Chapter 56: Turning Black into White

Jiang Miao was not angry upon hearing this; she looked at Yan Shengyu and sneered, "Yan Shengyu, you really are a fool, being used by others without even knowing it. Cheng Xi has great ability; not only did she cut off Jiang Weiran's arm, but she also caused the ruin of the Cheng Family. Since you are on good terms with her, you had better be careful."

"Jiang Weiran was treacherous and fickle; his life was saved by Cheng Xi's mother, so cutting off just one of his arms was letting him off easy. As for what the Cheng Family's ruin has to do with Cheng Xi, it is clear that Li Shi abused her own mother-in-law, and Mother Cheng turned into a Vicious Ghost to seek revenge. That couple brought the evil consequences upon themselves."

Yan Shengyu was furious; she had not expected Jiang Miao to be so capable of turning black into white and failing to distinguish right from wrong.

Cheng Xi reached out and pulled Yan Shengyu back; she looked at Jiang Miao, tilted her head, and smiled, "What can I do? Li Zhi'an just likes me and insists on marrying no one but me."

Everyone:!

Jiang Miao's face instantly turned black, "Cheng Xi, do you dare say that to Chief of Tongtian's face!"

"I dare."

Good heavens, Cheng Xi dared to say such a thing; could this matter be true?

Does Li Zhi'an really like her?

Those present had different thoughts, but none of their expressions were very good.

Li Zhi'an was the number one person on the marriage list for the young ladies of Jindu. They had fought openly and secretly for years, and suddenly someone had snatched the peach; who could be happy?

Yan Shengyu's heart also skipped a beat; my god, these words cannot be said carelessly.

However, hearing these words come from Cheng Xi's mouth, she felt that perhaps it was not unbelievable; she must be crazy.

Cheng Xi could not be bothered to pay attention to Jiang Miao; she looked at Yan Shengyu and asked, "Are we going?"

"Let's go." Yan Shengyu said immediately.

Cheng Xi walked past Jiang Miao with her. Jiang Miao stared at Cheng Xi's exceptionally outstanding face and gritted her teeth, saying, "Cheng Xi, I will make you reveal your true colors."

Cheng Xi looked at Jiang Miao in confusion, "What you want to do has nothing to do with me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Miao almost vomited a mouthful of blood; how could there be such an annoying person as Cheng Xi in this world!

Fang Huiru had a good relationship with Jiang Miao; she reached out and tugged at her, whispering, "What are you doing?"

"I just can't stand her look of a villain who has gained power," Jiang Miao said angrily.

"Say less. Haven't you heard about what happened at the Polo Ball field a few days ago?"

"Although I didn't witness it with my own eyes, it's nothing more than others exaggerating. If she were really that capable, she would still be in Jindu; it's just bluffing." Jiang Miao happened to have something to do that day and did not go to watch the ball game, so she did not see what happened that day with her own eyes.

Later, when she heard people mention it, she only felt that others were being too exaggerated. After all, the Alchemist from the Tongtian Division had also diagnosed Yan Yu that day; perhaps it was that person's credit, and it was shamelessly snatched by Cheng Xi.

Fang Huiru did not go that day either, and hearing Jiang Miao's words, she felt there was some truth to it. However, she was cautious by nature and said to Jiang Miao, "If you target Cheng Xi like this, in case she says something in front of the Empress Dowager, it will not be good for you after all."

Jiang Miao was not afraid; their Jiang Family still had a Grand Concubine in the palace who could also speak on their behalf.

Yan Shengyu and Cheng Xi finally stepped into the gate of Dazhao Temple, and a young novice monk at the entrance led them inside.

The Empress Dowager had already finished worshipping Buddha and had taken people to the temple's back mountain for a pilgrimage.

Yan Shengyu took Cheng Xi into the hall to burn incense, but Cheng Xi did not take the incense, "You go in; I will go look at the temple stele."

Yan Shengyu thought Cheng Xi was in a bad mood and did not care about worshipping Buddha; she put the incense back and followed Cheng Xi, saying as they walked, "Are you still angry? Everyone in Jindu knows Jiang Miao has designs on the Chief of Tongtian; you don't need to mind her."

"I don't mind." Cheng Xi looked up at the sky; the originally clear blue sky had black clouds faintly spreading across the horizon.

Yan Shengyu did not believe it at all, "Grand Concubine Jiang in the palace is Jiang Miao's paternal aunt; she is only making things difficult for you because she has someone backing her. But you don't need to be afraid; the Empress Dowager will surely protect you."

Cheng Xi thought that was not necessarily true.

If she were to become betrothed to Li Zhi'an, the Empress Dowager would certainly be the first to object.

"I see it's going to rain today; let's go see the temple stele and then go back to rest," Cheng Xi said.

The Empress Dowager was going to spend the night at Dazhao Temple and had long since arranged for the temple to provide accommodation for those accompanying her, but Cheng Xi did not yet know where her quarters were.

After they finished looking at the temple stele, they found a young novice monk to ask and went all the way to the guest courtyard. Unexpectedly, they saw Jiang Miao's figure right next door; she was actually staying next to them!

Fang Huiru saw that it was not good and, fearing that Jiang Miao would cause more trouble, immediately pulled her into the courtyard.

Yan Shengyu said unhappily, "How unlucky; why is it such a coincidence?"

"Let's go." Cheng Xi did not care and entered the courtyard first.

The room was well-equipped, but after all, it was a temple, so it naturally could not compare to the mansion, and the bed was very hard with only a thin mattress. Yan Shengyu said with a bitter face, "I'm afraid we won't sleep well tonight."

Cheng Xi agreed deeply.

The two of them ate a simple vegetarian meal, and only then did they receive news that the Empress Dowager had not yet returned from the back mountain. Yan Shengyu could not sit still and wanted to go out to take a look.

Cheng Xi did not want to move, so Yan Shengyu went out alone.

Inside Dazhao Temple, the Marchioness of Yunping was lecturing her daughter, "Look at the good deed you've done. Although Cheng Xi is currently just a commoner, she has her own abilities and can be valued by the Empress Dowager. What good does it do you to offend her?"

"A person of lowly status, what is there to fear?" Jiang Miao said unconvinced, "When I pass the exam into the Academy during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you can have someone sound out the Regent's wife. If I marry Li Zhi'an, it will also be good for the Jiang Family, won't it?"

The Marchioness of Yunping was moved by her daughter's words, but she still hesitated and said, "Can you really pass the exam?"

"I am someone who has awakened talent; how could I not get in?" Jiang Miao said, "Mother, I just like Li Zhi'an; you help me."

The Marchioness of Yunping frowned tightly, "If you marry Li Zhi'an, I'm afraid the Grand Concubine's days in the palace will not be easy."

"The Empress Dowager also dares not easily offend the Regent and his son. If I marry Li Zhi'an, I will be the daughter-in-law of the Regent's Mansion. With me there, the Grand Concubine will naturally have more confidence. Moreover, the Empress Dowager is at odds with the Little Emperor; if I become the daughter-in-law of the Regent's Mansion, perhaps the Little Emperor will even take better care of the Grand Concubine."

The Marchioness of Yunping looked at her daughter and said, "Royal matters are not that simple. In any case, you must behave yourself and wait until you pass the exam into the Academy before talking."

Hearing her mother's words, Jiang Miao became happy instantly. She would definitely be able to suppress that fake Cheng Xi, and then she would like to see if she still dared to be as arrogant as she was today.

Just at this moment, the sky turned dark without warning, and a violent wind arrived in an instant, causing the doors and windows to rattle loudly.

"What is going on?" The Marchioness of Xiping was shocked; she walked quickly to the window, leaned out to look, and was completely stunned, her legs going weak and almost falling to the ground.