Chapter 46: Is The News True?
If she remembered correctly, in her previous life at this time, the Crown Prince was indeed at Guangming Temple.
Actually, she wouldn’t have remembered so clearly originally, after all, the Crown Prince in her previous life had absolutely no relationship with her, but she vaguely remembered that it was at this time that the news came of the Crown Prince being assassinated.
A long time later, she accidentally learned that the Crown Prince was assassinated at Guangming Temple.
Guangming Temple was ultimately the royal family’s enshrined temple, very large inside, but only the west wing room was separately reserved.
Jiang Ruanxi thought that only the westernmost room in the west wing room had people living there, with strict guards, and when she went out just now, even the temple’s novice monks couldn’t enter, so the person living inside definitely had a noble identity.
If Jiang Xuerou knew this news, she would definitely be so excited she couldn’t sleep.
She liked seducing men so much, how could she miss the Crown Prince?
Since that was the case, she would help add fuel to the fire for her.
She wanted Lin Ningkun to taste what betrayal really felt like!
As Jiang Ruanxi expected, after Jiang Xuerou got the information, her eyes lit up with excitement.
With a face full of excitement, she grabbed Qing’er’s hand, “Is the news real?”
“Of course, this servant personally inquired. Over at the west wing room, there is indeed a noble guest staying. Heir Apparent’s Wife also knows that apart from imperial relatives, who else has such a big face to stay there?”
Jiang Xuerou contemplated for a moment, “Then we’ll stay a few more days for now.”
“Heir Apparent’s Wife, we’ve already sent word to the manor that we’re returning today. If we change plans now, how will we explain to the manor?”
This was a difficult problem, and Jiang Xuerou frowned slightly.
After a while, she instructed Qing’er, “You first send Xiao Ge’er back, saying that I feel Xiao Ge’er’s return to my side is heaven’s kindness to me. I’ll pray for blessings for Xiao Ge’er, and even for the late Heir Apparent, for a few days at Guangming Temple before going back.”
Anyway, as long as she used the child’s name, Zhenguo Marquis Manor wouldn’t make things difficult for her.
After Qing’er left, Jiang Ruanxi got the news.
“Madam, the Heir Apparent’s Wife is sending Xiao Ge’er back, but she’s staying at Guangming Temple to pray for blessings.”
Pray for blessings?
She was probably not intending the wine for the sake of the wine, but to seduce men.
Everything was crystal clear, and Jiang Ruanxi turned her attention to another matter.
“How was Third Miss last night?”
Speaking of Lin Tingting’s matter, Hong Ye immediately excitedly told everything she knew.
It turned out that last night, after Lin Tingting arrived, she dressed herself up beautifully, not only taking off her plain clothes but also putting on makeup and wearing luxurious hairpins.
However, she was caught by Madam Zhou, who scolded her harshly.
After that, she cried and hid in the side room without coming out.
At this point, Hong Ye looked around, confirmed no one was there, then leaned close to Jiang Ruanxi with a smile, “In the latter half of the night, Third Miss went out for half an hour, no one knows what she did, but in the morning when this servant saw Third Miss, she looked radiant and in a good mood.”
Jiang Ruanxi’s lips curved in mockery.
The Lin Family members really were all the same, all liking to do such sneaky, unseemly things.
“You continue having people watch her, report any situation to me immediately. Right, any news on Master Bian Du?”
Hong Ye shook her head, “No news yet, just Shugen said that Master Bian Du will appear on the first, and asked Madam to wait patiently.”
The first was tomorrow, Jiang Ruanxi was anxious but could only wait patiently.
“Never mind, have people watch. As soon as Jiang Xuerou makes a move, go notify the Marquis immediately.”
Watching his beloved woman seduce another man, she wanted to see how Lin Ningkun could endure it.
They had come to Guangming Temple, and although they ate in their own rooms, Jiang Ruanxi still had to pay respects to Madam Zhou.
When Jiang Ruanxi entered, Madam He happened to be there too.
“In a bit, Master Chanli will lecture on Buddhist principles, you all accompany me then.”
Madam He was very devout to Buddha naturally, so she didn’t refuse.
After the rebirth incident, Jiang Ruanxi also respected Buddha greatly and agreed without hesitation.
Jiang Ruanxi pretended to casually say, “Mother, Master Chanli is an enlightened high monk of Guangming Temple. We’ve come to pray for many things this time. They all say sincerity brings spiritual response, I think it’s best if we all go.”
Madam He glanced at Jiang Ruanxi and chimed in.
“Yes, didn’t Third Sister say she wanted to come pray for marriage? Why isn’t Third Sister here?”
Hearing this, Madam Zhou’s face looked very unpleasant, but she quickly adjusted.
“Worshiping Buddha takes time, with your Third Sister’s restless nature, how could she sit still? How about this: Master Chanli has another session tomorrow, I’ll persuade her to go then. Today, just us first.”
Madam He frowned, feeling it wasn’t right, but at that moment a little novice monk came in from outside, “Everyone, Master Chanli invites you.”
At this point, Madam He couldn’t worry about Lin Tingting anymore and followed Madam Zhou to the Buddhist Hall.
Jiang Ruanxi calculated the time and gave Hong Ye a look; Hong Ye quietly went out.
After seeing Master Chanli, everything was normal. Several people sat in the incense burner room, with curling smoke, and began meditating cross-legged.
After the time of one incense stick, Madam Zhou’s maidservant came in and whispered a few words in her ear. Madam Zhou’s face changed greatly in shock, and she fell heavily to the ground.
Master Chanli opened his eyes.
“Madam Lin, is there an urgent matter?”
Being interrupted during meditation was a great taboo for any master.
Madam Zhou was extremely apologetic, silent and not knowing how to speak.
“Meditation should originally bring a calm mind, empty of all four elements. Now that Madam Lin’s mind is disturbed, there’s no point in continuing.”
Seeing her embarrassed, Master Chanli spoke for her, “Madam Lin, why not handle the matter properly and come back later.”
With words said to this extent, Madam Zhou couldn’t refuse, and thinking of the matter’s severity, she called Jiang Ruanxi to go with her before leaving.
After going out, Jiang Ruanxi asked curiously, “Mother, what’s good about it, why did we come out? Elder Sister-in-law is still inside.”
“Your Elder Sister-in-law originally had a matter to request, letting her stay there doesn’t delay her business.” Madam Zhou looked at Jiang Ruanxi, “As for you, you don’t have anything important anyway, come with me.”
Jiang Ruanxi lowered her gaze to her shoe tips, “Mother, where are we going, what exactly is the matter?”
Already irritable, seeing her dallying with questions, Madam Zhou’s face instantly darkened.
With an impatient face, she said, “You’ll know when you come with me. Hurry up.”
Hearing her scolding, Jiang Ruanxi rolled her eyes, but knowing the good show had begun, her starry eyes flashed, and she followed behind Madam Zhou, soon arriving at Guangming Temple’s back courtyard.
Three chapters today, making up for the one short yesterday.
