In fact, he had already bribed someone to tamper with the horse that Young Master Xie was going to ride today, so he naturally couldn't let the plan be canceled.
A nameless fire rose in Xin Jiuwei's heart.
"Shut up, when did it become your turn to speak?"
Qi Huaiyu's expression changed again, and a hint of surprise flashed in Xin Xiyao's eyes.
Xin Jiuwei knew that she couldn't persuade Xin Xiyao with just a few words, so she decided to go over and take control of the situation herself.
So she tugged at Xin Xiyao's sleeve, "Since you're going, take me with you, sister."
"Jiuwei." Qi Huaiyu controlled his expression and advised again, "It's not appropriate for an unmarried girl like you to go with the eldest young lady to go on a blind date."
Xin Jiuwei's voice instantly turned cold, "What's it to you?"
Qi Huaiyu: "Don't be willful."
Xin Xiyao was already very impatient and had no interest in watching them argue, so she turned around and left.
Xin Jiuwei hurriedly tried to follow, but Qi Huaiyu pulled her back.
Without thinking, she turned around and slapped Qi Huaiyu.
With a sharp "smack," Qi Huaiyu was stunned and stood frozen in place, and even Xin Xiyao, who had already walked away, stopped in her tracks.
Xin Jiuwei withdrew her hand and looked at Qi Huaiyu coldly.
"You've always been too lenient with me, daring to interfere in my affairs."
Before Qi Huaiyu could react, she caught up with Xin Xiyao in a few steps, her previous domineering demeanor replaced by a smile like that of a fawning little fox.
"Sister, please let me come with you. I'm just curious."
Xin Xiyao was shocked for a long time, and her heart wavered somewhat.
But then she remembered what Xin Jiuwei and Qi Huaiyu had done in the past, her face turned cold, and she turned and left.
"Xin Jiuwei, you always try to ruin my plans, so why pretend to be nice today?"
Xin Jiuwei was taken aback, but her sister quickly led her people away.
She hurriedly followed him out and called Wang Qing over, "Quickly prepare the car for me!"
My sister's matter is the priority right now; as for Qi Huaiyu, there's plenty of time for them to come!
Qi Huaiyu remained where he was, completely stunned by the slap. It took him a long time to react before he was enraged.
His handsome face was clouded with gloom as he stared intently in the direction Xin Jiuwei had left.
Xin Jiuwei actually hit him in front of others; she's completely lost her mind!
She's so arrogant today, but wait until he has the Xin family in his hands, then we'll see how she regrets it!
On the carriage heading to Chongwu Mountain, Xin Jiuwei lifted the curtain and urged the driver, "Hurry up, don't lose my sister and the others."
The coachman laughed and said, "Don't worry, Miss Third, we will definitely go to Lingyan Temple with Miss Eldest!"
Xin Jiuwei felt a pang of bitterness as she recalled her sister's attitude.
In her past life, she didn't even get to see her sister one last time. When she heard the news, Xin Xiyao had already died on her way to a life of seclusion.
"Sister, I was foolish before, but this time I will never let you end up like that."
This time, I hope her family will be alright.
The outline of a temple could be faintly seen at the other end of the mountain road.
Lingyan Temple on Chongwu Mountain is where Xin Xiyao and Xie San Gongzi met and fell in love.
This was also the place where Xin Jiuwei drew the worst possible fortune in her previous life.
An image of a white-robed monk with a blurred face appeared in her mind, and Xin Jiuwei's heart couldn't help but race.
She arrived at Lingyan Temple earlier than in her previous life. Will she meet that person today?
The coachman wasn't exaggerating. When Xin Jiuwei arrived at Lingyan Temple, Xin Xiyao had just gotten off the carriage and was greeting Madam Xie, who had arrived earlier.
Madam Xie had a kind face and was satisfied with Xin Xiyao. After all, the eldest daughter of the Xin family was the only one with a reputation for talent and was also so beautiful.
However, Xie Changjing, the third young master behind her, did not look well, and his expression clearly showed resistance.
Xie Changjing and Qi Huaiyu were on good terms, so it's easy to guess that Qi Huaiyu must have said a lot of bad things about Xin Xiyao, both openly and secretly. Xie Changjing had already developed a prejudice against Xin Xiyao.
Madam Xie invited Xin Xiyao to go in and offer incense together. Xin Jiuwei followed from a distance. Xin Xiyao thought that she was going to cause trouble again, but she couldn't make a scene because there were outsiders present.
Xin Jiuwei didn't go forward to disturb them. Seeing that they were temporarily safe after entering the main hall, she quietly led Wang Qing back to the main gate.
He stopped midway and whispered a few words to Wang Qing.
Wang Qing listened carefully and was somewhat surprised, but she still did as Xin Jiuwei said, climbed up a crooked tree, and put a hairpin on it.
Then, at the main gate, he pretended to have lost his hairpin and asked the driver to help him look for it, thus diverting the attention away from the crowd.
Xin Jiuwei walked to Xie Changjing's famous horse. Although it seemed docile, it was actually very restless, pawing at the ground with its front hooves. The two horses pulling the carriage, however, showed no unusual behavior.
It was obvious that Qi Huaiyu had tampered with the horse, so that when Xie Changjing returned home alone, the crazed horse would throw him off.
As Xin Jiuwei pondered a solution, Wang Qing's deliberately raised voice suddenly came from behind her.
"Thank you so much, brother. I really can't climb that tree by myself. If I lose the hairpin, I'll definitely get scolded by the young lady..."
The driver casually said it was nothing, and his voice gradually drew closer.
Without time to think further, Xin Jiuwei untied the reins and watched as the horse broke free and disappeared into the forest. Only then did she turn back from the other side.
Without his mount, Xie Changjing could only ride in his mother's carriage on the way back, at least he wouldn't get injured today.
The coachman discovered the horse was missing and rushed out to look for it. Wang Qing, being clever, quickly led the search party elsewhere with a few words.
While her sister was still looking for a match, Xin Jiuwei, having nothing else to do, walked deeper into the temple.
Lingyan Temple is the most famous temple in Yingzhou. It covers a vast area and has many halls. The further you go in, the quieter it becomes, and you gradually disappear from sight.
Xin Jiuwei stopped in front of a side hall, looked up at the two characters "Great Compassion" on the plaque, and suddenly her heart stirred.
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