I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 66 Wanfo Temple

Early the next morning.

Xie Yanli set off in a carriage to Wanfo Temple.

This marriage was arranged because Master Kongyou of Wanfo Temple told her that he was destined to face a calamity and that he could only marry a woman from the Qin family.

He didn't believe it at first, but the fact that he was able to escape unharmed during the assassination attempt at the poetry gathering was indeed because Qin Jiuwei had him wear chainmail.

And that strange dream I had last night...

Wanfo Temple.

Master Kongyou rarely receives guests, but upon hearing that it was Prince Xie, he immediately agreed.

The young novice monk led Xie Yanli to Master Kongyou's Zen temple.

Inside the Zen temple, the pines and cypresses are evergreen, and the bamboo leaves rustle, making it seem like a pure land in the mundane world.

When Xie Yanli met Master Kongyou, he was sitting cross-legged on a futon with his eyes closed, exuding a peaceful and serene aura.

Upon hearing footsteps, Master Kongyou slowly raised his eyes, as if he had expected it, and calmly called out, "Young Master Xie."

Xie Yanli bowed deeply and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Master Kongyou, I had a strange dream last night, and it has disturbed my peace of mind ever since."

The two sat facing each other at the table, and Xie Yanli recounted the strange dream he had the previous night to Master Kongyou.

After a long while, Master Kongyou put his hands together, looked at him with compassion, and said slowly, "Young Master Xie, I once told the old lady of the Xie family that you are destined to face a calamity."

“What you dreamed about last night was this calamity.” Then he looked at the Bodhi tree in the courtyard. “However, this calamity has now been resolved.”

Xie Yanli's brows twitched slightly, and he asked, "Was it because of my wife that I was able to avert this calamity?"

Master Kongyou nodded slowly.

After leaving Wanfo Temple, Xie Yanli went straight to the Marquis's residence in a carriage.

Qinglan Courtyard.

Qin Jiuwei was drinking tea in the room when a maid outside announced, "Madam, the young master has returned."

Just as Qin Jiuwei got up to go out, she saw Xie Yanli walk into the room.

She couldn't help but startled.

The way Xie Yanli looked at her... why was it so strange...?

Qin Jiu smiled slightly, about to speak, but Xie Yanli spoke first.

He looked at her with deep, dark eyes, his voice as melodious as pearls tinkling, "Thank you."

Qin Jiuwei was somewhat puzzled, "Why does my husband suddenly want to thank me?"

Xie Yanli said calmly, "Thank you for saving me at the poetry gathering at the Prince Qi's mansion. If you hadn't made me wear chainmail, I might already be dead."

Actually, it wasn't just the poetry gathering at the Qi Prince's Mansion, but also in Meng County.

The reason he didn't go to Meng County and escaped the assassination attempt was because Qin Jiuwei asked him to accompany her on her homecoming visit.

Everything clicked.

I thought it was all a series of coincidences, and that what Qin Jiuwei said was just a coincidence.

I never imagined it was fate...

Qin Jiuwei helped him overcome all the tribulations in his life.

Qin Jiuwei was taken aback. Wasn't this the day before yesterday? Why was Xie Yanli thanking her now?

Although her intentions were for her own benefit, she ultimately saved Xie Yanli's life.

She felt she deserved to be thanked.

"We are husband and wife, my husband, there's no need to be so polite," Qin Jiuwei said in a light and cheerful voice.

If you're married, then you don't want my child...

Xie Yanli felt secretly frustrated.

But he now knows that Qin Jiuwei saved him; she is his savior.

I shouldn't give her the cold shoulder no matter what.

These are two separate issues and should be viewed separately.

"Yes, we are husband and wife," Xie Yanli said gently.

Qin Jiuwei saw that he was no longer cold-faced, and although she didn't know why, the result was ultimately good.

Unexpectedly, before she could even comfort him, Xie Yanli recovered on his own.

However, Qin Jiuwei still vaguely felt that he seemed to have calmed down, but not completely.

There was still some anger simmering inside, which I hadn't yet expressed.

Thinking of this, Qin Jiuwei softened her voice, and the corners of her mouth curved into a just-right arc.

"My husband hasn't had breakfast yet this morning. It's not good for your stomach to be on an empty stomach. The kitchen has already prepared breakfast. Would you like some?"

Xie Yanli shook his head slightly and said calmly, "I have to go to Wenyuan Pavilion later, so I won't have breakfast at home. You and the children can eat well."

If the dream was about what was supposed to happen, then the King of Qi's intention to rebel was also true.

The two assassination attempts in Meng County and at the Qi Prince's residence were likely orchestrated by the Qi Prince.

It's not too late for everything; he needs to make plans.

Find evidence of King Qi's plot to rebel, capture him before he rebels, and prevent greater disaster.

Qin Jiuwei blinked as she watched Xie Yanli's departing figure.

This morning, when she saw that Xie Yanli hadn't gone to the morning court session, she assumed that Xie Yanli had taken the day off.

Unexpectedly, he also wanted to go to Wenyuan Pavilion.

As expected of Xie Yanli, he only asks for half a day's leave...

After having breakfast and sending her three children to school, Qin Jiuwei began to deal with the affairs of Qinglan Courtyard.

Now that she manages all affairs of Qinglan Courtyard, and it's the end of the month when the accounts need to be checked, Qin Jiuwei was busy until evening.

Dinner in the main courtyard.

Xie Yanli did not return very late today as he did yesterday; they had dinner together in the main courtyard.

Qin Jiuwei looked up at Xie Jingchun, her brows twitching slightly.

Compared to a month ago, Xie Jingchun's youthful appearance has gradually faded, and his facial features have become more distinct and three-dimensional, making him both heroic and handsome.

Xie Jingchun noticed her gaze, looked up at her with a grin, and asked, "Why were you staring at me all this time, Mother? Is there something on my face?"