My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 942 - 921: Refusing Moral Blackmail

Zheng Yao was indeed implanted with the planting life, but as for who truly wanted the Great General’s life, Qin Liuxi did not get involved. She had already done what she could, and matters like these involving conspiracies were likely court intrigues.

Such matters are for those in officialdom to investigate on their own.

However, Qin Liuxi gave it some thought and offered a hint: Why not present the poisoning issue before the Saint? After all, even though the Tiger Talisman had been returned, many in the military would only acknowledge the actions of the former Tiger Talisman holder. This was a bond formed from shared life-and-death experiences and respect. So even if some Generals stepped down, they wouldn’t be completely without connections. If it were a troop trained by themselves, they would be even more faithful to his name.

Luan Bailin was not only trying to prevent his secret from being discovered but was also plotting for those connections of the Zheng family.

If Qin Liuxi hadn’t intervened, the Great General would have perished from weakness. With his legs kicked out, who would look for a girl who had been missing for several years? And Luan Bailin would have smoothly taken over everything belonging to the Zheng family, maintaining his persona of kindness and deep emotions, thriving in officialdom.

But now everything has been disrupted. Luan Bailin was executed, clearly showing that someone else behind him wanted those connections of the Zheng family. Ignoring this would be like having a fishbone stuck in the throat, and it might even lead to further plots against them.

And when the Great General brought this issue to the Saint’s attention, the Saint would naturally think more about it. He hadn’t established a Crown Prince yet, and the current Princes were all eager for power. Could it be that these people were playing tricks? It was still uncertain.

The Saint, the older he got, the more vigilant he became against his grown sons, fearing they’d usurp the throne, especially when it came to military power, which is indispensable for rebellion. So he would investigate to see if his sons were up to mischief and would probe on behalf of the Great General.

If the Saint himself had done these things, it would be even simpler. He could play the tragic card in front of the courtiers, both showing loyalty and troubling the other party, ensuring safety. After all, if I’ve been this miserable and my descendants are gone, insisting on eradicating me would seem inhumane.

Thus, during the morning court, the Great General tearfully knelt in the hall, claiming he had found his daughter, missing for years. He had let the wolf into the fold, and the wicked and ambitious Luan Bailin not only killed his girl but also hid her body in the pavilion and poisoned him slowly, intending to obliterate his lineage and seize the Zheng family’s influence. It was a devastating display of a lonely elder’s true misery, making the Saint furious and causing an uproar in court.

While the Great General was seeking justice for his daughter, Qin Liuxi, holding the ten thousand taels of silver notes given by the Zheng family’s steward and carrying Luan Qiyue, went up to Yufu Temple.

Yes, knowing his son was merely a substitute tool, Luan Bailin didn’t even bother giving him a proper name. Because he was Qi Xingzi, he simply named him Qiyue. To avoid developing feelings, he was indifferent to him.

Feng Xiu glanced at the child in her arms and said, "I thought you’d take him back and raise him yourself."

Qin Liuxi gave him a look and replied, "Do I look like a Charitable Hall?" She paused and added, "I won’t raise any more children."

Feng Xiu paused too, cautiously watching her expression. She was cold and harsh, thinking to himself he had spoken out of turn, mentioning what shouldn’t be mentioned.

"Then why send him to Yufu Temple? Don’t you know the temple master of Jinhua Temple too?"

Qin Liuxi lowered her head and said, "Entering the Buddhist Sect, all four desires are empty, leaving behind the three unkind roots, severing worldly ties. It will be better for him."

Otherwise, how should he deal with himself if he remembers the cause and effect of his parents when he grows up?

"I hope he remembers your kindness," Feng Xiu said, looking at the child.

Qin Liuxi was indifferent to whether he remembered or not. She acted according to her heart.

Even though the sky was turning slightly white at the horizon, no devotees had yet arrived at Yufu Temple. When Qin Liuxi and her group arrived, it was still Master Hui Quan waiting at the mountain gate.

"Did your temple abbot tell you to wait here again?" Qin Liuxi asked.

"Amitabha Buddha," Hui Quan smiled slightly, looked at Luan Qiyue with compassion in his eyes, and chanted another "Buddha: Sin, sin."

Just as Qin Liuxi was about to hand Luan Qiyue over, he opened his eyes and met hers, his gaze filled with fear and cowardice, his small mouth tightly shut, and his small body trembling.

"From henceforth, Yufu Temple is your home." Qin Liuxi placed him in Hui Quan’s arms, reaching out to touch his head.

Luan Qiyue remained silent.

Qin Liuxi also handed over the silver notes and a prescription to Hui Quan, saying, "His name is Luan Qiyue. Please, Master, use these silver notes under his name to do good deeds to offset some of his evil power. The prescription is something I wrote based on his pulse."

"Amitabha Buddha, Junior Temple Master’s compassion is great indeed."

Qin Liuxi tugged at the corner of her mouth and turned to leave.

Behind her, a small whimpering sob, like a small beast, sounded, but she did not look back.

From this moment on, the world would no longer have Luan Qiyue, only the monastic name Liao Wu of the young monk.

Descending the mountain, Qin Liuxi turned her head to glance at the Void and asked, "Reluctant?"

Zheng Yao appeared, looking at Yufu Temple, expressionlessly saying, "There’s nothing to be reluctant about; it’s good for both of us."

Qin Liuxi lightly snorted. If her words were truly so firm, why bother following secretly?

Zheng Yao sighed gently, lowly saying, "This is good, this is good." Her tone seemed like she was convincing herself.

It wasn’t until Qin Liuxi walked further away that she floated over and said, "Will you help my father find out who poisoned him?"

"That’s a matter for those in officialdom to sort out. After I send you off, my part is done," Qin Liuxi refused.

Zheng Yao got exasperated: "If you don’t help my father, I won’t leave."

Qin Liuxi paused her steps, and Feng Xiu, amused, crossed his arms, giving Zheng Yao a sideways glance. This naive little girl had not yet suffered the wrath of the little ancestor.

Under Qin Liuxi’s gaze, Zheng Yao’s soul body shrank back.

"Do you believe I can spirit you away now without offering you any salvation?" Qin Liuxi said, "The power struggles of the underworld have their players to play, and as a Taoist, it is my duty to exterminate demons and guard the Dao. Interfering in everything would disrupt the rules. And don’t try to morally blackmail me, because I have no morals to be blackmailed with!"

As long as I have no morals, you can’t blackmail me!

Zheng Yao: "Aren’t you a good person?"

"No, I’m not!"

Zheng Yao: "..."

So infuriating!

"If I were you, I’d go torment Luan Bailin a little more. Otherwise, there won’t be much chance afterward. Since this matter has been exposed, he is surely finished!" Qin Liuxi coolly reminded.

Whether for causing harm to Zheng Yao or because the poisoning of the Great General was uncovered, those behind the scenes would not let Luan Bailin live.

Zheng Yao was shocked and vanished instantly.

Feng Xiu said, "Aren’t you afraid he’ll end up getting tormented to death, bringing more karma upon this little girl and leading to an unfavorable rebirth?"

"Even if so, it’s karma. One retribution balances another. When it comes to settling the accounts below, it will be lighter. We have to let her resentful energy dissipate a little," Qin Liuxi yawned and said, "Let’s go back and get some sleep. This is endless."