Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 820: Chapter 820: Man Plans, God Decides (Vote for Monthly Pass!)
 

Before Qingfeng Temple, the distinguished visitor still waited in the carriage.

The young Daoist boy dared not hesitate and quickly stepped forward to bow, “Distinguished visitor, Master invites you. Please follow me.”

“Thank you, Little Master, for leading the way.”

The distinguished visitor smiled and then descended from the carriage to enter Qingfeng Temple. The coachman followed suit.

The Daoist boy instinctively wanted to shout, but in the end, he closed his mouth and led the way, bringing the distinguished visitor to the side hall to serve tea.

Before long, Taoist Master Zhu, having changed into a new Daoist robe, entered the side hall.

“Immeasurable Heaven Venerable! It’s indeed rare for the Princess to condescend to visit the mountain Gate under the moonlight and meet the Venerable. Truly rare,” Taoist Master Zhu spoke as he chanted the decree to the two.

“The Immortal Chief is indeed capable. Even disguised as I am, I could not escape the sharp eyes of the Immortal Chief, truly living up to your reputation!”

The woman known as the Princess turned and gave a curtsy, “Since the Immortal Chief has recognized me, you must also know the matter I come seeking help for today. I hope the Immortal Chief can offer me some assistance.”

The woman was none other than Liu Sisi, her eyes bright and gleaming as she looked at Taoist Master Zhu with pursed lips and a smile.

That afternoon, a thought had flashed through her mind that the person who could help her was none other than Taoist Master Zhu. Others might not know of Taoist Master Zhu’s fame, but she was crystal clear about the events that occurred on Ye Lei’s journey escorting His Majesty back to the capital—how many times they had relied on the man before her.

“There is one matter I do not understand. Would the Princess please enlighten this poor Taoist?”

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Taoist Master Zhu did not agree outright. Instead, he turned around and sat cross-legged on the pumpon, ready for an extended discussion.

Liu Sisi smiled and also sat cross-legged on the pumpon at the lower seat.

“Please speak frankly, Immortal Chief.”

“How does the Princess believe that this poor Taoist can assist you? And how can you be so certain that I will help you?”

Liu Sisi raised an eyebrow, “The Immortal Chief has the reputation of being the World’s First Divine Fortune-teller; you should understand the fate between people. If Ruyu and the Immortal Chief are fated, the Immortal Chief will naturally help Ruyu; if Ruyu is not fated with the Venerable, the Immortal Chief will naturally refuse to help. Immortal Chief, what do you think of Ruyu’s words?”

Seeking out Taoist Master Zhu was naturally a last resort, but how could she tell him that directly? Since he liked to speak in cryptic language, she simply used similar words to press him. Success or failure would all depend on fate!

Taoist Master Zhu certainly did not expect Liu Sisi’s response to be so forthright!

Recalling his various attempts in the past, all ending in spitting blood, he couldn’t help but clench his teeth in frustration.

Enough!

If you don’t risk the child, you can’t trap the wolf. After striving for so many years, seeing a promising opportunity right in front of his eyes, he couldn’t bear to give up!

His mind racing, he hesitated for a moment and then showed a smile, “What the Princess said makes sense. Since the Princess has come to Qingfeng Temple, you must have a destiny with our Taoist path. Very well! I will accompany the Princess on this journey. Immeasurable Heaven Venerable!” Taoist Master Zhu chanted the decree.

Liu Sisi was overjoyed!

“Then I must trouble the Immortal Chief! As long as the Immortal Chief grants Ruyu her wish, Ruyu will surely return to Qingfeng Temple to erect a golden statue for the Immortal Chief and offer fragrant worship!”

“It is premature for the Princess to express gratitude now. ‘Man plans, heaven decides.’ This poor Taoist merely acts in accordance with divine will; whether it succeeds or fails in the end will entirely depend on your own fortune, Princess!”

“Even if the matter doesn’t succeed in the end, Ruyu will definitely thank the Immortal Chief for his assistance.”

If His Majesty truly couldn’t escape this calamity, whether she, Liu Sisi, could preserve her own life was also a question, let alone speak of erecting a golden statue to offer incense worship for him.

“Immeasurable Life Venerable!”

Taoist Master Zhu chuckled and chanted the decree as he rose from the pumpon, “The two distinguished guests, please sit for a moment. This poor Taoist will be back shortly.”

“Please feel free, Immortal Chief.”

Liu Sisi watched as Taoist Master Zhu left the side hall and quickly walked to the doorway to look around.

Ahead, at the corner of the third section, Taoist Master Zhu seemed to be explaining something to the young Daoist boy, then casually took the clothes from the boy’s hand, put them on properly, and also took the whisk. He gestured towards another direction, giving instructions. The young Daoist boy nodded continuously, attentively listening.

A flash of realization crossed Liu Sisi’s eyes; it looked like Taoist Master Zhu was well-prepared! There was no hint of surprise regarding this journey.

She also didn’t know whether this trip was right or wrong!

“What do you think, what are the chances of success for our journey?” Liu Sisi seemed to be talking to herself.

The cool breeze that swept through made Liu Sisi suddenly realize that it was already early autumn!

Just when she thought the person beside her wouldn’t answer, the other spoke.

“Success or failure, it’s always fifty-fifty; since there is no retreat, as long as there’s a glimmer of hope, we should take the gamble! Taking this step may still lead to failure, but at least we’ve tried and can be at peace with ourselves.”

“Indeed, at least we are true to ourselves! You spoke well; I was being sentimental,” she replied.

Liu Sisi smiled, her mood inexplicably lightened a lot.

In the midst of talking, Taoist Master Zhu, now in a formal Daoist robe, approached them.

“Immeasurable Heaven Venerable! It is better to do this sooner rather than later. Let’s head into the city first. We can discuss other matters after entering the city gate,” he suggested.

Liu Sisi naturally had no objections: “Immortal Chief, please lead the way.”

The group left the Taoist temple and then realized that there was a carriage pulled by four horses waiting outside, adorned with the identifier of Qingfeng Temple. It seemed that this too had been prepared early in the morning.

Everyone boarded the carriage and headed straight for the imperial court.

By the time they reached the imperial court’s city gate, it was already late and the curfew had begun; the drawbridge was raised high, and the Imperial Guards moved to and fro on the city tower, appearing especially fierce under the light of the octagonal wind lanterns.

“Hu!——”

The carriages, one after another, galloped to the city gate and came to a halt, Liu Sisi glanced out from the drawn curtains at the city tower, then turned to look at Taoist Master Zhu on the other side.

“Immortal Chief, what do you suggest we do now?” she inquired.

This was completely sounding out the situation.

Taoist Master Zhu slightly opened his eyes, glanced at Liu Sisi, and without saying much, instructed the young Daoist boy beside him, “Go quickly!”

In the dimness, Liu Sisi thought she saw Taoist Master Zhu hand something to the young Daoist boy, who then ran swiftly to the base of the city wall and shouted upwards. The Imperial Guards on the city tower had already noticed the two carriages below, and upon hearing the boy’s shout, they lowered a small basket, which was then taken back up.

Soon after, the drawbridge was slowly lowered, and the city gate actually opened!

Even after entering the city, Liu Sisi still looked back in disbelief.

“The reason these people opened the city gate must have something to do with the token that the young Daoist boy handed up earlier,” said the coachman seated in front, driving the carriage.

“Oh? Did you see clearly, what kind of token was it?” Liu Sisi asked with interest.

“It’s too dark to see clearly,” the coachman replied indifferently, yet his hands steering the carriage were exceptionally steady.

“Hmm, let’s enter the palace first then talk!”

Liu Sisi nodded. Instead of feeling joy, she felt an intense oppression in her heart.