Chapter 5, Reasons

She knows that A Jiao is finished, and that this life is over

Thinking of this, he casually took out a gold ingot from his bosom and threw it to Lu Ying, "Speak up."

It is unknown how much time has passed, when a cold voice came through, "Is this what it means that the heavens cannot be deceived, and the Daoist monarch cannot be deceived?"

Upon seeing Lu Ying catch the bundle, the young man in black continued with an expressionless face: "My lord has sent me to ask you, does that pregnant woman have a grudge against you"

This statement greatly exceeded the expectations of the young man in black. Seeing him staring at her with a wooden expression, Lu Ying maintained her composure and naturally said: "Looking at your attire, one can tell you are not an ordinary person, and your master must certainly be someone of considerable wealth and status. Since a person of high standing is quite interested in this matter, it stands to reason that he should not be stingy with his rewards."

Is the pregnant woman A Jiao? Lu Yingyi stared at the expressionless young man in black before her and realized that what he must have seen was her throwing the meat bone onto A Jiao's skirt. This person's master is quite interesting, as he is even interested in the disputes among women.

Upon hearing the words "Zhongyong," Lu Ying, despite her usual indifference, could not help but twitch the corners of her mouth. This was the first time she had heard that the classic teaching of Confucian sages, which instructs people to act with moderation and balance, actually contains elements of cunning and deceit

In the midst of silence, Second Cousin-in-law hurriedly arrived, loudly calling out: "A-Jiao, A-Jiao, what happened to you?" He quickly pushed through the crowd of onlookers and rushed in.

Seeing the pleading gaze of his lover, the gentle and attentive Wu Lang, who had just treated her with utmost care, not only did not step forward, but instead took a step back.

Just now, this A Jiao swore to the heavens, saying that if she were to harm Ping Yi, the child in her womb would not be born. I truly did not expect that in the blink of an eye, she really had a miscarriage

After walking a few dozen steps, she arrived at a patch of grass and bent down to retrieve the bundle she had hidden there. However, when she reached out to touch it, it was nowhere to be found. Startled, Lu Ying then heard a voice say, "Your belongings are here"

The more she thought about it, the happier Lu Ying felt, thus she hummed a tune and joyfully walked towards the main hall of Xuan Yun Temple, while the young man in black and his inexplicable master had long been cast aside from her mind

The young man in black was clearly just a messenger. After saying this, he added: "By the way, my lord also mentioned that you have a husband who has not yet passed through the door. Dismiss him, and when you have mastered the Doctrine of the Mean, he will grant you a concubine position!"

However, despite her anger, Lu Ying couldn't help but feel delighted at the thought of having unexpectedly acquired such a large gold ingot. She shook the bundle in her hand and, while walking forward, contemplated: This gold ingot must weigh at least seven or eight taels, enough to cover half a year's expenses for my brother and me.

Seeking rewards from him, those who ask for rewards from their lord, the young man in black had seen many, but he had never encountered anyone as bold and self-assured as the one before him. Unconsciously, the young man in black thought to himself: No wonder the lord's eyes lit up when he saw this young lady just now. She truly is quite daring.

Upon thinking of this, A Jiao felt both astonished and fearful, her complexion turning ashen.

Then, he also stayed!

Upon hearing her response, the young man in black truly pondered for a moment, then he raised his head and said: "Indeed, please continue."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young man in black turned to leave, completely unaware of Lu Ying's suddenly furious expression after hearing the last sentence. If she were a man, she would have spat a mouthful of phlegm at that young man in black right then and there

Lu Ying suddenly blinked her eyes and asked, "Is there a reward for answering correctly?"

It is unclear how much time has passed, when a voice trembled and said: "Heaven! Oh Heaven!"

In the midst of the screams, most people were still staring wide-eyed

Standing to one side, Lu Ying saw the expression of despair on A Jiao's face, and then glanced at Wu Lang, who was hurriedly walking towards Ping Yi, his face filled with regret and guilt. After a slight tug at the corners of his lips, revealing a faint smile, he turned and left.

The unfamiliar gaze of Wu Lang, the distant actions, and the expressions of disdain and rejection from those around suddenly came into A Jiao's view. Just moments ago, she was in excruciating pain and had not paid attention to what others were saying. At this moment of clarity, she suddenly recalled her vow

This unusual silence finally stirred the vacant gaze of Ping Yi, who slowly turned her head to look this way

The sound came from behind. Lu Ying slowly turned her head and met the gaze of the young man in black before her. The young man wore a cold expression, and upon seeing Lu Ying looking at him, he tossed her bundle over to her.

The speaker is indeed Lu Ying, yet no one looked at her. As everyone came back to their senses, they simultaneously turned their heads to look at Wu Lang. They all thought at the same time: Indeed, this is the way of heaven that cannot be deceived, and the Daoist lord that cannot be deceived! This sister-in-law, A Jiao, though young, has such a malicious heart! It turns out she is colluding with her benefactor's husband, truly with ill intentions!

Even so, Lu Ying still honestly shook her head and said: "No enmity"

The vow that was just made has actually come to fruition

Wu Lang's face was alternating between shades of blue and white. When he met her gaze, the moaning A Jiao suddenly became alert. With a pale face, she reached out her hand to him, calling out tearfully: "Wu Lang!"

The young man in black shook his head and said, "No. However, he has a message for you." Meeting Lu Ying's bright eyes, the young man in black spoke quite seriously, saying, "My lord said that within a short period, you managed to set up such a scheme without revealing your intentions, which shows you have potential. However, allowing such a trivial matter to be discovered by an outsider like him indicates that your skills are not yet remarkable. If you have the time, you should learn more about moderation."

Lu Ying nodded and replied, "I certainly know that." She looked at the young man in black with clear and indifferent eyes, and slowly said, "Is it only permissible for her to ruin my second cousin's life, but not for me to retaliate?"

Fortunately, heaven has eyes! Let this vile person's malicious scheme not succeed

Oh? The voice of the young man in black remained flat, "Then why do you want to frame her? Do you not know that with such a move, you could ruin her entire life?"

At this point, Lu Ying tilted her head and said, "I have finished speaking. Is there anything else your lord would like to know?"

Lu Ying took it and casually tucked it into her sleeve, then continued, "In fact, it is quite simple. My second cousin loves her husband very much. If that A Jiao were to enter the household, I fear she would not have the strength to live on. Since one must die, why should it not be the one with ulterior motives?"

Another woman trembled and exclaimed: "It is the Daoist Lord, the Daoist Lord has manifested! This wretched person dares to recklessly swear under the Xuan Yun Temple, and the Daoist Lord has personally intervened to punish her!"