Chapter 251: Each with His Own Agenda
Lin Pianran put away the smile on her face and stared at the person who spoke, as if she wanted to see through that person's soul.
The monk's body stiffened instantly, his pupils constricted, and an unnatural expression appeared on his face.
A cold voice sounded in his ears.
"Why, is this county lady's request too much? Are the rules in the temple so strict?"
"this......"
"Isn't it said that monks have attained great enlightenment and abandoned all desires? I see that the young master is extremely greedy."
"You... stop talking nonsense! For monks, the four elements are empty."
The tall and thin monk was so angry at Lin Pianran that his face turned purple.
Lin Pianran snorted coldly and stopped talking.
The little monk glared at the tall and thin monk angrily, then looked away.
Lin Pianran had already learned from the secret guards that Princess Minghua had bribed two monks, but she was not sure if this was the one. However, judging from his abnormal behavior, it was very likely.
She walked past the tall and thin monk, picked up an empty bowl first, went to the spring to get a bowl of clear spring water, then tilted her head back and drank it all in one breath.
Compared with ordinary water, it is indeed clearer and sweeter, but if compared with the spiritual spring water in her space, it is still far inferior, and it probably does not have the legendary effects.
Huanxue, Jingyu and Tianzhu followed suit, fetched some spring water and drank it, then reverently put their hands together and performed a Buddhist salute.
Several people left one after another.
Behind them, a look of annoyance appeared on the face of the tall and thin monk. His sinister eyes were fixed on Lin Pianran's back, and there was a vicious light in his eyes.
After walking a short distance, Lin Pianran whispered in Jingyu's ear, "Keep a close eye on that tall, thin monk. He's very suspicious and might be someone Princess Minghua bribed."
"yes."
Unexpectedly, just after walking a short distance, I ran into Princess Minghua and Princess Qinghe. They were walking towards me and it was obvious that they were here to cause trouble.
Lin Pianran stood still, waiting for them to come closer.
When Princess Minghua got closer and saw Lin Pianran's face, she was also shocked. Lin Pianran was originally good-looking, but she was dark and thin, and her skin was not smooth.
Now her skin is white and tender, just like a baby's skin, so delicate that it seems as if you can squeeze out juice from it, which is extremely enviable.
Princess Minghua cursed in her heart: What a witch! No wonder she could attract the attention of the Crown Prince. She is so lustful that she loses her mind.
Her face was tense, she pinched her waist, and had an overbearing look on her face.
She said maliciously, "Lin Pianran, long time no see! I wonder if you think of my poor sister when you wake up in the middle of the night? And the wronged spirits of Lin Chusheng and Lin Chuge, are you worried that they will come to take your soul and take your life?"
The tone was full of hostility as soon as he opened his mouth, as if he and Lin Pianran were mortal enemies.
"Don't worry at all. Karma is everything."
Seeing that her preemptive attack did not scare Lin Pianran, Princess Minghua uttered harsh words again.
"I know you're the murderer. Don't think you can escape the punishment of the law forever. I've let you get away with it for so long. It's time for you to get the retribution you deserve..."
Lin Pianran's expression remained calm, without a trace of guilt.
She retorted pointedly, "Princess Minghua, you're speaking ill of others in a Buddhist temple. How can you possibly possess the manners and upbringing of a royal princess? Aren't you afraid of offending the Buddha and receiving punishment?"
Princess Minghua's eyes flashed, as if these words had a great deterrent effect on her.
She opened her mouth and swallowed the subsequent harsh words.
But when he faced Lin Pianran, his nose was not a nose, his eyes were not eyes, and he looked like he had a deep hatred.
Ancient people had a deep reverence for gods and Buddhas. Lin Pianran didn't expect that it would have such a good effect and it immediately made Princess Minghua shut up.
Seeing that Lin Pianran was full of aura and did not take a princess seriously at all, Princess Qinghe could not help but look at her with admiration.
The more she saw that Lin Pianran showed no sign of weakness, the more frightened she became, and she lost even more confidence in her future actions.
She could only pray silently, hoping for success.
Princess Qinghe said with a smile, "We are all good sisters and will all be members of the royal family in the future. Why do we have to fight endlessly every time we meet?"
"The scenery is so beautiful this season. We shouldn't waste this beautiful spring scenery. Time like this should be spent together enjoying the view and drinking wine. That's the most fun thing to do."
Lin Pianran turned her gaze towards Princess Qinghe. "I heard that the Princess was seriously injured not long ago. How come she's active in public so soon? Her injury healed really quickly!"
Princess Qinghe was not angry, but explained patiently instead.
"The Japanese princess was lucky. The golden silk soft armor on her body blocked the wound, so her body was not seriously injured. However, the wound on her face was quite deep, and she needed to wear a veil before she could walk."
Lin Pianran's tone was still not good, with a hint of sarcasm in it.
"The princess is so lucky! But I hope she will be so lucky next time!"
After a pause, she continued, "This county lady really envies the princess's luck. I hope she can turn misfortune into fortune."
At this time, a clear and melodious voice came from behind everyone.
"The weather is fine today. Princess Qinghe's suggestion is very good. There is a nice pavilion in the back mountain. Many nobles like to rest there."
"Why don't we all go to the pavilion together to enjoy the view and drink tea, wouldn't that be beautiful?"
Lin Pianran turned her head and saw Lin Chuyan and Lin Chuyao walking towards her leisurely.
Their faces looked haggard, and you could see some faint dark circles under their eyes.
It seems that the Lin family's current predicament has had a significant impact on them, and even Lin Chuyan, who was hiding in Prince Chang's Mansion, has been affected.
Of course, Lin Chuyan's haggard appearance is also related to Prince Chang's current miserable condition. She has to spend a lot of time and effort to take care of Prince Chang's food, clothing, housing and transportation every day, which is definitely much harder than before.
When he saw Lin Chuyan, Lin Pianran's eyes lit up, with a strange light flashing in his eyes.
A goal appeared, and the trip was finally worthwhile.
Lin Pianran did not object and nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing to the plan.
Seeing that Lin Pianran agreed, Lin Chuyan and Lin Chuyao both looked excited.
Even Princess Minghua and County Lord Qinghe wiped away the gloom on their faces and revealed a triumphant smile.
Lin Pianran was completely indifferent to their expressions and ignored them completely.
As for who will fall into whose trap in the end, it's hard to say!
Let them be proud for a while.
So, the group quickly reached a consensus and headed towards the pavilion on the back mountain.
Although they all had their own ulterior motives, they all seemed calm at this moment, talking about insignificant things as they walked.
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