Chapter 59: Burning Incense [Part 2] If he found out that he was not Lin...
Chapter 59
After Jing Yue returned home, she was directly invited to Lingxi Hall.
The whole family is waiting for him here.
Lin Zhihua ran over first and looked at him with concern: "Yuanyuan, why did you come back just now?"
"I went back to the Imperial College for half a day of classes... I was negligent. I should have sent someone back to tell you. I'm sorry."
Mu Hanyan looked at him worriedly: "Tomorrow your mother and your master will go to Tianlong Temple to burn incense, you should go with them."
Jing Yue: “…Yes.”
He happened to be fulfilling Lin Zhiyi's wish.
After the family had dinner, Jingyue briefly recounted the results of the interrogation to them.
"...Ye Changning needs to continue investigating. These are just the assassin's one-sided accounts. They could be fabricated, or the person behind this could have a larger conspiracy. In short... until the final results are in, it's best not to make any rash statements. From now on, no one in the family will go out without adequate protection."
"Yes, Xiuyuan is right." Lin Shuo nodded in agreement, "Your mother gave the order at 3:00 PM. Each of your sisters will have a team of guards."
A team of twenty people.
"The guards must also be carefully selected and numbered, divided into groups of two or three to supervise each other to prevent anyone from taking advantage of them." Jing Yue reminded.
"Don't worry, I have already made arrangements. From now on, Zhiqi and I will accompany every female family member who wants to go out." Gu Tingxuan promised.
She and Lin Zhiqi's martial arts were ranked among the top three in the mansion. With them protecting her other three sisters, Jing Yue felt relieved.
"Have you arranged for protection for my grandparents and my uncle's family?" Lin Zhiqin was quite concerned about this matter.
Mu Hanyan smiled at her: "Don't worry, your father has already made arrangements."
"Mom, why don't you bring grandpa and grandma to our house?" Lin Zhiqin was still worried. "They can live in my yard. I'll take care of them!"
"Mom mentioned it to them a long time ago, but they disagreed. You know how stubborn your grandfather is."
"They always come when Xiuyuan gets married, so they can just come and help with the wedding preparations in advance."
"Then let's go back the day after tomorrow to see if they've changed their minds."
"I'm going too!"
"Okay. But don't run around tomorrow. Mother will take Xiuyuan to burn incense."
"good."
After these matters were almost discussed, Lin Shuo took Jing Yue to the study to discuss court affairs.
"Dad, could it be that the palace is anxious to arrange marriages for my sisters, which has caused dissatisfaction among some princes..." Jing Yue did not have much trust in the royal family members, so she did not have many reservations when speaking.
Lin Shuo frowned and glared at him: "How dare you say such things?"
Jing Yue smiled skillfully: "I only told Daddy."
Lin Shuo: “…”
Jing Yue continued to speculate: "Daddy was just named Duke Ding'an. Will this intensify this hatred?"
Lin Shuo frowned and pondered, "Your Majesty, if you reward me at this critical moment, it is indeed possible that some people will be dissatisfied." He glanced at Jing Yue and emphasized, "It's not just the princes."
"I understand." Jing Yue said boldly again, "But this time they actually involved Ye Changning. The prince is behind Ye Changning. I think... my guess is correct."
"Haida's hatred is true," Lin Shuo said. "Though the small countries in the Western Regions are not to be feared, if they unite, they can still stir up some waves."
"This man insisted that he was seeking revenge for his brother and wanted Ye Changning to lose his job, be demoted, make countless enemies, and be deserted by his friends and relatives. This is far-fetched." Jing Yue said, "I think he seemed to want to test whether Ye Changning would save me. This way, they can easily put the blame on the Lin family and the prince."
"I will go to the palace tomorrow and explain this matter to Your Majesty. Your Majesty will make his own decision."
"Then be careful, Daddy. Don't say anything wrong and anger him."
"Do I even need you to tell me that?" Lin Shuo looked at Jing Yue carefully again, feeling both distressed and in awe. "Is this the second time Ye Changning has protected you? You two are destined to be together."
Jing Yue: “…”
He didn't want to hear this.
"Dad, the Second Prince...is he interested in my four sisters?" Jing Yue changed the subject.
Lin Shuo shook his head thoughtfully, "I don't know. His Royal Highness Prince Rui only discussed marriage with the daughter of Lord Shen from the Ministry of Personnel after the Crown Prince got married... Perhaps he was interested in me, but because I rejected the Crown Prince, he never mentioned it again."
"Now the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince want to marry into our family... Father, father will definitely listen to His Majesty, right?" Jing Yue almost said the title 'Emperor Father', but fortunately he changed his words quickly.
"Well, His Majesty promised me that I could decide your sisters' marriages. Especially since he chose you as his consort this year, he naturally wouldn't let your sisters get entangled with the prince anymore." Lin Shuo thought of something and asked, "I understand Zhou Mingyan and Ye Changning, but why is Xie Junxing here today?"
"He had something to ask me, so we just happened to meet." Jing Yue said, "Fourth sister and third sister are grateful for his protection. Is Daddy satisfied with him?"
"What does it matter whether I'm satisfied or not? The most important thing is to look after your fourth sister." Lin Shuo said, "After today's experience, I'm afraid her favorability has doubled."
Jing Yue also smiled, then sighed softly: "What about the big sister?"
"She's not in a hurry. She said she'd wait until you get married. She also promised your mother that she'd consider Zhou Bokai again."
"You're not considering thanking the young marquis anymore?"
"I've considered it. Now that your father is Duke Ding'an, I can let your sister choose the most suitable and favorite among the many sons. You don't have to worry too much."
Jing Yue said bluntly: "Why do I feel that I have more concerns?"
Lin Shuo glared at him.
Jing Yue readily changed her words: "Well, there are indeed more choices now, and I am more confident. Daddy is awesome."
Lin Shuo was amused by him, and after looking at him seriously for a few more times, he said, "You should go back and rest early. You still have to accompany your mother and your master to Tianlong Temple tomorrow."
"Yes, I'll take my leave. Dad should go to bed early too."
"Um."
Jing Yue tossed and turned while lying in bed.
Sometimes I think about today's assassination; sometimes I think about Ye Changning's concern for Lin Zhiyi; sometimes I think about fulfilling my vow tomorrow...
If he went to Tianlong Temple, would people know that he was not the real person?
That Master Kong Nian seems quite magical. The two jade pendants he gave to Lin Zhiyi actually have the miraculous power to change one's body...
If he finds out that he is not Lin Zhiyi's spirit, will he expose him?
I wonder what Lin Zhiyi did today. Did he encounter any unhappy things?
Jingyue got out of bed, went to the window and looked outside.
The sky is bright with stars tonight and it looks like there will be no rain.
He and Lin Zhiyi can't be exchanged back for the time being.
After falling back onto the bed, Jingyue picked up Yuanbao who was sleeping beside her and rubbed him twice.
If Kong Nian can really see through his soul identity, then there is nothing to be afraid of. He can just ask this monk... uh... this master - how to exchange it with Lin Zhiyi and return to his rightful place.
…
Dali Temple.
Ye Changning was still sorting out files late at night and recording the clues that the yamen runners had found during their visits and investigations in the afternoon.
On the table was the teacup used by Lin Zhiyi during the day.
When Ye Changning stretched his muscles, he looked up and saw it.
He paused slightly, and then Lin Zhiyi's beautiful red lips flashed before his eyes.
Ye Changning quickly came back to his senses, and patted his head with the hand that was massaging the back of his neck to clear his mind of the previous thought.
You are crazy, Ye Changning.
'She' is the consort...
…
The next day.
Tianlong Temple.
The carriage of the Ding'an Mansion stopped, Jing Yue jumped out of the carriage first, and then personally reached out to help Mu Hanyan get off the carriage.
Gu Tingxuan dismounted, handed the horse to the servant, and walked over to help the sisters from the other side.
Mu Hanyan was elegant, graceful, gentle, and dignified. With such good looks and grace, others dared not look directly at her. They felt that she was like Guanyin Bodhisattva descended to earth...
People only want to pay their respects and dare not take a peek.
The wife of the Duke and the female general came to burn incense, and the abbot of Tianlong Temple personally welcomed them.
Jing Yue was admiring the scenery along the way, with curiosity in her eyes, looking more like a child than usual.
"Yuanyuan, follow closely." Gu Tingxuan called in a low voice.
"Here I come! Master!" Jing Yue quickened his pace to catch up, and then asked the young monk beside him, "Little Master, may I ask where Master Kong Nian is?"
"It's in the Zen room in the west courtyard."
"Thank you very much."
"Why do you ask Master Kongnian?" Gu Tingxuan asked curiously.
Jing Yue: "Nothing, I just want to fulfill a wish."
He raised his hand and stroked the jade pendant.
Gu Tingxuan said directly: "After burning three incense sticks, you can go."
"Yes, Master!"
After accompanying his mother and master to burn incense, Jingyue went to the west courtyard with his guards.
The west courtyard is simple and old. A Bodhi tree stands in the middle of the courtyard. Its branches and roots are almost as thick as five or six people can hug.
A gray-robed monk in a cassock was sitting under a Bodhi tree meditating.
Jing Yue subconsciously slowed down her pace.
The other party suddenly opened his eyes and looked straight at him.
Jing Yue couldn't help but pause for a moment. He followed his instinctive etiquette, clasped his hands together, and bowed gently to the other person.
"Donor, please." Kong Nian spoke in a clear voice.
"Sorry to bother you, Master." Jing Yue slowly approached, and then found that the other party seemed to have anticipated his coming and had placed a cushion opposite him.
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