Capítulo 748: Chapter 730: The Image of Greed Deeply Rooted in People’s Hearts

Lu Xun actually held some admiration for Qin Yuanshan. To have his charges overturned so quickly after a year of exile was all thanks to his granddaughter’s fortune.

It should be known, to push forward this case for severe scrutiny, it began with the Yu Family’s initial accusations which served as a catalyst, followed by Teng Tianhan of the Ministry of Justice seizing the opportunity promptly. Even his direct superior, Lord An, turned a blind eye, allowing him to stir up trouble as he pleased.

Most importantly, Lin Xiang also gave a push. Even though he didn’t take direct action, he knew well who his people were.

In this case, they capitalized on the remnants connected to Prince Jia for their claims.

And who would have known that Yao Qing, having just served a year as the new Director of the Ministry of Rites, was aligned with Prince Jia’s lineage?

But frankly speaking, had it not been for Qin Liuxi’s connection through incense money, would those several individuals have striven so rigorously to push this case to the presence of the Saint so quickly?

Even I had added some firewood to the flames, all out of consideration for Qin Liuxi’s favor; willingly wanting to repay her kindness, no?

Thus, this Qin Yuanshan, is truly blessed with good fortune!

“How long will this take to resolve?” Qin Liuxi asked.

Lu Xun replied, “Hard to say, but if the investigation goes smoothly, Mr. Qin should be absolved by year’s end.”

“That’s rather quick.”

Lu Xun glanced at her, sensing a tone of regret in her voice?

“By the way, you mentioned you were entrusted with a task, what is it? Since you’ve hyped it up, you must have something important for which you need my help?” Qin Liuxi eyed him sidelong and said, “Let me make it clear first, the incense money I’ve earned is enough for me to stay idle for a while; I won’t accept any overly strenuous tasks.”

“It’s something quite easy for you. It’s about my cousin’s wife who has been unwell since childbirth and has recurrent ailments. Now, she has become lethargic and temperamental, impacting their marital relationship. I heard you treated Jiang Wenliu’s sister for a women’s illness, so I thought of asking for your help.” Lu Xun explained, “My cousin and his wife were childhood sweethearts, now with their love fading, he is greatly distressed. It would be a shame if they became estranged.”

“Where?”

“E City.”

That’s so far, Qin Liuxi immediately refused without a thought, “Not going.”

Lu Xun coughed, saying, “I heard that your Qingping Daoist Temple is planning to build a new hall, wouldn’t it need two shiny golden statues?”

Qin Liuxi choked on the tea she had just sipped, casting a somber look.

Has my kind-hearted (greedy) image really sunk so deep into people’s hearts, quite good at hitting the sore spot, eh?

Lu Xun smiled innocently.

Qin Liuxi calculated with her fingers then laughed, “On this journey, I will meet a kindred spirit, and besides, the weather is about to become crisp and refreshing, taking in the autumn scenery won’t hurt.”

…

Qin Liuxi was heading to E City. Master Chi Yuan thus delayed the date of his retreat, continuing to preside over and manage the Daoist Temple. For this journey, Qin Liuxi brought along two disciples and Hei Sha, traveling half a month non-stop by water and land routes, finally arriving in E City in early August.

“All this way must have been hard.” Lu Xun approached Qin Liuxi’s carriage and said, “I’ve sent a fast rider ahead to notify the city. We’ll soon be able to enter the mansion and settle down.”

“No harm done.” Qin Liuxi looked at her two disciples, Teng Zhao sitting upright with his legs crossed, meditating with his eyes closed. Feeling her gaze, he opened his eyes and flashed an inquiring look.

And Wang Chuan, who started the journey excited but now listlessly lay on Qin Liuxi’s lap, in front of him was a richly illustrated book on herbal medicine.

“We’re about to enter the city, you should also take a look at the culture and people of E City.” Qin Liuxi stroked his soft hair on the head.

Upon hearing this, the two children crowded to the door, watching outside with great interest.

A burst of urgent hoofbeats approached.

Qin Liuxi glanced and saw the guard in the lead rushing up to Lu Xun’s steed, dismounted, bowed with clasped hands, glanced over at the carriage on her side, remounted, and led the way into the city.

E City, being relatively close to Shengjing and much more prosperous than Li City, made Qin Liuxi smile while listening to Wang Chuan chattering away and asking Teng Zhao questions.

About half an hour later, the carriage stopped. Qin Liuxi got out first, lifted Wang Chuan down, and secretly rubbed her lower back.

This golden statue, not so easy to earn, was a bit impulsive!

She stood beside the carriage, looking up at the residence ahead, her brows twitching slightly.

“What robust Golden Fortune Energy,” remarked Teng Zhao with admiration.

Red mixed with gold, the Commandery Princess’s residence illuminated by the Heavenly Kui Star, with a mighty official dominating this home.

Qin Liuxi praised: “Now, your ability to perceive energies has indeed matured.”

Hearing the praise, Teng Zhao slightly pursed his lips, feeling secretly delighted.

However, Wang Chuan grabbed Qin Liuxi’s hand, clinging to her leg uneasily.

Qin Liuxi saw her small hand was a bit cold and looked down to ask, “What’s wrong?”

“Master, I don’t feel well,” Wang Chuan said, looking in another direction, her brows furrowing, her face crinkling.

Following her gaze, Qin Liuxi’s smile slightly faded.

It was the residence across the street, in the northeast direction, where yin energy gathered fiercely.

Qin Liuxi tightened her grip on Wang Chuan’s hand, sighed thinking about her Eight Pillars Pure Yin Life Chart.

Wang Chuan and Zhaozhao had completely different physiques; she was an Eight Pillars Pure Yin Body, able to sense murky yin energy better than an average person. As she grew older, this sense would become more distinct and attract more Yin Objects and Evil Path.

Now, even though the distance wasn’t near, it was no wonder Wang Chuan felt unwell.

“With master here, it’s okay,” Qin Liuxi said while pressing her forehead.

Wang Chuan instantly felt a bit of the chill leave her body and sweetly nodded with a smile.

At this moment, Lu Xun came over leading a young man, saying, “Junior Temple Master, allow me to introduce you, this is my cousin Wei Ren. Ren, this is the Junior Temple Master of Li City Qingping Temple, Daoist name Buqiu, adept in the Xuanmen Five Skills and particularly outstanding in medical skills. Additionally, these are her two disciples, and this Daoist friend is known as Hei Sha, all possessing extraordinary magical powers.”

Surname Wei, a rare surname indeed. The current Governor of Huguang seems to be called Wei Tongfang, and seeing how thriving the Golden Fortune Energy of this residence is, this must undoubtedly be the Governor’s Mansion.

Listening to his cousin’s introduction, Wei Ren felt somewhat speechless, as if his cousin was extolling strange forces and gods.

Yet, his face showed a sincere smile as he clasped his hands and said, “Junior Temple Master has worked hard, Wei has been remiss in not coming out to meet you sooner. This journey must have been tiring, why not enter the mansion to freshen up and rest a bit?”

Qin Liuxi performed a Taoist ceremony, “Thank you.” She paused then asked, “By the way, may I know who resides in the opposite residence?”

Wei Ren paused, then replied, “That’s Princess Rong’an’s Mansion, why do you ask?”

Before Qin Liuxi could reply, she saw several carriages coming from the other end of the road and stopping at the corner gate. An old man in a dusty yellow robe alighted, accompanied by a young boy; seemingly curious about the crowd here, they also looked over.

Coincidentally, they encountered fellow travelers!