her, Chang’e agreed as a gesture to improve their relationship. So today, she came to court holding the Jade Rabbit.

Before the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother had the Heavenly Soldiers bring Bai He Fairy and Yi Lan forward, True Monarch Hanshan stepped out of line.

"Report to the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, your subject has a matter to present." True Monarch Hanshan stood forward and saluted.

"If it’s about your disciple, don’t speak now. Wait until they are brought in for questioning." The Jade Emperor impatiently waved his hand.

The Queen Mother also wore a face of impatience.