Emperor Jingzhi's illness had gradually shown some improvement during this autumn season. From being bedridden, his consciousness had slowly started to clear, and he could now stand for half a shichen and converse with others for a full shichen.
Empress Dowager Yan Ping and Empress Xiao attributed all the credit for this to Master Yu Sheng, who was currently at Qiandao Temple.
Master Yu Sheng would visit Emperor Jingzhi every other day for half a shichen, and Empress Dowager Yan Ping, Empress Xiao, as well as the high-ranking concubines of the harem vied with each other to serve Emperor Jingzhi - all with the aim of being able to listen to Master Yu Sheng's lectures on the scriptures.
A few days later, even outside the palace, word had spread of Master Yu Sheng's ability to expel karmic obstacles and cure all diseases. There were even opportunists who secretly transcribed his sutras and sold them for the public to recite.
