Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

"Xiao Cai, don't push your luck. I'm the abbot of the temple. I haven't spoken yet. When will it be your turn to make the decision?"

He can barely afford to eat in this Taoist temple, so how can he take care of so many people?

Cai Ling smiled and his expression became respectful.

"Master Qiu, you are my master's friend, and you are also my elder. Now this girl has met me in your Taoist temple. It is such a fate, how can I not entertain her?"

Taoist Priest Qiu seemed to be very pleased with his flattery, and said with a proud look on his face: "You are quite sensible in what you said. Since you are thinking of me as your elder, I will naturally give you some face. Well, I also think this girl is kind, and Xiao Shanzi came from my Taoist temple, so after you finish burning incense in the main hall, you can stay for dinner, but--"

He glared, "But you can't kill the chicken! That's an old hen I've raised for five years, I keep it for eggs. If you dare to touch it, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Cai Ling shrugged indifferently.

Seeing that Shen Nankui remained silent, he could not help but explain: "Miss Shen, please don't be offended. Although Taoist Qiu looks like a scoundrel, he is actually a pure cultivator. He was just joking just now and he won't really blackmail you."

Taoist Priest Qiu who was standing by heard nothing else but the words "scoundrel" and he immediately jumped up in anger.

"Mr. Cai, who are you calling a scoundrel?"

Cai Ling glanced at him and said, "I'll tell whoever is anxious."

"You! You've pissed me off. I think you still want to get beaten up!"

"The winner is still undecided, and it's still unclear who will beat whom."

Seeing that Taoist Master Qiu was so anxious that his face turned red and his neck became thick, Shen Nankui hurriedly explained: "Taoist Master Qiu, please calm down. Mr. Cai didn't say anything bad about you. He just told me that you are a pure cultivator."

Hearing this, Taoist Priest Qiu coughed awkwardly, "Did he really say that?"

Shen Nankui nodded and looked at Cai Ling helplessly, "Knowing that Taoist Qiu had misunderstood, why didn't you explain?"

Cai Ling said calmly: "What a waste of words."

"You're such a jerk!"

Taoist Priest Qiu was so angry that he fell backwards. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to step forward.

Shen Nankui hurriedly stopped him and said to him, "Master Qiu, let's not talk about Mr. Cai. He is very aggressive and has a stubborn temper. Even if you beat him up, he may not be convinced. In the end, you will be the one who suffers. As a noble man in the mountains, why do you have to argue with a junior?"

"You said I was a hermit in the mountains?"

Taoist Priest Qiu's eyes lit up, he stroked his beard and put on a serious look.

Shen Nankui smiled and nodded, "Yes, you are not contaminated by the secular world and live in seclusion in the mountains, which shows your sincerity in practicing Taoism. Zhongshan was also taken care of by you before. Taoist Qiu deserves these four words."

When Taoist Priest Qiu stood there quietly without saying a word, he looked quite mysterious.

He glanced at Cai Ling with a hint of arrogance and said, "For the sake of this girl, I won't bother with you for now."

Then he turned back and smiled at Shen Nankui, "Miss, I'll take you to the main hall to burn incense."

After burning incense, several people came to the quiet room.

Taoist Priest Qiu brought tea to the table. "Young lady, please try the pine needle tea here. You can't get it anywhere else!"

"Thank you, Master Qiu." Shen Nankui thanked with a smile.

Cai Ling said disdainfully: "You took other people's polite words seriously and were so proud of them. I think you shouldn't be a Taoist priest. You should go to the city to sell your smiles and attract customers, and run a business."

Taoist Priest Qiu's mouth twitched and he wanted to get angry, but after looking at Shen Nankui, he held back.

"There are distinguished guests in the temple today, I can't be bothered with you!"

Cai Ling took a sip of tea and said, "I want to reminisce with Miss Shen. Please leave."

Taoist Priest Qiu glared at him fiercely and went out with the tea tray.

Shen Nankui smiled softly and said, "Are you angry about what I said in the courtyard just now?"

Cai Ling shook his head. "Everyone knows that I have a rebellious personality. The girl is not wrong."

Shen Nankui took a sip of tea and nodded, "This tea has a strong pine aroma, it is indeed unique."

Cai Ling looked at her quietly for a while, then suddenly asked, "Are you okay?"

"Ok?"

Shen Nankui was a little confused.

Cai Ling said, "I have heard all the rumors in the capital. You should... be more compassionate about the child. But you trust your husband who is the top scholar so much. Don't you have any explanation for what he did?"

Shen Nankui shook her head, "He is no longer my husband."

Cai Ling was a little surprised, but seeing that she looked calm and didn't seem to want to say more, he didn't ask any more questions.

"After I heard about your situation, I wanted to visit you, but you and I are different in gender, and I was afraid that I would cause you trouble, so I didn't go to Qingyu Lane. Seeing you again today, I feel relieved to know that you are safe. However, if you and your husband have broken up, what are your plans for the future?"

Before Shen Nankui could answer, a head suddenly popped out of the window. It was Taoist Qiu.

"What are you talking about? There's a sick look between the girl's brows. It's obvious that she's been through a lot!"

Cai Ling glanced at her worriedly, "Are you still not well? Although Taoist Qiu has a volatile personality, he also knows a little bit about medicine. Why not let him diagnose you?"

Taoist Priest Qiu leaned on the window and nodded, "Yes, girl, I can help you take a look!"

Shen Nankui shook his head. "Thank you both for your kindness. I was sick a few days ago, but I'm well now. I'm just a little weak, but it's nothing serious."

Cai Ling frowned and said, "Don't force yourself."

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "I'm really fine, otherwise how could I have the leisure to come to Baima Peak for fun?"

"As for the future..." She paused before saying, "I want to return to Anzhen first, arrange the affairs of the academy, and then make other plans."

She has been delayed in the capital for so long, and if we count the days, the academy should be completed soon.

Cai Ling nodded and was about to speak, but when he turned around, he saw the head still by the window, and his expression suddenly became uneasy.

"Master Qiu, why are you leaning on this window instead of cooking for the guests?"

"I just like to meditate under the window, what do you care? Besides, you are eating and drinking my food here, and you dare to order me around?"

Shen Nankui smiled and tried to smooth things over. "How dare I bother you here today and make Taoist Qiu tired? Hehua and Zhongshan are both good at cooking, so just ask them to go. Taoist Qiu can take a break."

Hearing this, Taoist Priest Qiu looked at her approvingly.

"Miss Shen's words are pleasant to the ear, unlike some people!"

Cai Ling simply ignored him, stood up, and bowed to Shen Nankui, "Miss Shen, Cai thanks you again!"

Shen Nankui was puzzled, "Mr. Cai, what are you doing?"

Taoist Priest Qiu also looked at them with a curious look on his face.

Cai Ling said, "Although I listened to your advice last time, I didn't believe it completely. However, not long after I came to the capital, I really received an invitation from Princess Lekang's mansion."

"So fast?" Shen Nankui was also a little surprised.

In the previous life, wasn’t the confrontation between Cai Ling and the Princess’ Mansion something that was going to happen at the end of the year?