Aunt Chen is back from the world of cultivation

Huiyun nodded half-believingly.

It’s not that she didn’t believe the master, but the lady had a favorite sister in the palace after all.

Would Zhang Jinghong and Pei Xiao really let Pei Jin break her legs in order to cure her illness?

However, the next few words Chen Qingzhu said to her made her, who was usually calm, open her eyes in shock.

"Is it true, Master?"

Chen Qingzhu said with great certainty:

"Of course. You'll know tomorrow."

The facts were just as Chen Qingzhu expected.

Even though Zhang returned to the Bo Mansion unconscious, Pei Xiao was still a little worried for a while.

But his attitude changed immediately with the arrival of Zhang Jinghong.

Zhang Jinghong naturally came here late at night because he heard Nanny Li report about what happened in the Taoist temple.

Not only did he come, he also brought along the imperial physician who was part of the provincial examination invigilation team, and his face was filled with concern for Zhang.

"How is Fourth Sister?"

Zhang is the fourth among all the cousins ​​in the Zhang family.

"This is Doctor Liu from the Imperial Hospital. He is a very skilled doctor. Let him take a look at you!"

Zhang was so frightened that she almost jumped out of the bed.

She had just had it examined by Doctor Qian from the mansion.

Doctor Qian took her money, and learned that this lady had a younger sister who was a favorite concubine and was pregnant with the future prince. Naturally, he did his best to speak up for her, and described her condition as so severe that she had to rest for a few days.

If this Imperial Doctor Liu came to see him, his words would definitely be different from Doctor Qian's. It would be difficult to explain in front of Pei Xiao then.

What's more, Zhang was worried that her restoration of fertility would be discovered by the Zhang family's direct descendants, so she didn't dare let Doctor Liu take her pulse.

She had to choose the lesser of two evils, and she could only exaggerate her illness to make it sound less serious in order to escape.

"Brother, this is against the rules! I just had a heat stroke. I feel much better now after resting for a while!"

She immediately tried to look very energetic.

Seeing that she didn't want to have Doctor Liu feel her pulse, Zhang Jinghong didn't force her.

After all, his purpose was not to treat Zhang, he just wanted to do it for show.

"I'm relieved that you're okay. Fourth sister has sacrificed too much for Jin'er's illness this time. If Jin'er doesn't treat fourth sister as his biological mother in the future, I, as your uncle, will beat him up!"

Zhang felt much better after hearing this.

Even though I was humiliated and suffered today, I received sincere gratitude from the current generation of the Zhang family in power, so it wasn't too bad.

She smiled and said:

"Brother, you are being too polite. I treat Jin'er as my own son, so I am willing to do anything for him."

Zhang Jinghong looked disapproving and said righteously:

"Fourth sister, your motherly love is admirable! But you can't ignore your own body..."

Zhang thought that he was moved by her and began to care about her sincerely. She was somewhat proud of herself for having won over Zhang Jinghong so easily.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jinghong immediately said:

"Fourth sister, when you go to kneel again tomorrow, you must be fully prepared, otherwise, kneeling for five days will cause great damage to your body!"

As he spoke, he gave some advice, such as bringing a thick cushion to reduce damage to the knees, and bringing water and anti-heatstroke medicine to avoid getting heatstroke easily.

It's windy at night, so bring warm clothes to avoid catching a cold.

A series of comprehensive suggestions were given, including bringing ginseng with you to hold in your mouth to increase your physical strength, and bringing a doctor and medicinal herbs with you so that you can receive treatment as soon as possible after kneeling for five days.

Zhang's face suddenly became as ugly as if she had been slapped in the face.

At this moment, she just felt like a complete fool because she was so proud of Zhang Jinghong's words.

Zhang Jinghong, this old fox, praised and flattered her just to embarrass her and force her to kneel for five days to let Cihang Temple vent its anger.

As for what kind of damage her body would suffer after kneeling for five days, he didn't care at all!

He didn't take her, the mistress of the Earl's Mansion, seriously at all. He continued to manipulate her as he did before and made her his sacrifice!

After giving a series of suggestions, Zhang Jinghong also said seriously to Qingliu, the maidservant beside Zhang:

"Have you remembered? If you don't prepare well tomorrow and something happens to your wife, I will hold you responsible!"

"Yes!"

Qingliu answered hurriedly and fearfully.

Zhang wanted to tear Zhang Jinghong's mouth to pieces, but she had to say resolutely:

"Brother, don't worry about me. As long as Cihang Temple is willing to treat Brother Jin, it's worth it even if I die on my knees!"

She deliberately emphasized the words "kneel to death, kneel to disability".

"But if something happens to me, you must not let the Concubine Shu in the palace know. She is pregnant with the royal heir and I'm afraid she won't be able to bear the blow."

When Zhang Jinghong heard this, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

After listening to Nanny Li's report, how could he not know that Zhang was not sincere in going to Cihang Temple to apologize.

But so what? She was the one who caused the trouble, so she had to go even if she didn't want to.

If you think you can escape this responsibility by threatening him with Concubine Shu, you really underestimate Zhang Jinghong.

He seemed not to have heard the hidden meaning and agreed with a smile:

"Fourth sister is right. This matter is indeed not suitable for the Concubine Shu to know. However, there is no need to worry about the news leaking out. Eunuch Liu and others have already returned to the palace. With Fourth sister's ability to manage the family, as long as you don't want to tell the Concubine Shu about this, there must be a way to keep all those who know the truth secret!"

The implication is that if Concubine Shu finds out about this, it would mean that Zhang leaked it on purpose.

"What's more, if you can sincerely ask for the temple master's forgiveness, when she is in a better mood in the future, maybe she can heal your leg as well!"

Zhang was speechless, gritting her teeth in hatred, and barely maintaining her expression even though her palms were about to break.

Zhang Jinghong glanced at Pei Xiao beside him, and seeing that he was still a little hesitant, he said:

"It's getting late, Fourth Sister, please go to bed early. I'd like to trouble my brother-in-law to see me off!"

Since he said so, Pei Xiao naturally had to stand up and see him off.

After walking out of Zhang's yard, Zhang Jinghong spoke:

"I see that Cihang Temple emphasizes sincerity everywhere. It seems that as long as the Marquis's sincerity is sufficient, they may not be unwilling to treat Jin'er. Brother-in-law, Jin'er's health is related to the inheritance of the Marquis's lordship. You must pay attention to it!"

He only mentioned Pei Jin's importance to the inheritance of the Pei family's title, and did not mention the Zhang family's emphasis on Pei Jin, as if everything was just for Pei Xiao's sake.

"Of course!"

Pei Xiao agreed.

Zhang Jinghong said meaningfully:

"There is no such thing as having both sides. As long as Fourth Sister is still your wife and has you in her heart, it is impossible for the Concubine Shu to really get angry with the Bo's Mansion."

"What's more, even if Fourth Sister is injured, the master of Cihang Temple can heal her with his ability. As long as Fourth Sister's life is not in danger, everything will not be irreparable."

Pei Xiao hesitated for a while, not knowing whether it was his last struggle, and said:

"This matter is indeed damaging to the reputation of the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion."

Zhang Jinghong patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"Brother-in-law, you know His Majesty's temperament very well. It may not be a bad thing for Jingnan Marquis's Mansion to show weakness and lose face at this time."

Pei Xiao stood outside Yaoguang Courtyard for a long time before returning to Zhang's room. He held Zhang's hand with a guilty look on his face:

"Madam, I am sorry for letting you sacrifice so much for Brother Jin."

Zhang felt very disappointed, as she knew Pei Xiao had already made his decision.

Even if she felt resentful, she couldn't show it because of her past image.

"My husband, don't think too much. I just didn't like my elder brother's aggressiveness. It's not that I really don't want to kneel down and beg for the Cihang Temple for Brother Jin."

Since both of them had decided to sacrifice her, it would be useless for her to struggle or object. She might as well just do it in a more beautiful way.

This will also make her husband feel more guilty and sympathetic towards her.

She looked at Pei Xiao affectionately:

"Besides, I am not just doing this for Brother Jin. I know that the succession of the title has always been a major concern for my husband. I think it is worth it to sacrifice myself in exchange for the Pei family's title to be inherited without downgrading!"

Pei Xiao showed a look of emotion and guilt:

"If you have such a wife, what more can a husband ask for?"

The two of them were affectionate and affectionate for a while, and Pei Xiao said that he would personally escort Zhang to Cihang Temple tomorrow.

As long as Zhang was kneeling outside Cihang Temple, he would always be by her side, accompanying her and facing it together with her.

Pei Xiao has always been cold-hearted, but these words really moved Zhang and made her change her mind a little.

*

Early the next morning, the two of them were ready, and they drove from the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion in a simple and low-key manner to the outside of Cihang Temple.

With Pei Xiao around, Zhang was able to sing and compose well. She did not have the gloomy and angry look she had yesterday. She said to Kun Dao, the gatekeeper of Cihang Temple, in a gentle and sincere manner:

"Madam Zhang, the Marquis of Jingnan, is here today to seek medical treatment for my beloved son Pei Jin. I am here to continue to plead guilty! I hope you will also inform your master that I will kneel for five full days and pray for forgiveness from the master and the gods!"

Having said that, he knelt down on the cushion that had been placed there without hesitation.

Kun Dao, who was guarding the gate, went to report to Hui Yun.

When Huiyun arrived at the entrance of the Taoist temple, she saw the wife of the Marquis of Jingnan kneeling straight on the cushion.

Next to her stood a tall, handsome and cold young man.

"Who is this?"

Although Pei Xiao hated the Cihang Temple deeply, he had to bow his head temporarily as he needed help from others.

Hearing this, he reluctantly cupped his hands and said coldly:

"Jingnan Earl Pei Xiao, I am here with my wife to apologize."

Huiyun was secretly shocked.

The temple master was right. Not only did the wife of Marquis Jingnan come to kneel and beg for apology this morning, but Marquis Jingnan also came with his wife!

The abbot is truly a master of predictions!

So……

Huiyun tried hard to keep her expression calm and act like a mysterious and unfathomable person:

"The Lord of Jingnan is deeply in love with his wife!"

"The abbot has ordered that if Marquis Jingnan also admits his fault and feels sorry, he should kneel with Madam."

"what?!"

Zhang was shocked.

Pei Xiao felt extremely humiliated and was shocked and angry:

"How dare the demon!"

Pei Xiao was a veteran of the battlefield, and one could almost feel the murderous intent in his eyes, which made Huiyun clench her fists in her sleeves before she could calm herself down and not take a single step back.

She continued to convey Chen Qingzhu's orders without fear:

"The abbot said that if a wife does not teach her husband, it is her fault. If Marquis Jingnan is willing to kneel with his wife, the time his wife has to kneel to atone for her sins can be shortened by half."