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Chapter 653: Journey to the West: Zhu Jiumei 12
Tang Seng, wearing a cassock and holding a Zen stick, stepped into this familiar yet unfamiliar mansion with Zhu Jiumei. The layout of the mansion is still luxurious, but the traces of time have quietly left their marks in every corner.

Yin Wenjiao walked slowly over, surrounded by her maids. Her eyes stayed on Tang Seng for a moment, full of love and satisfaction. But when she saw Zhu Jiumei, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

"Mother." Tang Seng put his hands together and bowed.

Yin Wenjiao nodded slightly and looked at her son tenderly: "Xuanzang, who is this?"

Tang Seng introduced, "Mother, this is the donor Zhu Jiumei. She came with me and has something important to tell you."

Yin Wenjiao ordered the maids: "All of you go down, I have something to say to Xuanzang and this donor."

Zhu Jiumei whispered to Tang Seng: "Master, there are some things I need to talk to Grandmother alone."

Tang Seng nodded slightly and also left. Zhu Jiumei said straight to the point: "Madam, there are some things I don't know whether I should say or not."

Yin Wenjiao frowned slightly: "You can say it anyway."

Zhu Jiumei took a deep breath and said, "Madam, your current husband is a fake. Your real husband, Chen Guangrui, can still be saved."

Yin Wenjiao was struck by lightning when she heard this. She swayed and almost lost her balance. "What did you say? How... How is this possible?"

Zhu Jiumei hurriedly supported her and said, "Madam, this is absolutely true. When Master Chen Guangrui took you to Jiangzhou to take up your post, you were thrown into the river by the boatman Liu Hong. Liu Hong saw your beauty and impersonated Master Chen."

Yin Wenjiao's face turned pale, tears welled up in her eyes: "I just thought it was fate, but I never thought..."

Zhu Jiumei continued, "Madam, this matter needs to be reported to the holy monk, so that he can redress the injustice for Master Chen."

Yin Wenjiao wiped her tears and nodded, "Okay, I'll talk to him right away."

Yin Wenjiao called Tang Seng to the inner room, bit her lip, looked at Tang Seng, and told him what Zhu Jiumei said in a trembling voice: "Xuanzang, you must avenge your father. I was bullied by the evil thief for many years. In order to let you survive, I chose to live in disgrace..."

Tang Seng was shocked. He never thought that his life story would be so complicated. But soon, his eyes became firm: "This evil villain is so bold. Mother, don't worry. I will seek justice for him."

Tang Seng, filled with anger, went straight to the palace. Emperor Taizong was in the imperial study handling government affairs. When he heard that Tang Seng wanted to see him and that the matter was of great importance, he immediately summoned him into the palace.

"Your Majesty, I have a grievance to report." Tang Seng knelt down and saluted.

Emperor Taizong of Tang put down the memorial in his hand and said, "Master Xuanzang, please stand up and talk."

Tang Seng told Emperor Taizong of Tang everything about his father's experience. Emperor Taizong was furious and said, "How could such a wicked man exist? I will definitely take action for your father."

Immediately, Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered a thorough investigation of the case and ordered the Imperial Guards to capture Liu Hong.

Liu Hong was still at ease in his mansion at this time, unaware of the impending disaster. When the imperial guards rushed into his mansion, he collapsed to the ground in fear.

In the court, Liu Hong was tied up and kneeling on the ground.

Emperor Taizong of Tang glared at him and said, "How dare you, Liu Hong, impersonate an official appointed by the imperial court and kill innocent people. Do you know your crime?"

Liu Hong argued: "Your Majesty, I am innocent. I don't know what crime I have committed."

Tang Seng stood aside and shouted angrily: "You evil villain, you still dare to quibble. Back then, you knocked my father into the river and impersonated me. You harmed my father, humiliated my mother, and caused my family to be destroyed. Now you still don't repent."

Liu Hong still argued: "Your Majesty, this monk is talking nonsense. I am the top scholar. How can I be an imposter?"

"Then do you know who he is?" Emperor Taizong of Tang pointed at Tang Seng.

"I don't know. He is just a monk. Why should I know him?" Liu Hong looked at Tang Seng with contempt.

"He is Chen Guangrui's biological son. If you are the real Chen Guangrui, how could you not recognize your own son?" Emperor Taizong of Tang looked at Liu Hong angrily.

"Didn't I throw the little bastard into the river back then? How come he is still alive?" Liu Hong glanced at Tang Seng and muttered softly.

At this time, Zhu Jiumei stood up and presented the evidence she had found. It turned out that she had not been idle in the past few days. She and her senior brother found the servants who had been with Chen Guangrui at that time, as well as the testimonies of some insiders.

Yin Wenjiao also knelt down to accuse Liu Hong of his evil deeds. Faced with irrefutable evidence, Liu Hong finally bowed his head and admitted his crimes.

Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered: "Take Liu Hong to the execution ground and behead him in public."

At the execution ground, the onlookers cursed Liu Hong. As the executioner's knife fell, Liu Hong ended his sinful life.

At the same time, Chen Guangrui was not killed after being thrown into the river. It turned out that he had saved a dragon king, and the dragon king took in his soul in return for his kindness. Now the truth is revealed, and the dragon king resurrected Chen Guangrui.

A golden light flashed, and Chen Guangrui appeared in front of everyone.

Chen Guangrui felt as if he was in another world. He returned to his mansion surrounded by everyone.

Yin Wenjiao cried with joy when she saw Chen Guangrui return, and threw herself into his arms: "Husband, you are finally back."

Chen Guangrui also burst into tears: "Madam, I am sorry for making you suffer."

Tang Seng looked at his parents hugging and crying, feeling filled with emotion.

"This is our child." Yin Wenjiao pulled Tang Seng over.

"Father!" Tang Seng called out.

"My child, I am sorry for you and have made you suffer over the years," Chen Guangrui said self-reproachfully.

"It's all over. You and mother should be well from now on."

The family was finally reunited, and the house was filled with laughter.

Tang Seng watched his parents hugging and crying, and a big stone in his heart fell to the ground. After being together with his parents for a few days, he decided to leave.

"Father, Mother, my worldly affairs are over. It's time for me to go to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures and save all living beings." Tang Seng said with his hands clasped together.

Although Chen Guangrui and Yin Wenjiao were reluctant to let him go, they also understood their son's ambition and knew that the journey to obtain the scriptures was related to the well-being of all living beings.

"Son, go ahead and be careful on the way." Yin Wenjiao warned with tears in her eyes.

Chen Guangrui patted Tang Seng on the shoulder and said, "Son, your father is proud of you."

"Son, I have only one request. Bring your disciples and stay at your house for another day so that I can cook a few dishes for you myself." Yin Wenjiao said with tears in her eyes.

"Okay." Tang Seng couldn't bear to refuse and nodded in agreement.

Yin Wenjiao immediately ordered her servants to invite Zhu Jiumei and others.

When Zhu Jiumei brought Sun Wukong and Sha Wujing over, a sumptuous dinner was already prepared.

After the few people had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhu Jiumei looked at Yin Wenjiao who was still crying silently, and thought to herself: It's a pity that there is no cell phone. If there was, it would be nice to leave this scene as a memory for my grandmother.

Thinking of this, I suddenly heard Meng Lu excitedly say in my mind: "Host, your wealth is enough to buy a mobile phone in the system mall. Do you need to redeem it immediately?"

"Can the mobile phones in the system mall be used in ancient times?" Zhu Jiumei asked curiously.

"Yes, as the system is upgraded, the functions of the mobile phone can be continuously improved. It can also be said that it is equivalent to a powerful magic weapon."

"Okay, I'll exchange it right away."

As soon as he finished speaking, a small and exquisite mobile phone appeared in Zhu Jiumei's hand.

"Master, Grandmother, please come closer so I can paint your portraits." Zhu Jiumei said excitedly.

Before everyone understood what was going on, Zhu Jiumei had quickly taken a few group photos and then handed the precious photos to Yin Wenjiao.

The next morning, Tang Seng left quietly with Zhu Jiumei and others. The things and silver that Yin Wenjiao prepared for her son were put into Zhu Jiumei's personal space. From now on, she will be the housekeeper of the pilgrim team.