The Dandy's Duchess

Chapter 122: Who Told You to Steal My Blanket (4)

Yun Qianyue shook her head resolutely. "I'm definitely not that 'fated person.' I'm not loyal to the Buddha at all and I'm not a follower of Buddhism. Brother, please let me off! If I go, that old monk might force me to become a nun here at Lingtai Temple, and I absolutely refuse that."

"Such nonsense! How could there be nuns at Lingtai Temple? And you definitely won't be forced by Master Lingyin to become a nun," Yun Muhan lightly reprimanded.

"Anyway, I'm not going. No matter what you say, I won't go. I definitely won't go, I absolutely won't go, I'm certain I won't go, I'd rather die than go!" Yun Qianyue emphasized her determination to avoid meeting that so-called divine monk.

"Looks like I'll have to drag you there," Yun Muhan sighed in exasperation, taking a step forward with a resigned expression. As he was about to make his move, they heard Xian Ge's voice from outside. "Is Young Master Yun in?"

Yun Muhan paused, glancing out the window. "What is it?" he replied indifferently.

"My lord has summoned Young Master Yun to discuss something urgent," Xian Ge said.

Yun Muhan frowned, silent for a moment.

Yun Qianyue breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly feeling grateful for Xian Ge. She immediately forgave her for making her drink an extra bowl of porridge after the incident with the lotus flower fish. Yun Muhan was indeed a persistent nuisance, especially since he was her brother. In ancient times, it was said that "a big brother is like a father." She had to obey him, even though his authority was far too strict. In her previous life, she was the one in control, but here, she was constantly being managed by others. It was really unsettling...

"Since Rongjing is looking for you, you should go," Yun Qianyue urged.

"Fine, I'll come back to take you to see Master Lingyin after I'm done with him." Yun Muhan retracted his hand, leaving her with that remark as he turned to exit the room.

Yun Qianyue hoped that Rongjing would keep her brother occupied for the entire night, allowing her to escape this predicament.

Just as she was thinking this, Xian Ge's voice came again from outside, a hint of amusement in her tone. "Miss Qianyue, my lord says that Young Master Yun will not come to find you again. You don't need to return to the capital tomorrow; everything will be taken care of by him. You can sleep easy."

Yun Qianyue let out a long sigh of relief, patting her chest in gratitude. "Great! Please thank your lord for me. Finally, he's done something nice for me. Tell him that I'd appreciate it even more if he could arrange for me to not be forced to study when I return to the capital."

"Yes, I'll definitely relay Miss Qianyue's words to my lord," Xian Ge said, her face twitching slightly before she stepped back.

Yun Qianyue plopped down in front of the table, mulling over what Yun Muhan had said about Master Lingyin wanting to seal his pen and calculate the last divination. She felt a chill run down her spine. Maybe it would be better to return to the capital tomorrow. As long as she was back there, that old monk would naturally not be able to predict anything about her. Staying here seemed even riskier. With that thought in mind, she called out, "Cailian, hurry and pack our things! We're going back to the capital tomorrow!"

"Miss, didn't you say you didn't want to go back?" Cailian questioned, puzzled.

"I've changed my mind! I want to go back now. Hurry up!" Yun Qianyue insisted.

"Yes, Miss!" Cailian sighed, feeling a bit reluctant. She knew she'd have to go back and face confinement again. But the mistress was in charge, and her orders had to be followed. She then asked, "Since you've decided to return to the capital, should I inform Young Master Rongjing? It would save him from offending Young Master Yun for your sake."

"Mm-hmm!" Yun Qianyue nodded.

Cailian went off to deliver the message.

Yun Qianyue's eyes landed on a beautifully embroidered box on the table. She opened it and found it filled with pastries. She picked one up and popped it into her mouth, savoring the rich flavor. Before long, she had devoured half the box. After taking a sip of tea, Cailian returned from the west courtyard.

Cailian lifted the curtain and entered, looking dejected. "Miss, Young Master Rongjing agreed and said that you may return to the capital tomorrow."

"Rongjing is indeed considerate! Good, then you should hurry and pack!" Yun Qianyue said, pleased.

Cailian lingered at the door, hesitating to leave. "Miss, I haven't gone to the wishing tree to pray for my grandmother yet! Who knows when I'll come to Lingtai Temple again. I've heard that the wishing trees elsewhere lack the divine energy of heaven and earth, and they're not effective."

"You haven't been with me these past few days! Why didn't you go pray?" Yun Qianyue asked, puzzled.

"I went to listen to Young Master Rongjing and Master Lingyin discussing the Dharma at the Da Mo Ancestor Hall on the first day. After that, I wanted to go, but I ran into His Highness the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince on the way back, which made me turn back. The second day, I followed you and Young Master Rongjing to Nanshan, but by the time we reached halfway up the mountain, I was too tired to continue and had to turn back. Today, I was in your room all day while people kept coming and going, so I didn't dare to leave," Cailian explained with a sad expression.

"That makes sense!" Yun Qianyue nodded and then asked, "What should we do now? How about I return to the capital first and leave you here to pray?"

"Miss..." Cailian huffed, clearly upset. "How could I not go back with you?"

"Then what do you suggest? We can't go tonight. I can only leave you here to wait until you finish your prayers," Yun Qianyue pondered. Noticing Cailian's silence, which made her look like a pouting child, she waved her hand, smiling. "Fine, fine, I'll accompany you to the wishing tree. I'm not tired after sleeping all day, so let's go for a walk! If you went alone, I wouldn't be at ease. I've heard that there are often wolves on Nanshan. If one of them snatches you away, where would I go to find such a devoted little servant?"

"Miss, you're the best!" Cailian's face lit up with joy.

"Did Ting Xue and Ting Yu not go to the wishing tree either? Let's bring them along!" Yun Qianyue stood up and pointed at the table, where half the pastries remained. "Where did these come from? They're so delicious!"