The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 348 This is a troublesome troublemaker
Lang Jiuchuan's unwillingness to give up put Master Xuanming in a difficult position, and his expression grew increasingly impatient.

Among the worshippers who came to Huguo Temple to offer incense, there was never such a stubborn and unreasonable young girl. Even though it was a Buddhist temple, and the steps were raised right up to her feet, she still refused to lift her precious feet.

This is a troublesome troublemaker!

Master Xuanming frowned, both impatient with Lang Jiuchuan and dissatisfied with his good-for-nothing son, Lu Youan. He did some bad things but didn't have the ability to carry them through, instead getting outmaneuvered and causing him even more trouble!
As expected, this illegitimate son is utterly worthless!
Master Xuanming no longer thinks about his past mindset, which was that his son was talented and deserved his special attention and cultivation. He is only thinking about how to get rid of the trouble in front of him.

He was clearly devoted to Buddhism, so why was he unable to find peace?
Could it be that Buddha disapproved of his lack of piety? He hasn't been near a woman for a whole year! Amitabha!
Master Xuanming wanted to lash out, but when he caught a glimpse of the cassock on his body, he held back. So, sometimes, status can be a shackle!
His identity as a Buddhist monk weighed on him like a tight headband, reminding him to be compassionate, for he was no longer a worldly person!

Master Xuanming turned to look at Lu Youan. He was the one who caused the trouble, so he would clean up the mess.

When Lu Youan saw his eyes, his heart turned cold and a hint of resentment suddenly arose. This was his so-called biological father. He had never cared about him since he was a child. In fact, if he were allowed to acknowledge his ancestors and be given the surname Tantai, why would he need to go to the Rong family? Didn't the Tantai clan have resources? Those resources were even better than those of the Rong family!
In reality, the reason they sent him to the Rong family was because of his status as an illegitimate child and the obstruction of that damned woman.

Now, in front of outsiders, instead of protecting his own son, does he mean he wants him to bow down to the other party?

Lu Youan's resentment continued to rise, her lips pressed into a straight line, making her already swollen face look even worse.

They really can't be trusted!
A hint of mockery flashed in Lu Youan's downcast eyes. He raised his head, looked at Uncle Lang, and said, "In my opinion, your daughter is destined to die young and should have already passed away. Senior Brother Ma, you are more skilled in physiognomy than I am, don't you think?"

Ma Cheng was sent by the Rong family to manage the Rong family's stronghold in Wujing, to provide a place for the clan members in the Supervisory Department to stay. Everything was fine until he was dragged to Huguo Temple to help his mother.

The so-called "help" turned out to be a dirty trick on a wealthy woman. He was already somewhat displeased, and now that he had done it, he had ended up losing more than he gained. He wanted to escape this murky and stinking mess.

As a result, Lu Youan asked him to read her face again.

Ma Cheng subconsciously glanced at Lang Jiuchuan's face, only to find it shrouded in a misty haze. He immediately felt a chill and quickly looked away, saying, "Junior Brother Lu, my skills are not up to par, so I won't presume to show off in front of everyone."

If a person's face is unclear, it's either because they have a great destiny that Heaven doesn't allow to be explored, or because someone has used magic to prevent them from being told their face. In either case, it's not something a small fortune teller like him can do. If he tries to do it, he might suffer a backlash.

So what if he and Lu Youan both belong to the Rong family? I have no grudge against Lang Jiuchuan, so why would I waste my cultivation and spiritual power for his personal grudge?
Moreover, they had only met Lang Jiuchuan a short time ago. From their first meeting, without exchanging a single greeting, Junior Brother Lu had already suffered a hidden loss, his face was half swollen, and now he was under a spell, yet he still didn't know how to restrain himself. Was he really just taking advantage of his status to act recklessly?

Ma Cheng sneered inwardly. Identity is given by strength, how could he not understand that?
If someone can slap you across the face and leave you bruised and battered, casting such a vicious spell on you without leaving you any evidence, what does that prove? It proves that the other party is cunning, and the kind of cunning that comes with power. In other words, they're a tough nut to crack. See, they're using the excuse of a backlash to suppress you. If you want to prove they cast a spell, then produce evidence. If you can't, then break the spell and make them suffer the backlash too!
But can Junior Brother Lu do it?

He couldn't. He overestimated himself. Just because he was Elder Wanfang's last disciple?
Ma Cheng isn't stupid; he won't get involved in troubled waters that have nothing to do with him.

Not only did he refuse to get involved, he also intended to smooth things over, advising, "Junior Brother Lu, we're all fellow disciples. Why not let bygones be bygones after this misunderstanding? You don't look too good. Sha energy should be removed from your body first."

Lu Youan's face darkened as she looked at him and said, "Which side is Senior Brother Ma on? Are you afraid of her?"

Ma Cheng cursed him as an idiot in his heart and whispered a reminder: "Junior Brother Lu, the people from the Supervision Department are coming. You won't have any grounds to stand on. Even the Rong family won't go against the Supervision Department at this time."

Putting aside the purpose of establishing the Supervisory Commission, the fact that the young master of the Rong family is going to marry into the royal family means that the Rong family is on the side of the royal family and will support all the orders issued by the royal family. Would they really go against the royal family for the sake of a mere disciple?
Why should he!
Most importantly, he is outmatched and has already lost the battle. If he doesn't leave now and keeps trying to compete, does he want to embarrass himself even more?

Believe it or not, if the Inspectorate is coming to establish its authority and make an example of someone, they'll start by targeting this chicken!

Ma Cheng looked at Lu Youan's face and sighed inwardly. After all, he was young and impetuous, and the people in the clan had flattered him so much that he didn't know his place and couldn't read the situation.

Look at his own father, he didn't even think of standing up for him, you can tell this is going to be trouble!
Lang Jiuchuan, with his sharp ears, glanced at Ma Cheng, his eyes flashing slightly. The Rong family, it seems, has its share of smart people. Although Ming Zhe is trying to protect himself, he also knows right from wrong. If he can't beat someone, he'll just play it safe!
Lu Youan's expression changed repeatedly.

He looked at Lang Jiuchuan with resentment in his eyes, snorted, and turned to leave.

"Why are you so late?" Lang Jiuchuan's voice suddenly rang out behind him. Lu Youan froze and looked in the direction she was looking. He saw Gong Qi dragging a pale-faced official in, followed by several Xuan Clan members.

When Lu Youan saw Qing Gongqi, his face turned green. He was surprised that they had arrived so quickly. But when he saw that there were also members of the Rong family in the group, his expression relaxed.

Gong Qi said, "It's still late. They've even used the 'Thousand Miles in a Day' talisman. What's going on? I heard from your father... I heard from the eldest son of the Lang family that some people from the Xuanmen sect are using evil magic on ordinary people?"

His gaze swept over Lu Youan and the other person, his eyes lingering on the clan emblems on their clothing. He raised an eyebrow and looked at a middle-aged Taoist priest beside him, saying, "Fellow Daoist Changqing, these are members of your Rong family. Is this considered defying the rules?"

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