The Rebirth of a Daughter: My Lord, I Will Never Be a Concubine

"A few years ago, my mother was not well. Many doctors were consulted, but none of them could diagnose her. I heard that Master Wuchan of Wuhua Mountain was proficient in medicine and had cured the imperial concubine, so I came here to seek treatment. Unexpectedly, my mother drank the medicine made by Master Wuchan and her health improved greatly. Although she eventually died during childbirth, she was still blessed by Wuhua Mountain. I came here to thank Master Wuchan."

After Wu Chan became famous, he treated countless patients, so it was no surprise that he became the abbot of Yideng.

"It's a piece of cake. What's your mother's name?"

"Madam of the Su Mansion—Jiang Youbai."

After he finished speaking, Abbot Yideng was stunned. He narrowed his eyes and his mind was filled with thoughts.

"Master Yideng, what's wrong with you?" Su Yanhua pretended to be puzzled. "I wonder if I have the honor to thank Master Wuchan."

Abbot Yideng calmed down and said, "Miss Su, you may not know that Wuchan was expelled from Wuhua Mountain by me two years ago because he killed someone with his medical skills. His whereabouts are still unknown."

Su Yanhua turned her head and chuckled, "Really? If what Master Yideng said is true, then who are the monks at the foot of Wuhua Mountain?"

Abbot Yideng suddenly raised his head, his face looking a little embarrassed.

"I heard that a distinguished guest invited Master Wuchan today. I just wanted to thank Master Wuchan. The abbot is a wise man and knows that I must see him, so he decided not to stop me."

Abbot Yideng was silent for a moment, then finally sighed and said, "Miss Su is a wise person. We are powerless and can only follow orders, but Wuchan is a person with a heart."

Su Yanhua sneered in her heart. What do you mean by intentional? Since she had done these things that went against her conscience, no matter what the reason was, she deserved to die.

Under Cui'er's guidance, Su Yanhua arrived at a temple.

"Miss, what does Master Yideng have to say?"

"There's no way to stop them by just opening your mouth everywhere." Su Yanhua said, "It's obvious that they have the intention to cover up for them."

Cui Er said, "I heard that Master Yi Deng and Master Wu Chan were from the same school, so it's normal for them to protect each other."

Cui'er approached Su Yanhua and said cautiously, "Just now, I followed the Second Young Lady and found that she had entered this temple. She seemed to be waiting for someone."

Su Yanhua asked, "Where's Su Ruoxi?"

"She just went out. I wonder what she did?"

"Go look for it again."

Cui'er nodded, got up and went out.

Su Yanhua looked at the temple, which was fresh and elegant. There were many calligraphy and paintings on the tables. The person living in the temple was indeed a cultured monk.

Just as I was thinking, I heard footsteps outside.

The person pushed the door open and walked in. Her fluttering dress seemed to indicate the owner's urgency.

Su Yanhua couldn't avoid it, so she rolled over and hid in the corner of the table.

She didn't know what she collided with, but her toes landed unsteadily and she almost fell to the ground the next moment.

Suddenly her collar tightened and she was pulled back, standing on the ground.

Su Yanhua was shocked. There was actually someone hiding here, but the angle was very small and she couldn't turn around at all. She didn't know who it was.

Before she could speak, a low, hoarse voice came from behind her.

"It seems that Miss Su's martial arts skills need to be strengthened."

The faint fragrance of tea entered Su Yanhua's nose, the fragrance was elegant and leisurely floating, adding a touch of elegance to the space.

Keep it simple!

She was wondering why Xing Jian was here.

At this time, a female voice was heard from the temple.

"Master, didn't you retire?"

Master, have you attained enlightenment?

Su Yanhua listened attentively with bated breath.

The other party's voice was a little hoarse, and he said in a calm tone: "Second Miss, there are some things that Wu Chan can't do as he pleases. Wu Chan previously owed a favor to Lord Nalan, and now he is here to repay the debt."

Su Ruoxi said angrily, "Master Wuchan, have you forgotten what you promised my mother?"

Su Yanhua was stunned. Could it be that Wuchan's retirement was not due to the fact that he killed someone with his medical skills? The killing of someone was just a pretext. It was Xu who asked Wuchan to retire, but what was the relationship between Xu and Wuchan?

The tea fragrance behind him became stronger and stronger, and the scent made Su Yanhua feel a little uncomfortable.

She twisted her body, trying to get away from the person behind her.

"Don't move anymore, you're going to squeeze me out."

The gap was originally small, and when Su Yanhua moved, Xing Jian's body moved out a little.

Su Yanhua rolled her eyes, but unfortunately Xing Jian couldn't see it.

"Of course I won't forget what I promised her. Wu Chan has never done anything against the will of heaven in this life, but there's one thing that still bothers me. I can't repay your mother. As long as I live, I'll be a walking corpse. I only hope to repay my debt while I'm still alive."

Su Ruoxi said, "I don't care about that. Jiang Youbai's daughter has become suspicious of us. She must have come to ask you about Jiang Youbai. My mother has already dealt with the medicine. You just need to keep your mouth shut."

It turned out that poison was put in her mother's medicine.

Su Yanhua was burning with anger and subconsciously tightened her hands hanging by her side, squeezing them so hard that her fingertips turned white.

At this moment, someone behind him said, "Jiang Youbai is your mother?"

These words instantly broke the tense string in her mind. She spun around and kicked Xing Jian out.

The sudden noise startled the two of them.

"who-"

Su Ruoxi questioned loudly. The man who came was dressed in black. The pain on his face flashed away, and then he returned to his cold look.

"OK, Master!"

He smiled indifferently, distant yet polite, with a hint of oppression in his tone.

"I had no idea that Miss Su Er and Master Wuchan were so familiar with each other."

Su Ruoxi was stunned, her face showing panic. She began to explain, "I met Master Wuchan once before, and I came here to meet him today."

After she finished speaking, she raised her eyes and asked, "I wonder when Master Xing will come?"

He didn't answer, but just stared at Su Ruoxi, his eyes showing no emotion at all.

Su Ruoxi didn't dare to look directly at him and slowly lowered her head.

She had crossed the line and dared to ask about Mr. Xing's whereabouts.

He shifted his gaze to Wu Chan, turned around, walked to the table, picked up a cup of tea, and slowly stirred the tea.

"Master Wuchan also loves the clouds and mist of Mount Lu?"

Master Wuchan said calmly, "The tea from Lushan Yunwu is light and requires careful savoring. It is the best way to pass the time."

Xing Jian smiled, his smile was calm and relaxed.

"Master Wuchan is an elegant man. I have even better tea here. I wonder if Master Wuchan could give me a favor and move to Fenzhai."

Master Wuchan twirled his Buddhist beads and said, "Thank you, Young Master. I dare not refuse your invitation."

Xing Jian slowly turned around and placed the tea on the table. He glanced at the white dress out of the corner of his eye, and a faint smile passed across his lips.

He walked in front of Su Ruoxi and said coldly, "Second Miss Su, when I came here, I seemed to hear Miss Su's maid looking for you. You should go too."

Su Ruoxi responded: "Yes."

The figures of several people gradually left, and Su Yanhua stood up and came out.

She quickly gathered her thoughts.

"Black Iron—"

A gust of black wind blew, and Xuantie stood in front of her.

Su Yanhua said, "Investigate Xu Qing, especially her relationship with Wu Chan. We must get to the bottom of it."

"Yes."

.........

Time passed very quickly. The bustling crowds of pilgrims were gone. The monks were cleaning the temple and trimming branches and leaves just to welcome the distinguished guests who would be arriving soon.

Xing Jian, who was watching the receding figure, said calmly, "Ling Da, how's the matter I asked you to investigate going?"

Ling Dadao said, "According to the spies, the property east of Lingcheng is indeed the work of Prime Minister Wang."

"What a great Prime Minister Wang is! He actually seized the national warehouse, established a business, and sold illegal salt." Ling Er said angrily, "Sir, can you please inform the emperor?"

Xing Jian did not answer, but turned to ask Ling Da: "Ling Da, what do you think?"

Ling Da said slowly, "Prime Minister Wang holds great power and influence. All officials are dependent on him, and his legitimate daughter is the emperor's concubine and is quite favored. Given his current status, he wouldn't act on his own."

"That's strange, but every bill is stamped with the seal of the Prime Minister's Mansion. There's no mistake. Either he did it, or someone instructed him to do it." Ling Er was stunned. He said in disbelief: "Could it be the emperor?"

After the conversation ended, neither of them said anything. Ling Er gradually confirmed his idea. He wondered, "Why is the emperor doing this? Is he setting up such a business in order to eradicate the Xing Clan's industry?"

At the beginning of the establishment of the Yun Qin State, the entire country was in a state of low productivity, and people died in wars everywhere. The previous emperor could only recuperate through policies, encourage people to produce agriculture, and vigorously promote the policy of reclaiming wasteland. As the cultivated area continued to expand and cash crops continued to increase, it can be said that the initial development of the Yun Qin State relied on the farming of the people.

At some point, some newly established businesses began to rapidly expand throughout the entire Lingcheng. These products ranged from clothing and antiques to rouge and powder, and were only supplied to government officials and nobles. They could be said to have monopolized most of the economy of the entire Lingcheng.

How could the emperor not be afraid when facing a mysterious and powerful opponent? However, the industrial power of Lingcheng cannot be eliminated overnight. All he can do now is to bide his time.