Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Chapter 8: A surprising change on the way back

Others may not know, but he knows it in his heart.

Since he recovered from smallpox, he could hear the voices of everyone except Huang Wuku's mother, Huang Mama and Huang Ama.

He had never encountered any accidents in all these years, but today was different.

Originally he didn't quite understand this fate, but now he seems to have some clues.

Looking at the young woman next to the lady, Yinreng was sure that he had heard nothing.

"Is she free from distractions? Does she have no wishes?"

Although he couldn't confirm it, his expression changed when he thought of Master Wuchen.

After stepping out of the main hall, Yinreng winked at the guards around him and went straight to the master's meditation room.

The mother and daughter prayed silently and then reverently inserted the incense into the incense burner.

The monk waiting on the side led the mother and daughter to the lottery box and signaled them to shake the lottery box and draw their own bamboo sticks.

As the bamboo sticks were gently shaken, they made a rustling sound.

The two of them silently recited their wishes in their hearts, and as they shook the tube gently, a bamboo stick soon fell out of the tube, and so did Fu Cha.

The elderly monk who interpreted the fortune took the bamboo sticks from the two and examined them carefully.

He examined the two bamboo sticks carefully, then looked at the two of them with a kind expression.

"My two benefactors, this is truly a rare and auspicious sign."

The monk asked with a smile, "I wonder if what you two are seeking is marriage?"

Fucha smiled and nodded, "That's exactly what I'm looking for in a marriage for my daughter."

Wanyu also nodded.

The monk copied the signature onto two pieces of paper and handed them to Fu Cha first.

"Madam, your fortune reads, 'Colorful clouds appear, auspicious air returns, the old man under the moon is beaming. Fate comes naturally, heaven's will is revealed, your heart is at peace, your body is healthy, and you are happy and at ease.'"

"Madam, don't worry too much. Your love's marriage is already destined. Just let nature take its course and everything will go smoothly and happily."

With Fucha smiling, the monk handed another lot to Wanyu.

"The inscription on this female donor's fortune read, 'Flowing water understands you, the bright moon shines, marriage is destined by heaven, no need to search. Gentle breeze, fragrant flowers, beautiful scenery, good marriage, finally meet.'"

"The female donor only needs to follow her heart to achieve her dreams and find a like-minded husband."

Fu Cha's eyes flashed with joy, "Thank you for the good words, Master."

This time, the mother and daughter went to the Huguo Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings, which went very smoothly. They got two good lots, and Fu Cha was no longer worried about next year's general election.

She had a vegetarian meal at the temple at noon. She felt distressed when she saw that her daughter had been feeling very cooped up at home recently.

Since they were already out today, she might as well let her walk around the temple and relax a bit, while she herself stayed in the dining room to worship Buddha.

Huguo Temple is considered a royal temple, so there is no need to worry about safety.

Moreover, there were maids and old women following her, so Fucha was very relieved.

It was already mid-afternoon when the mother and daughter left the temple and got on the carriage back home.

On the way back, the sunlight was mottled and the carriage was moving slowly on the ancient road.

But they didn't know that behind the carriage was a handsome man on horseback with his servants, slowly following them.

Inside the carriage, Wanyu was in a very good mood and kept chattering while pulling Fucha.

Looking at the smile on her daughter's face and thinking about the good fortune she had drawn, Fucha also felt happy.

No one expected that a sudden change was quietly approaching.

The coachman drove the carriage slowly along the official road paved with bluestone.

Wanyu and her mother sat in the car, chatting and laughing quietly, enjoying this rare quiet time.

Lichun, the maidservant who served Fucha, sat next to the coachman, waiting for her masters' orders at any time.

Listening to the movement in the car, a knowing smile appeared on his face.

However, this tranquility was soon broken by a chaotic sound of horse hooves.

Not far away, a gorgeously decorated carriage came galloping, accompanied by the neighing of horses and the crackling of wheels rolling over dead branches, seeming a little out of control.

"Miss Lichun, look, there's a carriage rushing over there!" The coachman's face changed drastically and he pointed ahead and shouted.

Lichun looked up and saw that the carriage was like a horse that had broken free from its reins, rushing towards them.

Her heart tightened instantly, and an ominous premonition came over her.

She anxiously ordered the driver: "Quick! Change the direction of our carriage and stay away from that carriage."

Seeing that the driver had followed her instructions, she stood up and quickly got into the carriage.

"Fujin, Gege, there's a carriage coming our way that seems a bit out of control. Please take your seats!"

Seeing the panic on Lichun's face and what she had just said, Wanyu quickly lifted the curtains and looked outside.

A horse-drawn carriage was coming hurriedly from the opposite direction, and the horses were frightened and rushed around like wild horses.

The driver cracked his whip and shouted loudly, trying to control his frightened horse, while the maids and old women in the back seat of the carriage screamed.

The two followers following on both sides of the carriage also loudly reminded the people in the carriage to be careful, and then drew their swords to shoot the crazy horse opposite directly.

Seeing this, Wanyu's heart tightened.

She looked at her mother, a glint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she shouted loudly: "Mother, protect your head!"

Then he hugged his mother tightly in his arms with all his strength, using his body as a barrier to protect her.

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