My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 1313 - 1233: The Son Sets Out on a Journey

Qi Qian looked at the key with a fox head in his hand, feeling it somewhat hot to the touch, but more than that, he was moved and ashamed.

He looked at Lin Xiang and said, "Only the three of us know about this matter, unless absolutely necessary, we won’t use this key."

Lin Xiang and Yu Miao bowed, their faces full of admiration, and said, "The Taoist ideology says, ’In times of chaos, serve the country and help the world; in times of peace, retire and cultivate the Dao.’ Indeed, they are true Cultivators, with the world in their hearts."

Qi Qian said, "That’s why I want to erect a golden statue for them. I heard that the power of faith is also a great help to Cultivators."

"Now is not the time. The Water God incident caused quite a stir, and the people have voiced their criticisms. If the Saint wants to erect a golden statue now, I’m afraid it will make the people lose faith in the Saint and the court. If disaster strikes, our actions will be even harder to carry out." Lin Xiang shook his head and said.

Qi Qian frowned, "So we can’t do anything to help?"

Yu Miao stepped forward and said, "Perhaps we can start a trend among the powerful people in Shengjing?"

Qi Qian looked over.

"People love to follow trends. If it’s something the Saint himself prefers, whether to please you or for other reasons, they will follow." Yu Miao said: "Whatever the Saint’s beliefs are, the officials below will follow to curry favor."

"But Lin Xiang just said it’s not a good time?"

"Qingping Temple has a thousand-year tradition, considered an ancient Sect, not something spawned by the evil of the Water God. At Qingping Temple, they’ve never stopped doing good and almsgiving. The temple master, also the master, is wholeheartedly benevolent. In the past two years, during disasters, she also led the disciples of Qingping Temple to save people from the plague. Her visible merits are enough for the Saint to hold as a creed." The rest, which cannot be disclosed, is unimportant as long as there is faith in the heart.

Yu Miao bowed and said, "The Saint’s birthday is coming up. While it can’t be grand, you can have a small banquet with important ministers, and then the Empress Dowager can host imperial decree madams. This way, it can spread a bit."

Lin Xiang nodded slightly: "Actually, in the capital, many ladies worship the master’s longevity tablet."

The Lin Family has both tablets and portraits, and now, it’s time to sculpt her a golden statue.

Qi Qian spread out the fox head key in his hand and said, "Alright."

He didn’t know how much the key could unlock, but if it could quickly stabilize chaos, it could save many ordinary people and bring peace to the world.

Lin Xiang and Yu Miao also looked at the Jade Talisman in their hands, squeezed it a bit, and silently hung it on their waists.

Everyone felt quite solemn.

With this farewell, they didn’t know if they’d have the chance to meet again, could that be why she gave these things?

Outside the palace gate, Qin Liuxi glanced at the sullen Feng Xiu and said, "Alright, you’re not a dragon, always with the fondness for collecting glittery things. As a Demon Emperor, broaden your outlook, leave those trivial things there."

Feng Xiu smirked: "Indeed, I was saving those trivial things for someone who loves wealth as much as life. Now they’re gone, so be it."

He made a move to throw the IOU stamped with the Jade Seal: "This IOU, who cares if it’s lost."

Qin Liuxi paused in her steps: "Someone, is it me?"

Feng Xiu’s smile turned even more wicked, isn’t this a surprise, doesn’t it hurt?

Qin Liuxi immediately snatched back the IOU and said, "Keep it, it might come in handy."

Feng Xiu sneered lightly, "Where’s the broad outlook now?"

Qin Liuxi chuckled awkwardly and looked towards the south.

Feng Xiu wiped away his playful demeanor and said, "Go back and have some hot soup."

"No, I just don’t like that rich and greasy..."

Feng Xiu vanished from the spot, leaving only an echo: "Stop nonsense, you’re also someone’s treasured daughter."

Qin Liuxi shook her head and headed towards the Qin family’s direction.

In winter, the days are short and nights are long; the sky quickly darkened.

Qin Liuxi quietly entered the West Garden of the Qin Mansion, seeing that the courtyard was already lit up, the warm glow of the orange lights warming the heart.

The dumb girl Azhu, carrying a pot of lamp oil, came out. At first, she was startled upon seeing Qin Liuxi, but when she realized who it was, she ran over with delight: "Young Madam, is it really you who have returned?"

Mute Azhu was no longer mute; she had long been cured by Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi smiled and said, "Am I a ghost?"

"Spit, spit, spit, you mustn’t speak such inauspicious words." Azhu reproached, saying: "I will go tell Madam."

"No need, I will go pay my respects myself."

Azhu quickly put down the lamp oil, saying: "I will lead the way for you."

Main courtyard.

Mrs. Wang was talking with Aunt Wan. Upon hearing Qin Liuxi had returned, she stood up in delight.

Seeing Qin Liuxi truly in sight, she couldn’t hold back her tears, her throat choking up.

Qin Liuxi bowed to her, "Are you well?"

"Well, all is well." Mrs. Wang replied with tears and a smile.

Qin Liuxi then bowed to Aunt Wan, the latter somewhat flustered, saying: "Returning so formally, are you up to something? Your mother and I are old, and can’t take a scare."

"The kindness of a biological mother deserves this bow." Qin Liuxi looked at Mrs. Wang: "Arrange a family banquet."

Mrs. Wang was momentarily stunned, then said: "Alright, Nanny Shen, go arrange it immediately. Luckily, Mingchun returned yesterday to prepare for the New Year, everyone is here, you came back just in time."

The words had just fallen when two vigorous figures rolled in with a gust of cold wind; seeing Qin Liuxi, they shouted in unison: "Big Sister."

Qin Liuxi turned, and there stood Qin Mingyan and Qin Mingchun, now grown into handsome young men, their faces full of joy.

"Establish a family first, then a career. Mother should have grandchildren to cheer her up, have more, they can help with the upbringing." Qin Liuxi said to Qin Mingyan with a smile.

Qin Mingyan’s handsome face turned slightly red: "Why do you talk about this as soon as you come back?"

Qin Mingchun stepped forward and said, "Big Sister, when did you return? You’re staying now, right?"

Several pairs of eyes looked over.

"I am a monk, a Cultivator; how could I stay at home?" Qin Liuxi flicked his forehead and said, "Master Tang is a good teacher; you must study seriously, do not let the master’s teachings go to waste."

"Alright."

Mrs. Wang’s heart jumped, the words sounded like a farewell, and she even took the initiative to arrange a family banquet—was she planning a long journey?

The Qin Family was overjoyed with Qin Liuxi’s unexpected return. As for the second house, they had been sent to the manor by the old man, since Qin Laoer almost rebelled with his son-in-law, it was only because the new emperor was lenient that their lives were spared, and they could only be settled in the manor to clear their heads.

Without the second house, the first and third houses were as close as one family, with joyous laughter at the banquet, and Qin Liuxi gifted everyone a Protective Jade Talisman and also left some valuable prescriptions for the Qin family as heirlooms.

She accepted Mrs. Wang’s invitation to stay overnight at the Qin family, and just before dawn, she further strengthened the Qin family’s Array before quietly leaving.

Come daylight, when the Qin Family arrived at the West Garden, she was already gone without a trace, and their tears immediately fell.

The child sets out on a long journey, and it turned out to be true.