After lunch.
The Empress Dowager wanted to rest, so Mu Chenshuang and Cang Xixue took their leave. The two left Cining Palace together, chatting peacefully about trivial and unimportant things along the way.
Cang Xixue suddenly asked, "How much does Princess Weiyang know about witch doctors?"
Mu Chenshuang glanced at Cang Xixue, puzzled: "Why did Your Majesty suddenly ask this?"
Cang Xixue stared ahead, a hint of hidden sorrow in her eyes that was hard to read. "Princess Weiyang, have you heard about the former empress of Qi being executed because she was a witch doctor?"
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes. It is said that before Cang Xixue was sent to Tianzhao Kingdom for a political marriage, she and the former empress were close friends. The two were famous beauties in Qi Kingdom at that time.
When the former empress got into trouble, it seemed to affect Cang Xixue, but fortunately, her innocence was eventually proven.
I've heard of some of it.
Cang Xixue: "Princess Weiyang pulled the Empress Dowager back from the brink of death twice. Such medical skills are probably comparable to those of the legendary healers. She must also have unique insights into witch doctors."
Her voice was serious, without any hint of probing.
“Princess Weiyang, there is no need to worry too much. The content of our conversation today is known only to you and me.”
Mu Chenshuang remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "There are good and evil people in the world. No matter what kind of people they are, they all have desires and greed. Even Buddhist disciples who are compassionate can have impure senses and do evil."
The so-called witch doctors who bring disaster are nothing more than the imposition of power on them; even within the ranks of divine healers, there are those with wicked intentions.
Cang Xixue chuckled as she listened to Mu Chenshuang's words, "Princess Weiyang is indeed sensible."
Mu Chenshuang couldn't figure out what Cang Xixue meant by asking her that question. Was she feeling sorry for her friend, or something else?
The two walked to the palace gate and did not exchange many words.
After bidding farewell to Cang Xixue, Mu Chenshuang left the palace.
Just as she was about to get into the carriage and leave.
A voice called out from behind, "Shuang'er!"
Mu Chenshuang turned around and saw Shen Nanzhi, dressed in court attire, walking quickly toward her. He was handsome and tall, but his face was noticeably haggard.
Shen Nanzhi walked up to Mu Chenshuang and asked, "Why did you come to the palace today, Shuang'er?"
Mu Chenshuang replied, "There are some things to attend to, and I'd also like to visit the Empress Dowager."
Seeing that Mu Chenshuang was unwilling to say more, Shen Nanzhi did not press the matter further. "I have something to talk to you about."
Mu Chenshuang hummed in agreement and turned to refuse Feng Xilan's offer to drive the carriage.
The two got into the same carriage and left.
Shen Nan said, "The Marquis may be under a lot of pressure these days. Shuang'er can help the Marquis relieve his worries."
Mu Chenshuang hummed in agreement and asked, "What happened at Xishuangying?"
Shen Nanzhi explained, "The newly dispatched Jiangdu Division commander Jiang Chong clashed with Zhou Ming, mainly because Jiang Chong wanted to change some previously established rules, which Zhou Ming disagreed with. The two factions argued and fought, resulting in injuries."
Zhou Ming was considered a member of Lord Mu's faction and had always admired him. For many years, the Xishuang Camp had continued to use the rules and training elements set by Lord Mu.
"Who is this Jiang Chong? Who arranged for him to be in there?"
Jiang Chong originally belonged to the Imperial Guard.
Upon hearing Shen Nanzhi's words, Mu Chenshuang instantly understood that the Guard Army was under the control of the Chengtianjian.
"So this conflict is clearly aimed at Zhou Ming."
"indeed."
"So His Majesty's decision to have you marry him is also a test of your thoughts."
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