Chapter 577: The Demon Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 670: Become a Monk?

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Arriving at the gate of Honglu Temple, everyone disembarked from their carriages, then each boarded their own carriage, preparing to drive toward the palace.

Just now, while in the carriages, everyone's mood was somewhat uneasy; after all, no one knew what would happen next.

However, unexpectedly, they were sitting in carriages once again so soon, and this time their mood was completely different.

Everyone felt as if they had shed a heavy burden, their mood relaxed and pleasant, as if all worries had already drifted far away from them.

This was because everything had concluded perfectly; they had smoothly completed their task.

The Crown Prince led everyone back to the palace; he first arranged the others, then rushed without stopping to report the situation to the Emperor.

The Crown Prince presented the agreement to the Emperor for review, and recounted the agreement's contents in detail, including that private condition.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor was secretly pleased; he had not expected to resolve this issue so easily, and without expending a single soldier. For the nation, this was undoubtedly a great good thing.

The Emperor was very satisfied with the Crown Prince's ability to handle affairs, agreed to the Crown Prince's request without hesitation, and specially instructed him to find a residence a bit closer to An Wangfu, with no need to worry about expenses at all.

After the Crown Prince assented, he said respectfully to the Emperor: "Imperial Father, your son has brought everyone in; does Imperial Father wish to go dine now?"

The Emperor pondered briefly, then replied with a smile: "Let's go; we shouldn't keep people waiting long, We are also a bit hungry." Having spoken, the Emperor rose, and together with the Crown Prince stepped out of the palace hall, preparing to enjoy a sumptuous midday meal together with the others.

Simultaneously, inside An Wangfu, Qianqian was chatting pleasantly with Shangguan Xingyu.

However, just then, Hua Hua suddenly ran in hurriedly. She caught sight of Shangguan Xingyu also being present, and so hesitated, not daring to speak readily.

Seeing this, Qianqian's heart tightened involuntarily; she immediately sensed Hua Hua's unusual behavior, as if something important had happened.

Therefore, she hurriedly explained to Shangguan Xingyu: "Second Sister-in-law, the maid has come to find me; judging by her flustered appearance, there must be an urgent matter to report. I must go take a look first."

Shangguan Xingyu nodded understandingly, smiling: "Alright, you go attend to it first."

Having obtained Shangguan Xingyu's permission, Qianqian hurriedly rose and rushed toward the door.

Seeing this, Hua Hua hurried forward, lowered her voice, and said to Qianqian: "Master, An Ye says there is an urgent matter to find you, and it is extremely urgent. Your subordinate saw her running with sweat pouring down her head, and dared not delay in the slightest, so I came specially to report to Master."

Hearing Hua Hua's words, Qianqian's heart instantly became somewhat chaotic. Because she knew An Ye was Ouyang Chengren's person, and between Ouyang Chengren and her there were intricate connections.

Now An Ye had come so hurriedly to find her; Qianqian couldn't help but worry whether something had happened to Ouyang Chengren.

Moreover, Qianqian always had an indescribable feeling toward Ouyang Chengren. This feeling was neither pure liking nor simple dislike, but a complex and subtle sensation that left even Qianqian herself somewhat at a loss.

Just then, Qianqian followed Hua Hua and arrived at Qianji Yuan.

Upon entering the garden, An Ye acted as if he had seen a savior; he rushed forward in quick steps, saluted Qianqian, then said anxiously: "Miss Qianqian, please go quickly to see Master! If we are a step too late, Master will probably become a monk!"

"What? Become a monk?" Hearing this, Qianqian couldn't help but cry out in alarm. She stared wide-eyed, her face full of disbelief, and hurriedly asked: "What exactly is going on? Quickly take me there!"

An Ye hurriedly explained: "Master is right now in Buzhou Temple on Buzhou Mountain; if we go late, he will probably have his head shaved!"

Hearing this, the image of Buzhou Mountain immediately surfaced in Qianqian's mind. She remembered she had once gone there, but it was too long ago; the specific route had become somewhat vague.

Seeing this, An Ye hurriedly said: "Your subordinate will guide Miss; you just follow me."

Qianqian nodded repeatedly, saying: "Good, good, good, then let's go quickly!" Having spoken, An Ye employed his lightness skill, speeding away like a flying bird. Seeing this, Qianqian also showed no weakness, immediately following closely behind.

However, Hua Hua was somewhat embarrassed. She stood in place, hesitating whether to follow.

Just as she was hesitating indecisively, she suddenly saw Wangchen also follow along. Thus, Hua Hua decided on the spot not to follow after all.

After all, Wangchen's martial arts were high; presumably Master was in no danger. An Ye grew increasingly anxious in his heart; he secretly prayed that Master could wait just a little longer.

And Qianqian was equally frantic with worry; she simply couldn't understand why Ouyang Chengren would suddenly choose to become a monk. This decision caught her off guard, and she completely didn't know how to face him.

Qianqian couldn't help recalling the bits and pieces of her interactions with Ouyang Chengren; those past beauties and confusions intertwined together.

She didn't know what her feelings toward him ultimately were, nor what she should say when they met again.

However, one thing was very clear to her — if Ouyang Chengren really became a monk, her heart would be incomparably pained.

For so many years, Qianqian had always been a person who followed her heart's desire, doing whatever she wanted.

But ever since meeting Ouyang Chengren, she often felt at a loss, not knowing how to deal with him. Yet now, upon hearing the news that he would become a monk, Qianqian suddenly became clear-headed.

She decided to hesitate no longer, to follow her heart's voice, and do what she truly wanted to do. Just then, Buzhou Mountain came into view of the two.

Looking at those familiar steps, Qianqian's thoughts were pulled back to her previous mountain-climbing experience. At that time she was panting with exhaustion, yet now she could easily stride up several steps at once.

However, at this moment Qianqian simply had no leisure to mind these things; her heart held only one thought — rush to Ouyang Chengren's side as fast as possible and stop him from becoming a monk. Thus, she quickened her pace, frantic with anxiety, running up the mountain.

Arriving here she already recognized the way. Therefore, she unhesitatingly pushed her speed to the limit, racing forward like the wind and lightning.

An Ye pursued closely behind, but no matter how he exerted himself, he could never catch up to her pace. She was like a bolt of lightning, speeding along the road, leaving a string of blurred afterimages.

Not long after, Qianqian saw the temple's main gate from afar. Since it was currently daytime, the gate was naturally wide open; a few pedestrians occasionally went in and out at the entrance.

However, her speed was truly too fast, to the extent that those coming and going couldn't even make out her figure clearly, only feeling as if a black shadow flashed before their eyes, then vanished without a trace.