Wife is hell

Chapter 17 The Road Has Narrowed
The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and most of the shops along the street still had their doors tightly shut, but there were already rustling sounds.

Like a cat stealing cream, Tang Jinxian quietly slipped out of the An family's courtyard, crossed the main street, and arrived at the arched bridge leading to the patrol office, where her tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

She gently tugged at her slightly chilly inner skirt, breathing in the cool morning air to calm herself.

Why does it feel chilly?

Because when she woke up, she found that she was inexplicably sweating a lot under her skirt.

This is clearly a side effect of the spiritual object.

The nightmare I had a few nights ago was also sticky and gooey.

"Mu Jiang, you bastard! You deserve to be bitten to death!"

"I might as well bite you to death..."

"What sins did I, Tang Jinxian, commit in my past life that God has to torment me like this!"

Tang Jinxian felt increasingly aggrieved the more she thought about it.

I wish I could really transform into a wolfhound and rush back to bite that kid a few times.

The day before yesterday, she finally managed to regain her composure and slightly outmaneuver that kid.

Before a day had passed, I had once again become their adoring "little pet."

The contrast was so stark that she felt like hanging herself.

"No, we have to find a way to completely get rid of the spirit in my body. I can't let it become that kid's pet in the future."

Tang Jinxian clenched her fists, her eyes sharp.

But how can this be resolved?
It seems that Mu Jiang has run out of good ideas.

After all, judging from the two episodes, he was indeed a gentleman and did not take advantage of her when she was not in her right mind.

If it were any other man, she would have been completely taken advantage of long ago.

Tang Jinxian is quite confident in her own charm.

Even the eldest princess, who was hailed as the "most beautiful woman in the capital," might not be able to surpass her in terms of looks alone.

But the more confident she became, the more inexplicably frustrated she felt.

Why shouldn't I be interested in you?

Is this guy even a normal man?
Am I really already old and faded?
For a moment, Tang Jinxian, who should have been relieved, fell into serious self-doubt.

"Greetings, Manager Tang."

Suddenly, a figure blocked her way, startling Tang Jinxian, who was in a state of frustration and irritability.

Looking up, she saw a plump, middle-aged Taoist priest bowing to her with a fawning expression on his face.

A timid young Taoist priest followed behind him.

"You are……"

Tang Jinxian frowned.

Master Wenhe's eye twitched slightly, and he said with a forced smile:

"Master Tang is very busy. I am Wenhe, a disciple of Master Hongyuan of Chongtian Temple. Two years ago, I had the honor of accompanying my master to the capital to participate in the 'Asking about the Dao Assembly' and admire Master Tang's demeanor."

Chongtian Temple? Wenhe?

Tang Jinxian quickly went through the list in her mind, but couldn't recall where this random extra came from, so she casually replied:

"Oh, I vaguely remember. Is there something you need?"

But she did know about Master Hongyuan.

The other party is one of the protectors of Chongtian Temple, and is quite famous in the Taoist community; he is considered a significant figure.

Upon hearing this, Master Wenhe's chubby face immediately broke into a wide grin. He gave his disciple a smug look that said, "See? The big boss knows me," and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Some time ago, my master mentioned you, saying that when Master Tang gave his insightful and incisive opinion on a chapter of the True Martial Mud Lotus Scripture at the 'Asking about the Way' meeting, he was full of praise."

He also often used this to admonish us disciples that those who cultivate themselves must not be complacent and must learn from the strengths of others…

"okay,"

Tang Jinxian was already in a terrible mood, and being stopped and fawned over by some random passerby only made her more irritated. "I know my own worth, there's no need for these polite words. What is it? Just say it!"

Wenhe's expression stiffened, somewhat embarrassed.

Xiao Hai, standing nearby, shrank back in fright, thinking to himself, "Are all high-ranking officials this bad-tempered?"

"This one……"

Just as Master Wenhe was pondering how to begin, a yellow dog appeared out of nowhere, swaggering by and barking at the three of them, quite arrogantly.

Tang Jinxian was taken aback.

Immediately, all the pent-up anger surged up, instantly turning him red-hot.

I walked over and slapped him twice across the face.

The big yellow dog was completely stunned by the slap and stood there dumbfounded.

The dog's eyes were filled with disbelief.

Master Wenhe and his disciple Xiaohai were also stunned and speechless.

The spirited yellow dog was about to bark when it met the woman's menacing gaze. It let out a whimper, lowered its head, tucked its tail between its legs, and scurried away.

This woman is even more rabid than it; I can't mess with her. "You dog!"

Tang Jinxian cursed, then suddenly realized that someone was watching. She coughed, turned to look at Daoist Wenhe, and softened her tone:
"Tell me what you want from me."

"Nothing... nothing..."

Master Wenhe's forehead was beaded with cold sweat. He chuckled dryly and waved his hand, "I just happened to run into Steward Tang here, so I came to say hello, to say hello..."

Tang Jinxian said calmly, "Since there's nothing else, I have official business to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer, Daoist Master."

"Oh, okay, okay, Manager Tang, please take care."

Wenhe quickly stepped aside to make way.

Tang Jinxian said no more and left with a cold expression.

Only Wenhe and his apprentice were left standing there, stunned, unable to recover for a long time.

"Master, was Lord Tang... scolding you?"

Xiao Hai stammered as he asked.

Wenhe immediately shook his head: "How could that be? She was cursing the dog. Just now, she was quite nice to me."

"This disciple did not see it."

Xiao Hai spoke the truth.

Master Wenhe said awkwardly, "Chief Tang holds a high position and is very busy with official duties, so it's only natural that he's a bit aloof..."

Although he said that, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed and depressed when he thought about how he had been looked down upon by his apprentice.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

Wenhe sighed, then rallied his spirits. "We should hurry up and find that master talisman artist."

Just then, a carriage slowly came to a stop beside them.

The car curtain was lifted.

A middle-aged Taoist nun dressed in a Taoist robe led two beautiful young girls off the carriage.

These two women were Shi Xueying and Jiang Zhenzhen.

"Junior Zhao Ling greets Daoist Wenhe."

The middle-aged Taoist nun walked up to Master Wenhe and bowed in greeting.

Master Wenhe paused for a moment, carefully examined the other person for a few moments, and then suddenly smiled and said:

"Who do we have here? It's Zhao girl from Divine Phoenix Island. Tsk tsk, the last time I saw you, you were just an inner disciple. In the blink of an eye, you're already an elder of Divine Phoenix Island."

My master once praised you, saying that your mind was clear and your comprehension was excellent, and that you would surely amount to something great in the future. Now it seems that his words have indeed come true.

Among the top sects of the Great Qian Dynasty, the foundation of Divine Phoenix Island is indeed slightly inferior to that of Chongtian Temple, a leading orthodox Taoist sect.

Although Wenhe is currently only an inner disciple at Chongtian Temple, his master, Master Hongyuan, has a very high reputation in the Taoist community, and he himself possesses rare talent in talismanic arts.

Therefore, his status in the martial arts world is extraordinary, enough to make many sect elders treat him as an equal or even a junior.

Even though Zhao Ling is now an elder of Divine Phoenix Island, she still has to treat Wen He with respect.

Elder Zhao smiled slightly:
"Master, you flatter me. I am unworthy of such praise. I just came from the Prince Cheng’s residence and was on my way to Chongtian Temple to pay my respects to you and Master Hongyuan. It is quite a coincidence that we meet here."

As she spoke, she turned to the two people behind her and introduced them:

"This is my youngest apprentice, Jiang Zhenzhen."

"And this girl is my newly accepted disciple, named Shi Xueying."

"You two, why haven't you paid your respects to Senior Wenhe yet?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Xueying and Jiang Zhenzhen hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior Wenhe."

Master Wenhe's gaze lingered on Shi Xueying for a moment longer, then he stroked his beard and nodded in praise:
"This little girl is talented and has great potential. Zhao, you have excellent judgment; you've found another gem for Divine Phoenix Island."

Elder Zhao smiled modestly:
"You flatter me, Daoist. It was just a coincidence. I only hope that she can cultivate diligently and live up to her talent."

Master Wenhe took out two talismans from the sleeve of his Taoist robe and handed them to Shi Xueying and Jiang Zhenzhen respectively: "Zhao girl and I are old acquaintances. Today is the first time I meet you two junior disciples. Consider these two 'Qingming Heart Protection Talismans' as a greeting gift."

Elder Zhao's gaze swept over the talisman, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before he smiled and said:

"You two girls, hurry up and thank Senior Wenhe. This is a top-grade protective talisman from Chongtian Temple, which is hard for ordinary cultivators to obtain. You two have received a great fortune today."

The two women were both surprised and delighted, and quickly bowed again to express their gratitude.

Shi Xueying was extremely excited.

Just now, on the carriage, when Master Zhao saw this Taoist priest from afar, he whispered to them that this was the personal disciple of Master Hongyuan, the grand master of the talismanic arts of Chongtian Temple.

He possesses exceptional talent and profound expertise in the art of talismans.

Many established spiritual practitioners desired one of his talismans but could not obtain it.

I never expected to receive such a precious gift before I had even officially begun my cultivation.

Shi Xueying was overwhelmed with emotion.

Indeed, my choice was right.

If I had listened to my sister and chosen to marry Mu Jiang, I'm afraid I would have lived an ordinary life.

Fortunately, I didn't narrow the road.

(End of this chapter)