Chapter 101 Gilded Palace
Mu Xun understood: "This Zhuming Pavilion is not the one that the young master went to that night. There are three branches of Zhuming Pavilion in Moyang City."
Mu Xi then remembered that when she went to subdue Qi Erniang, Qi Yingyu, late at night, she went to Zhuming Pavilion.
Looking in that direction, the gold-lacquered red signboard of Zhuming Pavilion shone brightly in the sunlight, and its red-lacquered red decoration style on the second floor contrasted sharply with that of Guanlan Palace.
The number of visitors coming and going was so great that it seemed even more popular than the Guanlan Palace.
Mu Xi had originally thought that Zhu Ming Pavilion belonged to Mu Xun, but now it seemed that it did not, and she couldn't help but wonder: "Why are these people going to Zhu Ming Pavilion when they are guarding Guanlan Palace?"
"Although Guanlan Palace is a national temple, the Imperial Preceptor has a great reputation but no real power. Zhuming Pavilion is subordinate to the Imperial Statutes Office, which in turn is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Department, which is directly under the palace. Guanlan Palace worships the Sea God and Yi Guang to ensure peace, but Zhuming Pavilion's talismans and incantations, as well as its treasures for warding off evil spirits and protecting the home, are more practical," Mu Xun explained from the side.
Mu Xi was surprised, never expecting Zhu Mingge to have such a background: "Then the secret room I went to last time didn't belong to Zhu Mingge, I just passed through it? Have you investigated Zhu Mingge's background? There might be evil sorcerers in there."
"No need to investigate." Mu Xun gestured for Mu Xi to get into the carriage first.
Mu Xi got into the carriage, and Mu Xun followed, saying, "Zhu Ming Pavilion was secretly arranged by Marquis Shen."
Bao Fan was the last to arrive, followed by two attendants who remounted their horses and then disappeared without a trace.
Mu Xi didn't notice, only realizing after a few moments that "Marquis Shen" was the original owner's uncle, Shen Lun.
However, the original owner had no relevant information in his memory about the matter that "Zhu Mingge was actually a secret arrangement by his uncle Shen Lun".
Mu Xi couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you say so before?"
Mu Xun's gentle eyes flashed with a hint of apology: "There was no need to reveal this before, but there's no need to hide it from you either. If you go with Lord Shen in the future, it's better to know some things in advance."
Mu Xi felt a mix of emotions, feeling sorry for the original owner of the body and angry at being treated like a fool.
But looking into Mu Xun's eyes, she couldn't blame him at all: "Wasn't it you, Lord Junhou, who told you not to tell me anything?"
“Father was afraid you would worry.” Mu Xun’s voice became even gentler.
Mu Xi took a deep breath, trying her best not to dwell on these trivial details, but she couldn't help but feel angry: "Do as you please. Do I have any choice but to obey?"
Mu Xun was unwilling to dwell on this issue and changed the subject: "Lord Shen is known as the 'Number One Man of Dou Nan' and the 'Top Scholar of Dou Nan' on the surface, but in private he is the famous male shaman 'Jiuyi'. Therefore, it is definitely right to let him arrange the arrangements for Father's birthday banquet."
Mu Xi vaguely remembered the name "Jiuyi," referring to a legendary male shaman who was rarely seen.
Mu Xi couldn't help but make the connection again: "So... because your uncle is the famous Jiuyi Shaman, and you've even asked him, you don't take my 'soul-capturing' matter to heart at all, and think it's unbelievable?"
“It’s not that I don’t believe you, it’s just that Marquis Shen replied that the shamans in the Zhuming Pavilions scattered throughout Yansheng are keeping a close eye on evil shamans. Evil shamans are something that is rejected by both gods and men. If any evil shaman dares to play tricks in front of the Imperial Preceptor Xianling in the Jin Fangjun Mansion, he would have been exposed long ago.” Mu Xun explained patiently.
Mu Xi was exhausted. She knew that the original owner had never cared about worldly affairs, and that everyone around the original owner had always treated her like a fool. So why was she still agonizing over this issue?
You should rely on yourself in everything.
But then again, Zhu Ming Pavilion is actually distributed throughout the entire Yan Sheng.
Unexpectedly, no matter how high the status of a witch or a shaman is, it cannot surpass that of the Grand Preceptor, and no matter how wide the influence of a shaman is, it probably cannot surpass that of Zhu Mingge, which is able to distribute Yan Sheng and is backed by the Royal Court.
Everything she wanted to do had already been done by others. Were they even leaving her a way out?
Mu Xi was disheartened.
Just then, Lady Gao came out of Zhuming Pavilion with her maid and got into the carriage.
"Follow them." Even though she was somewhat disheartened, Mu Xi still forced herself to keep following.
Mu Xun could only pat the side of the carriage.
The carriage started moving forward and backward, following along the way.
The Gao family's carriage, escorted by guards, traveled through the streets of Moyang City for half an hour before heading onto Gui Street.
The last time Mu Xi saw this place was on the first night after she transmigrated. Now that she saw it again in broad daylight, it took her a long time to recognize it.
Gao's carriage eventually stopped in front of a two-story gold shop called "Liujinsi".
The gold shop had a small storefront, appearing overly understated and insignificant among the rows of tall and gleaming shops on Guijie Street.
Lady Gao entered with her maid, leaving behind the carriage and guards who led it aside.
Mu Xi, watching from a distance, asked, "Since you've been sending people to monitor Gao's movements, have you checked the shops she frequents?"
Mu Xun looked over and said, "Of course, we've checked them all. The shops on Gui Street are all ordinary businesses. Of course, it's hard to investigate the overlapping forces behind them."
Mu Xi shook her head inwardly, but considering that tracking and investigating would be time-consuming and laborious, she could not force the issue and could only observe silently from inside the carriage.
The shop was bustling with women from wealthy families, and it certainly looked like an ordinary jewelry store.
but……
Mu Xi couldn't help but recall that the white-robed immortal's personality had previously revealed that the altar built by the evil sorcerer required a large amount of gold.
However, this place happens to be a gold shop, where large amounts of gold can be handled.
After waiting a while longer, Bao Fan was bored in the carriage. He had already finished chewing a bag of peanuts he had taken out of his pocket, but Gao still hadn't come out.
Mu Xi sensed something was wrong: "Why is it taking so long? I need to go in and take a look."
Mu Xun also had a point: "Jewelry can be custom-made here, and it usually takes a while to discuss it, so let's wait a bit longer."
"What are we waiting for? Let's go in and take a look." Mu Xi was impatient and couldn't wait any longer, so she got out of the car first. She didn't forget to tell Bao Fan, "You can eat in the car. You don't need to come with us."
Bao Fan said "Oh," and continued to eat something else that he had taken out of his pocket.
Mu Xun reluctantly followed, but asked, "If we meet face-to-face, how will we explain it?"
"What's there to explain? Can't I just go shopping at a gold shop?" Mu Xi jumped off the carriage on her own.
Mu Xun shook his head and followed, saying, "Those jewelry pieces are for women. What are we even looking at if we just go in like this?"
“Then say it…” Mu Xi couldn’t think of a good excuse for a moment, but she kept moving and had already reached the entrance of Liujin Shop.
Just as he was hesitating whether to openly follow them, a woman's surprised voice came from the side: "Brother Xun, what are you doing here?"
Mu Xun, who was focused on following Mu Xi, was also surprised: "Miss Qi, what are you doing in Moyang?"
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