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

On this day, Pei Zhiyan and Mother Xue brought a group of Taoist priests to Yuxiangxie. The autumn wind was bleak, leaves were scattered all over the ground, and the whole courtyard was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere.

"What are you going to do?" Pei Zhixuan came out of the room, her face pale, her eyes full of doubt and vigilance. She looked at the Taoists in front of her, and an inexplicable fear surged in her heart.

Pei Zhiyan stepped forward and comforted her softly, "Sister, don't be nervous. We are all doing this for your own good. This is the Taoist priest from Baiyun Temple. He is very advanced in Taoism and was specially invited to exorcise the evil spirits for you."

"What evil spirit?!" Pei Zhixuan was a little excited. She waved her hands. "It's just nonsense! Why should I believe it?"

She had heard the rumors about her in the capital these days. Those people said that she was an unlucky person and would bring bad luck to the palace. How could she let these Taoists really perform rituals in Yuxiang Pavilion? If so, wouldn't it really confirm those rumors?

The Taoist priest held a magic weapon in his hand, his eyes showing a hint of deepness. He looked at Pei Zhixuan carefully and said slowly, "Concubine, there are indeed some unclean things around you recently. You need to perform a ritual to drive them away."

Pei Zhixuan's face suddenly changed when she heard this, and she shouted angrily, "Stop talking nonsense here! Nothing happened to me!"

At this time, Pei Zhiyan looked at Mother Xue, "Mother Xue, since the concubine is so unhappy, let's just give up."

Mother Xue sneered. This was a major event concerning Prince Jing and Prince Jing's Mansion. How could she be happy or unhappy?

"Concubine, some things are better to believe than not believe." Mother Xue's tone was cold and full of unquestionable majesty. "This matter is of great importance. Please cooperate with me. If I don't cooperate and it affects the fate of the palace and the prince, can I bear this responsibility?"

"Heh, isn't this hat of yours a little too big, Madam Xue?" Pei Zhixuan chuckled, with a hint of disdain in her eyes, "I am fine, so you don't need to worry about me! Moreover, if anyone wants to use this to stir up trouble, they should first ask me if I agree!"

Mother Xue was shocked. She didn't expect Pei Zhixuan to be so sharp-tongued. She felt even more dissatisfied. This concubine Xuan relied on the prince's favor and didn't take her seriously. Today, she must dampen her arrogance.

She took a deep breath, a trace of cruelty flashed in her eyes, "Since the concubine won't cooperate, don't blame me for offending you."

As she spoke, she waved her hand, signaling the maids behind her to come forward. These maids were all old people in the palace, experienced, and more than enough to deal with a young woman like Pei Zhixuan.

"Someone, send the concubine into the room." Mother Xue ordered calmly.

"You dare!" Pei Zhixuan shouted angrily.

Seeing this, Mother Xu and Xiao Cui rushed forward to protect Pei Zhixuan.

Seeing that the two gangs were about to start fighting, Pei Zhiyan stepped forward and said, "What are you doing? We are all doing this for the good of the palace, why are we making things so tense?"

Mother Xue snorted coldly and stepped aside.

"Sister, Mother Xue also has good intentions. I believe you have heard the rumors about you in the capital recently. Although they are just rumors, word of mouth can make a person speak louder than words." Pei Zhiyan persuaded gently, "We invited the Taoist priest to come here today, first to exorcise the evil spirits for you, and second to pray for the prince. I believe you are also hoping that the prince will get better soon, right?"

Pei Zhixuan hasn't seen Xuanyuan Ping for several days, and she doesn't know if Xuanyuan Ping is avoiding her because of the rumor. She understands that if she doesn't debunk the rumor, Xuanyuan Ping will probably believe it after a long time.

Although she was unwilling, she also knew that Pei Zhiyan's words made sense. Thinking of this, she curled her lips, nodded, and reluctantly agreed, "Then let's do as my sister wishes."

So, the Taoists set up a magic circle in the courtyard and lit incense and candles. They held talismans in their hands and chanted something, as if they were summoning some power. The whole Yuxiang Pavilion was filled with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

An hour later, the Taoist priest walked up to Pei Zhiyan and Pei Zhixuan with a solemn expression and said, "Princess, concubine, the ritual has been completed. Next, the concubine needs to stay indoors and fast for ten days, bathe and burn incense every day to prevent the evil spirit from attacking again."

Pei Zhixuan was stunned when she heard this. She thought that everything would be over after the ritual, but she didn't expect that she would have to fast for ten days. During these ten days, Xuanyuan Pingding could not come to Yuxiangxie, which was undoubtedly a torture for her.

"Master, is it too long to fast behind closed doors for ten days?" Pei Zhixuan frowned in dissatisfaction.

The Taoist priest replied in all seriousness, "Concubine, this evil spirit is brought by unclean things. Only by fasting, bathing and burning incense can the evil spirit be completely dispelled. This is for your health and the peace of the palace. Please obey the rules."

Pei Zhiyan, who was standing by, smiled secretly in her heart and persuaded gently, "Sister, since the Taoist priest said so, let's follow his arrangements. For the peace of the palace and your health, this ten-day fast is worth it."

Pei Zhixuan had no choice but to give up.

Afterwards, the Taoist priest led the other Taoists to stick various talismans on the gatehouses and furniture in Yuxiang Pavilion. The whole courtyard was filled with a mysterious atmosphere.

Pei Zhixuan looked at those dazzling talismans, feeling annoyed but also a little uneasy.

Fu Yun Lou has been open for over a month. As the shopkeeper here, Li Qiu Niang is very adept at running the teahouse. Fu Yun Lou's business in the capital is gradually booming, attracting more and more customers.

That day, Zhang Musheng's wife, along with a few servants, suddenly broke into Fuyun Tower and shouted at Li Qiuniang, "You little whore, you actually hid here?"

Seeing her domineering attitude, Li Qiuniang was unwilling to be outdone, so she said, "I am here openly and honestly, when did I hide from you?"

Seeing that Li Qiuniang was neither humble nor arrogant, Mrs. Zhang Musheng became even more angry. She pointed at Li Qiuniang and cursed, "You shameless bitch, you seduced my master in the first place, and you still have the nerve to stay here?"

When Li Qiuniang heard this, she was immediately furious and retorted, "Don't slander me! I have nothing to do with your master now."

Mrs. Zhang Musheng sneered, "Humph, if you don't have any ulterior motives, why are you showing up here?"

Li Qiuniang was so angry at her words that she trembled all over, but she tried to calm down, took a deep breath and said, "My presence here has nothing to do with you, please leave here."

Mrs. Zhang Musheng refused to give up. She ordered the servants to surround Fuyunlou and said to Li Qiuniang viciously, "Do you think I will let you go so easily? I will make sure your teahouse is closed and you, a vixen, get out of the capital!"

After saying that, she shouted at the servants, "Smash it!"