Chapter 1743 - 632: The Reverse Female Lead (Part 21)

Chapter 1743: Chapter 632: The Reverse Female Lead (Part 21)

"True Master, besides being able to control clouds and rain, can you also perform exorcisms and evil expulsion?"

Consort Shu seized an opportunity to meet with the True Master Qingfeng.

Upon meeting, Consort Shu found that the other party indeed carried an air of immortality, resembling an old immortal with white hair and childlike features.

She couldn’t discern his age, feeling he must be very old, yet his entire being seemed extremely youthful.

Her sister-in-law quickly reminded her with a whisper, "Consort, this old immortal is already over a hundred and thirty years old."

Rejuvenation?!

He was truly a Land Immortal!

Consort Shu became increasingly confident in him, so besides wanting him to summon rain, she also hoped he could help awaken her son.

Although previously, Consort Shu had intended to give up on Prince Liang.

But if there’s a chance to save him, Consort Shu would still prefer to rely on her own flesh and blood.

"Indeed!"

True Master Qingfeng responded calmly, naturally yet carrying a touch of worldly expert’s dignity.

He nodded slightly, as if waking someone who had been in a coma for several months was just a simple matter.

"That’s wonderful!"

Consort Shu was overjoyed and quickly bowed to True Master Qingfeng: "I entrust my son to you, True Master!"

True Master Qingfeng continued to nod graciously, gracefully accepting Consort Shu’s full bow.

"Consort, is this Qingfeng not too arrogant? You are the esteemed Consort Shu, yet, this rural Taoist..."

After seeing off True Master Qingfeng, the matron beside Consort Shu couldn’t help but murmur.

Consort Shu, however, reversed her earlier humility in front of True Master Qingfeng, appearing with a stern face devoid of any smile, even exuding a touch of severity.

"It’s fine! Those with skills often have peculiar temperaments!"

"Besides, the proof of the pudding is in the eating."

Consort Shu pursed her lips, her eyes glinting with determination.

She had requested True Master Qingfeng to "awaken" Prince Liang not only because she genuinely cared about her son and wanted his recovery but also to test True Master Qingfeng.

Whether he was a true expert or merely a swindler, the test would reveal the truth.

If he could awaken Prince Liang, he’d be proven to possess real skills, ensuring that even if the rain couldn’t be summoned in the future, Consort Shu could still manage the situation.

If he couldn’t save Prince Liang, Consort Shu would have to question his abilities.

When recommending him to the Emperor, Consort Shu wouldn’t overly promote him but would opt for a cautious approach, adaptable based on outcomes.

Therefore, to gauge his abilities, she decided to test him at Prince Liang’s Mansion first.

"Oh, make sure to send someone to the Prince Liang’s Mansion to summon Lady He here!"

To prevent Lady He from causing trouble, Consort Shu, despite her fear of this daughter-in-law, ordered her to be brought to the palace.

"Consort, this, this—"

The matron beside her was somewhat concerned.

Princess Liang was truly ominous; every time she came to the palace, Consort Shu would encounter some "accident."

Not a single occurrence was ordinary; from slipping and falling, getting scalded by tea, choking on cold water, to being mighty surprised by snacks...

These inexplicable incidents continued to transpire on Consort Shu.

After so many occurrences, those around Consort Shu thought about visiting a Taoist temple or shrine to seek talismans.

They feared Princess Liang to the peak.

Even Consort Shu, after facing a few ordeals, had learned her lesson.

No matter her deep hatred, she dared not summon Princess Liang into the palace lightly.

Yet today, Consort Shu—

"There’s no need to fear; I will simply avoid her!"

Of course, Consort Shu wasn’t foolish. Why would she knowingly venture into danger with villainous presence around?

Moreover, having endured several accidents, Consort Shu realized that as long as she attempted to punish or harass Lady He, she suffered a backlash.

As long as she didn’t touch Lady He, nothing would happen.

Previously, Consort Shu might have been aware of such, but she couldn’t help herself.

Whenever she saw Lady He’s face, she would think of her poor son and the collusion between Lady He and the Empress.

She hated it!

She wished she could beat Lady He to death!

With hatred in her heart, no matter how much she restrained herself, it would inevitably explode.

But one explosion...

This time was different.

Consort Shu now held an amulet given to her by True Master Qingfeng, which should be able to defend against Lady He’s backlash.

Besides, Consort Shu had decided that when Lady He arrived, she would be left in the side hall.

By not even meeting with Lady He, she would naturally avoid any conflict.

He Tiantian:...

Summoned to the palace by her scheming mother-in-law, yet not granted an audience.

Sitting in the side hall, she wasn’t punished with standing or kneeling, nor deliberately harassed.

Not only was there hot tea, but also delicious snacks.

The little palace maids attending to her were particularly attentive and thoughtful.