Chapter 23 Taking the opportunity to slip away



At this moment in the temple's meditation room, Qin Moyuan stared at Tu Subo with vigilance. His round eyes seemed to contain endless anger and doubt.

The Zen room was unusually quiet, with only the faint flickering candlelight shining on the two people's faces, making the atmosphere increasingly tense.

Tu Subo sat on a wooden chair with a calm expression. He spoke slowly, trying to break the awkward silence: "My dear young master, I know you have many questions in your mind, but please listen to me slowly."

Qin Moyuan clenched his teeth, his fists creaking, and he said coldly: "Tell me, what is your relationship with that vicious man just now? Why did you break up my mother and me?"

Tu Subo's face was calm, and he slowly said, "You misunderstood. Pei Jinxiao and I are close friends. Not long ago, you were smiling in my arms, but why are you so wary of me now?"

Qin Moyuan snorted coldly, with a trace of pain in his eyes: "Laughing? That's all in the past. I only remember that I was wandering on the streets, with no food to eat until I was taken in by Sheng Yunrong four years ago and became the adopted son of the Qin family. Pei Jinxiao? I have never seen this person, how can I remember him?"

Tu Subo sighed, with a hint of sadness in his eyes: "I know you have many questions in your heart, but please believe me, I am not your enemy. Pei Jinxiao and I are like brothers. He once told me that your mother Sheng Yunrong is the love of his life. However, fate played tricks on them, and they did not end up together."

Qin Moyuan's eyes widened, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "You said Sheng Yunrong is my mother? Then why did she take me in? Does she know the relationship between me and Pei Jinxiao?"

Tu Subo nodded: "Yes, she knows. Sheng Yunrong is a kind woman. She knows the relationship between you and Pei Jinxiao, so she took you in. She hopes that you can be loved in the Qin family and live a happy life."

Qin Moyuan's eyes flashed with a touch of emotion, but then turned cold again: "Even so, I will not forgive you easily. Since Pei Jinxiao is my biological father, why did he abandon me and my mother? What is his reason?"

Tu Subo was silent for a moment, scratched the back of his head, and said awkwardly: "Actually, I don't know either."

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door. The sound became louder and louder, as if a group of people were rushing towards Tusubo's meditation room.

Tu Subo frowned slightly. He had been seeking some quiet time in the temple, but he didn't expect to be disturbed at this time.

The noise outside the door was getting closer and closer, and finally, a question was raised: "Master Tu Su, are you in there?"

Tu Subo could tell that this was the voice of Xie Wan, the eldest daughter of the Yongxin Marquis's mansion. He shook his head slightly, stood up and walked towards the door. As soon as he opened the door, a group of young ladies and noble ladies from aristocratic families rushed in.

Xie Wan stood at the front, wearing a gorgeous silk dress, with a worried look on her face. She looked at Tu Subo and asked anxiously, "Master Tu Su, are you okay? We heard that you were sick, so we came to see you."

Tu Subo looked at Xie Wan and smiled: "I'm fine, just a little tired and need to rest."

The noble ladies who followed Xie Wan also gathered around. They looked at Tu Subo with concerned expressions on their faces. Mrs. Liao, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, said distressedly, "Tu Subo, you have worked hard. You must take good care of yourself."

Mrs. Zhao from the Taiwei Mansion also said, "Yes, you have been running around for us ladies, and it really makes us feel bad."

Tu Subo looked at these noble ladies and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

At this time, the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Wang Ziyan, came over. She looked at Tu Subo with a curious light in her eyes: "Tu Subo, I heard that you are sick, is it true?"

Tu Subo looked at Wang Ziyan and could only nod slightly: "Well, I do feel a little uncomfortable."

Wang Ziyan's eyes flashed with disappointment. She seemed to be very concerned about Tu Subo's condition. She looked at Tu Subo, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Tu Subo, are you okay? Do you want me to call a doctor for you?"

Tu Subo looked at Wang Ziyan and felt touched. He shook his head: "No, I'm just a little tired. I just need to take a rest."

At this time, Xie Wan suddenly spoke up: "Tu Subo, why are you hiding here alone? Are you tired of us young ladies and noble ladies from noble families?"

Tu Subo looked at Xie Wan and smiled gently: "No, I just want to rest quietly. You don't have to worry about me."

Mrs. Liao looked at Tu Subo with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Tu Subo, if you really have any difficulties, tell us, we will definitely help you."

Tu Subo looked at Mrs. Liao and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Just when Qin Moyuan was standing there at a loss, he suddenly saw Jiang Xiangxiang sticking her head out from the crowd and waving at him. Qin Moyuan was shocked and thought to himself, "It's her, the person who was talking to my mother before, how could she be here?" But he didn't have time to think about it. The situation was urgent, so he could only bite the bullet and walk towards her.

In the Zen room, incense smoke curled up and wooden fish sounded. Jiang Xiangxiang hid in a corner, nervously observing her surroundings. She was wearing plain clothes and had a beautiful face. Although she was over 30 years old, she was still graceful. When she saw Qin Moyuan coming, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes, but she soon regained her composure.

Qin Moyuan quietly approached Jiang Xiangxiang and asked in a low voice, "Aunt Jiang, why are you here?"

Jiang Xiangxiang smiled slightly, with a sly look in her eyes: "Mr. Qin, have you forgotten that I was once your mother's best friend? I learned that there was danger here, so I came to see how your mother was doing."

Qin Moyuan's heart warmed up, he knew Jiang Xiangxiang had always cared about his mother. He said anxiously: "Aunt Jiang, I have to find my mother as soon as possible and protect her. But those ladies were all dealt with by Tu Subo, what should I do?"

Jiang Xiangxiang gently patted Qin Moyuan's shoulder and said firmly, "Mr. Qin, don't worry. Come with me first. I have a plan."

As she spoke, Jiang Xiangxiang pulled Qin Moyuan through the crowd and came to the temple's meditation room. The meditation room was quiet, with only the scent of Buddhist incense.

Jiang Xiangxiang closed the door, turned around and said to Qin Moyuan, "Mr. Qin, please wait here for a moment. I'll go find Tu Subo and see if I can distract him. You can take this opportunity to look for your mother."

Qin Moyuan looked at Jiang Xiangxiang worriedly: "Aunt Jiang, you have to be careful."

Jiang Xiangxiang smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I'm familiar with the situation here, nothing will happen."

After saying that, Jiang Xiangxiang opened the door and blended back into the crowd.

After a while, the door of the Zen room opened again, Jiang Xiangxiang flashed in, closed the door, and said to Qin Moyuan: "Mr. Qin, the opportunity has come. Tu Subo is dealing with those ladies, you can go find your mother now."

Qin Moyuan nodded and looked at Jiang Xiangxiang gratefully: "Aunt Jiang, thank you."

Jiang Xiangxiang smiled, with a hint of care in her eyes: "Mr. Qin, you must be careful and protect your mother."

Qin Moyuan took a deep breath, opened the door, and walked out of the meditation room. He looked around and found that no one in the crowd noticed him.

He carefully made his way through the crowd and came to the backyard of the temple.


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