Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 22 Entering the Palace in Plain Clothes!

"Do you know who saved her?" Lou Suya pressed.

"That person was dressed in all black, and was extremely skilled, disposing of the corpse very quickly. This humble nun did not dare to get too close, but judging from the figure, it seemed to be a woman," said Abbess Dingyi, sharing her guess.

Lou Suya asked for more details before giving Master Dingyi some silver as a token of her gratitude.

After waiting for Abbess Yi to walk away, Lou Suya's eyes darkened: "I suspect that His Majesty sent people to protect Lou Suyi."

If it is really as she guessed, she must not touch Lou Suying.

Yu Ping was surprised: "But the Fourth Miss has already shaved her head and become a nun. Surely His Majesty wouldn't still have designs on the Fourth Miss?"

“It’s normal that His Majesty doesn’t think much of Lou Suyi, but Lou Suyi saved His Majesty, so isn’t it normal that His Majesty would send people to protect her?” Lou Suyi’s face was gloomy.

She used to think Lou Suyi was just bluffing, but now it seems that the new emperor might indeed be protecting Lou Si in secret.

Therefore, she could not do anything to Lou Suyi.

In the afternoon, Lou Suyi left the meditation hall and saw Qi Yan standing not far away.

She ignored him, and Qi Yan followed closely behind her: "Suyi, I didn't expect the Chi family to come looking for you..."

Lou Suyi slowed down and turned to look at Qi Yan: "Don't you understand yet, benefactor? I have already transcended worldly affairs. Your persistent entanglement will only add to my troubles."

Qi Yan knew that he had caused Lou Suyi a lot of trouble, but he couldn't give her up.

"I will never let you go. Even if it means resorting to any means, I will get you!" Qi Yan looked at Lou Suyi with sorrowful eyes.

Lou Suying understood the deeper meaning in Qi Yan's words and was secretly alarmed. She asked sharply, "What does the benefactor intend to do?!"

Qi Yan glanced at Lou Suyi, then took two steps back: "I will take you away from Lotus Nunnery."

Lou Suyi wanted to ask more questions, but Qi Yan had already walked away without looking back.

Lou Suyi stood there, stunned, her hands and feet turning cold.

She realized that the people who tried to abduct her last night were not Qi Yan's men, but Qi Yan had made it very clear that he would also use extraordinary means, namely, to abduct her.

If Xie Zhijie is like this, and Qi Yan is the same, then what is the point of her becoming a nun?

They were the ones who abandoned her first, yet they acted like they couldn't live without her. Aren't they all sick?

Just as she was filled with anger, the abbot's voice suddenly rang out: "Your ordination as a nun cannot stop them. Kongchen, your worldly ties are not yet severed, and I am afraid I cannot protect you."

Although Lotus Temple has a century-old foundation, it is not a royal temple, so how could it stop the two powerful figures, Xie and Qi, from taking action?

"It's my fault, I've dragged Lotus Nunnery down with me." Lou Suyi was somewhat dejected.

"There's no need to talk about implicating you or your master. But given the current situation, you need to make plans as soon as possible and figure out a way out before Marquis Dingyuan makes a move," the abbot said solemnly.

Lou Suyi roused herself and returned to her quarters, thinking about how she was surrounded by enemies and wondered what way out she could possibly find.
If Murong hadn't issued a verbal order forbidding her from leaving the Lotus Nunnery, she could have taken the opportunity to escape.

She couldn't very well go to Murong and ask him to withdraw the imperial decree forbidding her from leaving the Lotus Nunnery, could she? Not only would she be unable to enter the palace, but even if she were able to meet the emperor, Murong might not grant her request.

Because of her worries, she sighed and lamented, watching the sun set without finding a way out of her predicament.

Just as she decided to go and fill her stomach first, a soft cough suddenly sounded outside.

The voice sounded just like Ji Qing's.

She curiously peeked out and met Ji Qing's smiling face.

"Why are you at Lotus Nunnery instead of serving His Majesty?" Lou Suying blurted out. Ji Qing replied solemnly, "The palace is haunted, so this servant has come to invite a virtuous nun to the palace to exorcise the evil spirits."

Lou Suyi was taken aback, thinking to herself, "Where did this enlightened nun come from at Lotus Nunnery?"

No, Jiqing specifically came to find the nun to enter the palace to exorcise evil spirits, and she had just taken vows and become a nun.

In addition, both Qi Yan and Xie Zhijie want to abduct her, so could she go to the palace to avoid trouble?
No matter how powerful Xie Zhijie and Qi Yan are, they can never be more powerful than the emperor.

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, and she said with burning eyes, "I can also perform exorcisms. What do you think of me? It's better to ask someone you know than a complete stranger."

Ji Qing was secretly delighted, but kept a straight face.

He looked Lou Suyi up and down, then feigned surprise and asked, "When did Fourth Miss become a nun?"

Lou Suyi thought it was a good question: "Master said I have wisdom and a connection with Buddhism. With me here, all evil spirits and ghosts will have to step aside. Jiqing, shall I go to the palace with you to exorcise the evil spirits?"

Isn't she the greatest evil spirit herself? She can come back to life after being dead for five years. Evil spirits have to step aside when they encounter her.

Ji Qing, putting on a convincing act, feigned doubt and hesitation: "This..."

Lou Suying continued to promote herself: "Think about it yourself, I can come back after disappearing for five years, who can be more powerful than me? I am the best candidate to exorcise evil spirits, you should believe me!"

Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Ji Qing nodded slightly: "That seems to make sense. Without further ado, Fourth Miss, please come to the palace with me tonight."

“My current Dharma name is Kongchen, and you should call me Master Kongchen from now on. It’s too late today, and I still need to prepare the tools for exorcising evil spirits. How about we go to the palace tomorrow?” Lou Suyi looked at Jiqing expectantly.

She doesn't know how to exorcise evil spirits; she needs to consult the abbot first.

Ji Qing thought to herself that it wouldn't make a difference to wait a little longer, so she readily agreed: "Alright, this servant will come to fetch Master Si... to the palace again tomorrow!"

Seeing that Jiqing was so understanding, Lou Suyi warmly saw him off from the Lotus Temple.

After seeing Jiqing off, she hurried to the abbot's meditation room and explained her purpose.

The abbot was somewhat surprised upon hearing this: "You want to go to the palace to exorcise evil spirits?"

“Yes, what tools do we need for exorcising evil spirits? We have to make a show of it, right?” Lou Suyi asked with great interest.

The abbot paused for a moment: "I have never performed an exorcism. You can go to the library to look for books on the subject."

Lou Suyi felt that there was no time to lose, so she quickly headed towards the library.

The abbot, still worried, went to the library to help Lou Suyi find books.

After finding the relevant books, Lou Suyi hid in the abbot's meditation room, intending to do her homework overnight.

In the dead of night, Lou Suyi was still reading by lamplight.

The following morning, Lou Suyi took her package, bid farewell to the abbot, and was about to get into her sedan chair when Qi Yan and Xie Zhijie suddenly appeared at the same time.

Their expressions changed slightly upon seeing Ji Qing.

Last night, they each sent a group of people, wanting to strike first, but a group of highly skilled men in black intercepted them.

They didn't want to associate the man in black with the new emperor, but at that very moment, the man in plain clothes was about to board the sedan chair that had come from the palace.

Su Yi looked at Xie and Qi, feeling a surge of pride: "This humble nun is going to the palace and plans to stay there for a long time. I suppose I won't see you two again for some time!"

She didn't believe they would dare break into the palace and kidnap her!
Oh my gosh, my daughter has entered the palace!
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