Aunt Chen is back from the world of cultivation

Rong Niang's fear of Pei Xiao was rooted in her since childhood and was deep in her bones.

But even so, she still tried to calm herself down and think of the right words to say.

She didn't want to go back to the Jingnan Marquis' Mansion, nor did she want to reveal the fact that her mother had come to the capital.

Suddenly, an idea flashed in my mind, so I said:

"I am here to do something under the order of the temple master."

My father didn't know that my mother was the abbot of the temple, and he was afraid of her existence.

Bringing up the temple master might make my father back off.

Pei Xiao frowned:

"What is it that would require a girl like you to travel thousands of miles to be in the spotlight?"

"Take two people and send Miss San back to the Bo's Mansion immediately."

Having said that, he turned around and gave instructions to the followers around him.

No matter what, Rong Niang is his daughter, the young lady of the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion. She should not show up in such occasions like those Taoist nuns in rural Taoist temples.

Rong Niang immediately took two steps back cautiously:

"Father, you have already signed a contract with Cihang Temple. Your daughter needs to practice in the temple for twelve years. No matter what happens, this contract cannot be changed. I cannot go back to the mansion with you."

She tried hard to suppress her fear of her biological father and maintain a dignified demeanor.

Her mother is the abbot of Cihang Temple, who commands all the powerful people in Southern Capital to bow down to her. As her mother's daughter, she cannot act too submissive and bring down her mother's prestige.

Pei Xiao never expected that his daughter, who had always been respectful and obedient, would dare to disobey his orders.

Looking closely, the girl in front of me stood straight, and although she looked a little nervous, she was mostly calm and confident.

Compared to when he was in the Bo's Mansion, he now has a more noble demeanor.

This made him feel a little more concerned.

With the current status of the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion, even a concubine's daughter can marry into a high-ranking family and take charge of the household.

Rongniang is already over nine years old. Since she has this kind of character, she can be well cultivated.

As for the contract, agreeing to Cihang Temple's request was an act of helplessness. Now that times have changed, there is naturally no reason to let the young lady of the Bo family live outside.

"The people from Cihang Temple should be nearby, right? Go call them over and let your father negotiate with them."

The capital is the home turf of the Bo's Mansion. He does not think that a few Kun Daoists from Cihang Temple can be arrogant enough to confront the Bo's Mansion.

"No need, father. A gentleman's word is as good as a whip. Since we have signed a contract with Cihang Temple, we should not violate it."

"You must have something to do today, so just go do it and don't waste your time on me."

Pei Xiao was about to speak when he suddenly saw a stunning woman in a white Taoist robe walking out of the compartment in front of him.

The woman's skin was whiter than snow, her features were picturesque, and she seemed shrouded in a layer of light. She looked like a goddess who had walked out of a painting, with an immortal look and grace that no one could match.

All of Pei Xiao's words were stuck in his throat, and he was in a trance.

The amazing memories that were once blurred by time are fully revived at this moment.

Chen Qingzhu was always different to him.

She was the first woman who had always rejected him, and also the concubine he had been most obsessed with. But later that feeling changed, and she was no longer special.

But now, that feeling as if I had just met him for the first time has returned.

"Xiaozhu..."

He couldn't help but shout softly, as if he was afraid of scaring the phantom in his dream.

When Chen Qingzhu saw the man in front of him, his eyes instantly brightened.

Rong Niang wanted to find the waiter by herself, but she did not stop her. After all, she brought Rong Niang to the capital to train her, so naturally she wanted her to do more things within her ability.

But Rong Niang was not wearing a veil when she went out, so she was still a little worried that she would meet bad people. Therefore, when she saw that she had been gone for a while, she came out to watch her so that she could help Rong Niang at any time if she encountered danger that she could not solve.

However, she never expected that Rong Niang would be blocked by Pei Xiao.

Even before coming to the capital, he had already decided to deal with the people in Jingnan Marquis' Mansion, and he had expected to meet them sooner or later.

But it shouldn’t have happened today. It was really unexpected and disappointing.

Besides, it’s not time for the real show to begin yet.

"Rong Niang."

Chen Qingzhu originally had no intention of getting entangled with Pei Xiao. She planned to call her daughter, pay the bill and leave.

When Rong Niang heard her voice, she turned around immediately and saw Chen Qingzhu coming out without wearing a veil. She was panicked for a moment.

It’s over. My mother has also been seen by my father. I’m afraid she won’t be able to get away easily today.

At this moment, she regretted deeply why she was so willful and insisted on forcing her mother to go out to the lantern festival.

If they hadn't gone to the Lantern Festival, they could have lived peacefully in the Yan family's house without being discovered by their father.

Even though she thought this in her heart, she still kept a straight face and walked firmly to stand beside Chen Qingzhu.

"Waiter, check out."

Chen Qingzhu saw the waiter who was just walking over and greeted him in a cold voice, as if he hadn't seen Pei Xiao at all.

Being ignored like this, Pei Xiao, who was always proud, was a little angry.

But when he thought about the injustice Chen Qingzhu had suffered, his anger suddenly disappeared, leaving only pity and guilt in his heart.

Once, he was deceived by Zhang and mistook Xiaozhu as the murderer who poisoned Jin Ge'er. He was so cruel to her that he almost ordered her to be tortured.

It's normal for her to feel resentful.

I think at that time, she must have been coerced by Zhang and was forced to stand up and take the blame. Under her seemingly calm appearance, I don't know how terrified and desperate she was.

Fortunately, for some unknown reason, Zhang sent Xiaozhu to the temple to practice and atone for his sins, so Xiaozhu did not make an irreparable mistake.

"Xiao Zhu, this is our own business."

He explained to Chen Qingzhu softly, then turned to the shopkeeper beside him and instructed:

"From now on, whenever this lady comes, she can just pay the bill."

In this case, Chen Qingzhu was too lazy to argue with him about whether to pay the ten or twenty taels of silver. He simply took Rong Niang's hand, went back to the compartment, took out Rong Niang's veil hat, asked her to put it on, and then put on a veil hat himself.

"Let's go, Rong Niang, let's go back."

Seeing Chen Qingzhu so calm, Rong Niang's panicked heart also calmed down.

The two of them walked past Pei Xiao and others who were following them and were about to leave the restaurant.

Pei Xiao caught up again.

Chen Qingzhu now has a deep understanding of human nature and knows exactly what Pei Xiao is thinking. He just thinks it is ridiculous.

Now, to her, his every move was like admiring a clown on the stage.

Since she never intended to let these enemies die, it was natural that she would tease and torture them many times, let them experience all kinds of suffering in the world and then die in despair.

Originally, she just wanted to take Rong Niang away directly in order not to disrupt the plan, but since Pei Xiao caught up with them, she might as well create some trouble for them in advance.

"What does Jingnan Bo want to do?"

Chen Qingzhu turned around and asked coldly.

"Xiao Zhu, why are you in Beijing?"

Pei Xiao asked about what he cared about most with concern.

He knew that Imperial Noble Consort Shuyi had sent people to Cihang Temple to ask for Xiaozhu to come back and serve Zhang.

It didn't matter originally.

As a concubine, it is my duty to serve my mistress.

But at this moment, he was reluctant to let her be tortured by Zhang like that again.

"Did Cihang Temple drive you out?"

He thought of a bad possibility.

After all, with Imperial Noble Consort Shuyi's current status, no one dares to offend her.

It is very likely that in order to avoid becoming an enemy of Imperial Noble Consort Shuyi, Cihang Temple gave up Xiaozhu and her daughter, and even sent them to the capital.

"If so, what should Jingnan Bo do?"

Chen Qingzhu asked.

Pei Xiao immediately said:

"Xiao Zhu, I know you've been wronged before. But don't worry, now that you've come to the capital, I won't let you continue to wander around. Ah Wu, take Aunt Chen and her daughter to the other courtyard in the east of the city immediately."

Letting Xiaozhu go back to the Bo's Mansion now will definitely make Zhang unhappy.

There is a difference between wives and concubines. If Zhang harasses Xiaozhu, he will not be able to intervene.

It would be better to let Xiaozhu live outside so that he can visit her often and make her feel more comfortable.