The stunning beauty of Qing Dynasty

Qingyin really wanted to say that the toning pills had worked and she was stronger than an ox, but she had no choice but to tell the maid. She had no choice but to change her clothes and drink a big bowl of ginger soup amid the maid's increasingly loving nagging as if she were possessed by her mother.

Baotai and his companions, who had come to their senses, were in a trance and even suspected that they had just had a vague dream. However, the presence of so many people clearly proved the real existence of the stunning woman.

"Fairy!" An ordinary-looking guard couldn't help but murmur, breaking the silence in the room. Rongying couldn't help but turn his head to look at Prince Baotai.

A hint of determination flashed in the man's eyes, and when they looked at each other, the atmosphere between them changed imperceptibly.

When the evil dragon found the treasure, he would only hide it and build a golden house for her. No matter how close they were, they would not share with each other. There was a flash of hostility in Rongying and Baotai's eyes when they looked at each other, but because the treasure had not been obtained yet, their relationship was maintained well on the surface, but only the two of them knew what they were thinking in their hearts.

Their group was soon discovered by Zeng Li, who was the most attentive to the Taoist temple. Looking at the tall figures that were obviously composed of noblemen and guards, she curled her lips. Several of them were soaked like drowned rats, and they must have come to avoid the rain. She didn't want to pay attention to these people who were obviously well-dressed, nor did she want to bring disaster to the Taoist temple, so she could only step forward and say a few words to them.

"Who are you?" The woman's voice was sharp and hoarse, but it was obviously unusual in this quiet rainy night.

Everyone looked over and saw a pretty woman in a familiar Taoist robe looking at them with cold eyes. Baotai, who wanted to get information about the beauty, did not ignore that the woman was wearing the same clothes as the fairy just now. He said in a gentle tone: "Hello, Taoist priest, these are our guards. We came to Anqing County to enjoy the scenery, but we walked too far and didn't expect it to rain suddenly. We had to use the Taoist temple to hide from the rain."

"Okay, now you can leave after you're done hiding." Zeng Li was polite but not too much.

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The faces of several people froze. Isn't it normal for a person to say something like that and not invite them in to sit down, or let them stay overnight? Is there something wrong with this Taoist temple or with these people?

Zeng Li didn't care about the shock of the few people. After saying that, she just planned to inform the host Master Yu to keep an eye on them. Their Taoist temple had an unparalleled treasure. If they saw it, Zeng Li would feel that they had defiled their goddess. That's right, over the years, Qingyin had been deified in the hearts of her loyal fans. Zeng Li sincerely felt that Qingyin was the goddess sent by God to show mercy to the world. Otherwise, who would have such amazing skills and be so smart?

"Master, Master, wait a minute. Since we have come to the Taoist temple and feel that we have a destiny with it, could you introduce us to the abbot of your temple?" Rong Ying has always looked approachable and gave people a good impression. Baotai did not care about his friend's advance and looked at Zeng Li sincerely. Unfortunately, this trick obviously suffered a Waterloo in front of Zeng Li. If she had not seen the unparalleled beauty in the world, Zeng Li might really have some good feelings for the two rare and good-looking noblemen. However, Zeng Li, who has been with Qingyin for five years, has become unworldly. She only felt that the two men in front of her were noisy and annoying. She wanted to pretend that she didn't hear them, but they were too close and she couldn't ignore them. Thinking of Master Yu's instructions, she could only bear the impatience and took a few people to Master Yu's house.

She remained silent the whole way, only saying an insignificant word every seven or eight sentences, leaving the two people who wanted to inquire about Qingyin with no chance. They also realized that they were unpopular and annoying and remained silent. Under normal circumstances, they would have been venomous to the female Taoist priest in front of them, but now because of Qingyin, they also unconsciously revealed their harmlessness and tried to please people who had a little relationship with Qingyin. If they were seen by acquaintances in the capital, they would probably be shocked. How could these big tyrants in the capital be so polite and humble!

Yu Xuanzi's courtyard was closer to the inside, and Qingyin's courtyard was located on the east and west sides respectively. The sound of the people walking was loud, and Yu Xuanzi, who was praying, also noticed them.

She secretly gave Zeng Li a wink, and then greeted a few people with a smile on her face.

Looking at the familiar emotionless smile and Yu Xuanzi's shrewd eyes, Baotai and Rongying looked at each other.

Tsk, it seems there are quite a few talented people in such a small Taoist temple. This smiling tiger Taoist Master Yu Xuanzi is not a stupid man at first glance. It seems that it may not be easy to get information from the Taoist Master, the two thought to themselves. However, soon, with the two people's intention to make friends, they chatted happily and even made an agreement to stay in the Taoist temple for a few days.

The woman following behind her frowned slightly, but did not say anything. She waited until the few people walked away before asking about Yu Xuanzi.

"Master Yu, these people live here, but what if Qinrou is seen?" the woman asked worriedly.

"Alu, do you still remember what day it is at this time of year?" Yu Xuanzi did not answer, but asked another question.

The woman named A Lu fell into deep thought. She was the heir of the Taoist temple chosen by Yu Xuanzi, so she was naturally smart. After thinking about it for a while, she figured it out. She was silent for a while and said, "A talent show?"

"Yes, all the women of the Eight Banners of Manchuria must be selected. It is time for Ah Rou to leave. She is a precious pearl that we got by chance at Xiaoyao Taoist Temple. She will one day wash away the dust and shine. All we can do is to support her and bless her brilliance."

"Alu, Arou doesn't belong to us. She belongs to herself. Keep a close eye on these people and send someone to tell Arou that she's leaving."

"Yes, Master Yu." Looking at the back of the woman leaving, A'lu suddenly felt that Master Yu, who had always protected them from wind and rain, had aged a lot.

Qingyin also learned the news about Baotai and his group from Zeng Li. Just as Master Yu said, someone would come to pick her up tomorrow. If she left, the group would naturally leave if they couldn't find anyone.

Seeing Zeng Li's worried expression, Qing Yin said a few words of comfort. Parting is the easiest thing, and she couldn't say that she had foreseen that she would leave tomorrow. She sat in the room and pondered for a while, planning to write a few letters to the Taoist temple in advance, as they might never meet again in the future.

Shrouded in the night of Anqing County, the cold building of the Lin Mansion seemed to be covered with a layer of gauze under the moonlight, less solemn and more gentle.

"Master, the talent show is coming soon. Should we call Rou'er back in advance so that she can learn some rules and not embarrass you?" The cold-looking woman snuggled in the arms of the middle-aged man and asked cautiously.

"Yeah." The man Lin Shengxi paused for a second. Who? But looking at the now favored beauty Aunt He, he still responded simply.

Aunt He couldn't help but reveal some genuine joy on her face. In the past few years, she also had a four-year-old son, so she had someone to rely on. Although she didn't care that much about her eldest daughter, she still missed that poor eldest daughter.

"Thank you, sir, but what about the time?"

"Can you come back early tomorrow morning?" Lin Shengxi raised his eyebrows. After a few words with Aunt He, he also remembered the second daughter who was thrown into the Taoist temple by her. He couldn't remember her appearance very clearly, but she was dark, ugly, and stupid. It was estimated that she would not pass the talent show. It would be better to bring her back early to learn the rules and not lose his face. He thought about it for a while, but he did not reveal any emotion in front of Aunt He.

Aunt He felt a little excited and a little guilty. She was looking forward to seeing her eldest daughter whom she had not seen for a long time, but it was also true that she had been increasingly neglected over the years. She hoped that her daughter would not resent her. Aunt He closed her eyes with sorrow.

The next morning, the Taoist temple exuded a natural fragrance after the spring rain, and new buds sprouted in the woods. Everything was full of vitality and exuded the vitality of the new year.

But Qingyin's yard was already filled with the atmosphere of parting, quiet and sad.

"Arou, I'll go with you." Zeng Li looked at Qingyin, who had grown from a teenage girl into a stunning beauty, with determination in his eyes.

"Ali, is this Uncle Zeng?"

"My father also agrees. My father is taken care of by Master Yu. As long as Arou lets me come back once before my father dies, it will be fine." Zeng Li stared at Qingyin closely, his eyes full of passion and expectation.

Seeing that Zeng Li had thought everything through, Qingyin didn't want to persuade her any further. She nodded and hugged this sister who was both her friend and protector.

Because of Zeng Li, the sadness of parting also faded a little, and the other young girls also turned their eyes to the host Yu Xuanzi. Why didn't they think of this method? If Arou left, they could follow!

Yu Xuanzi's mouth twitched, and facing everyone's expectant eyes, he said unhappily: "Impossible, you all stay in this Taoist temple, and besides, are your kung fu as good as Zeng Li's?"

When talking about martial arts, several people lowered their heads in dejection. The people in the Taoist temple practiced martial arts, and no one knew where Yu Xuanzi got this technique from. (Qing Yin, who had hidden her skills and fame, smiled and said nothing.) But Zeng Li must be the most diligent and hardworking one. Who can compare with her?

Several people were discouraged, and in the end only Master Yu was left without saying goodbye.

"Master Yu." Qingyin hugged the master who treated her as his daughter, her voice full of nostalgia.

"Why are you hugging me? You're so old." Yu Xuanzi's voice was calm, but if it weren't for the raised corners of her mouth, her secret joy would not have been exposed.

"Arou, your mother has a little son. Don't worry about it. If you have any hardship, just write to us and protect yourself."

"Well, I see."

"Okay, let's go quickly. If you don't leave now, all the people in our Taoist temple will run away with you." Master Yu gently tidied up Qingyin's messy clothes before stopping talking.

Qingyin laughed and left the Taoist temple where she had lived for five years, accompanied by Zengli and Xiaoyue.

The guards on the carriage parked at the entrance were feeling sleepy and complaining at the same time. Five years was too long, and they were all new and were not familiar with the second young lady they were going to pick up.

"Hey, what do you think this second young lady looks like?"

"Most likely not, otherwise why would the master send the second young lady to stay in the Taoist temple for five years?"

"Yes, this second young lady is really pitiful, sandwiched between the eldest and third young ladies."

"Tsk tsk, didn't I have a cousin who was on duty in the mansion before? I heard that this second young lady looks like a man, not to mention how ugly she is!"

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The guards who had been traveling all night early in the morning were much more sober because of the gossip, and they looked down on the second young lady, whom they had never met, even more.

As the noises came from the gate of the Taoist temple, several people stopped talking and became serious again, completely unaware that the noises of their previous discussions had already reached the ears of several martial artists in the Taoist temple.

Xiaoyue had learned Kung Fu in the Taoist temple, and had made some achievements. She was so angry that she wanted to go out and beat up the nosy guard and nanny. Her daughter was as beautiful as a fairy, and it was impossible for ordinary people like them to resist the humiliation! However, Qingyin stopped her and she had to endure it.

The footsteps were getting closer step by step. Perhaps it was time or expectation, the guards and maids who came to pick up Qingyin also looked towards the gate with some anticipation unconsciously.

The door was pushed open.

The sunshine and the beauty made several people speechless.

Eyebrows like emerald feathers, skin like white snow, cheeks like fresh lychees, nose like goose fat. She was dressed in a plain green dress, but she looked like a fairy. Her otherworldly appearance was like clouds in the sky, far and near, hard to figure out. She looked like a human but also a demon, and it was hard to tell the difference. It was as if they had had a false dream, really ethereal.

Qingyin didn't care whether a few people reacted or not, and directly entered the carriage under the guard of Xiaoyue and Zengli, blocking all the obsessed gazes.

The guards had not come to their senses until they were halfway there. They just kept walking back towards the Lin Mansion blindly based on their muscle memory. From time to time, they looked at the sedan chair with closed doors and windows with expectation or passion, but were glared back fiercely by Zeng Li.

It was difficult for a few people to show any courtesy, and the glances of those who knew each other were fiercely mixed.

"You call her ugly with this look?"

"How could I know that these were all rumors."

"We're really hurt by this rumor. The second lady's maid must have heard it, wuwuwu." Several people couldn't help but sigh deeply, and their expressions became even more unhappy.

The fatter maid and the thinner maid also wanted to serve the fairy-like Second Young Miss, but the maids and servants around the Second Young Miss looked at them like thieves. Plus, the journey was not too far, so the two of them arrived at the Lin Mansion without getting a chance to get close to the Second Young Miss. Fortunately, some of the Second Young Miss's foolish guards who didn't even see them outside the carriage comforted them a little.

The people waiting at the Lin residence stood at the door with different expressions. Except for a few young men who were still studying and had not returned, Father Lin had a calm look in his eyes and nothing could be seen. The two eldest and third young ladies, who were competing with each other and had undercurrents, stood next to each other, but both of them were dressed up smartly and looked as if they didn't care about the second sister who was coming.

Perhaps the only one standing here who was the most anxious and worried was Aunt He. She was holding her four-year-old son Lin Chenke, who was very pretty, and anxiously glanced at the silent door from time to time. The sweat from her anxious palms was even noticed by the clever four-year-old Lin Chenke. Until he was four years old, he had never seen this sister, and instead liked the prettier third sister more. Seeing his mother so anxious about the second sister, he couldn't help feeling a little jealous.

I heard that the second elder sister was very ugly. Wouldn’t she be even uglier now? I wonder if mother will still like her after seeing the second elder sister. Humph!