Chapter 1339 He Became a Powerful Minister of the Court
Who is this deity?
For a moment, Song Chunxue found it difficult to describe her feelings and didn't know what expression to wear.
She held Ba Wang behind her back, suppressing Wu You to prevent him from causing trouble.
"I'm just an ordinary female Taoist priest. I haven't come to the capital to aid the wicked, nor will I stand against you. Let's part ways here..."
"Wait a minute," he said anxiously, "Could you give us a chance to contribute to the righteous path? Those evil cultivators are too rampant. Since you have such a powerful weapon and can also disguise yourself, there aren't many fellow cultivators with such high cultivation. If you can join us, you can save many low-level cultivators and innocent civilians."
He beckoned to her in a humble tone, and even took out a brocade pouch from his bosom.
What's more, he looks quite like an old shepherd who took care of her when she was a child.
He was dressed simply and plainly, his cuffs were washed until they were white and rolled up.
But he shouldn't be poor, as the sandalwood bracelet on his wrist is of excellent quality.
"As long as you can lend us a hand when necessary, I will cover your expenses in the capital. If you wish to find a quiet and elegant place to stay, I will arrange that for you..."
"No need." Song Chunxue pushed the brocade pouch back, unable to bear seeing him so humble. "Who are your allies? Isn't Baiyun Temple on your side?"
Gushan lowered his head. “This matter is complicated. Baiyun Temple cannot openly take sides. The reasons cannot be explained in a few words. If you are willing, I will take you to Fengyu Temple.”
After some thought, Song Chunxue realized that this might be a better place to go.
Now that she is not appearing in her original identity, and cannot appear in her original identity to meet people she knows, it will inevitably cause trouble.
It would be better to remain hidden in the capital under the identity of Akita Michiko.
Besides, the fact that Wuyou has no objections suggests that this person can be trusted.
"Alright, but I'm not as good as you think, or you'll be disappointed."
"No, no," Master Gushan clapped his hands and suddenly grinned so wide his eyes disappeared. He eagerly led the way, "Oh dear, it's not easy. Do you know how pitiful we've been in the capital these past two years with the rapid growth of evil cultivators? If those young disciples aren't careful, they'll be kidnapped and turned into puppets or furnaces for evil cultivators. Alas, the world is going to the dogs, and chaos is about to break out. It's tough."
Song Chunxue listened to him muttering all the way, and half an hour later they arrived at the Fengyu Temple.
Looking around, it's clear that the name wasn't chosen carelessly. The trees in the courtyard have weathered many storms and are hundreds of years old, with ancient trees providing ample shade and tied with red ribbons for good fortune.
"Don't complain. Although this Taoist temple is a bit old, it doesn't let in the wind or rain. The formations left by our ancestors will protect the disciples. We dare not repair it casually for fear of doing something bad with good intentions." After offering incense in the main hall, Gushan led her to the quiet room at the back.
As she passed by the carved archway, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure and suddenly stopped.
Gu Shan followed her gaze and lowered his voice, "You know Lord Xie?"
“I think I’ve seen him before, but I don’t know him,” she said, avoiding eye contact as she continued walking. “He was wearing official boots and looked like a monk. I was just curious.”
“This man is a favorite in the court, a powerful minister who acts decisively and ruthlessly. He is both righteous and wicked, and he also has dealings with Huo Xiang. Be careful in the future and don’t offend him.” Gu Shan raised his hand to cover his lips, and his voice became even softer. “It is said that even the current emperor is afraid of him. Over the years, he has purged many important officials in the court, but he still cannot resist those eunuchs. In the future, he will probably not have a good end.”
With a start, Song Chunxue stopped in her tracks and asked in a low voice, "Is he really a powerful minister? Are eunuchs really that difficult to deal with?"
"Yes, I suspect that the eunuch has close ties with the evil cultivators, but Lord Xie suddenly rose to the rank of first-grade official twenty years ago, wielding great power..."
Listening to the Taoist priest's account, Song Chunxue found it hard to connect the powerful minister, whose morality was difficult to discern, with Xie Zheng.
Is he still the same Xie Zheng?
Didn't my senior brother say that he's developed feelings for love?
Or was it that what she just saw wasn't Xie Zheng?
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