Chapter 311 Xuanlingzi
In the days that followed, Qin Jinzhi and her companions explored all of Lingnan.
The people Liu An sent to follow Qin Jinzhi reported on her daily eating, drinking, and entertainment.
Liu An was temporarily relieved; it seemed that this princess must have come to Lingnan for sightseeing.
However, we cannot let our guard down.
The siblings Liu Que and Liu Qinghe were attacked by bandits, and Madam Liu was constantly worried.
That day, he took his brother and sister to Qingyun Temple to offer incense.
Qingyun Temple is the most famous Taoist temple in Lingnan.
Legend has it that the descendants of the greatest fortune teller in the world are hidden in this Taoist temple.
In addition, the Taoist priests at Qingyun Temple are very accurate in predicting good and bad fortune.
Madam Liu then wanted to ask Xuan Chengzi, the abbot of Qingyun Temple, to perform divination for the brother and sister.
The wife of the military governor of Lingnan was naturally received with great respect at Qingyun Temple.
Not long after the abbot led Madam Liu and her brother and sister into the VIP room.
A young Taoist priest rushed in, shouting, "Master, something terrible has happened! Someone has broken into Uncle Xuanling's courtyard!"
The expressions of the people in the room changed.
Xuan Chengzi immediately said, "Quickly send someone to Xuan Ling's place!"
All the disciples in the temple rushed to Xuan Lingzi's courtyard.
However, Xuan Lingzi in the courtyard remained completely calm and composed.
"Have you lost your way, benefactor? If you wish to offer incense or have your fortune told, please proceed to the Taoist temple ahead."
Qin Jinzhi turned her back to look at the peach tree in Xuan Lingzi's courtyard.
"I've heard that the Xu family can predict good or bad fortune by looking at faces, and their predictions are always accurate. There was a fortune teller in the capital who once predicted that I was destined to die young, not living past the age of twenty-one. I wonder if the female Taoist priest could make another prediction for me?"
Xuan Lingzi was still holding a bucket of water for watering the peach tree.
She smiled slightly, "If you wish to have your fortune told, I can introduce you to my senior brother. He should be able to answer your questions."
Qin Jinzhi scoffed, "He's not qualified to predict my fate!"
Xuan Chengzi arrived at this time with his disciples.
He immediately stepped in front of Xuan Lingzi to protect him. “Esteemed benefactor, I can tell you have an extraordinary bearing. You must be a distinguished person. However, my junior sister only knows how to cultivate and cannot answer your questions. Perhaps I can answer them for you.”
Qin Jinzhi turned around and looked at the two of them, her eyes full of mockery.
"I only want her to come."
Xuan Chengzi said coldly, "Why must you force me, benefactor?"
Yun Que and Yun Jin drew their sharp swords and pointed them at the two of them.
Qin Jinzhi sat down at the stone table in the courtyard. "So what?"
At this moment, Madam Liu hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Liu Wu pays her respects to the princess and begs the princess to calm her anger."
The Liu siblings finally met Qin Jinzhi.
In broad daylight, it was clear that Qin Jinzhi's appearance had grown to be astonishing.
His cold expression is exactly the same as when he was a child.
Madam Liu quickly said, "Your Highness, you may not know this, but this Daoist Xuanlingzi is not involved in the affairs of the temple. Could you please give me some face and not make things difficult for Daoist Xuanlingzi?"
Qin Jinzhi scoffed at her words, then burst into laughter.
She did not answer Madam Liu's question, but looked at Xuan Lingzi, "If you do not speak today, everyone here will die, even Madam Liu who is pleading for you will die. You outsiders are most afraid of karma. Daoist, even if it means taking the lives of others, you will not read my face?"
Dragon Feather Guards instantly appeared behind Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi looked directly into her eyes, "Daoist Master, guess how long it will take my men to kill everyone here?"
Upon hearing Qin Jinzhi's words, Madam Liu's body swayed slightly.
Qin Jinzhi completely disregarded her.
Her words were anything but a joke.
The lives of court ladies were as worthless as grass in her eyes!
However, the Liu siblings were not surprised at all when they saw Qin Jinzhi in such a state.
This is the real Qin Jinzhi!
Liu Qinghe glanced at Liu Que with a flicker in his eyes.
Xuan Lingzi's indifference had vanished.
"Princess, are you joking?"
Qin Jinzhi crossed one leg, and the large hem of her skirt fluttered with her movement.
She rested one arm on the stone table, cupped her face in her hand, and looked at Xuan Lingzi.
"lark."
Yun Que immediately stabbed and killed the Taoist priest who was closest to the group with a single sword stroke.
The young Taoist priest stared in disbelief at the sword piercing his chest, dying with his eyes wide open.
Everyone was shocked; she actually attacked without warning!
Qin Jinzhi had a faint smile on her face.
"Yun Jin".
Yun Jin threw the sword in her hand at another young Taoist priest.
Blood stained the cleaned ground.
Xuan Chengzi roared, "You actually committed violence in a Taoist temple! Heaven's justice is clear! Do you still have any regard for the law?!"
Qin Jinzhi tilted her head and swung her legs, "It seems that Lingnan is still too far from the capital. My bad reputation hasn't even spread here yet, Long Yi."
"stop!"
Upon hearing Qin Jinzhi's words, Xuan Lingzi quickly called out to her.
She now has no doubt that if she doesn't agree, Qin Jinzhi will massacre the Qingyun Temple!
“Xuan Lingzi is willing to answer the princess’s questions.”
Qin Jinzhi smiled and looked at Xuan Lingzi, "Daoist Master, you should have said so earlier. These two young Daoist Masters died so unjustly. Remember to perform a rite of atonement for them."
Xuan Lingzi stepped forward and said, "Princess, please move to this humble room."
Qin Jinzhi got up and walked towards the house. "Yun Que Yun Jin, there are too many flies in the yard."
The two drew their swords and pointed them at the crowd. Yun Jin roared with imposing force, "Get out!"
Everyone looked at the two with worried expressions.
Liu Qinghe stepped forward to support Madam Liu, "Mother, the princess has a request, she will not harm Daoist Xuanlingzi."
Madam Liu glanced at her, then glanced at Liu Que.
Liu Que nodded to her, and the three of them left.
Xuan Chengzi wanted to step forward again.
Liu Que also helped him away.
The Taoist priests withdrew outside the courtyard and stood guard at a distance.
The two bodies were also carried away.
Qin Jinzhi sat down at the table.
Xuan Lingzi served her tea.
Then I sat down opposite her.
Xuan Lingzi asked again, "Is the princess sure she wants to have her fortune told?"
Qin Jinzhi did not answer, but simply took a sip of tea.
All that could be heard was Xuan Lingzi speaking slowly.
"A woman with the countenance of an emperor, exceptionally intelligent but dying young and not having a good end."
Qin Jinzhi put down her teacup without changing her expression. "So, the last person in the Qin family to show signs of becoming an emperor was my father?"
Xuan Lingzi said with a solemn expression, "I have met Prince Qin once before and read his face."
Qin Jinzhi looked up at her and said, "Tell me about my father's words of physiognomy."
Xuan Lingzi took a deep breath, "The aura of an imperial star, capable of supporting the seas and holding up the sky, but heaven is jealous of his talent, and he will die pierced by ten thousand arrows!"
Qin Jinzhi was silent for a moment, then asked, "Does the Daoist priest have any intention of entering the world?"
Xuan Lingzi shook his head, "Those who live outside the secular world are no longer tainted by worldly affairs."
Qin Jinzhi took a sip of tea. "What if I asked you to assist the future emperor?"
Xuan Lingzi frowned deeply. "What do you mean by that, Princess?"
Qin Jinzhi chuckled lightly, "If what the Xu family fortune teller said is true, then I only have two years to live. The situation in the capital is chaotic, and the Crown Prince is weak and powerless. If I die, he will be like a lamb entering a tiger's den."
Xuan Lingzi appeared humble, saying, "Xuan Lingzi does not wish to be selected for the imperial court's competition; please forgive me, Princess."
Qin Jinzhi stood up. "If you've thought it through, come to the capital to find me. I'll grant your request."
Leaving Qingyun Temple, Yun Jin said angrily, "That damned Taoist priest is spreading heresy and lies!"
Qin Jinzhi surprisingly nodded in agreement, "That is indeed a lie."
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