When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1425 Jin Yue 26
Cheng Qian couldn't wait for Lin Jinyue to wake up as soon as possible, and for Tan You, that monster, to leave as soon as possible. He really couldn't take this day anymore.

Tan You was going to Baima Temple to offer incense, so naturally, Wei Shi would accompany her. Cheng Qian was even less likely to leave; these two were now her constant companions, and they had to go wherever Tan You went.

That way they won't be able to pull any dirty tricks behind our backs all day long.

Although she wasn't afraid of being schemed against, and even found Cheng Qian and Wei's counterattacks clumsy and laughable, arguing with them would ultimately be a waste of time.

Why not just keep them under our noses? What can they possibly do if we keep them right in front of us?
Now, Madam Wei seems to have a bit of Stockholm syndrome with Tan You. As soon as Gu Yu goes to inform her, Madam Wei comes over happily. She even shows off to Tan You, saying, "Miss, I've copied a page of the sutra."

Cheng Sui disliked her, but didn't want to give anyone cause for gossip. After exchanging greetings with Madam Wei, he stood quietly beside Tan You. He utterly loathed Madam Wei; the hardships he and Lin Jinyue had endured in recent years were all because of this woman.

The fact that Cheng Sui did not take action against the Wei family was already a result of his extreme restraint.

He remembered Tan You's words: before blaming and hating the Wei family, he should blame Cheng Qian. Cheng Qian was the one who brought him into this world, yet he gave birth to him but did not raise him, and ignored him and his mother.

If Cheng Qian had shown Lin Jinyue even the slightest respect, he and his mother wouldn't be suffering so much.

Of course, he couldn't let Cheng Qian remain completely hidden.

Tan You knew Cheng Sui's thoughts, so she didn't ask Cheng Sui to get close to Wei Shi. She glanced at Wei Shi, who was showing off her treasure: "I thought you were going to cry all night in Bailuxuan last night."

Madam Wei flicked her handkerchief: "No, I'm learning to be carefree now. I don't care what he likes. Anyway, I have sons and grandsons now. As long as I don't make mistakes, I will always be the Duchess."

Tan You raised an eyebrow: "Did you get a brain?"

"I used to be stupid and wicked, short-sighted and mean-spirited, but now I'm more clear-headed."

Wei was embarrassed: "Miss...please don't hold it against me..."

“Of course I won’t hold it against you, after all, you’ve never gotten the better of me.” Tan You put down her teacup. “I’m not one to hold grudges; I settle scores on the spot.”

Madam Wei rubbed her hands together: "Miss, I admit I was ignorant before, please teach me more..."

Previously, Ms. Wei thought she was quite proud and glamorous, but after meeting Tan You, she realized what kind of person she really was. Simply put, Ms. Wei deeply realized how worthless she was.

Tan You helped Cheng Sui to his feet: "I won't deliberately teach you. What you see and learn is up to you."

"Brother Yun, we're going to offer incense. We'll kowtow to your mother a few more times later."

Cheng Sui pursed his lips, his face unusually somber. Lin Jinyue was an insurmountable wound in his heart; perhaps only when Lin Jinyue fully awakened could he truly become a child again.

Upon entering Baima Temple, Tan You was immediately led by a young novice monk to Master Guangzhi's meditation room. Cheng Qian, Madam Wei, and a group of servants sat in a fan shape behind Tan You, while Cheng Sui leaned against Tan You, curiously observing Master Guangzhi.

Tan You looked at Master Guangzhi: "Master, do you still have any unfulfilled wishes?"

Master Guangzhi clasped his hands together and said, “During this time, I have been studying the Buddhist teachings you have given me day and night. However, I am of limited ability and can only try my best to copy the text. I am not capable of understanding its profound meaning.”

“My wish has been fulfilled, and I have no regrets. To see you again at this moment is enough for me. I only hope that after I ascend to the Pure Land, I can still study the Dharma diligently.”

Tan You also put her hands together and said, "Master, you are enlightened and will surely succeed. May you have a safe journey."

Cheng Sui also bowed respectfully. Master Guangzhi's gaze swept over Tan You and Cheng Sui, then fell upon the group of people sitting behind her. He smiled slightly before passing away peacefully. The monks behind him chanted a Buddhist prayer in unison, their faces devoid of sorrow. Guangzhi had gone to pursue the Buddha in his heart; he was merely one step ahead of them. In the future, everyone would go too.

The monks handled Master Guangzhi's funeral arrangements in an orderly manner, and Baima Temple sent a young novice monk to accompany and serve Tan You. Tan You found the young novice monk's bald head rather cute and couldn't help but stroke it a couple of times.

The young novice monk blinked: "Female benefactor, are you giving this humble monk a profound enlightenment?"

"Why don't I feel anything at all? I just feel empty."

Tan You chuckled, finding the little novice monk rather amusing, but noting his good comprehension; he understood emptiness at such a young age.

She touched the young novice's forehead with her index finger: "Little fellow, you have a lot of Buddhist potential. How much you can comprehend depends on yourself."

The young novice monk obediently bowed and said, "I am very grateful to the female benefactor."

Tan You dismissed Zou Biqing, saying, "Little monk, there's no need to entertain us. I'll just take a walk around the White Horse Temple myself. You go ahead and do your work."

Bi Qing ran off happily, and Cheng Sui squinted at his retreating figure before burying her face in Tan You's hand: "Mother, do you like Master Bi Qing?"

Tan You immediately knew that Cheng Sui was jealous; never underestimate a child's jealousy.

“I will only have you as my child here. Biqing has a Buddha-nature. When he sees me, he will just say a few words and he will not argue with you.”

Cheng Sui was a little embarrassed, but still forced himself to say, "Yun-ge has two mothers, one is 'Niang' and the other is 'Aniang'. It seems a bit domineering to ask Aniang to only have me as her child."

Tan You chuckled: "I'm not someone who really likes kids, and I often find them annoying. But you're your mother's child, so naturally you're different from others."

Cheng Sui snuggled up to Tan You and twisted her body, letting the matter drop.

The group strolled around the White Horse Temple, unknowingly circling back to the main hall. However, Tan You's expression was somewhat subtle as she looked at the few people kneeling in prayer inside.

Cheng Sui had a good memory: "Mother, it's my aunt, my maternal grandmother, and my maternal grandfather."

"They've come to offer incense too? Shouldn't they be resting quietly at home?"

Tan You: "It's just a bite, not some serious injury that will keep you in bed. I guess they came here to use the Buddhist teachings of Baima Temple to exorcise the evil spirits they've been tainted by?"

"Now that the news has spread far and wide, the explanation that the Pei and Lin families were both haunted by evil spirits seems more reasonable."

Cheng Qian coughed lightly: "The Master did not speak of disorder, physical prowess, strange phenomena, or spirits."

It was clearly Cheng Sui who caused all this trouble, but Tan You immediately accused him of being possessed by an evil spirit. That's just blatant lying.

That's way too protective of their own.

Wei Shi was unaware of what had happened at the Pei and Lin residences, and she was puzzled by Tan You's words. The nanny beside her quickly recounted the experiences of Lin Jinzhu, Qi Shi, and Lin Yuan from the previous night, and Wei Shi's expression changed.

This... looks so familiar.

She unconsciously shrank back, thinking to herself, "The Pei family and the Lin family are so far away from the Duke's mansion, yet Tan You, this little devil, was able to deal with them so well. Just how capable is she?"
(End of this chapter)