Chapter 2, Why?

Chen Changsheng had never imagined that a maid could wear such magnificent clothing. Considering the surrounding silence and the absence of others, he gained a clearer understanding of the status of this maid and that young lady within the Divine General's residence.

The maid named Shuang'er looked at him seriously and said, "From now on, never say this again"

I originally thought he was just an arrogant young man, but now I realize he is indeed a cunning and treacherous little person. If he truly wanted to seek benefits from my divine mansion, being so cautious that he wouldn't even dare to take a sip of tea, how could he have the audacity to bring a marriage certificate into the mansion? The most troublesome part is... from the beginning until now, has anyone seen that marriage certificate?

Frost sighed in relief, her small hand gently caressing her chest, waiting for his decision

Chen Changsheng inquired: "What are the Changsheng Sect and the Qiushan Family? Where are these places?"

As she watched the figure of the young man disappear into the side hall, a layer of frost settled on Madam Xu's face. She wanted to raise her teacup to take a sip to soothe her somewhat parched throat, but she found that the tea in her cup had already gone cold. She considered throwing the teacup to the ground to vent her emotions; however, despite not caring about the value of the Ru kiln porcelain, she did not wish for the servants to hear the sound and become aware of her current feelings.

Chen Changsheng looked at him and asked seriously: "Why?"

In the previous period, let us take it slow for now. After about ten days, I will present the overall atmosphere of this story to everyone, and then we will proceed vigorously. Thank you all for your attentiveness, much appreciated.

Or, the entire continent would be astonished

Frost looked at him and, for some reason, felt a bit irritated. She said, "You are just an ordinary person; how could you possibly be with our young lady? Hand over the marriage certificate quickly, or it won't be good for you."

He said: "The Divine General's residence wants me dead. If my husband and the librarian had not allowed me to leave earlier, I would not have been able to. If I am not mistaken, that old matron must be quite a formidable figure. After all, not many servants have seen me; they could simply kill me and bury me under the flowers as fertilizer, and no one would know, right? Since I am still alive now, it should mean that nothing will happen to me."

Chen Changsheng looked at her and asked, "I want to go out, which way should I go?"

The young girl did not notice that he said "has not practiced" instead of "cannot practice". She stared into his eyes and asked very earnestly, "Do you really have a marriage contract with the young lady?"

Chen Changsheng fell silent, pondering whether the Divine General's Mansion would truly take action against him. He had read about similar stories in the books and plays he had encountered, but now that the Empress was in power, who would dare to commit such acts in the capital?

Frost was taken aback, wondering what this was all about

Upon hearing this statement, Chen Changsheng realized that this young girl was not the Miss Xu he had imagined. While feeling a slight sense of relief, he could not help but feel a tinge of disappointment for some unknown reason

... ...

After finishing this sentence, he walked towards the archway, the soles of his shoes crunching on the bamboo leaves, producing a rustling sound

Xu Shiji has only one daughter, Xu Yourong, who is the reincarnation of the Heavenly Phoenix, possessing an unimaginably gifted bloodline. She successfully cleansed her marrow at a very young age and, at the age of twelve, traveled to the Southern Saintess Peak to study the Heavenly Scriptures. It is said that she has now broken through to the Sitting Illumination stage, gaining widespread fame and being revered by the masses, regarded as the undisputed candidate for the next generation Saintess of the Church of the Radiant God.

It is well known throughout the world that Qiu Shan has always admired Xu Yourong, patiently waiting for her to grow up. The elders and disciples of the Changsheng Sect, as well as the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Qiu Shan family, all believe that they are a match made in heaven. Even Miss Mo Yu from the Great Zhou Palace has once remarked on this, and even the Empress Dowager herself has high hopes for this earthly romance.

... ...

Madam Xu understood the meaning behind the nurse's words, and with a slightly solemn expression, she said: "However, since one is a clever person, one should be aware that in order to gain more benefits, one should not exhaust all possibilities from the very beginning."

Frost said: "If it becomes known that you have a marriage contract with the young lady, what will the Eternal Life Sect think? What will the Qiu Shan family think? Even in the Divine Capital, there are those who wish to kill you, and no one will be able to stop them"

... ...

Mr. Qiu Shan

Chen Changsheng was slightly taken aback, wondering if this was the young lady of the Xu family

He said he is Xu Yourong's fiancé

The young girl was approximately thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed elegantly, and even a single piece of jewelry on her was worth more than all of his family assets. She was beautiful, and as she grew older, she would undoubtedly become a stunning beauty. Her dark eyes sparkled playfully, making her quite charming, but her gaze was particularly bold, scrutinizing him from head to toe with intense scrutiny.

Frost said: "Because the lady does not want you to know these matters and then make more demands."

Chen Changsheng was momentarily taken aback before he understood what she meant by an ordinary person, and he replied: "Yes, I have not practiced."

... ...

There are certain matters that the young Taoist from Xining Town is unaware of, yet those matters are known throughout the world. For instance, the current era of the Great Zhou Dynasty is the Zheng Tong period, and General Xu Shiji of the Eastern Court enjoys the deep trust of the Empress. His father was the Grand Chancellor of the previous dynasty, and his current status is primarily derived from his daughter.

Chen Changsheng suddenly stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her

Tianfeng and Shenlong, the pair of siblings from the same sect, Qiushan Jun and Xu Yourong, truly stand out as the most dazzling figures of the younger generation, and it is nearly impossible to find another young person of the same caliber.

In the end, it was that young girl from hetushucomcom who spoke the first sentence

There are many things he cannot comprehend, and he no longer continues to think about them. He can only recall the domineering words of Madam Xu in the side hall, which inevitably arouses his curiosity about the young lady of the Xu family. What does she look like? Is she beautiful? ... Of course, having grown up in such a household, it is likely that her temperament is not too gentle or kind.

Chen Changsheng said: "I understand."

In fact, the young man consistently displayed great courtesy, without any signs of impropriety. He achieved this simply by using two sentences with entirely different meanings and then turning to leave, which may also be considered a form of talent

Frost said: "Because the young lady mentioned you in her letter, she is a kind-hearted person. Although she will not marry you, she would not wish to see you die inexplicably. Moreover... I believe you must be an intelligent person, and after knowing these matters, you should have enough self-awareness to make the only correct decision."

Frost looked at the young Taoist with his upright features and suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for him. She said, "If you wish to survive, do not mention this engagement to anyone; otherwise, no one will be able to protect your life"

What is a girl?

Chen Changsheng found it difficult to comprehend the events of today. Clearly, he had come to annul the marriage, yet it ultimately transformed into the current situation. He was even more perplexed as to why the Divine General's residence, which had numerous ways to resolve this engagement, would choose such a foolish method, especially when the astute Madam Xu was involved.

However, suddenly a young Taoist priest arrived at the general's residence holding a marriage contract

... ...

She believed that she was genuinely thinking of the poor young man from the countryside—although it was impossible for the young lady to marry him, given their previous engagement and her awareness of his circumstances, she thought it was only right to ensure that he could live well. However, she had never considered that this statement, when heard by him, would come across more as a shameless threat.

Chen Changsheng, puzzled, asked: "What should I know?"

The girl, whose background, lineage, and master-apprentice connections are nearly perfect, naturally has many admirers. It is said that even the legendary bloodthirsty young lord of the demon clan is a fervent admirer of hers. However, whenever the future prospects of Xu Yourong are discussed, people often only mention one name, which is equally resplendent.

The Divine General's residence was vast, even larger than the entire Xining Town. Without a servant to guide him, he naturally lost his way. By the time he realized this, he was standing outside a tranquil grove, contemplating the stories he had read about fallen sons-in-law being secretly plotted against by their shameless fathers-in-law. He felt somewhat uneasy, yet found his thoughts to be rather uninteresting.

Chen Changsheng truly did not expect that the young lady he was engaged to was such an extraordinary person. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Why didn't you inform me earlier, madam?"

... ...

At that moment, he felt a gaze upon him. Turning his head, he saw a young woman standing at the end of the stone path by the trees, near a stone archway. It became clear to him that he was not lost, but rather had been deliberately led to this place.

Chen Changsheng noticed the other person's gaze fixed on his topknot and explained: "I am not a Taoist. Although I wear a Taoist robe and have my hair tied in a topknot, that is merely a habitual practice and does not mean that I am a Taoist."

The young girl walked up to him, looked at him with a serious expression, and asked: "Are you an ordinary person?"

Still these three characters

Frost coldly laughed and said: "Countless eyes are watching the Divine General's residence, so inside the residence, you are actually safe. But if you go outside and continue to speak recklessly as before, how long do you think you can survive?"

I indeed have a marriage contract with your young lady

He raised his head, looked at her and asked, "Why did you tell me?"

She is currently in a very bad mood. She can sense the message the young man wants to convey to her—I'm sorry, this may make you unhappy, but at least it can make me happy. Or perhaps it is because she had previously said something similar to him: Do you want to change your life by clinging to my divine mansion? I'm sorry, this may bring you joy, but it makes me very unhappy

The expression on that old woman's face was extremely gloomy as she approached the lady and said in a lowered voice, "Are we just going to let him go like this?"

He has been studying the classics since childhood without interruption, possessing great patience, allowing the other party to scrutinize him without asking any questions

Now you understand. Frost looked at Chen Changsheng and said: "You are just an ordinary person, separated from the young lady's world by a vast galaxy. You will never be able to cross it. For your own sake, it is best to forget about this matter."

Can a Taoist priest also get married

If this matter were to spread...

Why? Chen Changsheng asked seriously

Frost stared at him as if he were an idiot and asked, "Do you know nothing at all?"

My name is Shuang'er, and I am the personal maid of the young lady

The garden is tranquil, with bamboo leaves being blown past the stone archway by the wind

The Qiu Shan family is the foremost clan in the South. In this generation of the Qiu Shan family, there emerged a remarkably talented young man named Qiu Shan Jun, who is said to be the reincarnation of a divine dragon. He is the current chief disciple of the Changsheng Sect, the foremost among the Seven Rhyme of the Divine Kingdom. At the age of eighteen, he is recognized as the most likely candidate to become the strongest individual in the Eastern Continent over the next several hundred years.

Chen Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "I do not understand"