My sister and I came to Lingyan Temple to pray for a child.

"It looks like Miss Su won't turn back. Stop shouting and return to your original conversational voice."

After Su Qingli left, Fu Xuechen disliked Qian Jue's loud voice.

"Sir Prime Minister, your voice isn't much better than mine. If you could make your voice even sharper, it would rival the voice of the eunuch Wang in the palace."

Qian Jue didn't want to force himself to use his fat voice which was so different from his usual voice, but apart from his usual voice, this was the only sound he could make. After all, he had no experience in ventriloquism.

Fu Xuechen returned to his usual indifferent expression. Although his voice was very unpleasant, fortunately he did not reveal any clues and successfully deceived Su Qingli.

As long as Lingyan Temple can do its job effectively, Su Qingli will agree to come forward to treat his heart disease. "Have you arranged everything for the people at Lingyan Temple?"

"Don't worry, Prime Minister. I have bribed the abbot of Lingyan Temple. This old monk is greedy for money and will take any job if the money is enough."

Qian Jue had made sufficient preparations. If Qi Jinqian could set a trap for Su Qingli, then they might not be able to. Besides, they were trying to save Su Qingli.

"You have disturbed the tranquility of the Buddhist temple. Once I have uncovered Qi Jinqian's evil plan, you will send this abbot out of the capital. A place like Lingyan Temple needs a pure soul. He is not worthy of being the abbot of Lingyan Temple."

Fu Xuechen narrowed his deep eyes and looked at the misty mountains in the distance.

Buddhist temples attach the most importance to moral character. Those who cannot cultivate their minds can only be a novice monk, let alone become the abbot of a temple.

Qi Jinqian was kept in the palace by the emperor for a long talk.

"Jin Qian, you are my brother-in-law, but I cannot easily release you from the Ministry of Personnel's prison. I hope you will not blame me. The power of the Prime Minister should not be underestimated. I am also thinking about your family."

The emperor didn't dare to provoke Fu Xuechen easily. Even a rabbit will bite when it is cornered, not to mention that Fu Xuechen is a ferocious beast.

"Your Majesty, please don't blame yourself. You were right not to interfere. I believe I can get out of this situation. You allowing me to return to my post is the greatest grace and help you can give me." Qi Jinqian lowered his head and looked pleasing in front of the emperor.

They are grasshoppers in the same boat and cannot tear each other apart. The Qi family relies on the emperor's protection, and dealing with Fu Xuechen will not be done overnight.

"Jin Qian, you were able to be reinstated thanks to the Grand Princess's mediation. Your release from prison was probably also due to the Grand Princess's persuasion of the Prime Minister for my sake."

The emperor didn't understand why. Fu Xuechen had refused to release Qi Jinqian before, but he softened his stance just two days after he and the eldest princess became lovers. It must be because the eldest princess was sensible and couldn't bear to make things difficult for her father.

Qi Jinqian had no contact with the eldest princess. He only knew from his eldest niece Princess Changle that she was gentle and quiet, and was content with her own little corner of the palace.

Fu Xuechen chose the eldest princess because he refused to marry into the Qi family. After falling in love with the eldest princess, she released him from prison and reinstated him to his original position. It can be said that she gave him enough benefits.

The emperor at the top looked at the silent and absent-minded Qi Jinqian, puzzled as to why he was distracted. He frowned slightly in displeasure and asked, "Jinqian, why are you silent?"

Qi Jinqian knew exactly what the emperor wanted to hear, and he offered a flurry of flattery: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, so you could have a son-in-law like the Prime Minister and use him for your own benefit."

The emperor laughed triumphantly. "Jinqian, I won't keep you any longer. Go and share this good news with the Empress and Changle. They will surely be happy for you."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

Qi Jinqian came to Fengluan Palace to pay a visit to Queen Qi. He was worried and didn't know what Fu Xuechen was up to. He always felt that the relationship between the eldest princess and Fu Xuechen was very unreasonable.

But for a moment, he could not find the motives of Fu Xuechen and the eldest princess.

Su Qingli came to Lingyan Temple and climbed up the dozens of meters high steps.

"Sister, you're finally here. I heard Lingyan Temple is very popular and effective. Many people come here to pray for children."

At this moment, Su Zhaoming was standing at the gate of Lingyan Temple, and the sound of bells ringing was heard from the temple.

"Brother, Jinqian and I don't want to have a child so early. Don't waste your time. Jinqian is focused on his career and wants to get promoted. Besides, he has a 13-year-old daughter."

Su Qingli was overwhelmed and tried to explain with frowned brows, but she didn't dare to tell her family that they were just pretending to be a couple. In reality, they were just getting what they wanted, so it was absolutely impossible for them to have a child.

"But you, sister, have no children. My father and mother have heard about the rumors circulating in the streets that are damaging to your brother-in-law's reputation. They specifically asked me to quietly bring you to Lingyan Temple to see the abbot and ask him for help in conceiving a child."

The old couple of the Su family have always been worried about Su Qingli's situation after she gets married, because Qi Yueqiao is not her biological daughter.

In addition, there were constant rumors everywhere, which were not good for his daughter and son-in-law. He was afraid that if Su Qingli did not get pregnant and give birth to a child soon, the people in the Qi family would treat her badly.

If Su Qingli could get pregnant as soon as possible and give birth safely, there would be nothing to worry about the rumors. The people in the Qi Mansion would definitely cherish her. Moreover, with a son by her side, her life in the Qi Mansion would not be a worry.

"Brother, you came to me for this matter?" Su Qingli's eyebrows were about to knot. Hearing him mention his father and mother, it seemed that he was determined to have a child.

Su Zhaoming was quite puzzled, observing his sister's nonchalant expression with doubt. "Sister, you and your brother-in-law, one staying home to prepare for pregnancy while the other fights in the court, there is no conflict between the two."

Now that it had come to this, Su Qingli had no reason to refuse. She didn't believe that the Buddhist temple could make her pregnant for no reason. "Brother, please take me in. It will also fulfill our parents' wish."

The brother and sister entered the temple. The young monk who came to greet them walked in front of them and led the way, clasping his hands together and chanting "Amitabha".

The temple has a quiet environment, and the sun above breaks through the dark clouds, emitting brilliant light that illuminates the earth.

The birdsong was clear and melodious as the three of them walked along the cool, tree-lined path. "The abbot is meditating in the abbot's room up ahead, awaiting the arrival of the two donors."

Su Qingli also nodded and clasped her hands together, "Thank you, little master."

The abbot's room is located under a sturdy, century-old tree. A plaque with cursive script hangs on it. The door is half-open, and the sound of chanting can be heard from inside.

"Please take a seat, benefactors." When the abbot heard two footsteps behind him, he knew that the people invited by the employer had arrived.

In front of them, there were several tall and lifelike Buddha statues, all made of gold. Two cushions were placed beside the abbot. The brother and sister sat cross-legged, and the abbot was reciting scriptures.

"Abbot, my sister and I came to Lingyan Temple to pray for a child. I heard that women in your Lingyan Temple are very effective in praying for children." Su Zhaoming stated his purpose directly.