Chapter 21 I Became the Goddess's Son-in-Law?! (Twenty-One)

Si Xuansu took Jiang Yiqing to Yan Yue Mountain, a famous scenic spot in the capital. There is a pavilion called Feilai Pavilion on the mountain. It is said that an immortal descended to earth and landed on the pavilion, which is why it is so famous. The place is shrouded in white mist all year round...

Si Xuansu took Jiang Yiqing to the famous scenic spot "Yanyue Mountain" in the capital. There is a "Flying Pavilion" on the mountain. It is said that an immortal landed on the pavilion when he descended to earth, so it is very famous. The place is shrouded in white mist all year round, with clouds rolling. You can admire the strange pines and cypresses, see the famous inscriptions, and taste the Wenxian wine brewed by the famous Taoist priest Lingyi. You can enjoy the feeling of ascending to immortality.

Si Xuansu tied Yun Lin to a pine tree at the foot of the mountain, gave him some money, asked the boy to help look after it, and then took Jiang Yiqing's hand to climb the mountain.

Although Jiang Yiqing was not afraid of climbing mountains, Yan Yue Mountain was extremely high, and the peak could not be seen when looking up. She couldn't help but worry whether she had the physical strength to reach the top.

Si Xuansu smiled but remained silent, and tightened her grip on Jiang Yiqing's hand.

The stone steps stretched endlessly, and the mountain path twisted and turned sharply. Jiang Yiqing originally had the leisure to chat with Si Xuansu, but as she climbed, she ran out of energy.

She leaned on the railing and looked down; they had only reached the halfway point of the mountain.

"Stop looking, just keep climbing! You can always make it up." Jiang Yiqing sighed inwardly.

Si Xuansu suggested, "Let me carry you on my back, Yiqing."

"No, no need."

To show that she could climb the stairs, she climbed a few steps and turned around to grab Si Xuansu's hand.

"Aren't you tired?" Si Xuansu asked.

"It's okay." My legs are a little sore, but not unbearable.

Moreover, she can buy energy-saving pills in the mall so she can climb up.

"Really?"

“I want to climb to the summit with you on foot,” Jiang Yiqing said.

She knew how hard Si Xuansu had worked along the way. Unlike her, who could rely on the system to cheat, Si Xuansu's life before this was all about her own strength and hard work in this feudal society.

"Yi Qing, how can there be a woman like you in this world? I, Si Xuansu, have not lived in vain." Si Xuansu sighed and held her hand tightly.

The two walked for a while longer and saw a waterfall cascading down from the sky.

"It's like the Milky Way falling from the ninth heaven!" Jiang Yiqing exclaimed excitedly.

Water mist sprayed around them, and the two embraced tightly, like fairies descended from the heavens.

Jiang Yiqing felt more and more energetic as she climbed. When she reached the last step, she saw a pavilion. Leaning on the railing, she could see the entire cityscape of Kyoto.

Jiang Yiqing shouted, "Jiang Yiqing will always love Si Xuansu!"

Si Xuansu smiled gently, and the two leaned closer, their eyes meeting, about to kiss, when a child coughed nearby.

Two young disciples from the Sanqing Temple came out to greet them. Jiang Yiqing felt a little embarrassed and entered the temple with Si Xuansu.

Upon entering, I saw a kind-looking Taoist priest and a young boy chatting under a tree.

Jiang Yiqing thought to herself that this must be Master Lingyi, the abbot of the Sanqing Temple.

Both Master Lingyi and Master Yuanyi have the character "一" (yī) in their names. In the Yi Kingdom, Taoist priests with "一" in their titles are granted imperial credentials, a symbol of honor. Jiang Yiqing had heard that Master Yuanyi and Master Lingyi were fellow disciples.

Master Lingyi invited the two to sit down in the Feilai Pavilion and offered them wine to ask the immortals.

The famous scenic spot in the capital city is indeed well-deserved. Taking a sip of Wenxian wine in this pavilion, one can only feel its pure and sweet aftertaste. Looking at Si Xuansu's stunning beauty and then at the vast landscape of the sea of ​​clouds surging outside the pavilion, Jiang Yiqing felt as if she was about to ascend to heaven.

Seeing her relaxed expression, Si Xuansu felt at ease himself, and with a smile, poured her several cups of wine, which Jiang Yiqing drank. The people of Sanqing Temple were also quite amazed by this divine couple.

Master Lingyi stood beside him, seemingly hesitant to speak. Si Xuansu suppressed her smile and solemnly asked, "Master Lingyi, you live in seclusion on the mountain, detached from worldly affairs. Is there something troubling you?"

Master Lingyi saw that she had figured it out, so he stopped hiding it and sighed.

"To be honest, it's Yuan Yi's matter that's keeping me on my mind."

"What makes you say that?"

“We are disciples of the same master. After leaving our master’s place, Yuan Yi wandered the world, while I established this Sanqing Temple. Half a year ago, he returned to the capital and made many connections with powerful and influential people. If he had persuaded them to devote themselves to the Dao, that would have been fine. But I heard that he…” Master Lingyi suddenly stopped talking, as if he was having some difficulty speaking.

Si Xuansu did not urge him, and said, "I once saw Master Yuan Yi at the Peony Banquet in the Ningyang Marquis's mansion. He seemed to be a favorite of the Marquis's wife."

"Yes," Master Lingyi said with a sigh, "How could Marquis Ningyang be a simple character? Yuan Yi... don't help the wicked."

Si Xuansu and Jiang Yiqing were both surprised and suspicious by what he said. Master Lingyi seemed to know something, but he was afraid of saying something wrong and dared not say it directly.

"Master, what exactly do you want to say? Why don't you just speak frankly? The Si family has served as pillars of the state for generations, loyal and righteous. Don't you trust them?" Jiang Yiqing said.

Upon hearing this, Master Lingyi was stunned. After a moment, as if he had made up his mind, he said, "That's right. If there is anyone who can stop this disaster, it is only the two of you."

Jiang Yiqing thought he was about to speak, but instead she had the boy bring paper and pen and started drawing.

Jiang Yiqing was both amused and exasperated, wondering if all Taoist priests were this strange.

However, both she and Si Xuansu waited patiently. Jiang Yiqing thought of the secret conversation between Marquis Huaiyi and Master Yuanyi, and was sure there was some conspiracy involved.

A moment later, Master Lingyi finished the painting and handed it to Si Xuansu, saying, "General Si, I cannot interfere in the affairs down the mountain, so I entrust everything to you."

Si Xuansu nodded slightly, picked up the painting, and looked at it with Jiang Yiqing.

Jiang Yiqing saw that he had drawn a soldier's helmet, but the helmet was upside down.

What does this mean? While Jiang Yiqing was still pondering, Si Xuansu's expression suddenly changed.

“I will discuss this matter with my father. If the situation is true, we will make preparations accordingly,” Si Xuansu said to Daoist Lingyi.

Master Lingyi cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for your trouble, General Si."

Jiang Yiqing noticed their solemn expressions. The secret must be hidden in this helmet. Was there another meaning behind the helmet? Right, in ancient times, helmets were also called "doumou," and they were worn inside out. A thought flashed through her mind—

Is this a sign of rebellion?

No, it's treason!

It seems that Master Yuanyi is plotting a rebellion, but he can't do it alone. So, is Marquis Ningyang plotting a rebellion with him? It also seems that Marquis Huaiyi is involved in this matter.

No wonder Si Xuansu's expression changed drastically. Jiang Yiqing tugged at her sleeve and said, "Let's not delay, let's go down the mountain immediately."

Si Xuansu nodded and went down the mountain with her. Jiang Yiqing told Si Xuansu about what she had seen Master Yuanyi and Marquis Huaiyi talking in secret.

Si Xuansu said, "If that's really the case, and the three of them are colluding, then just as Master Lingyi said, a disaster will occur next."

"It seems that Master Yuanyi gave Huaiyi Hou the pills not to help him, but to harm him, because people with insufficient spiritual power will explode and die if they take such pills."

“Perhaps he wants to use Marquis Huaiyi and then discard him,” Si Xuansu pondered.

“Yes,” Jiang Yiqing agreed.

After descending the mountain, Si Xuansu led her on horseback at full speed, but slowed down when they reached crowded areas. Passersby saw Jiang's son-in-law being held in General Si's arms again, looking so frail that it was quite worrying.

Si Xuansu was a very reserved person, but now she was making intimate gestures in public, which showed how much she loved her son-in-law. Someone teased, "General Si, you should be careful not to break your son-in-law's thin and weak waist."

"..." Jiang Yiqing felt that her young heart had been hurt.

Si Xuansu is so noble and inviolable, but it's alright, she's not one to be trifled with either.

"I can't bear to," Si Xuansu whispered in Jiang Yiqing's ear, then wrapped her arms around her slender waist and chuckled softly.

Jiang Yiqing felt that there was something hidden in her smile, and all her strength seemed to be drained away. If it weren't for Si Xuansu's arm around her waist, she felt that she would fall off the horse at any moment.