The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 493 Prelude to Rebellion
On June 16th, a severe drought struck, and the imperial court rushed to provide disaster relief and rescue. However, a grand event was taking place in the Xuanmen sect, attracting many prominent figures from various factions to the Rong family. The Rong family had reinstated its young master, and it was none other than the former young master who had been deposed for over a decade—the Fourth Master of the Rong family.

The Rong family has been quite lively in the past six months. One negative rumor after another has been circulating. The most intriguing and gossipy story is that Rong Huanxuan has become a demon and was killed by the Rong family head for the sake of justice. This "family" refers to the father and daughter.

Even though the Rong family head's public explanation was that she was an illegitimate daughter, and that he had registered her under his son and daughter-in-law's names for the sake of the child,

But people aren't stupid. The Fourth Madam Rong was known for her high profile, and she participated in all kinds of grand events, big and small, so everyone knew what she looked like and what Rong Huanxuan looked like.

Those two weren't exactly identical, but their phoenix eyes were undeniably striking.

That's right. The Xuan Clan has accumulated power for a long time. Although the Rong Family is at the bottom of the Xuan Clan, the head of the Rong Family has already reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. Although everyone despises them in their hearts, they dare not say anything.

As a result, Rong Huanxuan was deposed, and it is said that the Fourth Madam Rong suddenly died. Now the former young master has ascended the throne. It is unknown whether there is any connection between these events.

Everyone wanted to know what the Rong family, which had suffered a series of heavy blows, intended to do by suddenly and publicly re-establishing a deposed young master.

On that day, the sky was clear and the air was crisp. The Rong family's protective array had long been closed, allowing guests to come and go freely. However, many people keenly noticed that the Rong family was no longer what it used to be. In particular, those clansmen with some status all looked worried, their expressions solemn and fearful.

Another point is that, despite such an important event, the Rong family head is still in seclusion and has not appeared.

The guests were numerous.

As soon as Lang Jiuchuan appeared, he attracted a lot of attention. Many people turned to look at him, some with respect, some with suspicion, and others just watching the show.

She is now a well-known figure in the Taoist community. She is a female Taoist who has attained enlightenment through the Golden Lotus. Her master is unknown, but her Taoist skills are profound. She can slay demons and eliminate evil, and her merits are recorded in the Records of Merit of the Surveillance Department.

She never concealed her grudges against the Rong family. When it was heard that she had publicly stated that she would not work with the Rong family after the incident of destroying the Qiongshui River Water Demon, it was clear that she had a deep-seated resentment towards them.

But now that the Rong family has appointed a new young master, does her appearance here mean that she has reconciled with the Rong family?
The people beside her were, one of whom seemed to be the shopkeeper of her shop, and the other was the manager of Tongtian Pavilion.
To have the mysterious manager of the Tongtian Pavilion by her side, her sect is even more mysterious, inviting further investigation.

Those who investigated included Princess Tantai and those around her.

Such an 'unusual' grand gathering attracted the attention of Princess Tantai, whose presence made the otherwise incongruous event seem more like a grand celebration.

After all, she was the Holy Maiden who protected the nation. Her arrival brought great honor to the Rong family. Look at those elders, they were all in tears, as if they were seeing a relative.

Yes, the elders of the Rong family are in a panic right now because the rebellious fourth master of the clan has suddenly become active. They sense that something is wrong and have even tried to force their way into the forbidden area to force the patriarch out of seclusion. But every time they get halfway there, the rebellious master suddenly appears like a ghost and either fights or kills them, making sure they don't disturb the patriarch's seclusion.

What are they trying to do? This is clearly the prelude to rebellion!

But isn't he afraid of the patriarch emerging from seclusion? Rong Si must have done something strange to be able to stand up, but can he defeat the patriarch who is at the Foundation Establishment stage?

Now, the only one who can keep him from rebelling is the head of the family. Just like back then, when he ignored advice and was bewitched by that woman from outside the clan, he obediently followed the clan's arrangements.

If the head of the family who can keep people in check cannot appear, then we can only seek external forces. The Holy Maiden is one of them. She not only represents the royal family, but also the Great Dan. For the sake of the stability of the Great Dan, she will not watch the Xuan family fight among themselves or the Rong family fall into chaos.
Princess Tantai didn't want to talk to anyone, so naturally no one came near her. She was invited to sit in the main guest seat, aloof and detached, as if she were out of place in this noisy place. She listened to the discussions of others, her glass-like eyes sweeping lightly across the entire room before settling on Lang Jiuchuan, who was standing in a corner.

Since arriving in Beijing, she has repeatedly reflected on her actions. It is true that she is doing the right thing, but it is also true that she is at odds with the Rong family and that she is targeting them.

why?
What did the Rong family do to offend her?
Whether she used the Rong family as a pawn was due to personal grudges or something else, this was something she cared about very much.

Princess Tantai watched Lang Jiuchuan converse with the two beside him, their relaxed yet clearly expectant demeanor causing her a moment of disorientation. How similar they were! She gripped the communication jade talisman in her sleeve, her fingertips trembling slightly.

Lang Jiuchuan also noticed the Holy Maiden's presence. He looked over, raised an eyebrow, and pondered for a moment.

Was the return of the Holy Maiden to the capital merely a coincidence?
“Strange.” A Piao looked at Princess Tantai, then at Lang Jiuchuan, and said, “The more I look at this Holy Maiden, the more I feel a strange sense of familiarity.”

"what?"

The ghost didn't answer, but looked at Fu Qi and asked, "Who do you think she looks like?"

Fu Qi frowned and said, "His temperament is somewhat like Xiao Jiu's, but not entirely. In terms of aura, they are somewhat similar."

Lang Jiuchuan's brow twitched, and he pointed to himself: "Like me?"

A Piao nodded: "They are clearly two different people. You are even someone who has been resurrected, but there's something wrong with her. She's like you, but not quite like you."

"Could it be one of my lost souls and two fragments?" Lang Jiuchuan asked, stroking his chin.

The ghost's face twitched, and it said, "Not that kind, but... like someone from the same group."

Lang Jiuchuan asked with a deep gaze, "So, did she come here specifically for me?"

Just when she was about to avenge her great enemy, the Holy Maiden returned to the capital and has now come to the Rong family. Is this a coincidence?

Lang Jiuchuan had a feeling that he didn't want this person to be the mastermind they had repeatedly deduced.

“She’s dangerous, and the Taoist priest next to her is even more dangerous. Don’t go near her.” Fu Qi was very perceptive, keeping a close eye on the Taoist priest.

Meanwhile, Daoist Bafang was also looking at Lang Jiuchuan with his brows furrowed. This woman had a somewhat wicked air about her, but it wasn't the kind of evil that comes from demons or heretics. Instead, she gave the impression that she was a heretic.

Can such a person attain enlightenment through the Golden Lotus?

That's really not some kind of smokescreen.

And the two people beside her were even more sinister. Although they tried their best to suppress them with some kind of magic weapon, something was still not quite right.

"Holy Maiden, this woman is unusual; we must be careful. Also, when..."

Princess Tantai lowered her eyes and said calmly, "I know what I'm doing!"

Master Bafang said no more, but his brows furrowed even more, it seemed that the Holy Maiden had also lost her composure upon seeing this person.

"Here he comes. Is that the former Master Rong?"

A commotion arose as the guests in the square all turned to look at Wuyouzi, who was soaring through the air.

(End of this chapter)