The invitation from the Prime Minister's Mansion was delivered that night.
Prime Minister Yan invited Marquis Wen's family to go to the Chongxian Temple in the Royal Dojo the next day to make a pilgrimage and pray for blessings.
"The rituals haven't been done yet, but my wife and the eldest lady are much better!" Su Su said with disdain on her face.
Lutang was taking off her makeup in front of the mirror, holding her long hair and thinking. She didn't know how the Yan family and his son would act.
Daliang Juchao believed in Taoism, and Chongxian Temple was the ancestral immortal hall worshiped by the royal family.
In the previous life, Jin King Xiao Yuanhui rebelled in Chongxian Temple, and both Lutang and Xiao Yuanmu died in the temple.
Lutang had lingering fears about this place and had to brace herself to deal with it.
Su Su helped her change into her pajamas and said doubtfully: "The Yan family is only inviting His Highness the Prince of Jin and people from our Marquis Mansion for the wedding ceremony. Will it have something to do with the second lady's marriage?"
Chen Tianshi, the head teacher of Chongxian Temple, had an ancestor who had been a prince, and had a schoolmate friendship with the Prime Minister Yan Minzhong.
In his previous life, Prime Minister Yan secretly asked him to read the fortune of the King of Jin.
At that time, he said: "There are two days in the world, and two masters are born in Sheji." He also said that the King of Jin is the master of "Yari" and will rule the world in the future.
The Holy One clearly has a prince, and the old Taoist priest dares to say this, which means that he is also a member of the Jin Dynasty.
Prime Minister Yan now invites the old Taoist priest from Chongxian Temple to come out. What kind of mystery is he going to make?
But no one else was invited, only King Jin was invited, it must be related to the marriage!
Lutang was really looking forward to canceling the engagement.
For a beast like Xiao Yuanhui, only Wen Hong Yao is the best match for him!
She combed her hair and put on her pajamas. She put down the golden hooked curtain in front of the bed, hugged her knees and huddled beside the bed, and sneered: "The Wen family is not dead, I don't want to get married so early!"
It's cloudy tonight, the sky is dark purple with no moon or stars, and the courtyard is filled with mist.
Early on the next morning, Marquis Wen and his wife took the three girls Hongyao, Lvtang and Zijian and took a carriage and sedan to Chongxian Temple.
After walking for more than an hour, I only heard the sound of bells and drums, and the gate of Chongxian Taoist Temple was in front of me.
The Taoist temple has lasted for ten generations, and is exquisite and solemn, resplendent and magnificent in scale.
Mrs. Wenhou and Wen Hongyao got off the sedan dressed in beautiful clothes. Lutang and Zijian, both in plain clothes and gauze, followed behind.
It was Yan Shuzhe who came to greet the female members of the Wen family. He personally supported his aunt, talking and laughing all the way.
Chen Tianshi, the headmaster of Chongxian Temple, holding a jade brush and draped in robes, was accompanying Jin Wang Xiao Yuanhui, and Prime Minister Yan Minzhong and Wenhou were drinking tea in the main hall.
The three Wen sisters met and saluted at the entrance of the palace.
After the meeting ceremony was over, Prime Minister Yan's Mansion ordered three golden unicorns to be presented as a meeting gift.
The three Wen sisters held the gifts and knelt down to thank them.
The red gold unicorn is exquisite and elegant. Lutang flicked it with curious fingertips, feeling a sharp pain in his heart.
There are faint spikes on the head of the golden unicorn, which are extremely sharp!
Lutang shook his head slightly, and there were blood beads on his fingertips.
"Where's the blood?" Wen Hongyao's expression was exaggerated, and he grabbed Lutang's fingertips with a vicious smile on his face, "Is my sister bleeding?"
The golden unicorn in Lutang's hand was stained with blood, and dark red blood beads slowly emerged from the unicorn's eyes, which was quite eerie and terrifying.
"Qilin weeps blood!"
"It's not good! Qilin is crying blood!"
"Master! Qilin is crying blood!"
The little Taoist priest holding the tray screamed wildly, and the Taoists all knelt on the ground when they saw this, panting with fear!
"Buddha of Infinite Life!" Master Chen preached loudly, waved his fly whisk to calm down the noise, and said loudly: "There is a lone star of evil that makes Qilin cry blood! Miss Wen Er has an ominous destiny!"
The old guy's voice was really bright, and his voice was like a bell that was heard all over the courtyard.
The old Taoist priest with white beard and hair, his face as old and wrinkled as the dead branches of an ancient tree, stared at Lutang for a long time with his yellow eyes.
It turns out the trap is here! Lutang sneered in his heart.
These dressed-up beasts slander the Buddha and Tao, and they want to frame her up by pretending to be mysterious!
If it is really an ominous destiny, it would be a dream to make Qilin cry blood!
Prime Minister Yan held the tea cup and said with a smile: "Since the Heavenly Master knows how to observe images in linen clothes, can he take a photo of Marquis Wen's niece?"
"Hey, if such an ominous girl appears in my house, it will really be a misfortune for the family!" Wenhou lowered his head and sighed, without any objection.
Xiao Yuanhui, on the other hand, was shocked. He bowed his head to Master Chen and said, "Master Tian, please be careful. The second lady of Marquis Wen's Mansion is my fiancée. Your Majesty has made a marriage contract."
The old Taoist priest said calmly to Xiao Yuanhui: "I am a poor Taoist and rude. Looking at the appearance of His Majesty the King of Jin, it is difficult for a wife to have a difficult marriage. If you want your husband and wife to be harmonious and have abundant heirs, you must marry a daughter who has both parents and brothers, and is rich, noble, beautiful and beautiful."
Xiao Yuanhui sighed slightly and said, "Prime Minister Yan and Marquis Wen know something about my marriage."
Most of the children of the Daliang royal family got married early. Xiao Yuanhui was crowned king at the age of sixteen and engaged twice in a few years. However, due to the premature death of the girl, there was no harmony, and he was still unmarried until he was in his twenties.
Until three years ago, Lutang's father Wen Duan led his army on an expedition. The Holy Emperor was the one to win over the general. At the practice banquet, the thirteen-year-old Lutang was betrothed to the King of Jin as his concubine.
Tianshi Chen twirled his beard and said: "The engagement is made by His Majesty, I don't dare to say anything."
Marquis Wen said hurriedly: "Today, His Royal Highness the King of Jin, Prime Minister Yan, and I are all related by marriage, and there is no outsider. The Heavenly Master just said it is okay."
The old Taoist priest then shook his head, held his beard and said: "The second young lady of Taoist Guanwen has a charming and slender appearance, which is the appearance of a close relative. Her eyes are as bright and as moist as tears, which are the unknown photos of a lonely star. This solitary person If you are a daughter who is in love, your husband will be hurt, and it is unlucky for Your Highness to accept her!"
The Ominous Daughter—what a great name! Lutang sneered and raised his eyebrows.
People inside and outside the palace heard the old Taoist priest's verdict and looked at her as if they were looking at a monster.
Marquis Wen hurriedly bowed to Chen Tianshi: "My family, Wen, was blessed with the support of our ancestors and was given the title of marquis. However, I have few heirs in my life. My younger brother died early in his prime, which made me sad. Fortunately, the old god made it clear that the root of the problem lies with this girl." On your body!"
Prime Minister Yan also sighed: "My niece, my brother-in-law, has been alone and helpless since she was a child. She is destined to be a lone star, and she still tortures her parents. What a pity!"
Xiao Yuanhui pretended to be pretentious and said hesitantly: "Master Celestial Master, can you take these words seriously? Marriage is a matter of the Lord Chrysostom, Master Celestial Master should not speak carelessly!"
This set of rhetoric must have been thought out a long time ago, why is it a hasty statement? Next, I must say that Wen Hongyao is a good match for the King of Jin, and the two have been together for hundreds of years!
As expected, Tianshi Chen bowed his head and said: "The poor Taoist has revealed the secret of heaven. If you believe it, you will have it. If you don't believe it, it will not happen. You nobles need not ask more."
He looked sideways, then pointed at Wenhong Yao, twitching his beard and saying with a smile: "The most noble one among the three young ladies in Marquis Wen's house is this one!"
"The young lady has an exquisite skeleton and good facial features. Her eyebrows are thick and her hair is thin, her eyes are hidden and her eyesight is bright. She walks like a flying fairy and is as calm as a secluded luan. She will have a husband who will serve as a noble son-in-law in the future! She is indescribably noble and precious!"
When Wen Hongyao heard this verdict, he was extremely satisfied and looked at each other and smiled with his cousin Yan Shuzhe.
The old Taoist priest had an immortal demeanor, and everyone in the palace had no choice but to believe him.
Marquis Wen knelt down and begged Xiao Yuanhui to cancel the engagement. He must not let the evil star who killed his parents harm the noble King Jin again.
Yan Chengcheng immediately said that Wen Hongyao, the eldest daughter of the Hou family, and his precious niece were the best candidates for Princess Jin.
Marquis Wen and Yan Cheng hurriedly asked Taoist priests to bring them pens and ink, and they jointly submitted a petition to amend the engagement. Prime Minister Yan also invited Chen Tianshi to be a witness.
The palace was busy writing marriage letters, cutting off shirts and drinking wine, and no one looked at Lu Tang again.
Mrs. Wenhou looked pleased and ordered Wen Hongyao to take off the eight-treasure glass necklace as a token of engagement.
The maids and servants carried the necklace into the main hall in a brocade box. After a while, King Jin also ordered someone to send a pair of white walls in return.
"Sister is very happy. I wish my sister and His Highness a long life, like this pair of jade..."
Lutang was in a good mood, wiped the blood from her fingertips with a handkerchief, hurriedly put on a smile, and curtsied to Wenhongyao.
"I wish my eldest sister to be so beautiful and flawless!"
Ziqian, who had not said anything for a long time, fell to her knees in panic and could not even speak.
She was so frightened by today's sudden change that her intestines turned green with regret.
Who would have thought that Wenhongyao could hide the scandal of Xiaozhan and kick Lutang away to get engaged to His Highness the Prince of Jin!
If I had known what would happen today, why would I have to move to Xiyuan?
Wen Hongyao ignored Lutang, raised her hand and slapped Zi Daan.
The eldest sister is Bai Biwuxia - she really knows how to talk!
After burning incense in various palaces, everyone went to the backyard to watch the play.
Upstairs on the front, Wenhou and Yan Chengxiang enthroned King Jin as the main throne.
Mrs. Wenhou is in the east building with Hongyao and Lvtang sisters, and Yan Shuzhe is here with his aunt.
Just after listening to the play, a servant from Prince Jin's palace brought four boxes of gifts downstairs and reported, "His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, please speak to the second lady."
Wen Hongyao had a ghost in his heart, and of course he did not dare to let Lutang and Xiao Yuanhui meet alone. He smiled angrily and said: "Zi Yu, accompany the second sister there, don't let the ominous person bump into His Highness."
Zi Yun had just received a slap in the face, and she couldn't hide her shame. She stood up and flattered her in a low-key manner: "Don't worry, big sister, Zi Daan knows what to say and what not to say."
Wen Hongyao sneered and asked, "What shouldn't be said in front of His Highness? What else is there in your hands, a concubine like you?"
Zi Daan panicked and knelt in front of Wen Hong Yao, lowering her head and not daring to speak more.
Lutang couldn't laugh or cry at Zi Yuan, this idiot.
There is no proof that Wen Hongyao had a miscarriage. Even if he told Xiao Yuanhui face to face, he would be dubious at best.
The two of them are already engaged. With the depth of Xiao Yuanhui's palace, he might even silence the insider. Lutang would not be so stupid!
Prince Jin's Mansion had known that the engagement would be broken off today, so he specially prepared an apology.
Inside the box are some gold and jade jewelry, silk and satin, antique calligraphy and paintings. When Zi Daan saw this precious thing, she couldn't move.
In the small hall, Xiao Yuanhui, who was wearing a python robe and jade belt, was drinking tea, dignified, calm, graceful and luxurious.
He saw Lu Tang coming in alone. She was no longer chatting and laughing just now. Her eyes were as cold as knives. She stepped back and closed the small hall door, preventing anyone from entering or exiting.
The air in the hall was cold and forbidding.
Lutang clenched the silk handkerchief in her hand, clasped two golden needles in her sleeves, raised her eyes slightly, and stared at Xiao Yuanhui's Shuitu and Qihu acupoints.
If you are in the same room with beasts, you must succeed with one hit.
Xiao Yuanhui looked at her and said bluntly: "If the engagement fails, don't blame me. I am the king with one person under ten thousand, so it is impossible for me to marry an orphan without a father and mother as his concubine. I don't have many things, so be careful." "
"My daughter thanks His Highness the King of Jin."
Lutang saluted and thanked her through the screen.
First thank this beast for not marrying in this life, and then take revenge for his tragic death in his previous life.
Xiao Yuanhui's heart was moved when his daughter's family was still so calm after their engagement was annulled.
He put down the tea cup, stood up, turned around the screen, and walked to Lu Tang's side.
The fragrance is refreshing, the gentleness erodes the bone marrow, and the beauty is so charming and graceful that you can't bear to move away.
Xiao Yuanhui helped her up, and his tone became softer: "That day in the garden, why didn't you come? The king had intended that you and Hong Yao be like the story of Empress E and Nv Ying."
Lutang stood up lightly, let go of his hand, and bowed her head: "Your Highness is so kind and loving that I can't bear it. Besides, I am an ominous person and I dare not harm His Majesty's dignity."
"How can this Taoist priest's words be accurate? It's just..."
Xiao Yuanhui stopped mid-sentence, held Lutang's hand again, lowered his head and whispered: "Three years ago, your father brought you into the palace, when you were only twelve or thirteen years old. I still remember the little girl with pink makeup and jade. Girl, how lively and charming."
However, after three years, Lutang's memory of entering the palace for the first time was blurred.
She only remembered that her father was so tall in court uniform, his brows were furrowed into the character "Chuan" and he was holding her little hand tightly.
The high-ranking emperor at the banquet, the elegant King Jin in front of His Majesty, and the marriage granted by the emperor when he was drunk and full of wine were all a big dream.
"My daughter is young and ignorant, and is extremely frightened." Lutang took a step back and gently withdrew his hands, "My daughter wishes your highness and eldest sister a happy marriage for a hundred years."
It's best for you, a couple of bitches, to stay together forever and ever, even if we break our bones and shed ashes together!
Xiao Yuanhui shook his head helplessly, walked a few steps outside the door, and then turned around unwillingly: "Lutang, I have been engaged to you for a long time, and I deeply feel sorry for you. If you agree to be my concubine, I will only favor one person. OK?"
"My daughter made Qilin weep with blood, which is an ominous sign. Tomorrow the whole capital will know about this. Your Highness is extremely noble and cannot be put in danger."
What a unicorn weeping blood and an ominous star. The old Taoist priest Chen Tianshi is really good at arranging it!
Lutang lowered his head, and his eyebrows seemed to be smiling but not smiling, which made people even more charming.
Xiao Yuanhui seemed to see something, and suddenly his color changed and he suddenly grabbed the back of her neck and dragged her forward.
Lutang was in severe pain from being pulled, but he remained calm and did not struggle. He only lightly twisted his fingertips and aimed the golden needle at his heart.
"This king is asking you, and you must respond truthfully!" Xiao Yuanhui suppressed his smile, as ruthless as a wolf dog, and his eyes were as cold as snow, "What disease did Wen Hongyao get a few days ago?"
"I don't know..."
"She fainted in your yard, wouldn't you know?"
Xiao Yuanhui's hand suddenly tightened, and Lu Tang felt suffocated, and he twisted his fingers to withdraw the golden needle.
He is indeed not a fat fool who only cares about women. I haven't been fooled around by the Yan and Wen families yet.
Lutang reluctantly spoke, her voice hoarse and weak: "His Royal Highness has spies in the Marquis Mansion, so he naturally knows everything. Why bother to ask my daughter again."
Xiao Yuanmu's eyes were cold and lifeless, but his palms clasped tighter and tighter, and Lu Tang's cheeks slowly turned purple.
"Whose evil seed is it?"
"My daughter...doesn't...know..."
"Is it Yan Shuzhe?"
Lutang's eyes turned black as he was pinched. He finally nodded and then fell to the ground softly.
Xiao Yuanhui relaxed his palms, took a deep breath, walked slowly to the door, and turned back indifferently to tell: "My king's promise is still there."
