C5 Chapter 5

Mu Rong Qing looked at Madam Ling. Madam Ling also looked at Mu Rong Qing.

The two cold gazes met, and both of them were shocked in their hearts.

What cold eyes!

What a calm and emotionless gaze!

In an instant, both of them returned to normal.

"It is truly embarrassing for Madam Ling to say that this place is difficult to enter!" After receiving the praise of the First Pin Madam, the madame was naturally happy but she remained humble.

"The madame is being modest!" As she spoke to the madame, Madam Ling's gaze did not leave Murong Qing's face, "So the girl who knelt in front of Grandmaster Wu Ji's Zen Gate for three days and was only willing to help Grandmother obtain the Enlightenment Buddha Statue looked like you?"

The crowd was startled when First Pin Madam Ye finished her words. Even the madame was shocked.

About a month ago? At that time, Mu Rong Qing said that she wanted to burn some incense. The old mistress thought that Mu Rong Qing was about to turn old and thought about her deceased mother. Who would have thought that he would go to the temple and ask the enlightened master to draw them!

In the dynasty, there were very few people who could obtain enlightenment from Grandmaster Wu Shu! He didn't expect that she would have such a rare item because of Murong Qing!

When they were in the room, the old mistress had been dubious about the fact that the item had been enlightened by Master. She was about to send someone to investigate the situation. However, he had not expected that Madam Ling would give him a definite answer even before he sent them out! All of a sudden. His heart was filled with excitement, as well as a deep sense of pride …

"Madam Ling is too serious. This subject is only willing to do her best to show her filial piety!" Mu Rong Qing stood up, bowed deeply towards Madam Ling, and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

Madam Ling's gaze flickered. After looking at Mu Rong Qing for a long time, she said leisurely, "I saw that this double-sided embroidery is really unique. I wonder if you would be so thick-skinned as to ask the madame for it?"

His words were astonishing, and the previously talkative hall instantly quieted down.

If the madame was complacent a moment ago, then this moment was one of regret! She really liked this double-sided embroidery! Not to mention a rare treasure in the world, just the fact that Grandmaster Wu You has enlightened me made the old mistress, who has been paying respects to Buddha all year round, feel like a treasure!

How could such a treasure be given to someone else?

After Madam Ling finished her sentence, the entire hall fell silent.

The old mistress was infuriated as she faced Madam Ling.

Although Madam Ling was a first rank madame, she had no real power. She was only acting so domineering due to the favor of the emperor and the empress dowager!

Even though the Light Monastery's Murong Xiang was only a third rank, not as high as Madam Ling, he was still an official in the imperial court! And now he was being favored by the dragon! If not, there would not be so many powerful officials from the imperial court present for the madame's birthday celebration!

However, at this moment, Madam Ling was asking for Old Mistress' birthday in front of everyone, regardless of her status. This made Old Mistress Ling feel like she had been slapped! He had lost all face!

In the quiet hall, everyone tried their best to keep their breath down. The originally lively atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.

"Madam Ling must be joking. How can the embroidery of this subject's daughter compare to the embroidery of the Third Mother in the palace?!" The old mistress' face sunk. She was unable to reply, but Murong Qing stood out as a junior. As she smiled sweetly, she brought the topic up to her.

No matter how the madame replied, what Madam Ling had said would fall into her hands! If so, he would be bullied during the birthday banquet. He would definitely become a laughingstock in the future! If he refused, it meant that he looked down on Madam Ling and even looked down on the royalty!

Madam Ling was famous in the capital for being pampered! As long as it was what Madam Ling wanted, the emperor and the empress dowager wouldn't refuse! Just like last time at the palace banquet, Madam Ling had taken a fancy to a caring servant girl by the empress dowager's side. Without a word, the empress dowager bestowed the servant girl she had served for many years to Madam Ling.

That servant girl had made a good cup of tea! After hearing that the servant girl had been given to Madam Ling, the empress dowager couldn't eat or drink well for many days!

Even the empress dowager was willing to part with her. If the madame refused, it would be slapping the emperor's face, slapping the empress dowager's face, and slapping the imperial family's face!

Thus, the old mistress could not make up her mind whether to turn down the offer or to gift it to him!

The old mistress had nothing to say, but Murong Qing was different! After all, she was a giver!

"Oh? But when I saw this embroidery, I immediately thought of my old friend. Mu Rong Qing answered. Madam Ling's expression turned slightly cold as she asked coldly, "Could it be that you're looking down on me?"

Madam Ling snorted coldly. The already depressing atmosphere became even more depressing. The more they tried to breathe, the more likely they were to catch fire.

The old mistress was infuriated, but she could not erupt in rage. She could only feel a strong fire burning in her chest as an unnatural flush suffused her face.

Seeing the side effects of Murong Qing's birthday present, the hatred on Murong Yu's face was instantly replaced by happiness.

Hmph, Murong Qing, I knew you were a disaster! So what if you know this double-sided embroidery? The result was not longevity, but disaster!

While Murong Yu was gloating, he didn't pay attention to the expression on his face. Coincidentally, the old mistress was feeling dejected. With a slight glance, he saw Murong Yu's expression as if he had just added insult to injury. Instantly, his anger increased by a few points.

He fiercely glared at Murong Yu and cursed in his heart: "Damn you, Murong Yu!" When this is over, see how I'll deal with you!

Murong Yu, who was still feeling happy for himself, hadn't realized the madame's forgiveness yet. As for Aunt Ning, who was beside Murong Yu, she hastily gave a kick to the overjoyed Murong Yu …

"Madam Ling is being too serious!" Hearing Madam Ling's humph, Mu Rong Qing quickly kneeled down, "This embroidery is this subject's daughter's request. She only wishes to protect grandmother's health! This intention was obtained by this subject's daughter kneeling in front of the Buddha statue for three whole days! If you gift this embroidery to Madam Ling, then you will be deceiving Buddha! "

The meaning behind his words was that this was a form of filial piety. If you were to forcefully seize it, wouldn't Buddha blame you?

You have the emperor and the empress dowager protecting you, don't tell me you even dare disobey Buddha?

After Murong Qing finished speaking, she quietly knelt there. Her straight back gave off a bearing that was neither servile nor overbearing; the gaze that came from her was clear and bright, giving her the appearance of one of the three beauties, as well as a sense of calmness.

Looking at Mu Rong Qing, Madam Ling was a little dazed. Her originally sharp eyes became misty.

Similar! It was too similar! It was too similar!

"Heh, what a clever girl!" After looking at it for a long time, just as everyone thought that they would collapse in silence, Madam Ling spoke up. There was no coldness from before in her tone, and there was a complicated look in her eyes as she looked at Mu Rong Qing, "But I really like this embroidery skill of yours. I like this double-sided embroidery of yours even more. What do you think?"

Hearing Madam Ling's words, Mu Rong Qing heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that Madam Ling wouldn't insist on embroidery anymore! It seemed that Madam Ling was not as arrogant and despotic as the outside world had made her out to be!

Giving a bow to Madam Ling, although Mu Rong Qing's voice was soft, it was powerful and clear, "To be able to enter the eyes of Madam Ling is the fortune of this subject's daughter! This subject's daughter dares and pleads for Madam Ling to give this subject a chance to embroider one! "

"Oh? But this double-sided embroidery of yours is for the opening of the light! " What Mu Rong Qing said was exactly what Madam Ling wanted. What Mu Rong Qing said was' Give your servant girl a chance ', not' Your subject girl will be so bold as to offer gifts'!

"When the embroidery is completed, this official's daughter will enter the temple to pay her respects to the Buddha! I will offer it to you after seeking enlightenment! "

"Oh? "What you're asking for is longevity and well-being for the madame, I wonder how you're going to ask for it?" Laughing softly, this question sounded like a joke, but it was a question filled with hidden killing intent!

Madam Ling had a noble status and was completely carefree. She had married a military general who was more than ten years old. In the end, she had become a widow! Before that happened, no offspring had been born!

If one were to ask for money, it would be a joke. With the support of the royal palace, what did Madam Ling need? If Madam Ling was to seek harmony with her family, it would be like poking at her sore spot. If her family was dispersed, how could she continue to maintain harmony? Not to mention asking for the safety of their children …

After Madam Ling's question, the old mistress grew even more anxious! Madam Ling was deliberately making things difficult for him! Old Mistress Ling could not understand how Madam Ling could have made things so difficult for her today. As he was worrying, he subconsciously looked to the side and saw Ning Xue Niang looking worriedly at Murong Qing. It was as if she was really worried for Murong Qing.

"This subject is ignorant, and only knows that the world is willing to follow her wishes. As such, this subject wishes to ask the Buddha to bless Madam Ling's health and health, and to grant her all wishes!"

Under the crowd's worries, nervousness, excitement, and hate, Murong Qing clearly replied in a low voice.

"All is well! Heh, what a great wish! "

Mu Rong Qing knew that Madam Ling was purposely making things difficult for them. Whatever she said was wrong! But he couldn't allow her to not speak! And so, she was betting! It was the same feeling he had when betting on Madam Ling!

Who would be willing to marry an older person that was more than ten years old? Who could live with such arrogance after their husband's family was beheaded and subjected to the suspicion and mockery of the world? Was Madam Ling happy? No! She wasn't happy! From her cold gaze, it could be seen that such days were not what she was thinking!

There must be something unspeakable that the emperor and the empress dowager could go along with Madam Ling! Perhaps it was due to her guilt towards Madam Ling, or perhaps it was due to her compensation!

No matter which way one looked at it, Madam Ling was not the type of person who would let everything go according to her will! How many people in the manor could do as they pleased, let alone Madam Ling?

That was why Murong Qing had mentioned 'everyone knows that everything is fine with you' from the start! With this starting point, Madam Ling would not be able to find the point of attack! Of course, if Madam Ling was really as unreasonable as the rumors said, Mu Rong Qing really wouldn't be able to deal with her!

After Madam Ling said 'good' a few times, Murong Qing saw a light flash across Madam Ling's eyes. Murong Qing knew that this calamity had been resolved!

As expected, Madam Ling smiled and walked over to Murong Qing. She personally helped her up and removed a green bracelet from her wrist. "If that's the case, I'll send you my thanks. Miss Mu Rong, please don't send the embroidery too late!"

"Hiss …"

"That was close …"

Just as Madam Ling put the bracelet on Mu Rong Qing's wrist, the sounds of breathing and breathing became normal.

"It's more pleasing to me than your mother!" While Murong Qing was thanking Mu Ru Yue, Madam Ling whispered in her ear in a voice that could only be heard by the two of them.

Mother?

Mu Rong Qing was surprised. Madam Ling knows her mother?

It was obvious that Madam Ling did not want this matter to be known by others. After saying this, she returned to her seat. "The madame has a considerate girl!"

"That's right!" "That's right!" The madame smiled in embarrassment. Although she did not let her pride fall, she suppressed her anger at Madam Ling's arrogance. It would never disappear.

The old mistress was very satisfied with what Mu Rong Qing did today! It looked like he'd better show Ning Xiaoyao some colors! If he hadn't guessed wrongly, today's matter definitely had something to do with Lady Ning!

Who didn't know that Aunt Ning's distant concubine was the current noble Ning of the palace! As for noble Ning, she was quite close to Madam Ling!

Only, Aunt Ning had almost no contact with that noble Ning. This matter was dragged towards her, and the madame herself felt that it was a bit too far-fetched!

Forget it, this was the only way!

However, he felt more and more respect for Mu Rong Qing! His heart became more and more convinced of Murong Qing, and he began to speak out the words he was prepared to say, "Today is my birthday. Qing Er has not even had three years of filial piety, so she doesn't have a single bright piece of clothing, and in order to not ruin my mood and to remember her long-gone mother, she took out the Shuiyun sweater that the empress dowager bestowed upon me! This old woman also thought of the elegant child, so she allowed her to wear these clothes today. This little girl really surprises me when she comes to pay her respects in the morning. This little girl is becoming more and more similar to her mother! "