Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

The next day, when Tan Ailing saw Eric sitting in the living room on the first floor, her heart was in turmoil. Eric's haggard face was unprecedented, and what worried her even more was that she noticed tear marks on his face that had not been wiped away.

"Eric, what's wrong?" she asked.

Eric leaned into Tan Ailing's arms and took a deep breath before slowly recounting the events of the previous night, not even hiding the fact that he had lived as an expatriate in another world.

After hearing all this, Tan Ailing was extremely shocked but did not react in any other way, just gently comforting Eric.

After a while, Eric's emotions calmed down, and he looked up, asking, "Ailing, what do you think I should do?"

"Are you referring to the matter of succeeding as Rinpoche?"

"Yes."

"Do you think Sakya's followers are at fault?"

"Of course not! It's just the sins of Chebu Zundanba alone!"

"In that case, you should not harm them!"

"I never said I would harm them!" Eric frowned, "I just don't want to exercise the power of that man or take on his responsibilities..."

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Tan Ailing nodded and smiled, "If you have learned these 'truths' among the 'fake' Rinpoche, then I also agree that you should not be Rinpoche! However, now that your existence has been known to the vast Sakya followers, if you do not succeed as Rinpoche, it is likely to make them think you are abandoning them! In terms of the faith of the Tibetan believers, many people may lose the courage to live, or even commit suicide..."

Eric was slightly surprised and nodded silently.

Seeing Eric's expression, Tan Ailing knew he had made a decision. "Whatever choice you make, I will stand firmly by your side! Even if abandoned by the world, I will not fear or regret..."

"Thank you, Ailing!" Eric hugged Tan Ailing tightly, feeling grateful. "I won't let you be despised by the world with me. I want you to be admired by everyone..."

"Okay..." Tan Ailing held Eric's head, smiling affectionately.

Perhaps feeling that this comforting posture made him seem a bit "childish," Eric reached out and pulled Tan Ailing onto his lap.

However, the quiet warmth just now no longer existed, because Tan Ailing remembered something and said softly, "Eric, I heard that many people will come to celebrate your 'succession ceremony' this time, even Eric Yun from the Medicine King Sect intends to come in person..."

"Alas..." Eric sighed softly, "I didn't expect that the expedient measure at the time would actually come true! Eric Yun is actually my grandfather, this world is really wonderful..." The three "reallys" in a row expressed Eric's feelings.

"Eric, are you really going to acknowledge Eric Yun as your relative?"

"Of course!" Eric answered without hesitation, but then he looked a bit embarrassed, "But, thinking that I will call someone much younger than me 'grandpa,' I feel a bit uncomfortable..."

Tan Ailing smiled slightly and then asked, "Do you plan to tell 'Grandpa' about your mother's experience?" Since Eric had decided to acknowledge Eric Yun, Tan Ailing naturally changed her way of addressing him. Originally, she should have called him "grandfather," but since Eric followed his mother's surname, it was natural to call him "grandpa"!

Eric thought for a moment, feeling unsure. "What do you think?"

"I think it's better not to reveal the truth!" Tan Ailing said slowly, "Grandpa cares a lot about mom. If he knows the final result, even if he is a pre-heaven expert, I'm afraid he won't be able to bear such a blow! Let him think that his daughter and son-in-law died together in an accident..."

"Okay..."

Not wanting Eric to be sad because of memories, Tan Ailing smiled and changed the subject, "Eric, tell me about your life in the world you lived in before!"

When his beloved grandson succeeded as the Rinpoche, Eric Yun was extremely excited. He stepped out of the Medicine King Sect, where he had not set foot for twenty years, and personally rushed to Tibet to attend the ceremony.

As soon as he arrived at the Sakya Monastery, he was immediately invited into the Rinpoche's sleeping quarters.

"What's wrong, Eric?" Seeing the solemn expression on his beloved grandson's face, Eric Yun felt a little uneasy.

Eric helped Eric Yun to sit in the main chair and then presented him with the "Virgin Kneel" that he had preserved for over four hundred years. "Grandfather, your unworthy grandson Eric pays his respects to you!"

Tan Ailing, who was beside him, naturally followed suit and knelt down, saying, "Your unworthy granddaughter-in-law Tan Ailing pays her respects to Grandfather!"

This kneel, and the "Grandfather" that he had dreamed of countless times, made Eric Yun stunned for a long time before he burst into tears of laughter. He got up and helped Eric and Tan Ailing, who were still kneeling on the ground, not knowing what to say, just holding onto their arms tightly...

The day had finally arrived for Eric to officially succeed as the Rinpoche.

Perhaps feeling deeply touched, Eric got up early in the morning. As expected, when he looked around, the entire room was filled with beautiful fresh flowers.

For the past three days, Eric had woken up to this scene every day. What was even more surprising was that these flowers were definitely freshly picked, with many petals still carrying fresh dew.

Eric naturally understood Sun Clouds' thoughtful intentions in doing all this. He was deeply moved and also a bit troubled. He didn't know how to handle this stunning girl who had gone to great lengths to please him in order to leave the underground palace. Was he really going to treat her like a maid?

"Rinpoche, why are you up so early?" Sun Clouds, who was humming a little tune happily as she walked up the stairs, asked with a slight surprise as she bowed.

"Mm," Eric nodded, not answering her question, but instead, looking at the long box she was holding, he asked, "What are you holding?"

"This is the celebration dress specially customized for the Buddha Consort by the Priests!" Sun Clouds answered respectfully. "Originally, it would take at least a month to handcraft such a luxurious gown, but when the old tailor heard that it was for the Buddha Consort, he worked overnight and completed this new and elegant celebration gown in just six days."

Noticing the envy and infatuation in her eyes, Eric, feeling interested, said, "Show it to me!"

"Yes!"

The entire gown was woven from top-grade cloud velvet, like a fresh and elegant white orchid, both noble and elegant, yet also graceful and charming. There were not many luxurious decorations, solely relying on the fresh and elegant design and the simple and clear lines to give a sense of incomparable elegance and charm.

The only decoration on the entire gown was the seven-colored lotus brooch on the left chest. This brooch was meticulously carved and inlaid with countless gems by a famous craftsman. The lotus base, carved from a whole piece of top-grade Han white jade, became the most eye-catching part of the brooch. The petals, inlaid with various colored gems and diamonds, were so dazzling and charming against the backdrop of the Han white jade.

Eric could not estimate the value of this treasure. However, he never cared about such value.

Taking this velvet gown, he touched it with his hand and, sensing something different, he asked, "This gown should not be made of just velvet, right?"

"Rinpoche is absolutely right!" Sun Clouds nodded. "In addition to velvet, this gown also incorporates celestial silkworm silk. It can be said that this gown is not just a piece of clothing, but also an ultra-thin and lightweight armor that is impenetrable by swords and spears!"

Eric smiled satisfactorily.

It seemed that the Priests had not lived in vain. They knew that putting effort into Tan Ailing would be more effective than directly pleasing Eric!

Time passed by moment by moment, and Tan Ailing and Little Feng Qian also got up. After Tan Ailing put on this extremely precious gown, even the indifferent Eric and Sun Clouds, who was also a woman, were amazed.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

After they all finished washing up and had breakfast together with Eric, the Priests of Sakya arrived at the perfect time.

Eric led the slightly embarrassed Tan Ailing and the somewhat excited Little Feng Qian down the stairs. Just as he had imagined, the Priests of Sakya were already waiting downstairs, and all the lamas qualified to enter were standing respectfully on both sides, waiting for his arrival.

Since learning about his own background three days ago, this was the first time Eric had walked out of the Lama's dormitory.

On both sides of the grass, in front of the flower beds, stood spirited and majestic lamas. Their solemn and dignified demeanor made it seem as though they were a guard of honor being reviewed by a king and queen.

Tan Ailing might have felt the same way. She let go of Eric's hand, which had been held lightly at the elbow, and gently hooked her arm through his, a sweet smile on her face.

With Tan Ailing on one arm and holding Little Feng Qian's hand, followed by the charming Sun Clouds, Eric ascended a bull cart under the gaze of the lamas. It was a four-wheeled cart pulled by white yaks, with a simple and ancient style that inspired reverence.

The enthronement ceremony for the successor of the Living Buddha would not be held at the Sakya Monastery, as it was too small compared to the hundreds of thousands of followers of Sakya! Although not all the followers were here to worship the "Living Buddha" today, it was estimated that tens of thousands of people would be present! Therefore, the succession ceremony and the subsequent celebrations would all take place on the open grassland.

The Priests of Sakya carefully selected a location, a small hill standing on the grassland, about seven or eight kilometers away from the Sakya Monastery!

Such a distance naturally would not allow the "prospective Living Buddha" Eric to walk there, so the Priests of Sakya arranged for this mode of transportation! The choice of a bull cart was said to be derived from a certain Buddhist scripture, and it could be considered a religious custom!

More and more pedestrians were on the road. Eric noticed that when these followers saw his bull cart, they would automatically make way and kneel devoutly on both sides of the road.

Was it because this bull cart itself was the vehicle of the Living Buddha, or was it because the accompanying lamas had exposed his identity?