I died tragically in my previous life, and I want to be an empress in my next life

On the second day, Mother Xue brought a Taoist priest from Baiyun Temple to wander around Prince Jing's mansion. The Taoist priest's surname was Chu, and his Buddhist name was Lingxu. It was said that he could see through the secrets of heaven and predict everything in the world. For a time, he caused quite a stir in the mansion.

Pei Zhiyan quietly observed Mother Xue and Chu Lingxu's every move from a distance. Seeing them walking around seriously for the whole day, she couldn't help but laugh in her heart.

"My humble servant greets the princess." Chu Lingxu bowed and saluted.

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly and said, "You are too polite, Taoist priest."

Chu Lingxu said to Pei Zhiyan with a serious expression, "Princess, there seems to be something unusual in this mansion, and the resentment is deep. If it is not handled properly, it may be detrimental to the people in the mansion."

Pei Zhiyan laughed secretly in her heart, but a look of horror appeared on her face, "Master, what should we do?"

Chu Lingxu said confidently, "Don't panic, Princess. I have my own way."

Pei Zhiyan remained calm, "It's all up to the Taoist priest to arrange."

Chu Lingxu was delighted to see Pei Zhiyan cooperate so well. So he set up the Tiangang formation in the mansion and cast a spell to exorcise the evil spirits. He stepped on the Bagua steps, chanted spells, and danced. The atmosphere in the mansion suddenly became solemn and dignified, and even the air seemed to freeze.

Chu Lingxu's spells became more and more powerful, and the resentment gradually dissipated. At this moment, Pei Zhiyan suddenly felt a chill coming over her, and she couldn't help but shiver.

Suddenly, Chu Lingxu's hand stopped, as if he had discovered something. He took out a compass from his arms and turned it gently. The needle on the compass turned quickly and finally stopped in one direction.

"Found it." Chu Lingxu said, "The source of the resentment is here."

Everyone looked in the direction of Chu Lingxu's finger. Wasn't that the direction of Yimei Garden? Could it be that the evil creature was in Yimei Garden?

Mother Xue was secretly delighted. She stepped forward with a challenging light in her eyes. "Then let's go over and find out what's going on. Don't let that evil creature get away!"

Yin Liu stepped forward and said, "That is Yimei Garden, where the princess lives. How can we allow outsiders to enter casually?"

Mother Xue smiled, with a sly look in her eyes. "Some things have their priorities. I believe the princess will understand our difficulties. Moreover, in order to protect the peace of the palace, we must take the risk and find out the truth."

Pei Zhiyan smiled calmly, "It's okay, just take Taoist Lingxu with you."

Everyone followed Chu Lingxu and walked towards Yime Garden.

As soon as he entered Yime Garden, Chu Lingxu tightly grasped the compass in his hand, ready to deal with any possible accidents at any time.

Mother Xue's eyes were full of vigilance, while Yin Liu's face was filled with worry.

Suddenly, the compass in Chu Lingxu's hand vibrated violently, and the needle pointed to a specific direction.

Chu Lingxu's expression instantly became serious, and he gently reminded everyone, "Be careful, something is approaching."

At this moment, a strange sound was heard. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xiao Doubao running out of the room.

Upon seeing this, Chu Lingxu immediately raised the peach wood sword, pointed it at Xiao Doubao, and shouted, "Where are you going to escape to, you evil creature?!"

Just as Chu Lingxu was about to make his move, a celestial wind blew closer from afar, accompanied by a majestic shout, "Stop!"

Chu Lingxu's movements froze in mid-air for a moment. He turned his head and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Uncle Master?!"

The person who came was an immortal in a fluttering Taoist robe, with an immortal demeanor. He was none other than Taoist Qingsong of Baiyun Temple.

Taoist Qingsong was famous in the capital, and ordinary people could not invite him. He came in person today, which made Chu Lingxu a little puzzled.

Taoist Qingsong walked to Pei Zhiyan and bowed, "I pay my respects to the princess."

Pei Zhiyan smiled and returned the greeting, "Master, there is no need to be so polite."

Taoist Qingsong glanced at Chu Lingxu with a stern look in his eyes, "Lingxu, you came down the mountain to gain experience this time, how can you believe rumors so easily? There is no evil thing in this palace, you must not hurt innocent people by mistake."

Chu Lingxu clenched the peach wood sword in his hand, feeling somewhat unwilling. However, he knew the authority of Taoist Qingsong very well and dared not disobey his master's orders. He had no choice but to put away the sword and retreat to the side.

"Your cultivation is not deep enough and you left the mountain without permission. After you return, you must practice harder to make up for your past mistakes." Taoist Qingsong said calmly.

Chu Lingxu was so ashamed that he lowered his head and remained silent.

Chu Lingxu was just a small Taoist priest in Baiyun Temple, and was unknown in daily life. After Mother Xue found him, she thought that there was a white fox causing trouble in Prince Jing's Mansion, causing trouble day and night and making people panic. She begged Chu Lingxu to get rid of the evil spirit.

Chu Lingxu's cultivation was not deep, but he was unwilling to be inferior to his fellow disciples, so he decided to do his best to subdue the demon and establish his reputation, so he followed Mother Xue to Prince Jing's Mansion.

At this time, the little bean bun ran to Pei Zhiyan's feet and cried a few times. It stared at everyone with its clear big eyes, looking innocently, which made people feel pity for it.

Taoist Qingsong stared at Xiaodoubao, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He pondered for a moment and slowly said, "This white fox is a spiritual creature, and it understands human nature very well."

It seemed that the little bean bun could understand what Taoist Qingsong said. It ran to Taoist Qingsong and raised its two front paws as if bowing. There was a hint of cleverness, cunningness and mischief in its eyes.

Taoist Qingsong leaned down and stroked its back gently. It seemed shy and naughty, and lightly bit Taoist Qingsong's finger, then quickly ran back to Pei Zhiyan's feet. This scene amazed everyone.

Pei Zhiyan picked up the little bean bun, stroked its silky hair with her fingers, her eyes full of tenderness.

She turned to Taoist Qingsong and asked seriously, "Taoist, the ghost incident in the palace has caused panic among the people. I would like to ask for your advice."

Taoist Qingsong smiled slightly and said slowly, "Princess, these ghostly things are all because of the ghost in your heart. As long as there is no ghost in your heart, what is there to be afraid of?"

"In that case, I won't bother you with the matters in the mansion, Master." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile.

"You are too polite, my princess. I will take my leave now." Taoist Qingsong bowed and then shouted at Chu Lingxu, "Why don't you leave with me?"

Chu Lingxu nodded and followed Taoist Qingsong and left.

After they left, Qingyao walked to Pei Zhiyan first, took the little bean bun from her hands, and stroked it gently, "I also think the little bean bun is cute and adorable, how could it be an evil thing."

As she spoke, she followed Pei Zhiyan into the house.

Mother Xue entered the room and saw Pei Zhiyan sitting on a mahogany chair. Yinliu also moved a chair for Qingyao, who was sitting on it holding Xiaodoubao.

Mother Xue could only stand by awkwardly, "Princess, but there has indeed been a haunted incident in the palace these days. If this matter is not resolved, the people in the palace will be uneasy."

Pei Zhiyan's eyes were deep. She raised her hand to pick up the teacup and took a sip of tea. "Mother Xue, you are an elder in the mansion. I believe you know who Taoist Qingsong is."

Mother Xue knew very well who Taoist Qingsong was. He was a figure rarely seen by the nobles in the capital, and even the prince seldom saw him. She was also surprised to see him appear in the palace today.