Changchun Temple in the rain.

This liveliness was a little different from before; it wasn't just the scholars who rushed over to ask for lodging, but also various relatives of the Cui family who hurriedly came to take shelter from the rain.

The Cui family estate is so large that many people could escape; it seems Changchun Temple isn't big enough.

The Imperial Guards surrounded them from the inside out, ready to arrest them one by one, after all, the Emperor was so angry!

From Xiaochangchun Temple, one can faintly hear the sound of rain outside.

Master Taihua finally began his peaceful cultivation.

Taiqing Zhenren didn't seem to care; she continued to watch the spectacle.

The palace maids didn't know what her situation was. From Princess Yongjia to Dong Qian to Taiqing Zhenren, perhaps she had given up? As long as she didn't cause a big fuss, she could stay here.

She was bored to begin with, and it was inevitable that she would be jealous of the former Princess Huayang.

Master Taiqing was overjoyed: "My mother is right!"

Master Taihua glanced over, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Master Taiqing was overjoyed: "What's the use of last-minute efforts? Your mother was already dead, so this matter should have been over, but your 'cousin' couldn't bear to be forgotten?"

The people at Changchun Temple didn't know the specifics, only that it was related to Longcheng County.

Master Taiqing knew quite a bit: "Your mother was originally as beautiful as a flower, the goddess in your 'cousin's' eyes, right? So your cousin kindly sought revenge for your mother? That's truly touching! Even your father might not know. You said you knew all along, but didn't tell your father. Wouldn't your father, who used to dote on you so much, be disappointed to the point of despair?"

Master Taihua's face contorted in rage as he roared, "Shut up!"

Master Taiqing laughed heartily, full of joy!

Seeing my old rival's fate is truly exhilarating!

The Dong family has been exterminated, along with their entire clan.

The Cui family is still around, and it seems that Master Taihua has a powerful backer, as well as a pair of children in the palace waiting to enjoy a life of luxury.

Now, Master Taiqing has figured it out: "Wouldn't Father feel uncomfortable seeing your children again? You should repay double the favor you received in the past!"

Master Taihua jumped up and hit her!

Master Taiqing ran away quickly.

What's the point of fighting? There's no benefit to it.

Master Taiqing is only twenty-two years old. As long as he is not lame, he can run very fast.

Master Taihua pursued and killed him within the Changchun Temple!

Taiqing Zhenren ran up to the palace maid and said, "I wonder if I can make a contribution if I speak now? Just give me some good food."

The palace maid did not respond; she could not respond.

Master Taiqing didn't care. Why keep things bottled up? It's better to say them out loud for a laugh: "Once, my 'cousin' sent me a..."

Ah! Master Taihua is going to kill someone! He doesn't seem to be cultivating Tao at all.

Taiqing Zhenren, quick on his feet, continued, "The Imperial Concubine smashed the jade and cried in anger. When Father came, she said her cousin had almost died of illness recently, hence her grief. Father comforted her for a while. What a fine performance, earning her such favor. And while she was at it, she cursed her cousin to die?"

The palace maids were shocked! This might actually be true.

Unable to catch up, Master Taihua, with a dark expression, simply went back to cultivating Taoism.

Master Taiqing kept his distance from her, wary of her suddenly killing someone, and panted with joy.

Master Changqing was completely dumbfounded!

Did the favored concubine Cui really have such a romantic entanglement?

Master Changqing's wild imagination: "Then whose daughter is she?"

Taiqing Zhenren said, "It's hard to say."

Master Taihua has appeared!

Master Changqing tripped her up. Anyway, after all this time of fighting, if she wasn't of royal blood, then she was filthy, even worse than the Yang family.

Taihua Zhenren fell into the rain; it was quite a mishap.

Master Taiqing made no attempt to hide anything from people; there were no outsiders or insiders here. "I think Princess Yongmu might not be it."

Master Taihua scrambled to his feet and cursed, "You filthy wretch!"

Master Taiqing laughed wildly: "What right does a lowly woman like her have to be a noble princess? Your mother probably had good intentions; if she had a son, she could impersonate him. But since she had a daughter, she didn't care at all. My mother had suspected it long ago. Besides, you were too heartless to sell her to the He family. Did you think that death would be the end of it? It's a pity that she was rescued!"

Master Taihua was furious: "Do you think you can escape death if you keep spouting nonsense?"

Taiqing Zhenren laughed loudly: "Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, we'll probably find out soon enough. You think you can cover up the truth just because you won't confess and most of the people are dead? You think you can disrupt my royal bloodline?"

Master Changqing pondered, "The children of the Cui family are likely to fall out of favor."

Master Taiqing couldn't be happier!

Because King Zheng was still in favor, it seemed that Master Taihua had a chance.

**

Qing'e Palace.

Huan Yue was sleeping, as if nothing was wrong.

Princess Yongqing noticed that she was quite quiet. It was clearly inappropriate for the princess to discuss the matter of the imperial grandson.

Huan Yue came out of the house and sat on the throne.

The eldest princess thought she looked quite fortunate.

The news reached the palace, and also the Qing'e Palace.

Princess Yongqing was dumbfounded! If Princess Yongmu really was...

That's terrible!

Huan Yue perked up and said seriously, "I think the princess is innocent."

The eldest princess thought of her—so gentle, yet so resolute. If she knew the truth, would she die again?

Huan Yue said, "If the princess doesn't know, how innocent she is! If the princess does know, what has she done? Don't say there's no evidence now; we royal family have raised many princesses, so it's no big deal! Even if the whole world knew, it wouldn't be a problem!"

The eldest princess understood.

Everyone knows it's unknown, but some people are willing to spread rumors.

If the sage treats Princess Yongmu as before, that is true kindness and benevolence!

Huan Yue wasn't after empty fame, but having the title wasn't bad either: "Just a princess."

Princess Yongqing nodded, unlike the princes.

Huan Yue said, "Her fate has been full of hardships, so we should be kinder to her."

The eldest princess nodded: "Yongmu is also a good child who knows how to repay kindness."

Huan Yue said, "Personally, I don't think we need to go through any formalities like adopting a goddaughter. Even if it's true, we won't confirm it to the public."

The eldest princess nodded; this was to preserve the last shred of dignity for the royal family.

After all, it's not easy to find a lot of evidence these days.

It's really unnecessary to hurt her based on mere speculation.

Huan Yue said, "As for the matter with the Shen family, the Shen family will decide at that time."

The eldest princess nodded; the person hadn't returned yet.

However, sometimes doubts can affect one's mood.

The Crown Princess has made up her mind; at least the Eastern Palace will not openly treat Yongmu badly.

The eldest princess sighed, "Qing'e is sometimes kind-hearted. Isn't Tong Faran also grateful for kindness?"

The female official whispered, "The Yan family's side?"

Huan Yue said, "The Yan family are wise people."

They wouldn't treat Yan Boxuan and Xie Fufu casually.

Besides, these two children are in the palace, so they are the most innocent ones.

As for Master Taihua, he has long since divorced, so it doesn't affect the Yan family.

The Yan family also has sons; they can train other people instead.

Princess Yongqing nodded, there was no need to create panic.

There's no evidence yet, and if things aren't done well, outsiders will just laugh at us.

The female official has already relayed the message.

Anyway, the new rules set by the Crown Prince's Palace forbid people from going on idle chatter all day.