Lingzhi looked up at Xia Qinghe in surprise.

She didn't understand what the girl in the backyard was thinking.

How much more noble is a concubine than a slave? She is not a legitimate wife.

What's more, Xia Qinghe's mother was so angry that she died because she was forced to become someone else's concubine, but she is actually proud of it?

Seeing Lingzhi didn't speak, Xia Qinghe thought she was frightened and snorted smugly:

"After we arrive in Beijing and enter the palace, if you can wholeheartedly help me gain a foothold in the palace, perhaps I will make your life easier for the sake of our acquaintance."

Lingzhi curled the corners of her lips sarcastically, but lowered her head and replied, "Lingzhi is just a humble servant. Now I have the honor of entering the capital and the palace. It is a great fortune. The rest is entirely up to the masters."

Seeing that she understood, the hostility on Xia Qinghe's face dissipated a little: "I'm glad you can figure it out. As long as you are sensible, I will be your support in the palace from now on."

Haha, nonsense, what do you rely on?

The only one she can rely on is herself.

Xia Qinghe left contentedly. Lingzhi looked at her back and sighed in her heart, "Enjoy your last happiness."

Once you enter the palace, you don’t know whether you can survive.

…

…

Everyone rested for a night in the post station and regained their energy before going to Beijing. They arrived at the city gate in the morning.

Xiao Qingyun and the two imperial envoys were anxious to report to the palace, so they took the token and rode into the city at full speed.

The rest of the people waited at the city gate, awaiting inspection.

But I saw a huge crowd of people gathered at the city gate, queuing up to enter the city.

Lingzhi was still dozing off, but when he saw the crowd of heads, he instantly woke up: "What happened? Why are there so many people?"

"It won't be a riot!"

Master Wen lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.

After watching for a long while, those people did not move at all. Each of them looked very quiet, and even their faces could not hide the excitement.

It didn't look like a riot.

"It seems they just want to go into the city?"

Soon the city gates opened and the queued crowd entered the city in an orderly manner.

People outside the city poured in, and people inside the city also came out of their homes, each looking full of energy.

Thousands of people rushed in one direction.

"Let's go and take a look," said Master Wen.

Because the streets were occupied by crowds of people and the carriage could not move forward, they got off and walked.

Behind him, Xia Qinghe came over in purple clothes.

Everyone followed the crowd and soon stood in front of a Taoist altar.

"What are these people going to do?" Zi Yi whispered.

Xia Qinghe curled her lips. "I guess they're going to perform some ritual? Humph! In my capital, there are people pretending to be gods and fooling the people?"

"Maybe he really is a powerful person?" Master Wen's eyes were full of embarrassment.

The buzzing discussions among the few people aroused the dissatisfaction of the people in the capital city ahead.

The man turned and glared at them: "You outsiders! This is the Taoist altar of the Qingyu Immortal Temple. You don't know the power of the Taoist priest, so don't talk nonsense!"

"That's right. The Taoist Changsheng of Qingyu Temple is now the Imperial Master of our dynasty. He can call the wind and rain and even ride the wind. His magical powers are unprecedented and he is no different from an immortal."

After hearing this, Xia Qinghe's face changed on the spot, but she was held back by Zi Yi beside her and didn't say anything more.

What this person said was not wrong. They were indeed all from outside the city. Even Xia Qinghe, a lady from the Shangshu Mansion, did not live in the capital all the time.

"What is the origin of this Qingyu Xianguan?"

"That's right, if a Taoist priest doesn't stay in the Taoist temple, what's the point of being a Taoist priest..."

Several people were whispering and discussing.

Only Lingzhi remained silent, looking at the stage with complicated eyes.

At this moment, the crowd suddenly became agitated, and soon someone on the high platform shouted: "Master Changsheng is here!"

Lingzhi looked up and saw a crowd of people moving, slowly making way for a small path, and a group of people were walking leisurely towards them.

Stepping into the void, ethereal and extraordinary.

At first glance, it can only be described with high-sounding words.

The leading man was wearing a clean and flowing green Taoist robe, with his hair neatly tied in a crown. He had a straight nose and a square face, and a refined air between his brows.

It's my senior brother...

Lingzhi stared at him blankly, and her eyes became red unconsciously.

"It really is the Taoist Priest Changsheng!"

"Welcome, Taoist Priest..."

When the people saw the newcomer, their eyes were full of respect.

Surrounded by the common people, Taoist Changsheng and his two fellow apprentices ascended the platform. After bowing to the people in all directions, they began to speak:

"Thank you all for your high expectations. I will do my best today to pray for your blessings, cure your illnesses and eliminate evil."

"The mighty power of the Taoist Immortal! The mighty power of the Taoist Immortal!"

The people in the audience cheered continuously.

Faced with these people who were truly grateful to him, Changsheng behaved very humbly and smiled slightly.

"Today and tomorrow, I will hold a sermon in the city, explaining Taoist magic. Everyone can learn it, and those who are destined can understand it."

Changsheng said this and looked around with a smile.

Seeing his gaze sweeping over, Lingzhi suddenly woke up as if from a dream, and quickly hid behind the crowd.

Senior Brother Changsheng didn't see her. After he finished speaking, he sat cross-legged and began to preach.

"The Tao follows nature; those with a sincere heart can hear it. The Tao cannot be described, the Tao cannot be expressed in words..."

A mysterious atmosphere spread among the crowd, making people feel refreshed and free of fatigue.

Master Wen opened his eyes wide, his face showing enjoyment: "I just learned the immortal's method for the first time, and I can't sleep at night!"

Xia Qinghe's heart was also burning hot.

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