Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Chapter 128: A Good Destiny

"It was probably because I called on the civilian forces to petition for you last time, which exposed my whereabouts and alarmed the Princess's Mansion."

After hearing this, Shen Nankui also understood.

At this time in the previous life, Cai Ling was not in the capital. In this life, he came to Beijing early because of me, so the invitation to the princess's mansion was also delivered in advance.

"And what happened next?"

Cai Ling smiled, "Everything is just as you said. I took the invitation and publicly apologized to Princess Le Kang on the day of the banquet at the Princess's Mansion. Although she was angry, she really didn't punish me."

"Miss Shen, Cai was able to survive this disaster safely, thanks to your foresight!"

Shen Nankui smiled and shook his head, "Since we are old friends, don't say such things."

The two talked for a while. Cai Ling saw that Shen Nankui looked tired, so he asked her to rest in the quiet room, and he himself went somewhere unknown.

While we were eating, Taoist Priest Qiu came over leisurely and said with a smile: "I can smell the fragrance from a long distance. I am so lucky today!"

But when he saw the food on the table, his expression changed immediately.

"Chicken? Where's the chicken?"

Taoist Priest Qiu's face turned dark blue as he glared at Cai Ling, "Are you really going to kill the old hen I've raised for five years?"

"It's just a chicken, what's the harm in killing it?"

"That chicken has been with me for five years, chanting and meditating with me every day. It has learned human nature. If you kill it, I will never forgive you!"

Cai Ling said indifferently: "Miss Shen is weak, and a five-year-old hen is just right for her to replenish her body."

"You!" Taoist Priest Qiu was furious.

Seeing that the two of them were about to overturn the table, He Hua asked in confusion, "What old hen? What Mr. Cai gave me just now was clearly a pheasant."

"pheasant?"

Taoist Priest Qiu was dumbfounded and rushed to the backyard, only to see that his old hen was still there, laying eggs in the nest.

He returned to the house, looking somewhat embarrassed, "You...why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Cai Ling said calmly, "Let's eat. I prepared this pheasant dish specially for Miss Shen. I think Taoist Qiu is used to eating wild game in the mountains, so he won't be craving for this, right?"

Taoist Priest Qiu swallowed his saliva, shook his head and said, "I'm not greedy, you guys eat!"

Having said that, his eyes never left the plate of chicken.

After dinner, Shen Nankui took a walk on the path behind the Taoist temple to digest the food. Although the sun was at its hottest, the temperature in the forest was just right. She walked forward and saw a flat stone table with a large stone bench next to it. She guessed that this must be the place where Taoist Qiu usually drank tea and meditated.

She sat down on the stone bench. The view from here was very beautiful, overlooking the distant mountains opposite.

Shen Nankui suddenly became excited and said, "Hehua, bring me my piccolo."

After a moment, Hehua handed her the piccolo.

Shen Nankui put the piccolo to his lips and played it slowly. In the initial tune, there was a hint of stagnation in the slowness, as if it was sad, as if it was regretful, and as if it was mixed with a hint of anger.

Suddenly, a white shadow flew in front of him and stopped on the grass.

Cai Ling held a long sword in his hand and danced slowly. His posture was as nimble as a swimming dragon and as graceful as a startled swan. There was a faint buzzing sound of the sword in the air.

Shen Nankui was stunned for a moment before he understood what he meant and responded with the sound of the flute.

However, this time, the sound of her flute changed greatly. As she watched the majestic sword dance in front of her, the sound of her flute became more passionate, like the wind blowing through the jungle and the waves hitting the rocks. The sound of the flute carried a lingering and moving momentum, echoing in the woods.

After the song ended, Cai Ling also put away his sword.

He came over, clasped his fists and said, "I was just thinking about this on the spur of the moment. I'm sorry to have disturbed Miss Shen's pleasure."

"No, Mr. Cai's sword dance is rare to see. Today I have really opened my eyes."

He Hua on the side was stunned. Even when Shen Nankui handed her the piccolo, she didn't reach out to take it.

Shen Nankui laughed, still holding the piccolo in his hand, and said, "I've been bothering you for a long time. I should also say goodbye to Taoist Qiu. Mr. Cai, we'll see each other again if we're lucky."

Cai Ling nodded as a greeting.

Before leaving, Taoist Priest Qiu took out a small wooden Ruyi and gave it to her. "Miss Shen, this Sanqing Ruyi has been enshrined in the temple for many years. Today, I will give it to you as a gift. It can be regarded as a good relationship."

Shen Nankui took it solemnly and said, "Master Qiu, I came to Baima Peak for a visit today without any preparation. After I return, I will definitely offer incense to the Taoist temple again."

Taoist Priest Qiu waved his hands, "You have already donated the incense money, what else is there to offer?"

Shen Nankui said: "Master, you have worked hard in your practice, which is admirable. I happen to be a businessman, so I want to show my appreciation. This way, Master can concentrate on practicing Taoism in the future without being disturbed by trivial matters."

"No need," Taoist Qiu stroked his beard and said, "Although there are not many incense offerings in the temple, it is enough for me. Miss Shen, please don't worry about it. But there is one thing I want to tell you."

"Master Qiu, please speak."

Taoist Priest Qiu looked at her deeply and said, "You have a special fate. This is God's will. You just need to obey God's arrangements. There is no need to worry too much. If you have any questions, the Three Pure Ones can make you calm and peaceful."

Shen Nankui's heart trembled. She didn't expect that he had seen through her?

"Thank you, Master Qiu, for your advice!" she replied respectfully.

Taoist Priest Qiu glanced at her belly and said, "When the false is made true, the true becomes false; when the true is made false, the false becomes true. The things you are worried about now will be solved in the future. I will not say more."

Shen Nankui had already gone down the mountain and got on the carriage, still thinking about this sentence in his mind, but he had no clue, so he had to give up.

Back at the courtyard in Qingyu Lane, Shen Nankui was extremely tired from going up and down the mountain today, so he took a nap and did not wake up until the evening.

Just as they were about to have dinner, someone came to deliver a letter. Shen Nankui opened it and was a little surprised.

The sender of the letter turned out to be Hu Wenyan.

Hu Wenyan was worried because she had not heard from anyone in the capital for many days, so she wrote to inquire about her. She also said that the children in the private school missed her very much and asked her to focus on her work first. If she needed any help, she could just ask. She also told her that Hu Wenyan had been completely accepted by the students these days and was managing the private school in an orderly manner, so she shouldn't worry.

After reading the letter, Shen Nankui smiled and felt warm in his heart.

He Hua laughed and said, "Miss Hu is really kind-hearted. I still remember when she first came to the private school, she actually dressed up as a man. I almost couldn't help but expose her at that time."

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "I've been away for the past few days, and the private school is still going strong thanks to her."

"Then do you want to write back to Miss Hu? I'll go get some writing materials ready."

Shen Nankui shook his head, his eyes firmly saying, "No need, we will leave Beijing tomorrow."

She was no longer in good health, so there was no reason for her to stay in the capital any longer.

The next day, after Shen Nankui had breakfast and waited for Zhong Shan to harness the car, the three of them set off. As soon as they left Qingyu Lane, they ran into Gu Yichuan.