The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 463

Shangguan Ziling gently held little Yier in her arms, her eyes filled with the tenderness of maternal love.

Following Qiu Kui's shout, the carriage slowly drove out of the city gate and headed towards Xiangguo Temple.

Inside the carriage, several basins of crystal clear ice gave off a hint of coolness, forming a sharp contrast with the scorching heat outside.

Mo Shaoxie specially ordered these ice cubes to be transported from the cold springs in the mountains, just to ensure that Shangguan Ziling could feel a little cool in the palace.

Beichen Xue held a palm-leaf fan and fanned it gently to drive away the heat for the little Yi in her arms.

"This weather is so hot that it's unbearable. Don't let our little Yi'er get too hot." Beichen Xue's voice was full of concern. She observed little Yi'er from time to time, fearing that he would feel the slightest discomfort.

Shangguan Ziling responded with a smile: "Mom, don't worry. There is an ice basin in the carriage, which has a good cooling effect. Xiao Yi'er shouldn't be too hot." Her words revealed her respect for her mother and her love for Xiao Yi'er.

The carriage sped along the official road, and the scenery outside the window quickly receded. The secret guards in the dark followed silently, their eyes were sharp, and they were always alert to the movements around them.

As the carriage bumped along, Xiao Yier gradually fell asleep. His face was filled with a peaceful smile, as if the heat and noise of the outside world had nothing to do with him.

Shangguan Ziling and Beichen Xue smiled at each other. This little guy just eats and sleeps every day now.

The carriage continued to move forward, gradually moving away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The scenery along the way became more and more beautiful, with green mountains and clear waters, birds singing and flowers blooming. Such beautiful scenery made Shangguan Ziling and Beichen Xue feel happy.

"Zi Ling, what kind of person do you think Xiao Yier will become in the future?" Beichen Xue asked softly.

"I believe he will become a wise, courageous and responsible person." Shangguan Ziling replied.

The conversation between the two echoed in the carriage, as if painting a beautiful blueprint for Xiao Yier's future.

The midday sun shines on the foot of Xiangguo Temple, where a group of people have just arrived.

Shangguan Ziling gently held Xiao Yier in her arms, with Beichen Xue beside her, and they got off the carriage together.

Xiangguo Temple is located on the top of a mountain, with winding steps leading straight to the sky. Carriages can no longer move forward, so the only option is to climb on foot.

Shangguan Ziling's eyes inadvertently glanced to the right not far away, and saw a nunnery quietly sitting at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by green trees, quiet and elegant.

Seeing this, Qiu Kui explained to the princess softly, "Princess, that's a nunnery over there."

Shangguan Ziling heard this, and a trace of deep thought flashed in her eyes. She turned to Beichen Xue and said, "Mother, you take Xiao Yier to Xiangguo Temple first, I will come later."

Beichenxue took Xiao Yier and held him in her arms, and asked in confusion: "Where are you going?"

Shangguan Ziling smiled slightly and said casually: "The scenery over there looks nice, I want to go and see it."

Beichenxue frowned and said in confusion: "What scenery is there over there? It's just a nunnery. What's so good about it? Isn't it better to go to the top of the mountain for the scenery?"

Shangguan Ziling just shook her head slightly and insisted: "Mom, you go up first, I will come later."

Beichen Xue looked at Shangguan Ziling's determined eyes. Although she had some doubts in her heart, she had to give up. She held Xiao Yi'er and stepped onto the stairs, climbing up step by step.

Shangguan Ziling waved her hand, and the secret guards immediately appeared. She instructed: "Protect them well."

The secret guards responded respectfully: "Yes, Princess."

After Beichen Xue and Xiao Yier disappeared at the end of the stairs, Shangguan Ziling turned around and walked towards the nunnery with Qiu Kui.

Her steps were not hurried, but rather calm and composed.

The sunlight shone on her through the gaps in the leaves, reflecting her beautiful and elegant face.

The autumn wind was bleak and the leaves were flying. Shangguan Ziling stepped on the fallen leaves and walked into this quaint nunnery. Her heart was full of doubts and curiosity. Her eyes passed through the depths of the courtyard, as if she was looking for something.

Inside the nunnery, several nuns were chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha. When they saw Shangguan Ziling and her servant, they all stopped. A nun chanted, "Amitabha, the donor is polite."

"Amitabha, nun, is there someone named Bai Suqing in your nunnery?" she asked softly.

An elderly nun nodded slightly upon hearing this, with a trace of thought flashing in her eyes. She slowly said, "Donor, it is true that more than a year ago, the Prime Minister's Mansion sent a person named Bai Suqing. She was a little uncomfortable when she first arrived, but as time went by, she gradually integrated into the life of the nunnery."

Shangguan Ziling couldn't help but raise her eyebrows after hearing this. Bai Suqing could integrate into the life of a nunnery? Why did she not believe it?

"How is she now?" Shangguan Ziling asked.

The nun replied, "She is cultivating herself in the Zen temple. She recites Buddhist scriptures and chants Buddha's name every day, meditates and seeks enlightenment. Although her life is hard, her state of mind is becoming more and more peaceful."

After hearing this, Shangguan Ziling couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in her heart.

Qiu Kui, who was standing by, whispered in Shangguan Ziling's ear, "Princess, the nunnery here is mostly for women and girls who have made mistakes and are sent here. They usually don't have a good life."

Shangguan Ziling clasped her hands and said devoutly: "Could you please ask Master to let someone show me the way? Bai Suqing and I are old acquaintances."

The nun nodded, called a little nun, and asked her to lead Shangguan Ziling and his servant.

The little nun led the two of them through the winding corridors and arrived at the gate of the Zen temple.

The little nun clasped her hands together and said, “The donor has arrived.”

"Thank you, little nun. Please go back, I'll go in and talk to her."

"Amitabha," the little nun chanted, then turned and left.

Shangguan Ziling saw the little nun walk away before she looked inside.

I saw Bai Suqing sitting cross-legged on a cushion, reciting scriptures with her eyes closed. There was a faint smile on her face, as if she had forgotten the troubles of the world.

Shangguan Ziling stood quietly outside the door, looking at Bai Suqing. She coughed and walked in.

In the quiet nunnery, a burst of cheerful laughter broke the tranquility of the afternoon. Bai Suqing was resting with her eyes closed when she heard a crisp voice, "Aunt Bai, how are you? I didn't expect you to be here. You seem to be quite free?" This sudden greeting made her open her eyes suddenly.

There seemed to be some teasing and inquiry in her smile.

Bai Suqing's face froze, and her originally calm expression was instantly replaced by gloom.

"Shangguan Ziling, why are you here?" A trace of vigilance flashed in Bai Suqing's eyes, and she couldn't help but look outside, fearing that someone else might be following her.

Shangguan Ziling simply responded: "Don't look for me anymore, I came here alone."

This simple answer made Bai Suqing's eyes reveal a bit of disappointment. Since she was forced to come to this nunnery, she had imagined countless times that the master would come to take her back, but every time her expectation turned into disappointment.

Even her daughter, Shangguan Jiaoyun, had never set foot in this quiet place. Every time she thought of her blood-related daughter, she would run away in the dead of night, but was ruthlessly caught every time.

"Where is Yun'er? Why doesn't she come to see me?" Bai Suqing's voice trembled a little. She stared at Shangguan Ziling with resentment, as if she wanted to get an answer from her.

Shangguan Ziling smiled slightly, as if she had expected Bai Suqing to ask this question. She opened her red lips and said calmly, "You are talking about my good sister. Why don't you tell me first, whether my father really had sex with you when he was drunk, and then I will tell you how my sister is now?"

As soon as these words came out, Bai Suqing's eyes suddenly became a little evasive. Her heart tightened, and she didn't understand why Shangguan Ziling suddenly asked about this sensitive topic. She calmed down and slowly said: "Why are you asking this? If you didn't have a relationship with your father, where did Yun'er come from?"

However, Shangguan Ziling was not satisfied with her answer. She raised her eyebrows and looked at Bai Suqing with a smile. She just asked casually, but she saw a hint of something unusual in Bai Suqing's evasive eyes.