Chapter 20 What does it mean? Of course it means breaking off the engagement...
Chen Qing tightened her knuckles around the page and continued reading with an expressionless face.
Fortunately, the following words are barely acceptable: "Or, the yin and yang have been inseparable for three months, and only then can the yin live a long life."
This means that she only needs to stay with Li Daoxuan for three months to change her premature death.
This is difficult, but it is much better than the first request.
The words at the back gradually began to blur, as if someone had dropped water on it and then dried it. The words became blurred and only a few words could be seen clearly.
Chen Qing pieced together a few sentences from these blurry handwritings, roughly about what had changed after his rebirth, what side effects there would be, and some death, methods, good deeds, and what would offset them.
Combining the two events of the Nine-Headed Xiang Yao and the Weasel Demon, which were completely different from her previous life, Chen Qing boldly guessed that these blurred contents were written because she was reborn. She would not only face the problem of short lifespan, but also changes in her blood or luck, which would make her more likely to attract evil spirits.
As the saying goes: Fate is unpredictable, a balance of yin and yang. Everything in the world is a cycle of cause and effect. What you gain, you must lose; what you gain, you must bear the consequences.
Good fortune follows misfortune, and misfortune follows good fortune. Gains and losses are like the interaction of yin and yang, in an endless cycle.
For example, in this matter of defying fate, although she got what she wanted and gained extraordinary benefits for a while, she would suffer backlash if she went against fate.
But it is not unsolvable. The solution in the book is to do good deeds, such as slaying demons and monsters, eliminating harm for the people, or providing porridge.
In this case, if she gives out more porridge after returning home and doesn't forget to get rid of the evil creatures causing trouble, wouldn't that make things better?
Just as his heart was about to settle, another sentence caught Shen Qing's attention, "The Winged Twin Formation requires the willingness of the Yang to take effect."
Chen Qing's fingertips carefully traced over these lines of words, and the scene before his death emerged in his mind. Li Daoxuan looked like he was about to eat someone. Would he volunteer? That would be a huge joke.
It seems that this book still has some inaccuracies in its records.
It seemed that the words on this page were not finished yet. When Chen Qing wanted to turn the page again, she found that the page had reached the end. She looked at it carefully and was surprised to find that there were traces of tearing on the back.
She had received all the information she wanted, and the missing pages were of no importance to her. She closed "Xuan Ji" and casually placed it on the bedside table. She was alone for a while, and only when the sky gradually darkened and the sun was no longer so strong did she return home.
Along the way, Chen Qing was thinking, how could he stay with Li Daoxuan for three months without separation? Even as a close attendant, he would always have time to take a break, right?
Do I really have to disguise myself and get by his side to become his personal maid?
As soon as the thought came out, it was slapped back by Chen Qing. Not to mention that there was no maid in Li Daoxuan's house, it was impossible for her to accept the task of serving others.
What a joke! Her mother worked so hard to raise her, how could she just become someone else's slave?
Chen Qing suddenly felt regretful for returning the Pisces jade pendant to Li Daoxuan so early.
Her original intention was to use the jade pendant to lead him to find her, thereby "inadvertently" exposing the fact that she had Liuli Heart.
You know, a minister's daughter has few opportunities to meet the prince. If the chance for the two to meet again is a few months later, the Shen family can't wait.
Although Liulixin could exchange conditions with him, the condition of asking him to stay with her inseparable for three months seemed weird no matter how she looked at it, and she could not guarantee that Li Daoxuan would accept it.
If he had the jade pendant that he had always treasured, the situation would be different, and his chances of winning might be greater.
She didn't worry for too long, because after returning home, she received even more shocking news.
As soon as Chen Qing got off the carriage, the maid beside A Niang hurriedly invited her to the main hall.
Aye and A Niang had been waiting for a long time, and both of them looked a little solemn.
Chen Qing asked doubtfully, "Aniang, Aye, what happened?"
Father Shen looked at his daughter and opened his mouth to speak, but the words rolled on the tip of his tongue for a few times and he couldn't say anything. Finally, Mother Shen waved her hand, "Youan, come here."
Chen Qing walked forward and sat next to A Niang.
Mother Shen took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her daughter's nose. She said slowly, "What does You'an think of King Cang?"
Suspicions welled up in Chen Qing's heart. Why did she suddenly mention Li Daoxuan? After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Why did my mother suddenly mention him?"
Mother Shen stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "The Saint summoned your mother today and asked about your marriage."
An incredible thought emerged in his heart. Shen Qing blinked, a little confused, "So..."
"The Saint intends to grant you two a marriage."
Shen Qing sat up straight, the bells on his head jingling, revealing his owner's discontent, "What?!"
I still remember that there was no arranged marriage in my previous life.
Seeing her daughter overly excited, Mother Shen soothed her, "But don't worry, your father just returned from the border in triumph, with military merits under his belt. He is at the peak of his powers, and he has some say in front of the Saint, so the Saint did not force him."
She touched Chen Qing's head and said, "Now I want to ask your opinion. If you don't want to, I will ask your father to cancel this marriage."
Chen Qing was about to say no, but suddenly she froze, and the refusal that came out of her mouth turned into: "Mother, let me think about it."
Mother Shen didn’t ask any more questions, she just said, “Okay.”
Shen Qing quickly weighed the pros and cons in his heart.
If she wants to change her physique that attracts demons, she must accumulate virtue. However, the "Xuan Ji" does not specify how many demons she should eliminate or how long she should do good deeds. In addition, her senior brother never lets her do dangerous things, so the possibility of asking her senior brother to take her to eliminate a big demon is very slim.
But it would be different with Li Daoxuan. If the two got married, "being inseparable for three months" would seem to be a natural thing. In addition, she could use Liuli Heart as a condition to ask Li Daoxuan to take her to eliminate monsters. If she eliminated more monsters, her luck would definitely change.
Secondly, how could she refute the majesty of the royal family just like that?
If I reject the Saint's marriage proposal for his most beloved son, even if I don't show it on the surface, the Saint will undoubtedly harbor resentment. Over time, who can guarantee that this resentment won't turn into suspicion?
After comprehensive consideration, if this marriage is accepted, except that Chen Qing will feel a little uncomfortable, it will be beneficial to her in every way.
Although she didn't know what Li Daoxuan was thinking, she had now let it go. At worst, they could keep their distance after marriage and find a way to divorce later.
Although it is said that it is very difficult to divorce a marriage granted by a sage since ancient times, as the saying goes, there are always more solutions than problems. If it really doesn't work, she can only let Li Daoxuan down. It is also a good choice for her to lose her husband.
Just as the thought was coming to an end, Aye's voice suddenly rose in anger: "When choosing a husband for your daughter, it would be better to find someone from a family inferior to ours. If You'an is wronged, we can at least teach him a lesson."
"This son of the Cang King has been unruly and unruly since childhood, with a dissolute nature and unrestrained behavior. In my opinion, he is definitely not someone who can cherish his wife! If my daughter marries him, who knows how much suffering she will suffer!"
Ah Niang disagreed. "Looking around, there are very few young men in Chang'an who haven't taken a concubine by the age of eighteen, and even fewer who don't have a maid. Furthermore, Prince Cang has no female relatives in his household, and since he was young, he hasn't even had a personal maid. He truly cherishes his chastity."
As if tired of speaking, she paused and took a sip of tea before continuing, "This boy may seem unruly, but he actually possesses his own ingenuity. He has been away from the turmoil of the court since he was young, and has not participated in the struggle for the throne. He lives a leisurely and carefree life. If You'an were to marry him, apart from other things, she would be free from the troubles of women fighting in the harem, and her life would surely be more comfortable than that of an ordinary woman."
"Even though he has a bit of an unruly nature, or perhaps because he lost his mother at a young age, I have some confidence that he will be someone who cherishes his wife in the future."
After saying that, Father Shen seemed to be persuaded a little. Just the fact that he "keeps himself clean" is commendable. After thinking for a moment, he said, "We still have to listen to Youan's wishes."
Chen Qing suddenly raised her head and said decisively, "In fact, my daughter has some feelings for him. If you want to marry him, my daughter is willing."
Although Father Shen had been prepared in his heart, he still felt a little upset when he heard his daughter say this.
"Well, I will report to the Saint tomorrow."
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It was several days later when Li Daoxuan, the person involved, heard the news of his upcoming engagement.
As soon as Gu Yun climbed over the wall and entered the inner courtyard, he saw Li Daoxuan practicing with a horse spear.
The long spear danced in his hand with great power, carrying a force that could break a thousand pounds.
Seeing a spear coming towards him, Gu Yun immediately took a few steps back, holding his head. "That was close, my hair!"
Just as he was secretly rejoicing that his hair was not damaged, Li Daoxuan had already stopped and put the lance back on the lance rack.
He casually took a hand towel and wiped the sweat off his face. "Why did you skip class and come to see me? What's the matter?"
Qiu Ren was particularly obedient today. He lay quietly on the spear rack and took a nap with his snake eyes slightly closed.
Now that his good brother was no longer carrying the snake that frightened him, he breathed a sigh of relief and went straight over to hook his arm around Li Daoxuan's shoulders. Gu Yun's smile looked obscene no matter how one looked at it. "Who was it last time that said, 'There are only bones beneath the skin and flesh, and this prince has no interest in such vulgar people'? Why are you so silent today and getting engaged to a 'vulgar person'?"
Li Daoxuan's eyes glared, and he stopped wiping his sweat. "What did you say?"
Gu Yun didn't notice that Li Daoxuan's aura had weakened, and continued to add fuel to the fire, "Why are you pretending to be so arrogant with your good brother? If my father hadn't told me quietly, I wouldn't have known that the imperial decree for your engagement with Madam Shen would be coming down tomorrow."
"You'd better not go back to Dongshan Temple, otherwise the brothers who heard you speak so arrogantly that day will laugh at you to death!"
"Old Huang!" Li Daoxuan suddenly shouted.
Hearing his master calling him, Chief Clerk Old Huang hurried to the inner courtyard. This old man, who was over fifty years old, seemed to be stepping on sparks. "Hey! Your Highness, I am here!"
"What are your orders, Your Highness?" he asked.
Li Daoxuan said coldly, "I sent someone to the Prince's residence to report that Prince Gu had skipped classes and left Dongshan Temple, and is now causing trouble in this palace."
Gu Yun's eyes widened, "Li A'man! How ridiculous! You're cheating!"
Chief Clerk Old Huang glanced at Gu Yun, then at Li Daoxuan, "This..."
Li Daoxuan squinted his eyes and asked, "Why, you're not going yet?"
Old Huang straightened up quickly and said, "I'll go right away!"
Gu Yun was filled with grief and indignation. He pointed at Li Daoxuan with a trembling finger and said "you" several times in succession. In the end, for the sake of his own butt, he could only say, "You are not allowed to go! Can't this prince just leave now?"
Before leaving, he didn't forget to say, "Li A'man! If you can't afford it, don't play!"
He turned his grief and anger into strength, climbed over the courtyard wall he had come from, and then rushed towards Dongshan Temple with the wind under his feet.
Old Huang hunched his back and wiped the sweat from his temples with his sleeve. "Your Highness, do you still want to go?"
Li Daoxuan didn't even have time to change his clothes and walked straight towards the outer courtyard.
"Where are you going? Prepare the carriage and go to the palace."
Old Huang was full of doubts: "Your Highness, it's already late at night. What's the meaning of suddenly entering the palace?"
Li Daoxuan sneered in his heart, what does it mean? Of course it means to cancel the engagement.
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