MARRIAGE OF THE DI DAUGHTER

Chapter 134.3: Part 2: Exorcism

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Marriage of the Di Daughter Chapter 134 Part 2: Exorcism

Concubine Li looked blankly at Taoist priest Chong Xu. In a weak voice she said, “I met….” She said to Emperor Hong Xiao, “This concubine met with this concubine’s sister, Shuran.”

Ji Shuran was astonished for a moment before quickly falling down to kneel on the floor. She said, “Indeed, this official’s wife met with Concubine Li a few days ago, chatted about family matters, and stayed for half a day before returning home. This official’s wife….. This official’s wife doesn’t know what’s going on, this official’s wife absolutely does not have the intention to harm the imperial concubine. Please investigate clearly, Your Majesty!”

Her uneasy and confused appearance did not seem to be an act. Concubine Li also stretched her body with difficulty and said, “This concubine can vouch for this concubine’s sister that she would never harm this concubine.”

“Right, right, right.” Chen Ji-shi seemed to came out of her daze and knelt down to say, “Concubine Li and Madam Jiang are biological sisters, their relationship is close and has always been good, how could she inflict harm? Your Majesty have to investigate clearly!”

Emperor Hong Xiao frowned, “‘We’ haven’t said anything yet, what are you busy kneeling for?” He asked, “Taoist priest Chong Xu, take a look, what is the problem?”

Taoist priest Chong Xu fixed his attention on Ji Shuran.

His eyes were bright, just like a sharp sword. Ji Shuran felt afraid of being looked at like this and could not help retreat a step back. After a while, Taoist priest Chong Xu sighed, walked towards Ji Shuran and said, “This madam is plagued with evil air. On the surface, she looks healthier than Concubine Li, but in fact, she isn’t. The evil air has already entered her body, if it continues to stay, afraid her life will be in danger.”

“What?” Ji Shuran was alarmed when these words came out. She anxiously said, “Taoist priest, please speak bluntly.”

“It’s unknown where Madam attracted such an evil air. Being invaded this deeply could only happen by staying together day after day. Are there any strange occurrences in Madam’s residence?”

Ji Shuran shook her head, “There doesn’t seem to be any.”

“Taoist priest.” Concubine Li propped her body up and said, “You mean, this concubine’s sister body is also polluted with evil air? It came from this concubine’s sister’s residence?”

“Most likely.” Taoist priest Chong Xu stroked his long beard and said, “Think carefully, are there really no strange things happening in the residence? Or perhaps a strange person?”

Ji Shuran thought again carefully. She seemed to think of something and her complexion suddenly turned strange. This expression fell on everyone’s eyes and Chen Ji-shi immediately asked, “Shuran, what did you think of?”

Ji Shuran mumbled hesitantly, “No….. there’s nothing.” She looked like she found it hard to talk about it. Any discerning person could see that she did not seem to want to say anything.

Liu-taifei had seen enough of the excitement. She herself had several nieces that she sent into the palace, however, Emperor Hong Xiao only doted on Li-pin, making several of her nieces useless. Today, she originally thought Li-pin was about to die, so she hurried over. Who knew it was just empty happiness, not useful at all. Thinking about it, the current Empress was not as favored as Li-pin, she was just an ornament. This time, Li-pin escaped the calamity, afraid she would be walking sideways in the palace in the coming days.

Liu-taifei said, “Don’t know why she has to hide it.” She snorted, then greeted the Empress Dowager and Emperor Hong Xiao before proceeding to return to her own palace. Liu-taifei had always been arrogant and domineering, her temper no different from Princess Yongning. Thus no one dared to speak of her behavior.

After Liu-taifei left, Li-pin also urged Ji Shuran, “Shuran, what difficulties do you have that’s hard to speak of? You clearly thought of something just now, yet you are not willing to say it. His Majesty is also present, if there’s anything, His Majesty can be in charge of it.”

Ji Shuran pondered, firmly shook her head and said, “Many thanks for the concubine’s concern, but this official’s wife’s residence indeed has nothing unusual occurring. As for evil air, it’s also unknown where it came from. Talking about living under the same roof with an evil thing was even more terrifying, it’s not known where the mistake is.”

“If it’s not convenient for Madam to say things clearly,” Taoist priest Chong Xu said tentatively, “Madam can lead this poor Taoist to the residence. This poor Taoist can walk around the residence to find out where the problem lies.”

“This…..” Ji Shuran was stunned. Li-pin had already taken over the topic on her behalf and said, “Taoist priest can go and take a walk at the Jiang residence. If you saw the evil spirit, naturally you can help to ward it off. If there was nothing, then treat it as visiting, it would be to everyone’s delight and satisfaction. Your Majesty…..” she fully looked at Emperor Hong Xiao, “Is it possible to grant this?”

“Granted.” Emperor Hong Xiao said to Taoist priest Chong Xu, “Taoist priest, you can go to the Jiang residence and take a look around to see where the problem is.”

Taoist priest Chong Xu complied and Ji Shuran quickly thanked the emperor.

“This official’s wife will go back to the residence first today and explain clearly to Master. Tomorrow all the people in the residence will be gathered to respectfully welcome the Taoist priest. So as not to miss the evil spirit.” Ji Shuran said.

“Okay.” Taoist priest Chong Xu nodded.

This matter was settled like dust. Half an incense stick later, Li-pin’s complexion became much better than before, and she also became more energetic. Everyone praised Taoist priest Chong Xu as a deity endlessly. The Empress Dowager, although she was a Buddhist, also treated such a skilled master like the Taoist priest Chong Xu with courtesy. After Taoist priest Chong Xu took care of everything for Li-pin, he went to Cining palace to purify and pray for blessings following the Empress Dowager’s instruction.

Ji Shuran and Chen Ji-shi also left. Because she needed to discuss this with Jiang Yuan Bai, Ji Shuran was preoccupied as she walked and was supported by Chen Ji-shi to get onto the carriage.

Until they left the palace, seeing that only Chen Ji-shi was sitting in the carriage without any outsiders, Ji Shuran swept away her anxious expression. She accepted the tea handed over by the maid, took a sip and said, “It’s done.”

“You and the eldest sisters planned things yet did not discuss it with me in advance.” Chen Ji-shi complained. “Luckily I can guess it, thus I can cooperate with you well.”

“Things were sudden, how could I tell you in advance?” Ji Shuran shook her head. “I was also forced in a hurry by Jiang Li. I always felt something big would happen if I don’t get rid of her quickly. She did it first, I’m just following suit, don’t blame me for being heartless.”

“There should not be any handle left this time around,” Chen Ji-shi also said. “Eldest sister always did things properly.”

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