Sure enough, the next morning, mist hung in the air and birds chirped crisply. After breakfast, Her Majesty the Queen came to invite Jiang Ming for a stroll through the imperial garden.
Her Majesty the Queen was overflowing with affection, subtly expressing her feelings all along the way. Even when they passed pairs of mandarin ducks, she made sure to hint at it.
Jiang Ming, meanwhile, presented her with a song called "Daughter's Love" and even taught her how to sing this modern song.
Mandarin ducks nest in pairs, butterflies fly in pairs; the garden's spring beauty intoxicates the soul.
Quietly I ask the holy monk: is this maiden beautiful?
Is this maiden beautiful?
Why speak of royal power and riches? Why fear strict monastic rules?
I only wish to remain forever with the one I love.
I love him, I love him; may we remain together throughout this life.
It had to be said that this song truly touched the Queen's heart. She liked it immensely and understood Jiang Ming's intentions.
"Royal Brother, tell me, why are there still lonely men and women like us in this world, unable to become a pair?"
Her Majesty the Queen asked.
"Your Majesty, when this poor monk was still an infant, my mother placed me in a washbasin and sent me drifting downstream. My childhood name was Jiang Liu'er. My master found me, and from then on, I entered the Buddhist School. I aspired to save all living beings, reduce the slaughter in this world, and ensure that there would no longer be resentful women or lonely men in the Human World."
Jiang Ming naturally had to say a few appropriate words.
He knew very well that the Five Directional Protectors might be watching nearby.
Thus, Jiang Ming had effectively refused her.