Chapter 139 Goodbye Yunxiu
"Laywoman Liu Yunxiu? What happened to her?"
Jiang Lin was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and the playful smile of the beautiful girl subconsciously appeared in his mind.
But shouldn't this girl be accompanying her sister in Taisu Palace? What could have happened?
And it made Chen Qingning attach so much importance to it that he even mentioned it at the end?
"She was originally accompanying her sister in Taisu Palace..."
Chen Qingning said hesitantly: "But, suddenly her father sent someone to pick her up, saying that..."
Having said this, Chen Qingning became more hesitant.
Jiang Lin frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"
If Chen Qingning was simply being taken home, he wouldn't have reacted like this.
"The emperor of today has sent an order to the officials in various places, summoning women of official families of marriageable age to come to the capital to select a concubine for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
Chen Qingning finally said it out loud: "Yunxiu is of the right age and was selected."
"Now, because they are being escorted by the palace's practitioners, they are moving very fast. I estimate that they are almost in Kyoto..."
"...Fellow Daoist Jiang? Why don't you speak?"
After waiting for a while and not hearing Jiang Lin's voice, Chen Qingning asked curiously.
Jiang Lin looked at the burning communication talisman in front of him and asked calmly, "Why did you say that you took the initiative to inform me?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingning replied, "Because of this matter, Yunxiu told me not to tell you."
Jiang Lin asked calmly: "Why?"
"I don't know either..."
Chen Qingning said: "But after thinking about it, I still want to tell you that I don't know whether this is Yunxiu's own choice."
"Royal orders, where is the choice?"
Jiang Lin smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for telling me. I know about this matter."
After saying that, Jiang Lin took the initiative to extinguish the communication talisman without waiting for Chen Qingning to reply.
He looked at the half-burned communication talisman in front of him and carefully put it away.
Then, he lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking about.
Jiang Lin closed his eyes, and Liu Yunxiu's shadow seemed to appear in front of him.
"Is it considered an obsession if I practice for the sake of the Taoist priest?"
Liu Yunxiu's words echoed in my mind.
Jiang Lin thought it was just a joke at the time, but now when he thinks back on it, he feels a little uncertain.
"Oh, men..."
Jiang Lin smiled self-deprecatingly.
This is the bad nature of men, and he can't get rid of it.
I had clearly told the other party that I had no interest in relationships and was only focused on spiritual practice.
But now that she knew that she had received the emperor's order to enter the palace to be a concubine, she felt a little unwilling to accept it.
"call……"
Jiang Lin let out a long breath, but his brows furrowed.
No matter what, I have to meet Liu Yunxiu.
After all, they are friends. If the plan on my side is successfully implemented, no matter the so-called prince or grandson of the crown prince, or the old emperor, they will basically have no way to survive.
Jiang Lin knew very well that although the King of Qin was upright in front of him, he was still a tyrant in essence and would definitely not mind bearing some infamy to consolidate his imperial power.
The King of Qin is destined to ascend the throne, and as long as he does not commit suicide, it is only a matter of time before he ascends the throne.
It would be fine if Liu Yunxiu wasn't chosen, but if she was chosen...
Of course, when Jiang Lin shows up, and with the reincarnation of Dongming Star Lord who will definitely stand on the side of King Qin, Liu Yunxiu will definitely be safe, but why would it go to that step?
So, I have to go meet her, or at least tell her something.
As Jiang Lin was thinking this, his chest suddenly moved.
"Chiji..."
A lazy call was heard, and then a little head popped out from the opening of Jiang Lin's collar.
"Oh, you're awake?"
Jiang Lin lowered his head, held Xiao Qingluan out, and said with a smile: "I thought you had never woken up."
This little guy has been sleeping since he came out of Shangqing Temple. No matter what noise is outside, he can't be woken up.
Jiang Lin was a little worried at first, but later he found that the little guy's energy was growing slightly while he was sleeping.
Obviously, this is the little guy's way of practicing, or in other words, to regain the strength before Nirvana in his sleep.
Now, the little guy woke up. Although he was still a small furry ball, he gave Jiang Lin a feeling.
If Jiang Lin only relied on his own strength, he might not be able to defeat this little guy even if he used all his strength...
Is this the potential of the celestial beings?
Jiang Lin was amazed.
"Jiji!"
Little Qingluan jumped up and down, but Jiang Lin raised his eyebrows.
The little guy didn't wake up on his own, but woke up because he heard the name "Liu Yunxiu".
Good man, you really hold a grudge.
Jiang Lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was fighting with such loud noise but the little guy couldn't hear anything at all. But when he heard Liu Yunxiu's name, he immediately jumped up and down.
"Jiji!"
Xiao Qingluan urged Jiang Lin to get food.
Jiang Lin smiled, took out bamboo rice and sweet spring water and placed them in front of the little guy.
"Chiji..."
While eating, the little guy took the time to ask why Liu Yunxiu was mentioned.
In the little guy's memory, he should be far away from that "enemy" now.
"She's coming to Kyoto."
"Chiji? Chiji!"
The little guy jumped up when he heard it, and his indignant look made Jiang Lin smile slightly.
"Jiji!" (Are you coming to see us?)
"She's not here for us."
Jiang Lin thought for a moment and explained, "She was ordered by the emperor to enter the palace to select concubines."
"Jiji?"
"Xiu Nu means...if she is chosen, she will get married."
"Jiji?"
"The meaning of marriage is that a man and a woman will be together for the rest of their lives."
“Jiji!?”
"She's not going to marry me, she's..."
“Chichichichichichichichichichichi!!!!!”
Before Jiang Lin finished speaking, he saw the little guy reacted greatly by jumping up, and his luxurious feathers that were shining with sapphire and gold exploded.
It jumped directly onto Jiang Lin's head, flapping its little wings and hitting Jiang Lin's head.
"hiss……"
Jiang Lin lowered his head in pain. God knows where this little guy got so much strength. Jiang Lin just felt his brain was shaking.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Chi chi chi chi!!"
"You don't allow her to marry? Why?"
"Jiji!"
"No reason, just not?"
Jiang Lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "You are too overbearing."
"Jiji!"
"...Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."
Jiang Lin now really couldn't figure out what this little guy was thinking.
He was clearly in a confrontation with Liu Yunxiu, but now he seems so concerned about her.
No, it can’t be said to be concern, it’s just weird anyway.
"Even if you don't tell me, I will go see her."
Jiang Lin didn't say much, because the little guy wouldn't understand even if he did.
I think it is hard for the little guy to understand what it means when a fire breaks out in the city gate that affects everyone in the pond, let alone what a struggle for imperial power means.
"Jiji!" "What? Go now?"
Jiang Lin couldn't help but laugh and said, "I just fought a big battle, can you let me rest for a night?"
"Besides, we haven't arrived in Kyoto yet..."
"Jiji!"
"I really..."
Jiang Lin looked at the jumping little guy and felt helpless. He said, "Let me get some sleep and then we'll go find her tomorrow morning. How about that?"
"Jiji?"
"How could I lie to you..."
"Jiji!"
"...Okay, okay, let's go to sleep now..."
Jiang Lin rubbed his eyebrows and lay down on the bed with his clothes on.
Xiao Qingluan also calmed down and stopped urging.
Silent all night.
The next morning, as soon as Jiang Lin opened his eyes, a cyan-gold light appeared in front of him.
"Jiji!"
"Okay, let's go now."
Jiang Lin sat up from the bed and walked towards the door, saying, "Can I have a meal first..."
"Jiji!"
"...Okay, have you eaten on the way?"
As Jiang Lin spoke, he pushed open the door, only to find Bai Hua standing there.
"Mr. Baihua, what's the matter?"
Jiang Lin asked with some confusion.
After seeing Jiang Lin, Mr. Baihua was about to speak, but he saw the little Qingluan on Jiang Lin's shoulder. He was stunned for a moment, and without asking any more questions, he just took out a note.
"This is the imperial edict from the Ministry of Internal Affairs that was just copied."
Wow, isn’t the King of Qin’s hand too long?
Jiang Lin smacked his lips in surprise.
"The Taoist priest misunderstood."
Mr. Baihua saw Jiang Lin's surprise and explained, "This is not a secret order, but a plain text. Basically, anyone who has some connections can get access to it in advance. It's just a matter of time."
Jiang Lin nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and just took the note.
"It's not a big deal, actually. The emperor has designated two concubines for the crown prince, who will be the future crown prince's concubines."
Mr. Baihua smiled and said, "It's just that the prince said that since he and the Taoist priest are no longer separate, the news in the palace, no matter how big or small, must be let the Taoist priest take a look."
"If you ask me, this old emperor is just too idle. He doesn't have much time left to live, and he's still thinking about this... Taoist priest, what's wrong with you?"
As Mr. Baihua was speaking, he saw that although Taoist Jiang in front of him had a calm expression, there was some indescribable meaning in his eyes.
There were two names on the note.
One of them is...
'The second daughter of the governor of Xuanzhou, Liu Yunxiu.'
Jiang Lin raised his head, pointed at the line of writing, and said, "I know this girl."
Bai Hua heard this and thought about Jiang Lin's expression just now. He couldn't help but frown and asked, "Could this be the Taoist's... beauty?"
"No, but a friend too."
Jiang Lin shook his head and said calmly.
"Friends are enough."
Bai Hua frowned and asked, "Could it be that the old emperor did this on purpose?"
This was his subconscious thought.
"Not too possible."
Jiang Lin said, "I met this lay Buddhist Liu at Taisu Palace. It's unlikely that the emperor would know about this... but that's not certain."
The matter of the true fetus is a secret, but it causes quite a stir even if you say it is not a secret.
Although the emperor has been in Kyoto, places like Taisu Palace must be under the emperor's surveillance. By following the clues, it is not difficult to understand that Jiang Lin had contact with the Liu sisters.
Jiang Lin looked up at the sky, but he was looking in the direction of the Forbidden City.
Old Emperor, I remember that yesterday in the Golden Palace, the Taoist gave you face.
"So, is coincidence more likely?"
Mr. Baihua paced and thought, and said: "Whether it is a coincidence or something else, anyway, since she is the Taoist's friend, we can't let this Miss Liu enter the palace."
"Otherwise, when dealing with it later... although her life won't be in danger, it won't be a good thing for Miss Liu."
"What is the Taoist going to do?"
Hearing this, Jiang Lin said, "Let's go meet her first."
"In that case, I will make the arrangements?"
"No need, I can go by myself."
Jiang Lin shook his head and said, "This is my personal matter, it's not appropriate to touch anyone in the palace."
"What are you talking about, Taoist priest?"
Mr. Baihua shook his head and said with a smile: "Now, the Taoist priest's status in the palace can be said to be second only to the prince."
"I have made up my mind, sir, no need to say more."
Jiang Lin said with a smile, then bowed and walked towards the gate of the palace.
There is no need to let the people from the palace interfere in this matter. In the final analysis, it still depends on Liu Yunxiu's own thoughts.
"Master, please wait a moment."
Mr. Baihua took out an oil-paper bag from his sleeve like a magician.
"I was craving for food last night, so I roasted a beggar's chicken. There's still half of it left. If you don't mind, Taoist..."
"Thank you."
Jiang Lin's eyes lit up and he took it without any hesitation.
…………
By the time Jiang Lin arrived at the gate of Kyoto, only the oil paper wrapper was left of half the beggar's chicken.
Along the way, Jiang Lin walked through it all in an honest and upright manner, and nothing happened.
It seems that the emperor also has to save his face. He will definitely arrange for practitioners to attack Jiang Lin in private, but he will definitely not do anything in public.
Jiang Lin walked out of Kyoto, along the official road, heading in the direction he came from when he came to Kyoto.
Since we are picking someone up from the palace, if we come from Xuanzhou, we can only take the official road in this direction.
"Jiji!"
The little blue phoenix couldn't wait to fly up and turned into a stream of blue-gold light and disappeared.
Jiang Lin didn't care much and just walked on the official road.
"Jiji!"
About an incense stick of time later, the little Qingluan returned again and landed on Jiang Lin's shoulder.
"A car without wheels?"
Jiang Lin raised his eyebrows and thought of some magical weapon.
"Land boat?"
Practitioners have a magical tool for traveling that can turn soil into water and use the earth's energy to propel them across land. Although its speed is not as fast as a flying boat or a flying sword, it is much faster than an ordinary carriage.
However, this thing is very expensive, and most practitioners would not try to refine it, it is totally not worth it. But since it is a practitioner from the palace, it is not surprising that he has this thing.
Thinking so, Jiang Lin stretched out his body, took out a Taibao Shenxing Talisman and stuck it on his body, and his speed increased suddenly!
His whole body was like a wisp of green smoke, and soon he ran dozens of miles.
More than a hundred miles away from Kyoto, Jiang Lin saw a large bright yellow boat speeding past on the official road.
Under this boat, the hard ground was rippling with waves, which looked quite magical.
A dragon flag was hung on the flying boat, indicating that it belonged to the imperial palace.
There were two practitioners standing on the flying boat, looking relaxed and chatting with each other.
This trip was an easy one. Once the dragon flag was hung, no one would be so blind as to stop us...
"Zheng!"
A scarlet magic sword dropped from the sky, and its domineering magic power broke the runes on the flying boat, causing it to stop.
(End of this chapter)
