Chapter 254: 253: The Si Family Must Have a Request

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Chapter 254: Chapter 253: The Si Family Must Have a Request Qin Liuxi drew a protective talisman for Wang Zheng, folded it into a triangle charm and handed it over: “Keep it close to your body.” Wang Zheng took it; it was not much different from the talismans his mother and sisters usually prayed for. Could the wonderful use of this talisman truly break the disaster? “It’s a blessing, not a curse, this talisman can block an evil spirit for you once,” Qin Liuxi said with a smile: “However, you must be cautious from now on; some girls are not always bearing goodwill.” Wang Zheng bowed with his hands clasped to express his gratitude. Qin Liuxi and the others stayed at the Wang family until they ate in the afternoon and then left. Seeing that Prince Wang really did not fall ill as before, the Wang family could not help but be overjoyed. Even Wang Zheng was half-doubtful about Qin Liuxi and the others; now seeing that his grandfather was no longer sick, he was glad but also a bit worried about being afflicted by tao flower evil. Prince Wang saw his distracted look and asked, “Still worried about being hit by tao flower evil?” Wang Zheng was startled: “Grandfather, you heard?” “Have you truly not been involved with any women outside?” Prince Wang asked back. Wang Zheng subconsciously started to kneel, but Prince Wang held him up: “No need to kneel, just stand and talk. You are the one I have put my efforts into bringing up; I know very well what kind of person you are.” Wang Zheng’s heart relaxed and he said, “I have always kept in mind grandfather’s teachings and dared not do anything outrageous, especially towards women, I have always respected propriety, with no half-heartedness.” Prince Wang nodded and said, “Then think carefully about who you have met and what you have done recently, even if it was something you did unintentionally.” “Do you really believe that I am afflicted by this evil spirit?” “There’s an old saying, it’s better to believe it exists than not. You observed that female crown carefully just now along with your grandfather, did you see her speaking without thinking?” Prince Wang stroked his beard and said, “Although she is a female crown, her insight is not inferior to yours. I saw that she is just of coming of age, but she is already a Junior Temple Master, indicating she is highly valued. To put it mildly, we do not know the depth of Qingping Temple, but the Qinglan Temple Master is also a temple master of Qinglan, and he regards her very highly as well.” When he spoke of her possibly leaving her vows to take civil service or even marriage, the Qinglan Temple Master looked as though he could not wait to grab the child and run, with an expression as if he feared that someone would lead her astray. This was the first time in many years he had seen the Qinglan Temple Master so unsettled. Wang Zheng pondered over their previous encounters. “You are young and do not know; the Mystic Sect once had its moments of glory, and there were far more people seeking the Dao than believing in Buddha. If not for the incident with our great-grandfather, it would not have been silent for fifty years.” Prince Wang sighed softly, “In the Xuanmen Five Skills, there are always things that we mortals cannot touch. Your disbelief does not mean they don’t exist. As humans, even if we do not believe, we must not lack respect, for existence itself is the reason.” “I have learned my lesson,” the younger man acknowledged. “The Mystic Sect’s Face Reading is very mysterious. That female crown could tell your great-grandfather’s status upon first meeting him, and now she has diagnosed and treated him, and the disease has not recurred, proving her knowledge is profound. I believe she would not blame you for being afflicted by tao flower evil without reason; she must have seen something to make that claim,” Prince Wang said. “When you go out these days, be more cautious, it’s never wrong to be more vigilant.” Wang Zheng said: “Grandfather’s illness is not cured yet, and I also need to review my studies, I might as well close off the house and not leave.” Prince Wang lightly rebuked: “Fortune and misfortune are interdependent, you cannot hide from calamity. If you think like this, isn’t it cowardly? A son of the Wang family does not shirk and hide because of things that have not yet happened. This kind of behavior is absolutely unacceptable.” Wang Zheng’s face turned pale: “I understand my mistake.” Prince Wang waved his hand: “Don’t be too paranoid, just be more vigilant in all matters, and carefully consider your grandfather’s words.” “Yes,” Wang Zheng bowed and withdrew. After he left, Prince Wang said to the air, “Arrange for a Hidden Guard to follow the Fourth Young Master.” “Understood.” Only then did Prince Wang slowly make his way back to his room. Meanwhile, as they were discussing the peach blossom evil, in a delicate courtyard within Qingzhou City, a charming woman was immersed in painting. Only when she placed the last stroke did she put down her brush, her face filled with joy; she hung the painting on a life-size rack and stared at the person in the painting with obsessive eyes. “Fourth Brother...” The woman gazed for a long time, her eyes crazed with infatuation, revealing a tender and enchanting smile as she approached the painting and wrapped her arms around the person in the painting on the rack. ... Qin Liuxi cheerfully handed over a small half box of golden beads to the Qinglan Temple Master: “The Wang family is quite generous; the consultation fee they gave is substantial.” A box of golden beads, each round and of fine quality. She had just used up her own beads, and this box was just in time. Engraved with runes, they could be made into Magic Artifacts to prepare for believers seeking help. The Qinglan Temple Master only took a few beads, then pushed the rest back, saying, “The merit is all yours, it’s not appropriate for me to take them. I’ll just take a couple to add to the incense oil.” Qin Liuxi did not insist and put them away again. “So, what do you think about the Fourth Young Master, is his life in danger from the peach blossom evil?” asked the Qinglan Temple Master. “Are you testing me? Since you were able to discern it, how could you not know whether his life is in danger?” The Qinglan Temple Master, with the air of an old sage, said, “I am old, there are times when I don’t see things clearly. Just give it a casual mention.” “His life is not in danger, but as you’ve heard, he is expected to compete next year. If this evil is not broken, he will suffer, making it impossible for him to compete. Although it won’t be entirely devastating for him, his temperament will certainly be disturbed,” said Qin Liuxi. “However, fortune and misfortune are interdependent. A person who has smooth sailing throughout life, especially if he enters officialdom, if he can’t withstand a minor setback, he won’t be able to handle greater responsibilities. Being through more experiences, later on, he will have a clearer insight into people and events, which will bring blessings to the common people as well.” Officials must be able to withstand the storms. The Qinglan Temple Master nodded, eyes showing approval. Her actions helped cultivate a future pillar of the state, a blessing for the people. He no longer discussed this matter but brought up the Si Family, “The Si Family was eager to keep you last time; I suppose they must have a request, you should be aware of it. If you can, take it on; if not, just say you are too young, your Magic Skills are not refined, and refuse it.” “Does the temple master know what they are asking for?” Qin Liuxi asked back. The Qinglan Temple Master nodded, “The Si Family’s ancestors were female heads of the family, accepting men into the household through marriage, but they’ve been cursed for a hundred years. Any sons born would die young, and daughters wouldn’t live past twenty-five. Miss Si is sixteen this year, with less than nine years until her deadline. The Si Family head is so eager, I am afraid he wants your help in breaking this hundred-year curse.” “What kind of curse has lasted so long without being broken for a hundred years?” “It’s probably a witch’s doing,” said the Qinglan Temple Master with a shake of his head. “The Si Family has always been a believer in Qinglan Temple. Miss Si has a special constitution, prone to soul departure. I gave her the Jade Talisman as a gift on her tenth birthday, but it has shattered. I don’t know if her soul detachment is related to the curse. I have looked through my ancestors’ handwritten notes and have not been able to break the curse so far. And her mother passed away at the age of twenty-one, so now Miss Si is in charge of the household.” Qin Liuxi thought to herself, so the Si Family’s wealth is completely under Si Lengyue’s control? She’s actually a wealthy lady! She was about to speak when she suddenly exclaimed, “We shouldn’t speak of someone during the day, no good comes of it, and she’s had another soul departure. You go to the Si Family first. I’ll be right back.” Without waiting for the Qinglan Temple Master to react, Qin Liuxi vanished from the carriage in a flash and disappeared into the street.

Chapter 254: 253: The Si Family Must Have a Request

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