Chapter 635: Unappreciated Talent

Li Xuan thought about it, there were not many Taoist priests who could leave an impression on him, and soon he remembered the Taoist priest Sanxi whom he had met before.

Taoist priest Sanxi had helped Bilege on the night of his escape from prison, and also hit Bilege hard.

This person's cultivation was also in the upper third rank, and Li Xuan remembered that it was wood attribute.

When Taoist priest Sanxi introduced himself, he said that he was practicing in Taiqing Temple.

Who would go to trouble a warrior of the upper third rank without having any eyes?

The three children remained calm and waited for them to continue.

General Ningyuan and his wife saw that Princess Ankang did not say anything, and they could not help but look embarrassed.

Ren Chunsheng, who was standing by, saw them hesitating and was very unhappy, so he immediately took over the conversation and continued:

"Your Highness, when Buddhism and Taoism were fighting in the capital many years ago, Concubine Xiao spoke for Taoism and even funded the Taiqing Temple, which was struggling to survive. Therefore, Concubine Xiao had a good relationship with Taoism when she was alive."

"Especially with Taiqing Temple!"

"But with the death of Concubine Xiao, Taoism has become more and more low-key. But for some reason, there have been frequent officials coming to the door these two days, and it looks like they are involved in a lawsuit."

Princess Ankang He looked at Ren Chunsheng, then at General Ningyuan and his wife, and then asked them:

"Do you think I should help Taiqing Temple?"

Ren Chunsheng said immediately without waiting for General Ningyuan and his wife to speak:

"Your Highness, it has been good for many years, and no one has made things difficult for Taiqing Temple, but this happened with your recent rise to power."

"And there are so many Taoist temples in the capital, why did you choose Taiqing Temple?"

"In my opinion, I'm afraid they came for Your Highness."

Ren Chunsheng analyzed for Princess Ankang with reason and evidence.

Princess Ankang saw that although this man was down and out, he spoke to him neither servilely nor arrogantly, and expressed his views clearly, so she looked up to him.

On the contrary, General Ningyuan and his wife looked back and forth, hesitant, and obviously had something to say, but were unwilling to take risks easily.

Even after sitting down at the same table with Princess Ankang, they still had this attitude. Not to mention Princess Ankang, even Li Xuan looked down on them.

"This Ren Chunsheng is quite interesting, but I don't know if he is worth using."

Thinking so, Li Xuan used his tail to write on the back of Princess Ankang's hand.

Princess Ankang noticed it but remained calm, but changed the subject and asked Ren Chunsheng:

"Ren Taizhu, I don't know much about the Taichang Temple, I wonder what the Taizhu's daily work is?"

Hearing this, Ren Chunsheng couldn't help but flash a trace of sadness on his face.

"Your Highness, Ren is really not very capable. This Taizhu is only the lowest ninth-rank official position in the capital. On weekdays, he just does some miscellaneous work in preparation for sacrifices."

"If Your Highness feels that what Ren said just now is presumptuous, Ren Chunsheng is here to apologize to Your Highness."

Ren Chunsheng said, picked up the wine glass and filled it up for himself, then punished himself with a glass and apologized to Princess Ankang.

"Your Highness, I have said everything I should say. It is up to Your Highness to decide whether to trust me or not."

"I am sorry that I have something important to do. I will take my leave first!"

Ren Chunsheng stood up and bowed to Princess Ankang, and was about to leave first.

But as soon as he walked to the door, Yu'er dodged and blocked him.

General Ningyuan and his wife and Ren Chunsheng were shocked. They didn't expect that this ordinary-looking maid actually had kung fu.

They heard that the maids around Princess Ankang were loyal and devoted. They were originally the personal maids of Concubine Xiao. After Concubine Xiao passed away, they still stayed in the cold palace and served Princess Ankang.

As Princess Ankang gained power, Yu'er's affairs were also dug up clearly.

And those of Concubine Xiao's former subordinates knew even more about the fierce competition for the throne of the queen.

Even if some people outside speculated that Emperor Yongyuan had arranged everything long ago, the people who had followed Concubine Xiao knew very well that this was impossible.

Emperor Yongyuan was forced to give up Concubine Xiao and banish her to the cold palace. It was the limit to save the lives of Concubine Xiao and Princess Ankang, mother and daughter, and it was impossible to give more care.

After all, Emperor Yongyuan was a little busy at that time.

Therefore, the three people saw Yu'er's skills with their own eyes, and their doubts became deeper.

But Yu'er didn't care about their thoughts. She just blocked Ren Chunsheng and said coldly:

"You can only leave if His Highness says you can."

"No one can be rude until His Highness says so!"

Although Yu'er was just a little maid, she brought a lot of pressure to the three people when she said this.

Ren Chunsheng frowned and looked back at Princess Ankang.

General Ningyuan and his wife lowered their heads and pretended to be deaf and dumb, not daring to express any opinions.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense.

At this moment, Princess Ankang smiled and said:

"Ren Taizhu, you seem to have some misunderstandings. Please sit down again and let us clear up the misunderstandings, okay?"

Princess Ankang said so, and Ren Chunsheng naturally couldn't refuse this face.

After Ren Chunsheng sat down, Yu'er returned to stand behind Princess Ankang.

At this time, the three people present no longer dared to underestimate Princess Ankang and Yu'er.

"Ren Taizhu, I hope you can understand."

"Although Madam Qiao said that you are old acquaintances of my mother, I am still relatively unfamiliar with you."

"Madam Qiao has only met you a few times, and you two are meeting for the first time."

"Therefore, compared to the matter of Taiqing Temple, I am more curious about how you and my mother met?"

"Why don't we talk about these while eating."

Princess Ankang's words eased the atmosphere in the room a lot.

Under the guidance of Princess Ankang, they gradually revealed the reasons for their acquaintance with Concubine Xiao.

Chai Rongrong has mentioned the situation of General Ningyuan and his wife before.

When Concubine Xiao came to Daxing from Beiliang, General Ningyuan was among the guards along the way.

Of course, he was not a general at that time, just an elite soldier in the army.

Chai Rongrong fell in love with her husband and later met Concubine Xiao.

As for Ren Chunsheng, he was appreciated by Concubine Xiao in the capital.

He was originally a young talent who held an unusual position in Si Tiantai. However, because he came from a humble background and did not have any aristocratic blood, he had some obstacles in the officialdom.

Later, after receiving the appreciation of Concubine Xiao, he was promoted repeatedly, and was only one step away from being promoted to one of the twelve doctors of Si Tiantai, becoming the youngest doctor of Si Tiantai in history.

You know, Dr. Si Tiantai is a third-grade official.

Although it has no real power and is just an official position to reward research results, it is still a great honor.

But such a man has now become a ninth-grade Taizhu working in Taichang Temple.

Just by looking at his clothes, you can tell that his life was very poor.

Princess Ankang didn't feel well after hearing this. She didn't expect that Concubine Xiao's loss of power would bring misfortune to so many people.

"My mother and concubine are both dead, so why are they still treating you like this?"

Princess Ankang not only asked about their experiences, but also asked about Taiqingguan.

"Your Highness is unaware of something," Chai Rongrong said.

"This officialdom is so big. Back then, when we were under the protection of Concubine Xiao, we were so successful that so many people were squeezed out by us."

"After the incident in Beiliang, these people who were already holding their breath will naturally want to settle accounts with us."

"And now that His Highness has shown his prowess, they are naturally afraid that they will be stepped down again."

"Even if it's not us, His Highness will soon gather a group of capable and ambitious talents around him."

Chai Rongrong made it clear.

Princess Ankang didn't mince words and asked bluntly: "So you are planning to lend me to climb again?"

Such straightforward words shocked General Ning Yuan and his wife, but Ren Chunsheng laughed directly.

"Don't dare, don't dare, what did your Highness say?"

Chai Rongrong denied it subconsciously, and then packaged his words.

"If His Highness doesn't mind, we just want to do your best for His Highness."

"What happened back then has passed, but we dare not forget Concubine Xiao's kindness!"

Chai Rongrong and her husband immediately expressed their stance.

The third child could only tell that Chai Rongrong was eloquent, but General Ning Yuan seemed a bit dull. He only followed his wife's agreement and rarely expressed his own opinions.

He also seems to be a strict wife.

The three people who came to the door today were all ambitious, but General Ning Yuan and his wife were more cautious and tactful.

Ren Chunsheng, on the other hand, is more straightforward, and he has a rather bad temper.

When Princess Ankang asked him about his current official position just now, he thought that Princess Ankang looked down on him and wanted to leave as soon as he was punished with a drink.

But if what they said is true, this Ren Chunsheng is also a great talent.

"Ren Taizhu is proficient in stargazing and formation formation?"

Princess Ankang couldn't help but asked curiously after hearing Ren Chunsheng's previous experience.

"I know a little bit about Qimen and Bagua."

Ren Chunsheng is now humble again.

Princess Ankang happened to have been reading books about formations recently, so she immediately asked Ren Chunsheng for advice. As a result, Ren Chunsheng could answer the questions fluently.

"Your Highness is also studying formations?"

Ren Chunsheng asked curiously after answering the question.

"I have a special physique and cannot practice cultivation, so I want to increase my strength through formations."

Princess Ankang's answer made Ren Chunsheng nod.

"His Highness just said that there is no teacher of the formation, and he has never practiced it. It is rare to understand it to such an extent based on the knowledge in books."

Ren Chunsheng said sincerely.

Although the questions Princess Ankang asked just now were relatively introductory questions, Ren Chunsheng noticed that Princess Ankang's understanding was not bad, and even had some depth.

Because every time Ren Chunsheng gave an answer, Princess Ankang could understand the key and ask further questions.

This made Ren Chunsheng understand that Princess Ankang's learning of formations was not just about talking about it, but actually reading a lot of introductory books.

Through a meal, Princess Ankang got to know the three people in front of her better, but she did not make any direct promises.

When the banquet was about to end, Chai Rongrong couldn't help but ask:

"Your Highness, that Taiqingguan..."

"Don't worry, I'll ask someone to take a look. If there's anything I can do to help, I won't stand idly by."

After Princess Ankang left these words, she led the people out of the restaurant.

The private room became quiet again. General Ning Yuan and his wife looked a little uneasy, but Ren Chunsheng was content, drinking a small drink and picking up the leftovers.

It's rare to have good wine and good food, so he naturally wants to enjoy it.

Seeing that there were only three of them left in the private room, Chai Rongrong twisted Qiao Wanyun's arm.

"Tell me, you are like a piece of wood in front of Her Royal Highness the Princess. You can't hold back a fart even if you hit her with a stick!"

"Can't you learn from Lao Ren and show your loyalty to Her Highness the Princess and show your abilities?"

"I finally invited His Highness, but instead I made a wedding dress for someone else."

As Chai Rongrong spoke, she glared at Ren Chunsheng, obviously very dissatisfied with his overly conspicuous performance.

"Can you blame me for this?"

"I can't hide my talent!"

Ren Chunsheng shouted that he was wronged.

"Go to hell!" Chai Rongrong spat.

"Old Qiao, it's hard for you to marry such a tigress."

Ren Chunsheng said, handing his wine glass to Qiao Wanyun, and the two clinked it and drank a glass.

"You even drank with him!"

Chai Rongrong grabbed Qiao Wanyun's ears directly.

Qiao Wanyun didn't cry out in pain or get angry, but just smiled bitterly at Ren Chunsheng.

They have known each other for decades, but for various reasons, they haven't been able to get together like this for a long time.

Today, they finally have such an opportunity, so they must cherish it.

Chai Rongrong nagging on the side, but she didn't forget to pour wine for Qiao Wanyun.

Ren Chunsheng didn't have this treatment, so he could only pour himself.

"You two have really thought it through. There is no turning back once you get on this boat."

"I am alone and have been pushed to the bottom, but you..."

Ren Chunsheng looked at the couple with a little worry.

At this time, Chai Rongrong also poured herself a cup and drank it all.

"For so many years, although we have managed to save some of our family assets, no one likes us."

"Xiao An is a girl and her personality is too soft. I am afraid that she will not be able to go to the military in the future. If we don't think of a way, our general's mansion will not be able to maintain it."

"As for finding a good in-law for Xiao An, it is even more impossible. Who in the capital dares to get involved with us?"

Ren Chunsheng sighed silently, knowing that General Ningyuan and his wife took such a risk for their daughter.

Otherwise, with their nature of seeking stability, I am afraid they would not have found Princess Ankang like this.

Speaking of which, Ren Chunsheng had to thank them, otherwise without their introduction, he would have no chance to talk to Princess Ankang.

The three of them had not met for many years. As they drank, they began to chat enthusiastically, talking about many things in the past, which created a lively atmosphere at the banquet.

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On the other side.

After Princess Ankang left the restaurant, she asked Xu Lang to drive to Taiqing Temple.

Jinchengfang, where Taiqing Temple is located, is not far from the restaurant where they ate, and they arrived there quickly.

Taiqing Temple is also located in the market, but it does not look large, and there is not even much smoke from incense.

Compared with Ci'en Temple, it is obviously much quieter here.

The three children got off the carriage and found that there was no one in front of the Taoist temple, and they couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Logically speaking, the Taoist temples in the capital should not have such poor incense.

Xu Lang sent other eunuchs in flowery clothes to park the carriage, and he led the team to escort the three children.

They were about to go in and inquire, but Li Xuan heard a noisy sound coming from inside at the door.

"Are you guys going to leave or not?"

"Don't force me. I will be merciless and drive you all out!"

Li Xuan was shocked when he heard this.

There are top three masters like Taoist Sanxi in Taiqing Temple. What kind of strength does the person who said this have to dare to say such harsh words?