Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 193 Keeping an Appointment

Three days later.

Gu Xizhi took a carriage to the Jokhang Temple, still accompanied by her two maids Qingtao and Hongtao.

She did not tell Yun Zheng that she was going out today, because given how considerate Yun Zheng was to her now, he would probably ask for leave to accompany her no matter what.

As if everything had been arranged in advance, when Gu Xizhi's carriage arrived at the mountain gate, she was led directly inside by the young monk and entered the Zunrong Treasure Temple.

After getting off the car, Gu Xizhi glanced at the two maids beside her and said calmly, "You don't have to follow me."

The two maids knew that Gu Xizhi was going to see her master, and who knew if she would become a rich woman after returning, so they responded respectfully and with a little flattery.

Gu Xizhi walked towards the east, touched her chest with her left hand very subtly, and slowly exhaled.

To say I'm not nervous would be a lie.

But what she holds in her arms is her confidence!

The further I walked in, the more the scene of accidentally entering the Zunrongbaoshan came to my mind.

When she saw Yun Zheng and Shen Jiasui standing very closely together in the forest from afar, her head buzzed and she did feel a trace of despair at that moment.

In order to fight for her future with Yun Zheng, she endured humiliation and tried to please Madam Lu in the front hall, but Yun Zheng came and had an affair with Shen Jiasui?

When she turned and ran away, her heart was filled with anger and unwillingness, and there was also an element of gambling.

In Yun Zheng's heart, who is more important, her or Shen Jiasui?

But in anger, she walked faster, and after entering the woods, she rushed around headfirst. When she came to her senses, she didn't know where she was.

She was also a little scared. Seeing a Guanyin Temple not far away, she thought that if Yun Zheng found this place, he would definitely go in to check it out, so she hurried over.

There was no one in the hall, only a huge statue of Guanyin standing tall with a compassionate face.

She knelt on the futon, trying to sort out her thoughts.

Not long after, footsteps were heard outside the hall. She thought it was Yun Zheng who had finally arrived, so she deliberately didn't look back at him. Suddenly, a cold and stern voice rang out:

"Who is here!"

She turned her head in fright, and saw that it was a distinguished person coming.

.......

When my thoughts reached this point, the Guanyin Temple was already in sight.

Gu Xizhi knew that there was no turning back, but she still subconsciously slowed down her pace.

She couldn't help but imagine, if she hadn't accidentally entered the magnificent temple that day...

When this thought came to her mind, Gu Xizhi's expression changed slightly and she shook her head hurriedly.

After all, it is love that misleads people.

Before, she was so determined to be the boss and to step on Shen Jiasui, but this time she became cowardly and hesitant, and even had the idea of ​​being content with the status quo.

Regardless of whether she is willing or not, the nobleman will not allow her to withdraw at this moment.

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi took a deep breath, and without any hesitation, walked quickly towards the Guanyin Hall.

When we arrived here, the palace door was closed.

Gu Xizhi was unsure whether the noble was already inside, so she raised her hand and gently knocked on the door.

As expected, there was no sound inside.

She didn't dare to keep the distinguished guest waiting for too long, so she deliberately left home half an hour earlier. It seemed that she arrived early.

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi raised her hand and pushed open the door of the palace.

squeak-

The sound echoed in the empty Buddhist temple, and the light gradually spread, sprinkling on the green jade bricks inside the temple.

Gu Xizhi lifted her skirt with her left hand and stepped carefully over the high threshold. When she looked up casually, her eyes suddenly widened.

In the Guanyin Hall, there was a wisp of smoke rising. A man, who had not yet put his hands together, turned around when he heard the sound.

Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows were as dark as distant black, and she was wearing a gorgeous palace dress made of the finest silk, which looked dazzling in the palace.

As she turned around, the hairpins on her head swayed slightly, and the falling pearls and jade made a slight sound. Her beautiful eyes were now looking fixedly towards the entrance of the hall.

Gu Xizhi saw the appearance of the people in the palace, and felt shocked and uneasy. She opened her mouth and uttered weakly:

"I...I pay my respects to Princess Rui."

The person in the palace was none other than Princess Rui, Zhen Hanyi.

Her eyes fell on Gu Xizhi, and at this moment she could not hide her surprise.

"you......."

Zhen Hanyi frowned and said something, feeling that he seemed to have seen this woman somewhere, but he couldn't remember where for a moment.

The reason why she appeared here today was because she accidentally heard what the prince and Imperial Physician Liu said.

The last time Zhou Shan prayed for blessings, she and the prince had a rift.

Because her mother wanted to take action against the Crown Princess, she, as an insider, did not tell the prince at the first time.

This matter was originally planned by my mother, but as a son, how can I directly blame my parents?

So she, the unfavored princess, suffered the prince's wrath and was scolded to the point of losing all her face.

She felt very aggrieved. How could she have any say in her mother's actions? She was caught in the middle, how could she cope with it?

But the prince could not see her difficulties and would not care.

After all, her life was worthless. After her mother learned about this, she urged her to show goodwill to the prince and admit her mistake.

She still had a large family behind her, so how could she dare to disobey her mother? She could only swallow all the grievances and humble herself to please the prince in every possible way.

A few days ago, she had just brought the sweet soup into the inner hall when the prince and Imperial Physician Liu started talking in the front hall.

She came here just to see who the prince was, the person whom the imperial physician Liu had sent to see her regularly and who had made such a secret meeting with her in the Jokhang Temple.

But I didn't expect it to be a woman...

Doesn't the prince have a special liking for the Crown Princess? Then what about this woman?

Zhen Hanyi took a few steps forward and said calmly, "Raise your head."

Gu Xizhi was nervous and couldn't tell for a moment whether Princess Rui came to the appointment on behalf of Prince Rui, or...her plan with the prince was discovered by Princess Rui.

Gu Xizhi still had her knees bent. She raised her chin slightly when she heard the words, but she didn't dare to meet Princess Rui's eyes.

Zhen Hanyi carefully studied Gu Xizhi, and after a moment, she said with an ambiguous tone, "Although she's not extremely beautiful, she has a graceful figure. She looks like someone I find pitiful."

Gu Xizhi sensed something was amiss when she heard this and quickly explained, "I am a humble girl, and already married. I don't deserve the princess's praise."

Zhen Hanyi raised her eyebrows when she heard that. "Oh? Are you already engaged?"

Gu Xizhi nodded repeatedly, but she didn't dare let Princess Rui misunderstand her, otherwise she might not be able to leave alive today.

But Zhen Hanyi frowned, feeling even more suspicious.

It would be even stranger if the prince wanted to see a married woman.

Just at this moment, a maid came hurriedly outside and was about to report something. When she caught a glimpse of Gu Xizhi out of the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but let out a light exclamation.

Zhen Hanyi's eyes flickered when she saw this. "Yuanyang, what's wrong?"

The maidservant named Yuanyang looked at Gu Xizhi carefully again before answering:

"Princess, isn't this the girl who accidentally entered the Zunrong Treasure Temple last time and the prince ordered me to send her out?"

Zhen Hanyi was stunned at first, then suddenly realized.

She remembered who the person in front of her was!