A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 131 7 years ago

Seventeen years ago, Qi Sui, an assistant director of the Ministry of Works, was suspected of embezzlement and abuse of power. He proposed a large sum of money for the repair of damaged bridges and embankments. After a thorough investigation, it was found that Qi Sui had embezzled funds, which implicated more than a dozen officials.

The late emperor was furious, confiscating property and beheading people. Even children could not escape punishment. Qi Xin was secretly sent out of the capital by the Marquis of Changning. Qi Xin remembered his father's injustice and was determined to enter the court to seek justice for his family of more than ten people.

Seventeen years have passed, and this year he was able to go to the capital to take the imperial examination. He peeked at the mansion at night and saw what it looked like back then. Unfortunately, the mansion was no longer the same as it used to be and had long been forgotten.

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"I can't help you seek justice; you should go find Sui An."

This is a very important matter; she only knows how to catch ghosts and exorcise evil spirits.

Shen Zhuoci twirled his oil-paper umbrella beside him, his expression nonchalant. "Since you can communicate with ghosts, it should be quite simple to get anything from them, right?"

Qi Xin's face was full of hope. Xiang He frowned and pondered, his mind in turmoil. His tightly pursed lips darkened, and finally his gaze fell on He Suian's face.

"you……"

She didn't say it in the end, but just sighed and turned to face Shen Zhuoci, "It's possible, but don't drag me into this. I hate trouble."

"We are extremely grateful to the young lady for her willingness to lend a helping hand."

Her answer spoke for itself. Qi Xin took a few steps forward, his eyes filled with gratitude. "This matter will certainly not involve you, Miss. Thank you for your kindness!"

"Don't thank me. I'm really impressed by all your scheming. Why did you have to drag me into this..."

She was looking at He Suian when she said these words.

He Sui'an's lips trembled slightly, then he showed an apologetic expression, "I'll tell you when we get back."

Xiang He waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, there's no point in saying more now that things have come to this."

Seeing the expressions on their faces, Shen Zhuoci's lips curled slightly, "In that case, when will the young lady..."

Before he could finish speaking, a powerful aura suddenly approached.

Xiang He pushed him away with her hand, "Step back! Xing Ji, get down!"

Xing Ji, who was crouching on the top of the wall, flipped down and rushed to He Suian with lightning speed.

The group stared intently at the gate. They couldn't see it with their naked eyes, but they could sense a powerful aura approaching, and it was imminent!

In Xiang He's eyes, she clearly saw a powerful current rushing towards her. The current was vast and passed right through her body. However, when others were hit by the wave, they immediately felt dizzy.

Xiang He gripped the large umbrella and chased after the airflow, heading straight for the yin entity in the room.

She immediately opened the large umbrella and drew a talisman on one of the ribs, chanting, "Heaven and Earth, Mysterious Ancestor, Qi and Spirit, come quickly!"

Xiang He stood horizontally in front of the yin energy, spinning the large umbrella rapidly in his hand. The yin energy seemed to be attracted and swirled into the umbrella.

Xiang He immediately closed the large umbrella, quickly forming hand seals in front of her. Her Taoist robe fluttered without wind, and as her voice rose, the red embroidery on the robe shone with starlight.

As the incantation was completed, a talisman silently appeared behind him, colliding with the airflow, which then dissipated into the world.

The oppressive atmosphere in the room dissipated, and He Sui'an immediately ran to her side, "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing," Xiang He glanced around the room. "You all need to leave quickly. Their resentment was too great tonight, attracting the attention of other sorcerers. This place has been located."

Shen Zhuoci shook his head slightly, feeling dizzy. "What is...location?"

"The yin energy is soaring to the sky, and Liu Ren can calculate it. In short, if you don't want others to discover your secret, you should leave immediately. I'm worried that the sorcerer will catch up with you."

Qi Xin hurriedly tidied up the memorial tablets, while Shen Zhuoci picked up the large umbrella on the ground and flew away without hesitation. Qi Xin could only sneak out through the main gate.

He Suian reached out and put his arm around Xiang He's waist, easily lifting her up and jumping over the wall next to them. As soon as they stopped, Xiang He ran towards a certain direction, saying, "Go over there."

The three ran for a while, and the road became wider and wider until they came to a tall city wall.

Xiang He wanted to go forward, but He Sui'an grabbed her wrist and hid around the corner. Xiang He asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"Are you looking for directions to warlocks?"

"Yes, he's very capable. I might want to see if I have a chance to meet him."

These words made He Sui'an's expression darken. "That's the imperial city."

His heart skipped a beat, and his eyes widened with a hint of surprise, but he quickly suppressed it with composure and said calmly, "Let's go back."

Her departing figure seemed somewhat lonely. He Suian glanced at the city wall, then turned and followed.

After walking a distance, Xiang He, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke, "Who could be the person who understands these spells and is still in the palace?"

Knowing that she was aware of the situation, He Sui'an's eyes were deeper than the night sky, revealing a trace of worry. "There is a Longguang Temple in the palace, where the Imperial Preceptor serves."

Her gaze faltered, and Xiang He murmured softly, "The Imperial Preceptor..."

She knew very little about the affairs of this country and never expected that there would be a royal advisor.

"Since you are the national advisor, you must be quite accomplished, right?"

"To serve under the emperor, one must have considerable ability to enter the palace."

"Too……"

In the long streets and alleys, the two stopped talking and hurried back to the He residence, where Zhu Nan had already prepared hot water.

Having washed away the chill, Xiang He sat in the courtyard, reading a book.

He Suian leaned closer to her and glanced at the contents. After a flash of light in his eyes, he sat down with a big laugh. "Reading at night is bad for your eyes."

Xiang He closed the book, her gaze sharp as a hawk's when she looked up. "I don't mind that you used me, but please be upfront about anything in the future. Nobody likes to be used in secret."

After listening to Qi Xin talk about his father's affairs tonight, which involved corruption and bribery, she suddenly remembered the incident in Liangcheng. The seemingly unrelated events became connected, and she suddenly understood.

He did come to the capital with a purpose, but after meeting Xiang He, his purpose changed. Even if he hadn't suggested going to the capital together, Xiang He would have found his way to the capital.

But once he's with someone, his opportunities increase significantly.

As expected, he achieved his goal of traveling together. During the trip, no matter what trouble he encountered, he firmly believed that Xiang He would come to his aid.

Facing Xiang He's sharp gaze, a fleeting, elusive darkness crossed He Suian's eyes before he finally revealed a guilty, bitter smile. "I promise, from now on, I will be completely transparent with you about anything that comes up."

The two locked eyes, each searching for deeper meaning in the other's gaze.

Looking back on everything since they met, although He Sui'an harbored many secrets, he never did anything to harm others.

He was utilizing Xiang He's abilities, and Xiang He was doing what he could.

My thoughts lingered on this night, settled in his clear eyes, and finally let out a soft sigh.

"What do you plan to do about Qi Xin's case? That was a miscarriage of justice more than ten years ago, and the late emperor has long since passed away. Who should be held responsible? Also, is the incident in Liangcheng related to this matter?"

Qi Xin's reason was indeed similar to Liang Cheng's, and only then did she realize the deeper meaning behind He Sui'an's words.

"They are related, but one is from the past and the other is from the present. To bring this up, we have to start with the Liangcheng corrupt official case."

"You've already come up with a plan so quickly?"

He Sui'an poured her a glass of warm water, from which wisps of white steam rose. "Not quite yet."

This person must be incredibly intelligent...