Anxingfang, Pei family.
This is no longer the Pei family's residence; it has been reclaimed.
Even if Madam Li is old and seriously ill and it is inconvenient to drive her away, no one else can stay.
Anyway, apart from the Li family, none of the masters, Pei Bo, Pei Jing, and Qian family members, were released.
The current stewards are Pei Huanzhao and Xia Shi; Pei Huanxu has already run away.
The servants had mostly left, and the house, though not small, felt empty and chaotic.
The sky was overcast in the afternoon, and the autumn wind was biting; it looked like it was going to rain.
The Pei family was in chaos once again, with everyone screaming and excitedly running to the front gate!
Passersby, confused, thought the Crown Princess was returning and this was a welcoming ceremony.
"Why haven't they arrived yet?" the Pei family members shouted.
"Blockade! Blockade!"
A group of people hurriedly pulled out a cloth, but before they could cover themselves properly, it was blown away by the wind.
Whoosh! A gust of wind blew, scattering fallen leaves and dust everywhere, and the mouth that was shouting got a mouthful of dust.
Xia came out dressed up, but her hair was caught on dry branches and tears were streaming down her face.
"Mother!" Xia's son made a scene again, throwing things at his uncle.
Although Pei Huanzhao escaped and Pei Huanxiu burned down Cuiyun Pavilion, the Pei family still has several illegitimate sons, and now the entire family has been mobilized.
Several concubines, along with their illegitimate daughters, had facial injuries that hadn't healed.
The passersby finally realized that Master Fushan and her prized disciple Master Qionghua were coming!
"Don't rush, don't rush! Master Fushan is too old, the carriage moves slowly!"
"Has Master Fushan really come?" a passerby couldn't help but ask.
"Of course! Who in Sheng'an doesn't know about this place?" The Pei family servants were overjoyed!
There are indeed rumors circulating on the streets: "Master Fushan set off half a month ago!"
A group of onlookers, and they've stumbled upon some really big gossip.
I never knew the Pei family had this kind of gossip!
I'm not sure if there are children involved.
Most adults know that "the Empress Dowager and Master Fushan have an extremely good relationship!"
This is no small matter: "The Empress Dowager has known Master Fushan forty years and often visited Zichan Mountain. Or perhaps Master Fushan came to Sheng'an."
"The title 'Master Fushan' was bestowed by the Empress Dowager, so when the Empress Dowager passed away, the Crown Prince went to Zichan Mountain to pay homage to Master Fushan."
Wow! Even a child knows what being the Crown Prince means.
However, have people noticed something fishy about this gossip? The Crown Prince was assassinated, which seems to be related to the Pei family. What is the connection between the Pei family and Master Fushan?
A large crowd gathered in front of the Pei family's gate. Everyone knew about the relationship between the Pei family and Wu Chaoen, but they didn't expect that there was also a Fushan Zhenren.
Most people would have to admit it!
"Master Fushan is over eighty years old and hasn't been to Sheng'an for many years. I didn't expect him to come back this time."
Why?
What else can the Pei family do? This is getting really interesting!
Someone loudly mocked, "Is this Fushan Zhenren taking such a slow journey because she wants to go to the palace to fetch her?"
The street erupted in laughter!
Some were pure jokes: "There's not a single sound from the palace."
Some people wondered, "Since Master Fushan set off half a month ago, he should have informed the palace by now. Why is there no news at all?"
It seems that not making any moves would be beneath the dignity of Master Fushan.
It's impossible for Master Fushan to be so lacking in prestige.
Some shrewd people are watching the Pei family in such a mess, haha!
Originally, Master Fushan held a very high position and prestige due to her association with the Empress Dowager. Now, in her old age, she is enjoying a very comfortable retirement; her disciple, Master Qionghua, has taken over and is doing an excellent job. Master Qionghua began following Master Fushan at the age of four or five, and her Daoist title was bestowed upon her by the Empress Dowager.
Many people, from high-ranking officials to ordinary citizens, have faith in Fushan Zhenren.
Even if it's to praise the Empress Dowager, everyone still has to give respect to Master Fushan.
The problem lies with the Pei family.
Look at the Pei family like this, it's an eyesore.
Anyone with a sense would immediately understand: "A surprise for everyone?"
Those who are just watching the show are enjoying themselves immensely, but they're not actually happy.
Is delaying on the road a last-ditch act of defiance?
How can the palace not have a stance? The Empress Dowager hasn't been dead for many years.
Once the person leaves, the tea grows cold?
A strong wind blew, and it was quite cool.
It's getting dark!
How highly did the Empress Dowager praise Master Fushan when she was alive?
Now, is the Pei family the only ones making a fool of themselves at the door?
If everyone came to the Pei family, the Pei family would gain enough prestige. But since there's been no movement from the palace, everyone should reconsider.
Many people burn incense, but we should say that saints should be ranked first.
How deep are your feelings for Master Fushan? It would be naive to talk about feelings in Sheng'an.
Because if we talk about feelings today, all sorts of problems might arise tomorrow. Will the Chan sect offer protection?
While everyone was eating melons by the roadside, they were also thinking about a big matter: the Crown Princess's birth at Zichan Mountain.
Did Master Fushan know about this?
They definitely knew about it.
So, was this all planned together?
The Crown Princess is involved; that's a matter of national importance. They might have been investigating all along, waiting for an explanation.
Some people whispered among themselves: "Perhaps Zichan Mountain investigated too thoroughly, so they're just relying on their old connections?"
As long as it's not a rebellion, given Fushan Zhenren's advanced age, she should be let off the hook.
So why did she make this trip? She must have other plans.
So these people still haven't given up? No wonder the palace is so quiet.
Since the Crown Princess is involved, everyone else must remain calm.
Everyone was quick-witted: "I think there's a big problem with Zichan Mountain."
He sneered, "Is the problem with Zichan Mountain only starting today? Let's go there and take a look."
Confused: "I went there before and couldn't tell."
He sneered, "Don't you think this kind of pretentious behavior is unlike that of a Taoist sect? Shouldn't Zichan Mountain be a sacred place, a place for dedicated cultivation?"
He suddenly realized: "Although the Chan Sect does not shy away from the mortal world, that is indeed not how one cultivates the Tao."
“The Empress Dowager bestows tens of thousands of taels of silver every year, an unparalleled wealth.”
It makes people jealous!
Some people were still confused: "What's the point of having so much silver? The Empress Dowager and the Han family aren't extravagant."
"Does anyone complain about having too much silver? The Empress Dowager probably believes that."
The Empress Dowager's position was different from that of ordinary people. As for the actions of Master Fushan or Zichanshan, you can speculate.
If the Empress Dowager had spent forty years trying to create a situation where someone had to take the emperor's life, I wonder if she would still be able to keep it under control in her coffin.
"They're here!"
Where is it?
"We've entered Anxingfang!"
As darkness fell, countless lights illuminated Anxingfang, drawing crowds who came to watch.
Wow! So many things I've never seen before, it's been an eye-opener!
Many people know this: "The ceremonial guards bestowed by the Empress Dowager were comparable to those of a first-rank official."
That kind of entourage doesn't look like that of a first-rank official; it's more like that of a princess dowa
Fushan Zhenren should be similar to the ancestor of the Song Prince's Mansion.
A group of people were utterly astonished: "Is that the entourage behind them Qionghua Zhenren? Is that really within the bounds of propriety?"
That's so flashy! It looks like the Chan Sect's style, very fancy!
However, these people are not from the village. They have seen many people from the Chan Sect before, and they are not like this.
Many people understand: "The Immortal Qionghua was also bestowed a title by the Empress Dowager, comparable to a county princess. She probably uses this to her advantage."
If something is wrong, just say that's how a True Person of the Chan Sect should be, since True Person Qionghua was practically raised by the Empress Dowager.
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