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Qinglian Temple is located seven miles northeast of Caizhou, with the Ru River to the east and ten thousand acres of wetlands to the north. The temple is home to towering ancient trees and is a great place for Caizhou people to escape the summer heat.

This temple is Kun Taoist Temple. Kun means earth and belongs to Yin. In other words, Qinglian Temple is a Taoist temple where all women practice cultivation.

At the end of the afternoon, several strong and fine horses stopped outside the mountain gate, and on them were young men and women.

The little Taoist nun who was dozing in the shade of the porch was awakened by the sound of horse hooves. She only needed to take a quick look at the other party's mount and clothes to realize that a distinguished guest had arrived.

Caizhou is the birthplace of the current emperor, and there are countless civil and military nobles born here. The Qinglian Temple is based in Caizhou, and recognizing people by their clothes is a necessary skill for the receptionists.

However, Hu Tou and the others have never been interested in such occasions and rarely appear here.

The receptionist only felt that the other party was extraordinary, but not the lady she was familiar with, so she was not sure of her origin.

"Excuse me, fellow believers. I wonder if you have come here in the hot summer to watch this ceremony or to tell fortunes?"

This receptionist was respectful but not humble. She had the confidence. The Immortal Miaoyi, who had just arrived at Qinglian Temple as the abbot two months ago, was the junior sister of Taoist Wugen, the current director of the Great Chu Astronomical Bureau, who was accepted as a disciple on behalf of his master.

Taoist Priest Wugen has a great background. He followed Your Majesty when Your Majesty was still the governor of Caizhou. He has been practicing medicine for many years and saved many disabled soldiers. The government-run medical clinics that are now being piloted in the five prefectures of Huaibei are also promoted thanks to him.

Not only does he enjoy great prestige among the people, he also enjoys the trust of Your Majesty.

Since Immortal Miaoyi has such a senior brother, Qinglian Temple is naturally not afraid of ordinary powerful people.

However, this is only what is said on the surface. In private, there are rumors that the Immortal Miaoyi was once your Majesty's Taoist partner. It was only because she did not like worldly wealth that she asked to enter the temple to practice.

Look, this is called being indifferent to fame and fortune, this is called avoiding the world!
Now, not only has the style of Qinglian Temple become much higher, but it has also become more extraordinary because of its unique and powerful background.

"We are neither holding a ceremony nor fortune-telling. We are just looking around casually. The fairy lady can do what she wants. You don't need to call us."

Hu Tou replied politely. The Taoist nun in charge of reception chanted a Taoist name, then smiled and stretched out her arm to lead the group, indicating that she would be their guide. She did not follow Hu Tou's wishes and leave.

The guests followed the host's wishes, and Hu Tou did not argue. He led his companions along the bluestone steps into the temple.

In the rear, Peng Yuyan and Wu Yanzu, who had been working for the Anfeng Dynasty in Huainan for a long time, had not been arranged with new jobs for the time being due to the abolition of the Anfeng Dynasty. It was a rare vacation, so they were in a good mood to travel with their childhood sweethearts and friends today.

Although they were born into military families, they received a complete set of new-style education since childhood, and they are both elegant and heroic.

Furthermore, the courses at Lanxiang Academy are quite diverse. In addition to Chinese studies and mathematics, which each account for a quarter, the remaining half of the courses involve geography, farming, military strategy, and current affairs in the four oceans and five continents.
Wu Yanzu, who was cheerful, talked about various religious matters in the world based on the occasion. "More than a dozen countries in Europe, big and small, all regard Christianity as their state religion."

"Jealous? Why is it called that?"

Nineteen-year-old Chen Yingyi had been reading the Five Books and Four Classics since he was five years old. The rest were regarded as miscellaneous books by his parents. Naturally, his knowledge was far inferior to that of Peng, Wu and others.

"Your Majesty said this is a person's name."

Peng Yuyan explained, and Daniel Wu added: "The Christian Church has a monopoly on culture and education. Church law is greater than law. Even the coronation of a monarch must be recognized by the Church before it can be orthodox."

"How can this be possible?" Even though Chen Yingyi had never been an official, he could still understand the hidden dangers.

Daniel Wu continued, "That's not possible. The Vatican only allows local schools to study the scriptures. Anyone who doubts the scriptures will be burned alive by the Vatican."

"Are there no wise men in Europe who would raise their arms and protest?"

"Hahaha, what knowledgeable people are there among the barbarians!"

After Daniel Wu finished speaking, Eddie Peng expressed a different opinion. He said, "According to what Your Majesty said in his early years, Europe is vast and sparsely populated, with backward productivity, and there are no conditions for an uprising. Of course, it is also related to the ignorance of the people. The people are uncivilized and naturally do not know why they are born with suffering, and they have no spirit of resistance. Compared with our Chinese history, they have almost no peasant uprisings for thousands of years, which is really incredible."

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Chen Yingyi looked at Peng Yuyan in astonishment because the latter used the word "uprising".

Since ancient times, has the ruling class ever used such positive words to describe the people's uprisings?

Daniel Wu didn't notice Chen Yingyi's stunned expression and continued, "Your Majesty once said that almost all religions in the world, except China, are monotheistic. The characteristics of monotheism are xenophobia, extreme conservatism, believing that they are the chosen people of God, and viewing people of different beliefs as lowly heretics who can be slaughtered at will."

Even Chen Yingyi couldn't help but frown when he heard this. In terms of national superiority, based on their glorious history, the Chinese people are no worse than anyone else.

Suddenly they learned that there was a group of uncivilized barbarians in the far west who regarded their own people as inferior heretics, so they were naturally dissatisfied.

"It's just that they are too far away from Great Chu. Otherwise, I would have to go and argue with them!"

After all, he is a scholar, and the only solution he can think of is to "debate".

Peng and Wu couldn't help but burst into laughter at the same time. Chen Yingyi asked in confusion, "What are you laughing at?"

In the end, the kind-hearted Peng Yuyan stopped laughing first. "Who would listen to you if you don't have a knife or a gun in your hand? If you want to reason with others, you must first beat them down and pin them to the ground, and then others will be interested in listening to you."

Chen Yingyi has always been against resorting to force, but after listening to what the two had just said, he said, "The Vatican is so reckless that it will sooner or later be swept into the dustbin of history."

Unexpectedly, Wu Yanzu said, "No! The Vatican is inseparable from the history of the Europeans. When they become prosperous in the future, they will try every means to beautify and embellish this history."

"How could that be?" Chen Yingyi didn't understand.

This time, it was Peng Yuyan's turn to smile and say, "Brother Chen, you don't know that His Majesty also wanted to take action against Confucianism in the early years, but later changed his mind because of what your second uncle said."

"Oh?" Chen Yingyi was startled.

"Although the Church is unkind, it does not prevent Europeans from forming a common value system based on religion in the future. And the Chinese people also need common values. Confucianism has been integrated into the blood of the Chinese people. If it is completely denied, it will easily make the people spit on their ancestors and then hate themselves. His Majesty also said that all the famous studies in the world are for the purpose of politics.
If Europe becomes strong in the future and wants to plunder the world, the academic community will definitely be their vanguard. For example, they will come up with a theory of "survival of the fittest" to find a theoretical basis for their massacres and plunders, and abandon their moral burdens. Therefore, there is no right or wrong in academics, it just depends on which one you need at the moment."

After hearing these words, Chen Yingyi was extremely shocked.

Although he read a lot of books, he only focused on moral articles. What Peng and Wu said was nakedly cruel, and their words were full of dragon-slaying techniques that would only be used when changing dynasties.

Quite dangerous.

"These are what His Majesty told you in class?" Chen Yingyi murmured.

Wu Yanzu said with a relaxed look: "Some of them were in class, and some were when we were outdoors enjoying the cool air on summer nights. Brother Chen, um, your majesty just said it casually."

"Why is your majesty talking about this in class?"

This is what surprised Chen Yingyi. His Majesty has the Dragon Slaying Technique in his heart. Isn't it enough for him to know it himself? Why does he have to tell outsiders? Aren't you afraid that outsiders will learn it and seize the Chu Kingdom?

Peng Yuyan looked at the Sanqing Temple not far ahead and said with a smile: "Your Majesty once said that it is better for all the people in the world to be saints than for one person to be saintly. The country is here. If our descendants in the future are not virtuous, we can hand over the country to the virtuous. There is nothing wrong with that."

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Upon hearing this, Chen Yingyi opened his eyes wide and remained speechless for a long time.

A dozen steps ahead, Sandra Ng and Zhou Zhiruo looked back from time to time at Peng and Wu who were chatting animatedly, feeling extremely proud.

Who is Chen Yingyi? He is the eldest son of the third branch of the famous Yingchuan Chen family. How can such a person be uneducated?
But now, he was stunned by what Peng Yuyan and Wu Yanzu, whose ancestors had been farmers for eight generations, said.

Sometimes he was shocked, sometimes he was confused, and sometimes he asked the two people for advice obediently like a primary school student.

If Peng Er and Wu Kui, two illiterate guys, saw this, they would be so angry that their noses would be turned up to the sky. Our son can also teach the Chen family!
Here, Hu Tou quietly pulled Si Lan's sleeve, smiled and leaned close to the latter's ear and said, "What's up?"

"What's the matter?" Si Lan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she asked even though she knew the answer.

"How's my cousin?"

"Mr. Chen is modest, elegant, polite, and a humble gentleman."

Si Lan answered in a low voice, and Hu Tou couldn't help but chuckled and said, "He must be a good husband. The poetry club should organize more outings in the next few days. Sister Si Lan must seize the opportunity!" "."

Si Lan blushed and said nothing, but she had made up her mind secretly.

Young Master Chen was handsome and well-mannered, so she naturally liked him very much.

But Si Lan also knew that compared to the Chen family of Yingchuan, his family was an absolutely small family. The most important thing for aristocratic families was to match the status of the two families. If he took the initiative to take a step forward, there might be some risks in the future.

However, if she has the support of the Queen's blood sister, it is possible that her wish will come true.

At this moment, the sun has not yet set and the temperature is still high, so there are not many tourists in Qinglian Temple.

A few people were strolling around the temple casually until they passed the northwest side of Qinglian Temple, where they saw two ox carts carrying several four-color crabapples to a hanging flower gate.

As the name suggests, the four-color crabapple can bloom white, red, pink and yellow flowers in late spring and early summer.

It was my brother who taught the grafting technique to the workers of Luliuwei Farm Reclamation Bureau, which resulted in this colorful tree.

Due to the survival rate, it is extremely precious and priceless.

There happened to be two of them planted outside the bedroom in Qingzhu Pavilion, so she naturally recognized them.

Hu Tou couldn't help but wonder where Qinglian Temple got these four-colored crabapples from, and how they found four of them at once.

He looked inside the hanging flower gate and saw a different world inside. Hidden under the shade of towering ancient trees, there were two or three exquisite pavilions, rockery surrounded by water, exquisite flowers and plants, and the sound of stringed instruments could be heard faintly.

Moreover, the building looked quite new, as if it had just been completed.

We have seen many exquisite residences in Hutou, but this villa seems somewhat out of place with the Qinglian Temple, a place for spiritual practice.

Out of curiosity, Hu Tou took a step forward, wanting to go in and find out what was going on.

Unexpectedly, the polite and courteous Taoist nun who had been following them took the lead and stood in front of Hu Tou, saying, "Please stay, this is the residence of the Miao Yi Immortal Master, the abbot of my temple. Today, Master Mei Yaomei is visiting, and the Immortal Master is meeting guests. No one else is allowed to enter or leave."

"Hey, you immortals are so arrogant!"

Mingxiu, who was standing by, saw her aunt being stopped and wanted to step forward to argue.

But Tiger Head gently pulled him back and wouldn't let him in, so he just let it go.

Hu Tou originally planned to leave, but the little nun probably felt that Ming Xiu's tone was not respectful enough, so she suddenly bowed slightly and said, "Let all the believers know that the immortal's residence was built by His Majesty, and now flowers and trees are being planted inside. If you enter and delay the construction, I will be punished."

As they walked along, the little nun thought she had figured out the origins of the Tiger Head men. They came on horseback, walked in front of the men without any respect for etiquette or scruples. She thought they must be the daughters of some generals.

Others might be afraid of the daughter of a general, but she in Qinglian Temple is not afraid!
What's wrong with the military family? Can they be more powerful than Your Majesty?

I thought that saying this would scare the girls away, but unexpectedly, they showed strange expressions on their faces.

The girl called 'Aru' was still desperately winking at 'Xiangyi', as if she had something to say.

After looking at each other in bewilderment, Hu Tou laughed and said, "Okay, let's go somewhere else."

"Please do as you wish, believers."

The little nun followed them for a walk and felt a little tired. Seeing that the other party left obediently after hearing the name of His Majesty, she simply became lazy and stayed outside the Chuihua Gate, no longer accompanying them for a stroll.

Hu Tou is sometimes a little willful, but she is never the kind of girl who would bully others. Since others won't let her in, then she won't go in.

After turning around and walking a dozen steps with a few people, Regnar Wu hurriedly squeezed next to Hu Tou and whispered, “Xiang Yi, Xiang Yi, just now that nun mentioned His Majesty, I just remembered it!”

"What did you remember?" Hu Tou asked curiously.

"I remember who the Immortal Miaoyi that the nun was talking about!"

"who is it?"

"It's the Princess of Zhou! My mother mentioned it casually at home, and she also said that she and His Majesty..."

Although Sandra Ng didn't say it out loud, one could tell there was something going on from her expression.

Several people were at an age when they loved gossip. When they heard this, they all looked at Sandra Ng. Zhou Zhiruo even urged in a low voice, "Tell me, what happened between her and His Majesty?"

He looked a little excited.

Si Lan and Ming Xiu both looked like they wanted to listen very much, but were afraid to do so. Their eyes were slightly lowered, but their ears involuntarily perked up.

But Sandra Ng and Zhou Zhiruo felt differently. In their eyes, the emperor, who seemed awe-inspiring to others, was more like an elder brother who had watched them grow up.

It's normal to gossip about your brother's scandals, right?
".She took advantage of the fact that the Queen and Concubine Cai were not around and climbed onto His Majesty's bed."

Sandra Ng was mysterious, and several people widened their eyes and blushed. Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but put the back of her hand on her face and whispered, "Hey~ Don't say these things, aren't you ashamed!"

Although he said he was disgusted, his expression looked as if he wanted to hear more details.

"Anyway, that's how it is. Miaoyi was placed in Qinglian Temple by the Empress. My mother also said, Cat..."

"Cough cough!"

"Well, my mother said that the Queen was too kind-hearted. She sent a woman like this as far away as possible, but she actually left her in Caizhou. Wouldn't it be more convenient for Your Majesty in the future?"

After all, she is an unmarried girl, so even someone as carefree as Sandra Ng would be too embarrassed to say something like "cheating".

Zhou Zhiruo also interrupted at the right time and said, "Now that you mention it, it occurred to me that the lady Mei who is chatting with the Immortal Miaoyi inside right now is also your Majesty's confidante, isn't she?"

Several people gathered together, muttering to each other with red faces, which finally attracted the attention of Peng and Wu in the back. Wu Yanzu was puzzled and walked over here.

Sandra Ng was the first to notice her brother approaching, and quickly raised her hand to stop him, saying, "Brother, what are you doing here? We are just talking about some girls' private matters, so please stay away."

When several people looked at Wu Yanzu, Hu Tou, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly turned around and walked towards the Chuihua Gate.

"Fairy, please let me know. I want to go inside and see Immortal Miaoyi."

Hu Tou said politely, but the little nun looked at Hu Tou who had gone back and forth and was a little impatient. "Why don't you understand what I'm saying? The Immortal Master is meeting guests and has no time to see you. If you want to see the Immortal Master, please hand in your visiting card first. Otherwise, Caizhou is so big, what if everyone wants to see the Immortal Master? How can the Immortal Master continue to practice in seclusion!"

Hutou finally lost his patience and stopped paying attention to the little nun. He stretched out his long legs and walked into the garden.

"Hey! Where did you come from, you wild girl? You are such a nuisance! This is the garden given by His Majesty. How dare you barge in? Aren't you afraid of bringing disaster to your family?"

The little nun also became angry and reached out to grab Hu Tou's arm.

When Hu Tou and his companions went out, it was natural that they would be without guards. Xiao Man had been staying about 10 to 20 steps away from the group, and when she saw the little Taoist nun taking action, she rushed out in a flash.

The distance of a dozen steps was reached in a flash.

Xiaoman, who arrived later, grabbed the little nun's wrist and whispered, "Don't be rude!"

The little nun saw that the other party dared to attack her, and she felt that the Immortal Master Miaoyi was watching over her. She was immediately furious and shouted, "How dare you do this? You didn't even ask where this place is. You dare to act wildly here. You really don't want to die!"

Xiaoman frowned slightly, stared at the little nun and said coldly: "How brave are you? You dare to call the current queen's sister a wild girl, I think you are the one who is courting death!"

".The younger sister of the Empress?" (End of this chapter)