It makes the emperor upset! This time, the emperor ordered the three courts to hold a joint trial because he didn't want to make a wrong judgment or wrongly accuse people! This is also the emperor's sympathy for the empress dowager and the Fuguogong Mansion, and he hopes that the adults can clear Qu Changqing's grievances! But I didn't expect that Lord Su would want to be tortured into confessing. Doesn't this go against the emperor's original intention? "Looking at Su Yuan's angry look, Chu Feiyang raised an eyebrow in admiration, but his tone became more and more sharp!
"Prime Minister Chu is absolutely right! I will handle this impartially and will never allow anyone to confess under torture! Remove all the torture instruments!" Lord Qin did not approve of Su Yuan's cruelty, so he immediately followed Chu Feiyang's words and waved his hand to have those horrifying torture instruments that had just been used removed!
Su Yuan was ridiculed and his face was very unfriendly. He sneered and said, "Prime Minister Chu, you don't know that Qu Changqing is guilty of treason and collaborating with the enemy. The evidence is all there, and he can't argue!"
"If his guilt has really been established, then please ask the three of you to go to the emperor and inform him of the conclusion! Instead of torturing him in private! If this matter gets to the ears of the people, I am afraid that the people of Xichu will only be disappointed with the emperor because of Lord Su's behavior! By then, the emperor's reputation will be damaged. Can Lord Su bear this crime?" Chu Feiyang retorted quickly. The word "Yu" was reasonable, which made Lord Zou admire him!
Su Yuan was speechless for a moment. He turned around angrily, picked up the two pieces of evidence on the table, and said with a sinister smile, "Prime Minister Chu, why don't you take a look at these two things first and then make a conclusion!"
Chu Feiyang curled his lips into a smile, but didn't take the evidence from Su Yuan's hand, and continued speaking. "Such evidence can be forged! Besides, the Emperor has already shown it to me! Lord Su has been in charge of the Ministry of Justice for many years, but I didn't expect him to be so clueless! Qu Changqing has been at the border for many days, and he has this badge from the Northern Qi Imperial Palace. Why would he, who can freely enter and exit the Northern Qi Imperial Palace, bother writing a letter to Northern Qi to inform them of the situation in Western Chu? Could it be that Qu Changqing thought it was fun to charge himself with treason? Lord Su, with such a clueless judgment, is probably unqualified to hold the position of Minister of Justice!"
Chu Feiyang's analysis immediately made Lord Zou look in admiration, while Su Yuan's face turned pale. The other Lord Zheng stood silently aside, watching the situation!
A side note: I am still too soft-hearted and can't bear to take action against Chang Qing. Alas.
【83】
Su Yuan listened to Chu Feiyang's analysis, his lips trembled, and his eyes instantly shot towards Chu Feiyang, feeling that his arrival at this time was of great significance!
However, in the case of Qu Changqing, Emperor Yu Gan personally ordered him to participate in the joint trial of the three courts. Even though Chu Feiyang was the head of all officials, he had no right to interfere!
Thinking of this, Su Yuan felt more confident. He thought Chu Feiyang was trying to scare him. If he could really pull him down from the position of Minister of Justice, he would have come with the imperial edict of Emperor Yu Gan at this moment. He would definitely not stand in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice to compete with him!
Su Yuan calmed down and said with full energy, "I know that Prime Minister Chu cares deeply about the court and all officials! However, this case was personally ordered by the emperor for me to preside over. Before a conclusion is reached, Prime Minister Chu, even though he is the head of all officials, has no right to interfere! Please ask Prime Minister Chu to move to the Ministry of Justice and don't waste your time interrogating the prisoner!"
Su Yuan thought this would repel Chu Feiyang and make him retreat, but Chu Feiyang was also a man who didn't play by the rules. Furthermore, he was very thoughtful. Since he had come to this prison, he must have planned a retreat. He glanced at Su Yuan coldly and then said, "Qu Changqing was once my general. If he had any intention of rebellion, I would also be charged with poor supervision! I came here with the Emperor's consent. First, Qu Changqing is seriously injured, and interrogating him at this time would be unfair. Second, I ask for a few days' grace to allow me to have a good talk with Qu Changqing and see if I can find any flaws!"
After saying that, Chu Feiyang glanced at Jiao Da who was following behind him, and saw that Jiao Da immediately drew out his sword and instantly picked up the chains around Qu Changqing's hands, feet, and neck!
"Prime Minister Chu, what are you doing? Qu Changqing is now a wanted criminal of the imperial court. How can we allow you to act so recklessly? Could it be that Qu Changqing's treason this time is also related to Prime Minister Chu? Even if I risk losing my official position, I will report Prime Minister Chu to His Majesty!" Su Yuan shouted when he saw that Chu Feiyang seemed to be going to take Qu Changqing away, and then ordered his men to surround Chu Feiyang and the other two to see how they would get out of the Ministry of Justice!
However, Su Yuan's mind was racing at this moment. Chu Feiyang was an excellent martial artist, and Jiao Da who followed him was a capable general of the King of Chu. Although his men seemed to be numerous and powerful, if they really came to blows, they would be knocked to the ground by the other side in an instant!
However, this was exactly the result Su Yuan wanted. His own people tried to stop Chu Feiyang from taking the prisoner away, but they were no match for the other party's offensive. Chu Feiyang would be charged with trespassing into the prison and kidnapping the prisoner. Once this became known to all officials, Chu Feiyang's position as prime minister would be over, and even the King of Chu might not be able to protect him!
Even though he was guilty of improper protection and infringement, he did lead people to stop it. I'm sure Emperor Yugan would not blame him too much. Plus, if he could get rid of Chu Feiyang this time, it would be a great achievement in the eyes of King Chen. I believe King Chen would also speak for him in front of Emperor Yugan!
However, Su Yuan's threat was vulnerable in Chu Feiyang's eyes. In his opinion, Su Yuan was just a clown, not worth his trouble. However, whether such a clown would jump out and perform was also a headache. Chu Feiyang raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth and asked lightly, "Sir Su, are you doubting my true identity and the Chu Palace? Sir Su, there are some words and things that you should think clearly before speaking, otherwise you will cause trouble from your words, and the consequences are not something you can bear!"
"I don't know what's wrong with Lord Su stopping Prime Minister Chu from taking away the imperial prisoner? As the Minister of Justice, doesn't he even have the qualifications to supervise the prisoners in his own jail? Or does Prime Minister Chu like to overstep his authority and manage the affairs of other government offices?" A chilling voice came from the gate. Everyone looked and saw Prince Chen walking in quickly with his personal guards!
When Chu Feiyang saw Jiang Muchen come in, a faint smile immediately appeared on his face. He raised his eyebrows slightly, narrowed his eyes and looked at Jiang Muchen, with an indescribable sense of ease and joy in his voice, "How did the prince have time to come here today? It seems that the prince is also very interested in Qu Changqing!"
Chu Feiyang's words seemed to be without any loneliness, but they could make people's hearts burn with anger instantly. Jiang Muchen, who was calm and composed just now, suddenly turned black in the face after hearing his words "I am very interested in Qu Changqing"!
"Isn't the purpose of Prime Minister Chu coming here for him?" But Jiang Muchen is not Su Yuan. Although he is afraid of the military power in Chu Feiyang's hands and the Chu Palace behind him, in terms of status and position, Jiang Muchen was once the prince of the previous emperor and is now the noble Prince Chen. His status is second only to the emperor and above everyone else, so he will not lose his luster when standing with Chu Feiyang!
Therefore, when facing Chu Feiyang, Jiang Muchen was not as cautious as Su Yuan. He had his own capital to be arrogant and was not afraid of Chu Feiyang's threatening words!
"Your Highness is absolutely right! Qu Changqing is an old subordinate of mine and a man loyal to his country. But today he has been repeatedly framed and tortured. How can I sit back and watch? I just don't know with what identity and position Your Highness has come this time?" Chu Feiyang tried to clear Qu Changqing from the charge of treason and collaborating with the enemy with every word he said, which made Su Yuan frown. However, due to the other party's status, he could only listen quietly to the conversation between him and King Chen!
Facing Chu Feiyang's question, Prince Chen maintained a dull expression, but his eagle-like eyes were directed at Qu Changqing who was supported by Jiao Da. He saw that his hair was already disheveled, he was only left with a pair of fur trousers, his face was as pale as snow, and he didn't even have the strength to stand. It must be that he was either seriously injured or tortured!
Su Yuan saw Jiang Muchen's eyes lingering on Qu Changqing, and fearing that Chu Feiyang would sow discord again, he immediately stepped forward to explain, "Your Highness, please understand. Lord Qin, Lord Zheng, and I only questioned Qu Changqing about some matters. We absolutely did not torture him! No matter how stupid this humble servant is, he is the key figure in this incident. Until he confesses his crimes, we will only keep him safe!"
Hearing what he said, Jiang Muchen waved his hand to let Su Yuan withdraw, then looked at Chu Feiyang and said coldly, "Since Lord Su has made it so clear, what is there for Prime Minister Chu to worry about? This is a joint trial of the three courts. It will be inconvenient for Prime Minister Chu to stay here for a long time. Please leave on your own!"
"I don't want to stay in this filthy place! However, I came here today to take Qu Changqing away!" Jiang Muchen's cold words and cold face might scare other people, but it had no effect on Chu Feiyang!
At this moment, he still had a faint smile on his face, and the perfect curve of his mouth made it impossible to see any flaws. Standing in this bloody lobby of the Ministry of Justice, even officials would shudder, but Chu Feiyang smiled continuously, and even the light in his eyes was so bright, as dazzling as a shining star, forming a sharp contrast with this resentful lobby of the Ministry of Justice!
Upon hearing this, King Chen smiled coldly, as if mocking Chu Feiyang's wishful thinking!
"Are you kidding me, Prime Minister Chu? Qu Changqing is a traitor to Western Chu. Not to mention Prime Minister Chu, even the Emperor cannot let him go from the prison of the Ministry of Justice! Prime Minister Chu and the Chu Palace have ignored the situation in the court for many years. Why bother to do this this time? Is it for someone?" Jiang Muchen was reminding Chu Feiyang that since he had drawn a clear line with various forces before, he should do his duty now and not force himself to death because of certain people!
But Chu Feiyang was not the kind of person who would shrink back when someone pointed out something in his mind. He shrugged slightly, his eyes glaring at Prince Chen with a faint smile, and calmly asked, "Your Highness, are you jealous of my relationship with someone?"
Before Chu Feiyang finished speaking, everyone felt that the hall, which was full of steam just now, had cooled down instantly. They saw a cold look between King Chen's eyebrows, and bursts of coldness emanated from his body. His pair of ice-cold eyes stared at Chu Feiyang tightly, as if he wanted to freeze Shi Fang!
"Jiao Da, give the imperial edict just issued by the emperor to Prince Chen and the three adults, and let them see it clearly! I am not a person who can handle unreasonable affairs. If it were not for the imperial edict from the emperor, I really would not have the courage to kidnap the prisoner from the Ministry of Justice, let alone compete with the righteous words of Lord Su!" Chu Feiyang originally came to take Qu Changqing away. Before leaving the Ministry of Justice, he did not want to cause trouble. Although Prince Chen was blocking their way and preventing them from leaving smoothly, Emperor Yugan still showed some mercy to the late emperor and issued this imperial edict!
Upon hearing this, Jiao Da immediately took out the bright yellow imperial edict from his sleeve and handed it to Prince Chen. Then he used one hand to support Qu Changqing's body as he was about to fall!
Jiang Muchen took the imperial edict and glanced at it coldly, his expression becoming even more serious. He then handed the imperial edict to Lord Tai and others, asking them to take a closer look!
"Since Your Highness has nothing to say, I will take Qu Changqing back to the Fuguo Mansion first. It won't be too late to have a joint trial after his injuries stabilize! Otherwise, if he stays in the Ministry of Justice, I'm afraid that Lord Su will use the torture instruments on him before he is even interrogated!" Chu Feiyang glanced at Su Yuan with a sneer, then left with Jiao Da and Qu Changqing!
"Your Highness, when did Prime Minister Chu persuade the Emperor to change his mind? Treason is a serious crime that will punish nine generations of the clan. Your Majesty cannot let them go just because of our past friendship! How can you let them go?" Su Yuan saw that Prince Chen let Chu Feiyang go like this, and he felt very sorry that he didn't get such a good opportunity today to capture Qu Changqing in one fell swoop. Instead, Chu Feiyang got the upper hand and took him away!
Jiang Muchen heard him say this, and with angry eyes he glanced at Su Yuan coldly, and asked dangerously, "Master Su, do you want me to disobey your order?"
"I dare not!" Hearing the anger in Jiang Muchen's tone, Su Yuan immediately denied it and stopped talking nonsense, so as not to provoke King Chen's anger!
"Although the emperor sent Lord Wu to lead the imperial guards to surround the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion, you three officials must not be careless! As soon as Naqu Changqing's injury improves, put this case on the agenda to avoid unnecessary trouble and let Northern Qi take advantage of the opportunity!" After Jiang Muchen gave the cold order, he walked out of the Ministry of Justice with heavy steps!
"Prime Minister, it was Zhuo Zhi who implicated you!" Inside the carriage, Qu Changqing was deeply moved when he saw Chu Feiyang, who never participated in political struggles, actually wanted to compete with Prince Chen for him this time. Regardless of the burning pain in his chest, he spoke with difficulty!
"Since you are afraid of implicating me, then just take good care of your injuries!" Chu Feiyang sat upright in the car. Seeing that Qu Changqing had suffered a lot this time, he gave Jiao Da a look!
Jiao Da immediately took Qu Changqing's pulse, then carefully examined the wound on his back. His usually expressionless face faintly frowned before he spoke. "Prime Minister, the Ministry of Justice's methods are truly brilliant! They claim not to have used torture, but placing leeches on the wound on Master Qu's back is practically a murder invisibly! I'm not even sure if the leeches have already entered Master Qu's body. I can only wait until we reach the Duke of Fuguo's residence for a thorough examination!"
After saying that, Jiao Dawei carefully put a soft silk brocade inner garment on Qu Changqing to prevent his miserable appearance from being seen by outsiders!
At this moment, the carriage suddenly stopped. Chu Feiyang left Jiao Da to take care of Qu Changqing and stepped out of the carriage himself. In a moment, his voice was heard through the carriage and reached Jiao Da's ears, "Send him back and check him carefully!"
After he finished speaking, Jiao Da and Qu Changqing heard the sound of horse hooves. They thought Chu Feiyang had other important things to do!
After receiving the imperial edict, everyone in the Fuguo Mansion had been waiting impatiently at the main gate. Although the Fuguo Mansion had been surrounded by the Imperial Guards, the Emperor showed mercy and allowed Qu Changqing to recover from his injuries before being tried. This was a great thing for the Fuguo Mansion!
Therefore, at this moment, not to mention Ji Shuyu and Qu Feiqing, even the old lady was standing at the main door with a cane and everyone else, waiting eagerly!
The sound of a carriage rolling over the bluestone road slowly came, and everyone's expressions were full of excitement. If it weren't for the guards stopping them from leaving the house, I'm afraid that a group of people would have already rushed to the carriage!
After the carriage stopped, Jiao Da helped Qu Changqing get off the carriage. Qu Changqing raised his head slightly and saw that his grandmother, mother and younger sister were all looking at him with tears in their eyes. After leaving the damp and dark place of the Ministry of Justice, Qu Changqing truly realized the beauty of the world. He felt even more love for his family. Seeing them so worried about him, even though the scars on his back were so painful that he could hardly straighten his back, he pulled his pale lips and revealed a comforting smile!
As Jiao Da helped Qu Changqing walk up the ten stone steps and into the gate of the Fuguogong Mansion, everyone immediately rushed forward and gently placed Qu Changqing on the soft couch. The servants instantly carried him and ran towards Chuyun Pavilion!
When Old Lady Gu saw that the person who brought Qu Changqing here today was Jiao Da, who never left the King of Chu's side, she immediately treated him as if he were a lecture in Beijing and personally went to greet him and walk to the backyard!
Jiao Da looked in the direction where Chu Feiyang had just ridden away, and then followed the old lady to Ruilin Courtyard, intending to tell her in detail what had happened today!
"Miss, I just went to the back door of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion, and my cousin's personal maid told me that my cousin was sent back to the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion by the Emperor!" Mu Chun ran into Qiluo Garden with a happy face and immediately told Yun Qianmeng the good news!
"That's the best! There is an imperial physician in the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion. I believe my cousin will recover soon! By the way, are Mimu and Yingxia back?" Hearing Mu Chun say this, Yun Qianmeng felt a little relieved!
Regardless of whether Qu Changqing's grievances have been cleared or not, it is indeed not advisable for him to stay in the Ministry of Justice prison for a long time, lest Su Yuan take action secretly and make it impossible to guard against him!
"I'll go outside and take a look!" Seeing Yun Qianmeng asking, Mu Chun bowed to her and turned to leave the attic!
After a while, Mi Langji and Yingxia hurriedly walked into the inner room. Yun Qianmeng saw that they looked dusty and exhausted, so he knew that they were in a hurry to come back. He immediately put down the book in his hand and looked at them!
"Your servant greets the young lady!" The two of them saluted!
"Jiwu, what do you think? Can Yingqiu cure the poison?" Yun Qianmeng was a little nervous about this matter, staring at the two people in front of him!
Mi Jihun smiled upon hearing this and immediately replied, "Yingqiu said that this poison is not difficult to cure! However, there is an extremely precious herb in the antidote, and Xichu may not be able to find it!"
Yun Ganmeng was delighted when she heard Mimuwu's first sentence, but after hearing everything, her eyebrows slightly frowned!
I don’t think the person who poisoned someone would be so kind as to use a poison that ordinary people can detoxify to harm others!
No wonder the mastermind hasn't sent anyone to assassinate Qu Lingao since he was injured and bedridden. He must have expected that even the doctors in the Imperial Hospital couldn't cure the poison, and that Qu Lingao was just waiting to die, so he was so relieved!
However, things have not reached the final stage yet, how can I give up easily?
"Did Yingqiu mention the name and characteristics of that medicinal ingredient? We still have more than a month, I believe we can find the antidote!" At this moment, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but feel stubborn. The belief that she would never give up until the last moment when she was a criminal police officer suddenly flooded her mind, making her look extremely determined at this moment!
"To answer Miss, that herb is called Hu Ge! I don't know its specific shape because we don't have this herb in Xi Chu!" Ying Xia, who came in with Mi Jiemu, answered Yun Qianmeng this time. She frowned as she said this, as if she was thinking about something!
Seeing her like this, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but feel hopeful. He asked softly, "Yingxia, do you know where to find this herb?"
If this is true, then I have really received a great favor from Rong Yunhe for sending me these two such special and useful girls!
Yingxia nodded slightly, with a hint of confusion in her eyes as she said, "When I was little, I seem to have heard someone mention the name of this medicinal herb!"
After saying that, he fell silent and thought carefully!
Yun Qianmeng did not urge her. As long as she could remember where the Shua Ge was, she would go and get it even if it meant going through countless hardships!
Yingxia lowered her head and thought deeply, not moving a step for a full half incense stick of time. Yun Qianmeng asked Aunt Mi to go out and rest for a while, and she picked up the book she had just read halfway and read quietly without disturbing Yingxia!
"Miss! I remember now!" Yingxia suddenly shouted, but she did not startle Yun Qianmeng who had been staring at her!
Seeing her overjoyed expression, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but smile, and then asked, "How is it?"
"Miss, I remember now! This Jie Ge is probably only found in one place in Western Chu! It was a few years ago when I accompanied Concubine Rong Xian and Master Rong to Puguo Temple. While serving tea to Master Rong, I overheard him mention that Master Jiuxuan seemed to have accidentally obtained a small box of precious Jie Ge!"
Yun Qianmeng closed the book in her hand, a faint smile on her lips, her eyes sparkling and bright, and her tone was more solemn than before. "In that case, prepare the car immediately and go to Puguo Temple!"
Yingxia was a little surprised when she heard this, and immediately asked, "Miss, do you believe me? What if I said something wrong? Wouldn't it be a waste of your efforts?"
Yun Qianmeng simply stood up, gently stroking the slight wrinkles on her skirt with her bare hands. Then, she smiled and said, "Then let me ask you, what's the benefit of lying to me? As for whether it was a wasted trip, wouldn't everything be clear once I get to Puguo Temple?"
Hearing this, Yingxia couldn't help but admire Yun Qianmeng for not being as suspicious as other young ladies. She immediately turned around and left Qiluo Garden to prepare the carriage!
However, Yun Qianmeng only took an inconspicuous carriage on this trip, and only brought Yingxia and Yuandong with her. Yuandong was driving the carriage, and the carriage quickly went onto the official road and headed towards Puguo Temple!
The horse's hooves stepped on the yellow ground, raising a cloud of dust. Due to the high speed, Yun Qianmeng and Yingxia both held on to the car wall and sat firmly in the car!
"Miss, it seems someone is following us!" Half a cup of tea after the carriage drove out of the city gate, Yuan Dong's voice came into the carriage through the curtain!
"Speed up!" Yun Qianmeng ordered calmly, and she and Yingxia held on to the car wall tightly to prevent themselves from falling!
However, my decision to go out today was completely impulsive, but I have been so low-key, for fear that the mastermind behind the scenes would realize my intention and kidnap Hu Ge who saved people's lives!
However, the other party is so cautious, I am afraid that all people or things related to the Fuguo Mansion are under their surveillance!
Yun Qianmeng's eyes flashed coldly, and she wondered in her heart, who on earth was it that followed her after she left the house?
", whoosh" the sound of an arrow breaking through the air... "Be careful!" Yun Ganmeng instinctively reached out and pulled Yingxia over, then quickly pressed down Yingxia's head. A spring feather passed through the place where Yingxia had just sat at the moment she lowered her head, and then penetrated through the other side of the car wall!
The person who shot the arrow must have used all his strength, otherwise Yun Ganmeng, who was in the carriage, would not have been able to hear such a clear sound of the arrow breaking through the air, and the arrow feather would not have been able to penetrate two thick carriage walls!
"Miss! Are you okay?" Yingxia's face turned pale when she saw the critical moment just now, but she managed not to panic. She was also thinking about Yun Ganmeng's comfort in her heart, so she stood tightly in front of Yun Qianmeng!
"Yuandong, if there is an ambush ahead, no matter who it is, just charge forward!" Yun Ganmeng gave the order in an extremely calm manner, his cold eyes extremely composed, but his heart was filled with boundless anger. It had always been clear that the man had no intention of letting Qu Lingao live, and he would wipe him out completely at the slightest sign of trouble!
However, apart from the arrow just now, the road was quiet and there was no danger. This made the three of them even more alert. They did not dare to stop for even a moment and headed straight for Puguo Temple!
"A bunch of useless things, they can't even catch a woman!" Looking at the speeding carriage, an angry cry came from the hillside beside, followed by two loud slaps!
"Master, calm down! This is the official road of Western Chu. If anything goes wrong, we will be discovered immediately! We are just trying to recover what the master has lost, so it is better not to act rashly! Besides, after Zhuo Zhi shot that arrow just now, he discovered that someone behind him also shot something and hit Zhuo Zhi's arrow feathers, which caused the arrow to lose 70% of its force! I am afraid that when we were following the driver of the carriage, we were also followed!"
The guard who was slapped twice immediately knelt on one knee to analyze the current situation!
The man snorted coldly, then kicked the horse again, then mounted his horse and said coldly, "Everyone, keep an eye on that carriage and see where is the best place to strike!"
After saying this, the man whipped the horsewhip furiously, plucking the horse's flesh. The horse, in pain, pulled its four hooves and galloped forward at full speed... "Miss, we've arrived at Puguo Temple!" Yuan Dong galloped all the way, not even daring to slow down even into the mountains. He didn't stop until the carriage stopped at the entrance to Puguo Temple. Then he jumped out and helped Yun Qianmeng out. Before the three of them even stepped onto the stone steps, the sound of hurried horse hooves could be heard behind them!
Yun Qianmeng turned around and saw Chu Feiyang riding his horse without any personal guards following him. This made Yun Qianmeng sigh in her heart at how brave this man was!
Seeing that she was unharmed, Chu Feiyang's worry gradually faded. He tightened the reins and stopped, then dismounted in a leap. He quickly walked over to Yun Ganmeng and saw that her hair was slightly disheveled but still in good order. His anxiety finally dissipated and a faint smile appeared on his lips. "Miss Yun, are you praying for the Marquis?"
When Yun Qianmeng heard him ask this, she knew that Chu Feiyang must have known something, but just to be safe, she didn't tell the truth. She just followed Chu Feiyang's words and said, "My uncle is unconscious, and no one in the Fuguo Mansion can leave the house. Only I am relatively free at this time. So I went up the mountain to worship the Bodhisattva on behalf of the old lady and others, hoping that you can bless everything in the Fuguo Mansion to go smoothly!"
Seeing how serious she was, Chu Feiyang didn't expose her, but he didn't leave. He stepped onto the stone steps and slowly walked away. "If that's the case, then Miss Yun's thoughts are similar to mine. We are both praying for our loved ones!"
When Yun Qianmeng heard him say this, the words of farewell that were on the tip of her tongue could not be uttered. Thinking of Master Jiuxuan's words, she could only bite the bullet and follow Chu Feiyang up the stone steps!
As soon as the four of them stepped into the main hall of Puguo Temple, they saw Master Jiuxuan standing in the hall instructing the disciples on matters. Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang stopped and waited on the side!
Nun Jiuxuan had already noticed the arrival of Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng. After briefly instructing them on their affairs, she walked towards them. Seeing that one of them was smiling gently and the other was calm and composed, she said calmly, "My two benefactors, long time no see!"
Yun Gan dreamed that Nun Jiuxuan took the initiative to greet him, so he calmed down and said with a smile, "Qian Meng greets Nun! Are you well?"
"Everything is fine in the nunnery! I wonder if you two are here today to worship Buddha or to ask for divination?" Jiu Xuan spoke in his usual cold tone, then waved for a disciple to come over, intending to let her lead Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang to the Buddha!
"Thank you, Master! However, I came here today not to worship Buddha or ask for fortune, but to discuss something important with you!" Looking at the little nun's invitation gesture, Yun Gan Meng shook his head slightly, with a sincere and pleading look between his brows!
"In that case, please ask Mr. Yun and I to go to the backyard!" Master Jiuxuan did not seem to be surprised by Yun Qianmeng's words. She just calmly led Yun Qianmeng into the room in the backyard!
But after they left, Chu Feiyang walked out of the hall and walked into the backyard from the other entrance!
"What's the matter, donor?" Jiu Xuan never asked anyone else for help in her daily life. At this moment, she brought Yun Qianmeng into her meditation room and personally boiled a pot of snow water accumulated last year. Then she took out the tea leaves stored in the small box, pinched a few tea leaves with her slender fingers and placed them in the white pomelo teacup. Then she poured the boiling snow water to rinse it, and then filled another cup before handing it to Yun Qianmeng!
Yun Qianmeng took the exquisite and precious teacup, but she also realized that Master Jiuxuan was a person with extremely high demands on life, so she became more cautious in her heart, so as not to say the wrong thing and not be able to get the tea!
Jiu Xuan carefully observed Yun Qianmeng's movements, watching her blow away the hot air, then take a sip of the tea, savoring it for three minutes before opening. "Master's tea is truly mellow and fragrant, leaving a lasting aftertaste! I came here today to ask for a favor from Master, but if I cause you any trouble, Qian Meng's trip will be worthwhile!"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's unexpected open-mindedness, Nun Jiuxuan couldn't help but look upon this little girl with a new respect. She said with a gentle tone, "Thank you for your kind words!"
Yun Ganmeng put down the teacup, raised his bright eyes, and then spoke seriously. "The nun is so particular even about her tea, and the utensils she uses are all top-notch. I'm sure the other items she uses are also treasures, unheard of for ordinary people like us!"
Nun Jiuxuan saw that she had a hidden agenda, but she didn't rush to ask back. Instead, she leisurely sipped her tea before opening her mouth. "From what you've said, could it be that you've come to Puguo Temple to ask for something? But Puguo Temple is a pure Buddhist place, and all expenses are completely different from those in the mortal world. I'm sure I can't help you, young lady!"
Yun Gan dreamed that she had already refused him before even hearing what he said. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous, but he kept a calm smile on his face and continued to persuade Master Jiuxuan, "Master, you have entered the Buddhist monastery and are known for saving all living beings! This time, I am asking for something to save people. Please grant me your wish!"
Jiu Xuan listened to Yun Qianmeng's explanation, and knowing all the changes that had happened in the Fuguo Mansion recently, he had a vague idea in his heart that what Yun Qianmeng was looking for was probably something like medicinal herbs!
And the most precious medicinal herbs in the world are all in the palace. The only thing that is not in the palace is probably the box of Shua Ge in his hand!
When his thoughts turned to this, Jiuxuan already understood everything, but... "The donor is a lady from a famous family and the niece of the current empress dowager. If the donor is short of money to save his life, why not ask the empress dowager for help?" Jiuxuan put down the teacup in his hand and said in an extremely cold voice!
When Yun Gan dreamed of her expression, he knew that Master Jiuxuan must have guessed what he wanted!
It was not appropriate for me to ask for such a precious medicinal material so rashly. However, if the palace had this medicinal material, the Queen Mother would have sent it to the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion long ago. Why should I take the risk of making this trip?
"Master, medicinal herbs are used to save lives! No matter how precious they are, if they cannot be used for the right purpose, they are just ordinary things! Qian Meng knows that it is very presumptuous of me to come here today, but I ask Master to understand my eagerness to save people. I hope you can fulfill your wish!" Yun Qian Meng frowned, with a gleam in his eyes and a sincere expression, which made people soften their hearts!
Even Yun Ganmeng, who had always been indifferent to worldly affairs and untouched by the mundane world, could not help but sigh inwardly when she saw her usually calm face like this. She then told the truth, "Donor, you don't know that the herb you requested was stolen a month and a half ago! I ordered people to search the entire Puguo Temple, but to no avail! So it's not that I don't want to help today, but I'm powerless! Please go back and think of another way!"
As she spoke, Master Jiuxuan stood up and opened the wooden door of the wing room!
Yun Qianmeng was shocked when he heard Master Jiuxuan say this, but he knew that Jiuxuan had no reason to deceive him, so he stood up slowly, bowed to Master Jiuxuan, and walked out of the room!
"Donor Yun!" But at this time, Master Jiuxuan called out to Yun Ganmeng!
"Master, do you have any instructions?" Yun Qianmeng knew that Master Jiuxuan was not a talkative person. She called him at this moment, fearing that things would take a turn for the better, so he immediately turned around and looked at her!
"Precious medicinal herbs are everywhere in the Sea King's Palace!" But Master Jiuxuan just said this and closed the door of the wing room!
Neptune Mansion?
Yun Ganmeng's heart tightened. The last time he fell into the water, he had already made enemies with Hai Tian!
Moreover, the Palace of the Prince of the Sea originally wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Palace of the Duke of Fuguo. However, after the incident at the Palace of the Duke of Fuguo, the Palace of the Prince of the Sea never mentioned the matter again. I'm afraid the other party is also trying to avoid suspicion!
If the Prince of the Sea's Mansion were to be asked to provide precious medicinal herbs to save Qu Lingao's life at this moment, the shrewd Prince of the Sea might not agree, or he might take the opportunity to make excessive demands. In this way, wouldn't the Prince of the Sea's Mansion be controlled by others?
Yun Ganmeng walked leisurely in the courtyards scattered among the wing rooms, his mind completely focused on the whole matter, but he ignored his own safety!
It was not until a fierce palm wind came towards her from behind that Yun Ganmeng became alert. She quickly dodged and avoided the sneak attack in a somewhat awkward manner. Then she gave an unexpected side kick, which prevented the attacker from dodging in time. She kicked him hard in the chest, and he staggered straight back, covering his chest with both hands, unable to speak in pain!
"Shoot!" A cold voice came. Yun Qianmeng didn't think twice and attacked like lightning. While the thief was covering his chest and keeping silent, he flashed behind him, pulled out the golden hairpin on his head and pressed it against his neck. He said coldly, "Whoever dares to shoot, I will kill him right now!"
"Stop!" An exasperated voice was heard, and the bow and spring players who had been hiding around showed up one after another. The person who spoke saw that his master was actually being held hostage by a little woman, and his face was not only filled with worry, but also with surprise towards Yun Ganmeng!
"Yun Qianmeng, how dare you hold me hostage!" The man whose throat was pressed against the tip of the golden hairpin roared angrily!
Yun Ganmeng then recognized this man from his voice. Who else could he be but the assassin who broke into the palace that day?
Yun Ganmeng showed a cold-blooded smile on his face, and then said in a cold voice, "Why don't you dare?"
How dare you do that behind my back?
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