Yan Qingqing had heard that the scenery of Jiyun Temple was special in all four seasons, so she led Yuan Huiniang and Mu Xi straight to the backyard.
Looking at the barren landscape, Yuan Huiniang said, "Mother, what's so interesting about this? The scenery behind our Canghe Town is much better."
It's still winter, so there's not much to see besides the artificial hills and dry rocks.
However, if you look closely at the back mountain of Jiyun Temple, you'll find that the placement of every plant and tree is quite orderly.
From a distance, it looks like a large Buddha character, but those who don't pay attention to this probably wouldn't be able to see it.
So Yan Qingqing smiled after hearing Yuan Huiniang's words and said, "The scenery in our hometown is indeed beautiful. It has natural scenery and a strong sense of life."
However, Jiyun Temple, constantly receiving offerings of incense, possesses a tranquil atmosphere that allows one to find peace and calm; the ambiance is different, and you must experience it with your heart.
Yuan Huiniang nodded after hearing Yan Qingqing's words.
Then Yan Qingqing looked at Mu Xi and asked, "Mu Xi, why were you so nervous when you met Master Wuxiang just now?"
Mu Xi replied in a low voice, "Madam, that old monk's kung fu is too high. I can't sense his presence at all."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huiniang whispered, "He disappeared in a flash, could he have already become a Buddha?"
Mu Xi shook her head and said, "No, I've been keeping an eye on him ever since he appeared."
Although he disappeared quickly, he didn't vanish instantly; he left behind a lingering image.
It does resemble the long-lost "Lost Steps" from the martial arts world.
I've heard that this kind of movement is incredibly fast; at its peak, it's reduced to nothing more than a shadow.
Yan Qingqing nodded upon hearing this. In her previous life, she often watched martial arts dramas, but she felt that those skills were all fictional and that everything should be based on science.
However, since she traveled through time, she no longer firmly believes in those things from before, because some things cannot be explained by science.
The world is vast and full of wonders. This is truly a profound saying.
Fortunately, Master Wuxiang was only good at martial arts; if he had truly become a spirit, Yan Qingqing would have been troubled.
After all, there's always the possibility of being exposed.
Once she felt relieved, Yan Qingqing began to explore the back mountain of Jiyun Temple.
After walking around for a while, Yan Qingqing was a little tired, so she sat down on the artificial hill to rest.
However, she felt awkward as soon as she sat down, because a series of moaning and groaning sounds came from behind the artificial hill.
As experienced people, how could Yan Qingqing and Yuan Huiniang not understand?
Even Mu Xi felt embarrassed after hearing this. Although she was not yet married, as a bodyguard and an adult, she knew everything she should know.
Especially when this happens with your future mother-in-law, it's incredibly awkward.
Yan Qingqing thought to herself, "I don't know who's in such a hurry. This is a Buddhist temple. Are they really that impatient to have an affair in a place like this? Aren't they afraid of offending the Buddha's eyes?"
Just as she was about to leave with Yuan Huiniang and Mu Xi, she heard a broken voice say, "Cousin, you can't do this."
My father said he was going to send me to the palace.
How can anyone enter the palace like this?
Then a man's voice came from behind: "What? Isn't following me better than following that old man?"
He's getting old, after all. Can he really make you this happy?
After another round of moaning and groans, the woman sobbed and said, "But you already have a wife, so I can't possibly come into your household as your concubine."
My father and mother will never allow it.
The man chuckled and said, "Don't forget your place. Your mother was already pregnant with you before you even entered the house."
Even if you get into the palace, what then? With such a background, do you think you'll have much of a future there?
But it'll be different if you follow me. If one day I... I will definitely not treat you unfairly.
Then came another harmonious sound, and Yan Qingqing felt she had a lot to learn. Who was so bold as to dare to steal a woman from the Emperor?
However, it wasn't appropriate to eavesdrop here, so Yan Qingqing gave Mu Xi a wink and then quietly slipped out with Yuan Huiniang.
Mu Xi made a gesture, and immediately a man in black appeared.
After giving a brief explanation, Mu Xi also left.
After this incident, Yan Qingqing lost all interest in exploring the back mountain and went back to her room to rest.
Only when Yuan Huiniang saw that no one else was around did she dare to ask in a low voice, "Mother, who is so bold as to cuckold the Emperor?"
Yan Qingqing shook her head and said, "I don't know, but this doesn't count as cuckolding the emperor; it's more like stealing something from him."
I've already had Mu Xi send people to keep an eye on things and see if we can gather any useful information.
This has nothing to do with us; just pretend you never saw it today.
The waters in the capital are very deep, and Yuan Huiniang has never seen them before. Yan Qingqing doesn't want to get her involved.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huiniang quickly replied, "Mother, don't worry, I know what to do."
Mu Xi returned quickly, and none of the three mentioned the matter again.
When it was lunchtime, Madam Pei sent her head maid to invite Yan Qingqing and the others.
It has to be said that the vegetarian food at Jiyun Temple is really delicious; Yan Qingqing hasn't eaten this much in a long time.
Madam Pei laughed from the side, "Don't laugh at me, sister, but I'm a meat lover, but I really miss the vegetarian food at Jiyun Temple after a while."
Yan Qingqing also laughed and said, "Actually, it's no wonder you keep nagging, sister. This vegetarian dish is truly exceptional."
After lunch, they parted ways. Yan Qingqing returned to Mingzhao Mansion, and Madam Pei returned to Zhenguo General's Mansion.
Yan Qingqing had just returned to her courtyard and rested for a while when Mu Xi came in, along with a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy in black.
The young man bowed to Yan Qingqing and said, "Madam, I waited behind the artificial hill for the time it takes to drink a few cups of tea before those two came out."
The man was clearly protected by skilled guards, so his subordinates dared not get too close.
However, judging from their backs, the two of them didn't look very old.
Only after they had all left did my subordinate dare to enter the cave to take a look.
My subordinates found this in the cave; we don't know if it was left by the two of them.
After saying that, he took out a jade pendant and handed it to Yan Qingqing.
Yan Qingqing examined it carefully. The jade pendant was warm to the touch, with a delicate texture and no impurities. It was clearly a top-quality item.
Looking at the shape of the jade pendant, Yan Qingqing immediately had a guess.
No wonder they dared to compete with the emperor for a woman; the royal family is truly fascinating.
Now that the man's identity is known, the woman's identity is not difficult to guess.
Yan Qingqing waved for the black-clad youth to leave.
Then he instructed Mu Xi, "Leave this jade pendant with me for now. Later, tell Mo Chen to come to my place when he has time."
Mu Xi quickly agreed upon hearing this.
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