Chapter 101 Success or failure, Qi Yunshen accepts it

It was getting dark.

Qi Yunshen left Hanshan Temple and turned to go to Baiyun Temple.

Baiyun Temple is located deep in the mountains and not many pilgrims visit it. When Qi Yunshen arrived, he happened to catch the Taoist boy in retreat.

The little Taoist boy recognized Qi Yunshen and bowed, "Prince Qi, it's been a while."

Qi Yunshen returned the greeting. He raised his head and in the dim light, the Baiyun Temple hidden in the mountains and forests seemed even more peaceful. The endless mountains behind it were like dormant wild beasts.

Qi Yunshen withdrew his gaze.

The little Taoist boy led Qi Yunshen to Ganyuan Hall, where a white-haired old Taoist wearing a Hunyuan scarf was sitting under a crooked willow tree at the entrance of the hall.

Qi Yunshen raised his hands and made the Ziwu seal, "Master Pingyang."

The Taoist priest Pingyang was the abbot of Baiyun Temple. He had a kind and gentle expression on his face. He glanced at Qi Yunshen and said, "I have calculated that the date will be seven days from now. Everything is up to your heart and nature. Misfortune is the root of fortune, and fortune is the root of misfortune. Please follow me, benefactor."

Seven days later, five planets will align in a row, which is a very auspicious sign. At that time, all the laws of heaven and earth will converge here.

"Whether it succeeds or not, you will lose twenty years of your life. You should consider this carefully."

Qi Yunshen said softly, "Master Pingyang, there is no need to discuss this further."

A statue of the Three Pure Ones is enshrined in the Ganyuan Hall, and a thin Taoist priest is praying and folding gold ingots.

Qi Yunshen acted as if he didn't see it and went to the backyard of Ganyuan Palace.

Push open the wooden door and you will find a different world behind it. Facing the door is a statue of the Three Pure Ones carved from nanmu wood, which is slightly smaller than the one in the front hall. Below the statue is a life-size human-shaped puppet.

The doll was made bit by bit from silk raised by the descendants of Leizu in Shu. Its exposed skin was glowing, and its facial features seemed to be carefully carved. It had its eyes closed and was wearing a golden silk robe. All the clothes were available.

It was as if she was just a woman who had been sleeping peacefully for a long time.

The Taoist priest from Pingyang stroked his long, dignified beard, his expression neither sad nor happy. "All the results will be revealed in seven days."

I have ten years of my life left to seek the return of Xu Jingyang's soul.

After twenty years of life, I will seek Xu Jingyang's body again.

Whether it succeeds or not, Qi Yunshen will accept it.

Qi Yunshen left Baiyun Temple.

The sound of chanting and praying was heard again in the Ganyuan Hall.

Qi Yunshen rode his horse back to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and went to Zhining Courtyard first.

Qi Zhenzhen is almost recovered now. She lies on the bed, rolling around like a loach, listening to Zizhu reading a storybook to her.

Qi Zhenzhen suddenly thought of something. He looked around but couldn't find his precious orchid, so he quickly gestured to Zizhu.

Zizhu covered her lips and smiled: "Before Doctor Jiang left this afternoon, he said that it's hot in the house this winter. This orchid has taken a lot of effort to grow, so we must not let it get too hot. It's now under the eaves."

The little girl finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Qi Yunshen paused at the door, lowered his eyes slightly, and stared at the orchid in the corner.

The orchid grew into two plants, one with stamens in full bloom, releasing a fragrance at night; the other plant's thin branches were still supported by Jiang Yunzheng with a small wooden stick, and a thin thread was wrapped around the branch and the small wooden stick in a peculiar way.

First, they circled around each other three times, and then tied a knot.

During these four years, Qi Yunshen unraveled all the memories about Xu Jingyang.

Back then, Qi Yunshen was injured in Jiangnan and was rescued by Xu Jingyang. Not only his body but also his face was covered with scars. During that time, Xu Jingyang used countless precious medicinal herbs to save his face. She even put herself in danger to collect herbs. Some of the damaged herbs were planted in the yard by Xu Jingyang, just like the orchid in front of you.

——"You fainted at my doorstep. Once you're saved, you'll be mine. When you recover, I'll leave the work of planting herbs, collecting herbs, and cooking to you."

——"You better behave yourself! I'm going to kill you for your face!"

During that period, Qi Yunshen was wrapped like a thick mummy. Until Doctor Gu and Xu Jingyang left Jiangnan, Xu Jingyang had never seen the true face of the "little slave" she saved.

Qi Yunshen took a deep breath and went into the inner room.

Qi Zhenzhen paused in her bed position, and when she heard familiar footsteps, she quickly sat up. When she saw her old father's familiar face, tears began to fall from her eyes, and she began to cry with a pursed mouth.

Qi Yunshen glanced at Zizhu.

Zizhu said helplessly: "...Miss, I just listened to a storybook. In it, the protagonist's parents died, and his family property was taken away by his clansmen. The protagonist went through a life of hardships and dangers, and finally starved to death."

Qi Yunshen: "These stories are all made up. If you feel moved and regretful, study hard in the future so that people all over the world can have a home to take refuge in and someone to rely on."

Qi Zhenzhen nodded solemnly. She had already cried so hard after hearing what he said, and it would be embarrassing if it got out. Qi Zhenzhen wiped her tears and lay on her old father's shoulder, feeling very safe.

After crying for a while, Qi Zhenzhen felt a little hungry, so Zizhu brought her a bowl of egg noodles.

After Qi Zhenzhen finished eating with big mouthfuls and washing up, he lay down on the bed obediently.

Qi Yunshen watched over his daughter until she fell asleep before leaving.

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Xu Mansion.

When the Rong family took Rong Yue away, it was a grand affair, and the news of Rong Yue and Xu Suyuan's divorce spread throughout the capital at an extremely fast speed.

"Our young lady just returned to Rong Mansion to stay temporarily, and those blind people spread the rumor that she was getting a divorce!"

Yu listened to the servant's report and remained indifferent.

The people in the Dali Temple could not find any evidence that Xu Suyuan had embezzled the dirty money. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was framed, as if the ultimate goal was just to expose the matter of Xu Suyuan's mistress.

I don’t know who Xu Suyuan offended secretly?

Xu Suyuan was released from the Dali Temple prison in the evening of that day and took a carriage back to the Xu Mansion. On the way, he listened to Maosong's report with an indifferent expression.

"Master, I don't know what happened. After Miss Zhao drank the abortion pills that day, I planned to go over and check on her yesterday, but as soon as I left the house, I was put in a sack."

Xu Suyuan pursed his lips: "Didn't you see that person's face clearly?"

Mao Song made a bitter face and said, "Sir, I can't see anything, and I can't even hear any sound."

Xu Suyuan asked again: "Where are the people?"

Maosong quickly realized that the young master was asking about Miss Zhao, and quickly said, "Miss Zhao was taken away by the Madam. I don't know where she is being held in the mansion."

Xu Suyuan clenched his fists, and blue veins appeared on the back of his hands.

After returning to Xu's house, Xu Suyuan first went to Xu Shibing's study.

Xu Shibin's face was not good: "Do you know the identity of the person behind this?"

Xu Suyuan shook his head.

Xu Shibin's breathing was heavy, and his anger was evident. "It seems someone is deliberately targeting the Xu Mansion."

First, Xu Yinlin was sent back, then Xu Jiashu got into trouble, and then it was Xu Suyuan...

Xu Suyuan pursed his lips tightly and asked, "Father, could it be because of the Chengzhou prefect?"

Xu Shibin's eyes were stern as he stared at Xu Suyuan: "Be careful with your words."

After Xu Shibing finished fighting the flood, his relationship with Chengzhou and the Yu family was naturally severed.

After leaving Xu Shibing's study, people sent by Yu were waiting in the yard.

"Master, the Madam is looking for you."