The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Yunxiu hurried out of Qingshui Garden and returned to Xuezhai. When Granny Qi saw her beaming face, she quickly put down her work and asked, "Miss, what's making you so happy?"

As Yunxiu changed her clothes, she recounted how Chu Wanqing had given her jewelry and offered to take her to have clothes made. She concluded by saying, "Mother-in-law, Mother still cares about me. It turns out she was jealous of Mother a few days ago."

Granny Qi didn't believe it. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something to remind her, but seeing her excited appearance, she swallowed the words back.

She thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Miss is the madam's daughter. If she doesn't treat you well, who else will she treat well?"

Yunxiu changed her clothes and went out with Lixiang. Chu Wanqing was waiting at the second gate. When she saw Yunxiu come out, she looked her up and down and nodded: "Let's go."

The carriage headed towards Huajinge.

Yunxiu sat in the car, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Chu Wanqing looked at her, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes, but her face remained expressionless.

When the two arrived at Huajin Pavilion, on the recommendation of the manager, they finally chose a scarlet dress, paired with pink pearls, which was both noble and charming.

Chu Wanqing gave a few more instructions on the details of the workmanship, and then took Yunxiu out the door.

"Mother, shall we go back to the manor?" Yunxiu asked.

Chu Wanqing shook her head and said, "Mother will take you to Yaxiangju for dinner. I heard that your cousin's restaurant has recently launched several new dishes. Mother will take you to try them."

The Ya Xiang Ju she mentioned is another Lan Qi restaurant, and the food there is the same as that at Ju Xiang Ge.

Upon hearing this, Yunxiu believed even more that her mother was still the same mother she had always been, and happily nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to whatever you say, Mother."

Chu Wanqing took the lead and said as she walked, "It's not far, let's walk there and browse the shops next door while we're at it."

Yunxiu happily agreed, took Chu Wanqing's arm, and the mother and daughter walked slowly along the long street.

Qinghe and Lixiang followed behind.

After browsing through several shops, Chu Wanqing bought some trinkets for Yunxiu. Yunxiu became even happier and more talkative, chattering about what she would wear and what she would carry at the Princess's birthday banquet.

When the two reached an alleyway not far from Juxian Pavilion, an old Taoist priest suddenly appeared from the side.

The old Taoist priest was dressed in a gray Taoist robe, with white hair and a youthful face. He held a whisk in his hand and looked like a sage.

He glanced at Yunxiu, his eyes shining: "I never expected this fate..."

Chu Wanqing frowned and pulled Yunxiu away.

Yunxiu refused to leave, tugging at Chu Wanqing's sleeve and asking curiously, "Mother, what did that Taoist priest say was a pity?"

Chu Wanqing said calmly, "The words of charlatans are not to be trusted. Let's go."

The Taoist priest wasn't in a hurry. Looking at Yunxiu's retreating figure, he leisurely said, "She actually has the destiny of a phoenix."

Yunxiu paused, then turned around abruptly: "Daoist Master, what did you say?"

The Taoist priest shook his head, his face enigmatic: "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

Yunxiu panicked, released Chu Wanqing's hand, ran to the Taoist priest, and blocked his path: "Taoist priest, what did you just say? Who did you say has the destiny of the phoenix?"

The Taoist priest glanced at her, then at Chu Wanqing, and sighed, "I was just speaking casually, Miss, you don't need to take it seriously."

Chu Wanqing walked over, took Yunxiu's hand, and said in a deep voice, "Xiu'er, you can't trust the words of these charlatans. Let's go."

Yunxiu refused to leave, looking at Chu Wanqing expectantly: "Mother, shall we invite the Taoist priest to a meal and let him have a good talk with us, okay?"

Seeing Yunxiu's anxious expression, Chu Wanqing remained silent for a moment, then nodded helplessly and turned to the Taoist priest: "Taoist priest, Yaxiang Residence is just ahead. I would like to invite you to have a simple meal. Would you do me the honor?"

The old Taoist priest thought for a moment, stroked his beard, and smiled, "It would be impolite of me to refuse such an invitation from a benevolent sir."

The three of them walked towards Ya Xiang Ju.

The innkeeper naturally recognized Chu Wanqing. Upon seeing her arrive, he hurriedly came forward with a beaming smile: "Miss Chu, you've arrived? Please come in, to the private room upstairs."

Chu Wanqing nodded and led Yunxiu and the Taoist priest up to the private room on the second floor.

The innkeeper personally served tea and then handed over the menu. Chu Wanqing ordered several dishes, and the innkeeper smiled and said, "Madam, we've recently introduced some new dishes, and our customers have been very positive about them. Would you like to try them?"

Chu Wanqing said, "Okay, you can arrange it as you see fit."

The shopkeeper agreed and left.

Only three people remained in the private room. Yunxiu sat next to Chu Wanqing, her eyes fixed on the old Taoist priest, and asked impatiently, "Taoist priest, what did you mean by the Phoenix Fate you mentioned earlier?"

The old Taoist priest picked up his teacup, took a slow sip, put it down, glanced at Yunxiu, then at Chu Wanqing, and slowly said, "This young lady's appearance is beyond measure. However... if she chooses the right person, she will be adorned in a phoenix coronet and wedding robes, a model of virtue for the world; if she chooses the wrong person..." He didn't finish his sentence, but just sighed.

Yunxiu felt an indescribable excitement. Phoenix coronet and wedding gown, the mother of the nation, wasn't that the Empress?

But as Mr. Ke said, marrying the right person is the key to a phoenix-like destiny. Who is the right person?

She wanted to ask, but how could she, an unmarried girl, bring herself to ask such a question? She looked anxiously at Chu Wanqing, wanting her to ask who her future true love was.

Chu Wanqing glanced at her, holding her teacup, her gaze sweeping over the old Taoist's face before she asked calmly, "Where do you come from, Taoist Master? Which Taoist temple do you practice at?"

The old Taoist priest laughed and said, "I am Yuxu, and I usually cultivate at Qingfeng Temple on Qingfeng Mountain. Today, I was traveling around and saw that this young lady has an extraordinary appearance, so I couldn't help but say a few more words. If you don't believe me, just consider it me talking nonsense."

Chu Wanqing was filled with respect: "I didn't know you were Daoist Yuxu, my apologies."

Yu Xu waved his hand: "No problem, no problem."

Chu Wanqing glanced at Yunxiu, then looked at the Taoist priest: "Taoist priest, could you please give me some pointers on how to marry the right person?" She paused, then took out a silver note from her bosom. "This is a thank-you gift for you, Taoist priest."

Yu Xu didn't even look at the amount on the silver note. He reached out, picked it up, and put it in his pocket. He stroked his beard, stood up, and said, "Wei Cheng has lofty ambitions, and only by upholding goodness can one know the heart to save the world. Madam, I won't eat anymore. This humble Taoist will take his leave."

After saying that, he turned around, pushed open the door, and left the room.

Yunxiu hurriedly chased after him, "Daoist Master, Daoist Master, you haven't said anything yet..."

But when she opened the door, she froze. "Huh, where is everyone?"

There was no one outside. She anxiously grabbed one of the shop assistants and asked, "Have you seen the old Taoist priest who came with us?"

The waiter shook his head: "I'm sorry, miss, I didn't see it."