jdhmnovel Chapter 5 The Eye-Catching Fire-Breathing Bag
Chapter 5 The Eye-Catching Fire-Breathing Bag
Suppressing her shock, she asked, "Sister, is there something you need today?"
Zhai Rongyu suddenly came to her senses.
[Wow! I was almost stunned by her beauty!]
Zhai Muling raised her handkerchief and touched the corner of her lips, her face slightly flushed.
She really does speak very... bluntly.
“Father said my sister is ill,” Zhai Rongyu said, sitting down on the soft couch. “Is my sister alright?”
[Could this be the result of the original owner's past misdeeds...?]
I think they splashed her with cold water...
Zhai Muling lowered her eyes, her heart churning with turmoil.
The original owner...?
The person in front of me is really not Zhai Rongyu!
Who is she?
Where did the original Zhai Rongyu go?
Previously, Zizhu said that the Second Miss had hit a pillar and was probably not going to survive, but now she looks perfectly fine...
Could it be... a case of possession and resurrection?!
Thinking of this, Zhai Muling looked up in shock.
Why is that beautiful lady looking at me with such shock...?
Did my sudden change scare her?
[That's true. They abused her before, and now they're showing concern for her. Anyone would be shocked.]
【Why! 】
It seems I still have a long way to go to get along with my older sister.
Zhai Muling smiled faintly: "It's alright."
Regardless of who this Zhai Rongyu is, she is certainly a lot better than before.
"It was just a common cold. I was sick for two days and I'm almost fully recovered."
"That's good."
Zhai Rongyu breathed a long sigh of relief.
Thankfully, the original owner's sins weren't too severe.
There's still a chance to save it.
[It's a pity that my beautiful sister, even if she doesn't die at the hands of the original owner, will die at the hands of the yandere male protagonist.]
Male lead? Yandere?
What are all these things...?
Zhai Muling was puzzled.
Judging from what my sister said, she's going to die? Because of a man?
Zhai Muling frowned.
Lost in thought, Zizhu came in and reported, "Miss, Fifth Aunt has arrived."
Zhai Rongyu instantly perked up.
Fifth concubine?!
Is that the aunt who, when I pushed her too far, choked me?
To be honest, my dad's household is truly full of hidden talents.
None of them are people you can afford to mess with.
When Zhai Muling saw Zhai Rongyu, she shrank back, looking as if she was still in fear.
She slightly curved her lips and raised her handkerchief to press the corners of her mouth.
This little sister is quite cute.
As they were talking, Fifth Aunt walked in.
"Muling, I went to Yuqing Temple yesterday and got this for you..."
She stopped in her tracks when she saw Zhai Rongyu there.
"Why are you here?"
Having said that, as if remembering something, she quickened her pace and blocked Zhai Muling's path, "What are you doing here? Are you trying to harm Muling again!"
Zhai Rongyu felt somewhat helpless seeing the way the mother hen protected her chicks.
Is she that scary?
"Why does my aunt look at me like I'm some kind of monster? I'm not going to eat people."
Fifth Aunt was somewhat indignant.
"You won't eat people? I think you're far more terrifying than those raging floods and wild beasts!"
Zhai Muling tugged at Fifth Aunt's hand and comforted her, "Aunt, my sister came today only because she cares about me."
"Really?" Fifth Aunt frowned.
She seemed a little skeptical.
This second young lady is usually the most ferocious; even the fiercest dog in the courtyard would avoid her.
Why are you being so kind today?
"Really." Zhai Muling chuckled, then promptly changed the subject, "What is Aunt holding in her hand?"
Fifth Aunt finally remembered why she had come, and hurriedly said:
"Look at me, I almost forgot! This is a peace charm I got for you from Yuqing Temple."
"It was drawn by the Three Pure Ones themselves!"
“It’s usually very difficult to get one; I waited in line for three months to get one.”
"Thank you for your trouble, Auntie."
Zhai Muling accepted the amulet with a deeply moved expression.
Zhai Rongyu took the opportunity to glance at it.
[Yes, it has some effect, but not much.]
[This so-called "Three Pure Ones" isn't very capable, but he's quite good at creating artificial scarcity.]
I'll draw two for my sister later.
Although she was the youngest in the Xuanmen sect, her talisman-drawing skills were unmatched by her senior brothers.
Zhai Muling paused. Rong'er can draw talismans?
Zhai Rongyu was somewhat curious about Yuqing Temple, so she asked, "Fifth Aunt, could you tell me about Yuqing Temple?"
"And who exactly is this Sanqing Zhenren?"
Fifth Aunt looked wary. "Why are you asking about these things?"
"To be honest, Aunt, the Sixth Prince just promised to help me build a Taoist temple. So..."
"What?!" Fifth Aunt was shocked.
Why would the Sixth Prince help her build a Taoist temple? Isn't he engaged to Mu Ling?
Even Zhai Muling was surprised.
She asked nervously, "Rong'er, why are you building a Taoist temple?"
Could it be... that he was angry that he took her place and refused to leave, and therefore heartbroken and decided to become a nun?
Zhai Muling was somewhat worried.
[Waaaa, my sister called me Rong'er so quickly, I'm so touched~]
Zhai Muling blushed.
In the heat of the moment, the word "Rong'er" just slipped out, and there was nothing unnatural about it.
In her heart, she had already tacitly accepted the existence of this younger sister.
Zhai Rongyu felt extremely pleased to hear this title.
He replied sincerely, "Others may build Taoist temples under the guise of benefiting humanity. But I simply want to find something to do."
She blinked. "And make some money on the side."
The world is vast, but making money is the most important thing.
This Minister's mansion might disappear overnight.
She practiced esoteric arts and had no other means of making a living.
Building a Taoist temple was the best solution she could think of in this era.
Incidentally, it will also provide her with a place to cultivate.
not bad.
After all, she was a successor of the modern Xuanmen sect. Her master had said that no matter where she was, the more incense offerings she received and the more merit she accumulated, the faster her spiritual power would recover.
Then, perhaps we'll be able to leave this place.
Fifth Aunt was somewhat impressed. Although her family was wealthy and engaged in business, no one had ever respected her.
This second young lady, a woman, unexpectedly found herself confined to her chambers.
Despite being the daughter of a high-ranking official, who lacked nothing in terms of food and clothing, she still wanted to earn her own money and do her own work.
She does resemble her somewhat when she was young.
Has he truly turned over a new leaf?
So he said, "There are many Taoist temples of all sizes in the capital, but Yuqing Temple is the most famous and has the most prosperous incense offerings."
"Because this abbot, the Three Pure Ones, possesses extraordinary abilities."
"I've heard they have the ability to breathe fire and pluck the moon and stars!"
Fifth Aunt lowered her voice.
"Not only does the Empress Dowager trust him, but even His Majesty's life is being kept alive by his medicine."
Zhai Rongyu raised an eyebrow.
It's a royal supplier; no wonder it's so famous.
She really wanted to meet this performing artist, or rather, this Sanqing Zhenren (a Taoist master).
"Auntie, do you have any way to take me to see this Taoist priest?"
Fifth Aunt looked disappointed.
"Such powerful immortals are not people we can meet whenever we want."
"Even for members of the royal family, it's incredibly difficult to even catch a glimpse of the Three Pure Ones!"
Okay, so you're going to play mysterious, huh?
You've got some skills, kid.
Zhai Muling covered her face with her handkerchief and laughed.
"Rong'er, why bother? The palace banquet is in half a month, and the Empress Dowager has ordered a blessing ceremony for His Majesty. At that time, the Three Pure Ones will surely appear."
Zhai Rongyu's eyes lit up.
A blessing ceremony? Yes.
For such an important occasion to show off, a striking bag that breathes fire is definitely not to be missed.
[As expected of the female lead, she's beautiful and intelligent!]
I want to cling tightly to my sister's leg!
Then, Zhai Rongyu suddenly thought of something.
Holy crap, a palace banquet!
[Could it be the palace banquet where the male and female leads first met?!]
No, I have to protect my sister. I can't let that scumbag get near her!!!
Zhai Muling looked at Zhai Rongyu with a touch of doting affection.
From today onwards, she has a younger sister.
She will protect her well.
[Why don't we just find a way to get her to skip the palace banquet?]
Fortunately, there are still two weeks left, so she can think it over carefully.
As her gaze drifted, she casually noticed the fifth concubine's wrist, and her pupils instantly contracted.
That is……
Zhai Rongyu suddenly reached out and grabbed Fifth Aunt tightly!