Surrounded by a group of tall and powerful men, the concubines felt intimidated.

The monks all had fierce looks and held weapons.

In addition to wooden sticks, the last few monks were holding scimitars in their hands. The blades were shining coldly, which scared the concubines so much that they trembled constantly.

The concubines usually live a life of luxury and are like greenhouse flowers. When have they ever encountered such a scene?

If Tongguang really had murderous intentions, what would these powerless women do?

Indeed, the concubines all had small arms and legs, and the number of palace maids and eunuchs around them was far less than that of the other side. If a fight really broke out, the concubines would have no power to fight back.

Wu Qing was shocked: [Abbot Tongguang is not planning to kill people to silence them! ]

[When he was young, he was so cruel that he killed his master to steal the treasure. Now, in order to hide the account book, he killed us all. It is also very likely! ]

[It’s over, it’s over. Am I going to die here today? ]

[Tong Guang's name is not on the system list! If I die here, I won't be able to go home? No, I have to think of a way out quickly.]

The field is full of dangers.

Everyone present could see that Tongguang didn't want the imperial concubine to get the account book.

Concubine Zhang immediately became timid and wanted the imperial concubine to give in.

"Your Highness, it's just an account book. You can ask Abbot Tongguang to get it." Noble Lady Zhang huddled behind Concubine Shu and advised cautiously.

Sun Bin's face turned pale. "Your Majesty, there must be other clues to prove that Qi Changzai is the culprit. Why do you have to be so obsessed with the account book of Huguo Temple?"

Concubine Lin was very unhappy.

In the past, she was the only one who acted arrogantly. How could a mere monk dare to threaten her?

But when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head, and Concubine Lin claimed that she did not have the strength to break out of the encirclement of the Huguo Temple.

Tongguang felt relieved when he saw this.

So what if she's a royal concubine?

This is the Huguo Temple, and everyone inside and outside is his people!

Could he let the imperial concubine take away the account book right under his nose?

[Tongguang will not allow the imperial concubine to get the account book. The things recorded in it are too outrageous and may overturn the current situation of Chen Kingdom.]

[The situation is not good. This is their home ground, we can't force it. The people in the palace alone can't beat the disciples of the Huguo Temple who do morning exercises every day.]

[It's actually not that difficult to do - we can pretend to surrender, and then let Mu Changzai secretly take it! ]

Wu Qing quickly analyzed the situation in his mind and revealed Mu Changzai's identity and background.

[Mu Changzai is the disciple of the previous martial arts leader! No one can catch up with her speed. Flying over eaves and running on walls is just a common thing for her.]

[If Mu Changzai had not become the emperor's concubine, she might have become a martial arts hero now. ]

Mu Changzai?

Concubine Lin raised one eyebrow slightly, and her eyes passed through the crowd and fell on Mu Changzai in the corner.

She stood there quietly and low-key as usual, with little sense of presence.

Mu Changzai is neither thin nor strong, and she is tall, but not very eye-catching. Perhaps it is because she always keeps her head down, appearing a little introverted.

There are a total of ten people on the blessing list, and Concubine Lin originally prepared the last position for Concubine Li.

But Concubine Li secretly executed Zhu Li, which angered Concubine Lin, and the spot was then passed to Concubine Mu.

Concubine Lin almost forgot about her.

She only knew that Mu Changzai was in good health, but she didn't expect that she was actually a chivalrous woman before entering the palace.

Concubine Lin summoned Zijuan and whispered two words to her.

Then, she turned around and changed her attitude, saying in a friendly manner: "I have changed my mind. Master is right. It's just an account book. Why make a fuss?"

"I'll have to trouble Master Tongguang to send someone to get it."

Abbot Tongguang's previous cruel expression suddenly turned into surprise.

He hesitated and asked, "Are you serious, Madam?"

Concubine Lin nodded, "My word is as good as gold."

Ignoring Tongguang's strange expression, Concubine Lin ordered the servants to bring stools and asked all the concubines to sit down and wait.

Tongguang didn't understand why the imperial concubine's attitude suddenly changed so much.

His eyes unconsciously turned to Zijuan.

Just now, Concubine Lin only had a brief conversation with Zijuan, and then changed her mind.

Could it be that the key to the problem lies with this inconspicuous palace maid?

Huh?

Wasn't there a tall concubine beside Zijuan?

...He must have remembered it wrongly. There was no one there the whole time.

Tongguang's eyes flickered, and he weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and finally decided to grasp the key of the account book first.

He gave a look and several of the strongest monks rushed to his meditation room.

Seeing that things were taking a turn for the better, the concubines sat down with Concubine Lin and waited for the result with bated breath.

Qi Chang was rubbing her legs which were numb from kneeling. Just as she was about to stand up, she was nailed to the spot by Concubine Lin's words.

Concubine Lin raised her eyebrows and said, "Mr. Qi, don't forget that I did not allow you to stand up. You must kneel here obediently before the account book falls into my hands."

Qi Chang was angry and resentful, but there was nothing she could do. She had to kneel down again and wait for the situation to develop.

Time seemed to stretch indefinitely, and every moment was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

Half an hour later, the monks who went to the meditation room finally came back.

When they left, they were all full of energy, but when they came back, they were in a mess.

The leading monk panted and said breathlessly: "Abbot, the meditation room... the meditation room is on fire!"

Abbot Tongguang's heart tightened, and he asked anxiously, "Where is the account book? Is it safe?"

The monk shook his head helplessly and said bitterly, "It's gone too. The fire in the meditation room spread rapidly. When we arrived at the scene, there was only a raging fire and ruins."

Qi Chang was delighted in her heart, the account book was gone!

Concubine Lin looked very unhappy. "Why did the fire happen out of nowhere?"

Tongguang was equally puzzled.

He did not order anyone to do it.

But for him, it is a very good thing.

——As long as the account book is gone.

The monk said anxiously: "Abbot, the situation is critical now. This is not the time to worry about the account books. We need to put out the fire first!"

Tongguang looked apologetic: "My Lady, please allow me to go first. The fire is fierce and there is no time to lose."

Concubine Lin stared at him suspiciously for a few seconds: "Is it really on fire?"

The leading monk lifted up his sleeves, revealing several charred scars, and said indignantly: "My Lady, monks do not lie. The fire has started, and there is no time to lose!

The monks echoed the sentiment one after another, their emotions were very excited, and they only wanted to rush to the fire scene as soon as possible.

Concubine Lin thought for a moment, and finally spoke with difficulty: "The fire in the temple is a serious matter, Master, please leave quickly. As for the account book...it doesn't hurt for me to check it when I return to the palace."

Tongguang pressed the issue further, "The Zen room caught fire, and the temple must have been in chaos these days. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me."

"We came here to pray for the Queen. Since such a big accident has happened in the temple, we should not continue to disturb them. Let's go back to the palace first." Concubine Lin sighed.

Tongguang clasped his hands together, and when he lowered his head, a triumphant smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Amitabha, thank you for your understanding, my lady."

The imperial concubine didn't find the account book and had to return to the palace.

He won this round!

Little did he know that from an angle he couldn't see, Concubine Lin also had her lips curled up.

Behind the crowd, Mu Changzai returned quietly without attracting anyone's attention.

She held a dull, yellowed book in her hand and nodded to the imperial concubine from a distance.

Their eyes met, silence was more powerful than words.