Chapter 144 caused heated discussion
Lin Hai was shocked when he saw the child's tender face. He opened his mouth to explain but didn't know where to start.
"Alas, what an injustice!" Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhen sighed, "Now that things have come to this, let's think about how to deal with the rumors outside."
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The shocking news of Xu Wanrong's ascension to heaven in broad daylight spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital in an instant. People were talking to each other and discussing the matter.
"Oh my! Something big has happened in the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion!" A vegetable vendor widened his eyes and said to the person next to him.
"That's right! The daughter-in-law of this marquis's mansion is actually a fairy who has descended to earth. It's said that she and Lin Hai had such a quarrel. It's really sad." Another person shook his head and sighed.
"Those 18 children lost their mother at such a young age, how pitiful! But Master Huichan is lucky to be able to teach the fairy's children to practice. I'm afraid he will have great fortune after his death in the future!"
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In a busy teahouse, several scholars sat around a table. One of them said excitedly: "This is truly an eternal wonder! The daughter-in-law of the Weiyuan Marquis's mansion is actually the Qinglian Fairy who has descended to earth!"
The scholar next to her waved his fan and said, "Yes, and she had multiple children. Lin Hai didn't know what was good for her and tried to kill her many times. He is really blind!"
At this time, an old man slowly walked over. After hearing this, he stroked his beard and said, "Things in this world are really hard to predict. Fairy Qinglian was kind-hearted. It's a pity that Lin Hai had no descendants and ended up like this."
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Elsewhere in the capital, several officials were holding secret discussions in their residence.
"I'm afraid this matter will affect the status of Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion in the court. What do you think?" an official said with a frown.
Another official looked solemn: "The words spoken by Fairy Qinglian when she ascended to heaven have made Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion infamous. I'm afraid His Majesty will also take some action."
"Let's wait and see and not act rashly." Someone suggested cautiously.
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imperial study room
The emperor was also discussing this matter with several ministers.
"Your Majesty, this matter has spread widely in the capital and has had a great impact on the reputation of the Weiyuan Marquisate." A minister said with a bow.
The emperor frowned, his expression solemn: "This Xu Wanrong is actually the fairy's incarnation, this is too bizarre. But since everyone has seen it with their own eyes, we have to believe it."
Another minister looked at the emperor carefully and said, "Your Majesty, what should we do with the eighteen children? Should we follow the fairy's advice and send them to Master Huichan?"
The emperor pondered for a moment and waved his hand: "Let's do as the fairy wishes first, and make a decision after the children come of age. This Weiyuan Marquis Mansion... Sigh, I want to see how they deal with this storm."
There was also a lot of discussion in the various government offices where officials were sitting.
"I'm afraid the Weiyuan Marquisate is going to decline after such a scandal happened." An official sat on a chair and took a sip of tea.
His colleague across from him shook his head: "Not necessarily. After all, it is a marquisate with a deep foundation. But Lin Hai's future career may be difficult."
"Humph, such a heartless person should be punished."
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The atmosphere in Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion was so depressing that it made people feel breathless.
Lin Hai sat in the chair, his face pale and his eyes empty. His hands tightly grasped the armrests, and his joints turned white.
Lin Zhen paced back and forth in the room, angrily: "You rebellious son, you did such a stupid thing and now put the Marquis' Mansion in such a situation!"
Lin Hai raised his head and said in a hoarse voice: "Father, I...I didn't expect it to be like this."
"Didn't expect that? Where did your usual cleverness go? That was a fairy who came down to earth to continue your family line, but you didn't know what was good for you!" Lin Zhen stopped and pointed at Lin Hai and cursed.
Lin Hai closed his eyes in pain: "I regret it too, father. But now, what should I do?"
Lin Zhen sighed and said, "First, send those eighteen children to Master Huichan, and then find a way to restore the reputation of the Marquis' Mansion."
The servants in the marquis's mansion were also whispering in private.
"The young lady is so pitiful. How could the young master treat her like this?" said a maid, wiping her tears.
"That's right. I'm afraid our lives in this mansion will be difficult in the future." Another maid was worried.
The eighteen children were gathered together at this moment. Although they were still young, they also felt the changes around them.
"Brother, what should we do in the future?" A younger child pulled his brother's clothes, his eyes full of fear.
The elder brother bit his lip and said firmly: "Don't be afraid, no matter what, we must live well. Mother will definitely bless us."
On the streets of the capital, people were still discussing the incident. This incident had shaken the entire capital, and the future of Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion was full of uncertainty.
A few days later, Lin Hai took the 18 children to the temple where Master Huichan was. Along the way, the children were silent, and Lin Hai's heart was full of guilt and regret.
When we arrived at the temple, Master Huichan had been waiting for a long time.
"Amitabha, Mr. Lin, please leave the children to me." Master Huichan said with his hands clasped together.
Lin Hai bowed deeply: "Master, I'm counting on you."
Seeing the children walk into the temple, Lin Hai's heart seemed to be torn apart. He knew that all this was caused by his fault.
Back at the mansion, Lin Hai knelt in front of the ancestral tablets and kowtowed several times: "Ancestors, I am unfilial and have committed a serious mistake. I am willing to be punished."
Lin Zhen walked in and looked at Lin Hai who was kneeling on the ground: "Get up, it's useless to regret now, the important thing is how to make amends."
Lin Hai stood up, his eyes showing determination: "Father, I will definitely find a way to restore the reputation of the Marquisate so that the children can come back with dignity in the future."
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Afterwards, Lin Hai offered sacrifices to the gods in various places in the capital, confessed his mistakes to Xu Wanrong, and expressed his sincere regret. However, the people did not buy it.
"Now that you know you're wrong, what did you do earlier?"
"How could the fairy forgive him?"
Lin Hai stood in front of the stage, listening to everyone's accusations, feeling extremely regretful.
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Meanwhile, Master Huichan was in the temple with 18 children.
The children's eyes were filled with confusion and fear.
"Master, what should we do next?" a child asked.
Master Huichan touched the child's head and said, "Don't be afraid. Everything is due to karma."
In the palace, the emperor summoned his ministers again to discuss the matter.
"My dear ministers, what do you think about the affairs of Weiyuan Marquis Mansion?" asked the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I think the Weiyuan Marquisate should be punished to set things right." A minister stepped forward and said.
"But those 18 children are innocent after all and need to be properly resettled," said another minister.
The emperor thought for a moment and said, "I will consider this matter again and find a proper solution."
After all, they are the children of the fairy, so they still need to be taken care of! Didn't the fairy say that those little guys can practice with their hair uncut and decide to stay or leave when they grow up? Does that mean those little guys can get married?
I wonder if it's too late to give birth to a few more princesses now?
As the days passed, the enthusiasm in the capital city had not subsided. Amid the accusations of the crowd, the Weiyuan Marquisate was struggling to find a way out...
In order to restore his family's reputation, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhen began to travel around and visit dignitaries from all sides, hoping to get support and help.
"Sir Li, I hope you can say a few more good words in front of His Majesty this time. My Weiyuan Marquisate will definitely remember your great kindness." Lin Zhen said to an official with a smile on his face.
The official simply responded indifferently: "My Lord, this matter is of great importance, and there is nothing I can do."
Lin Zhen had no choice but to return home in disappointment.
Lin Hai was confined at home, thinking about his mistakes, and he looked haggard. He often thought about every little thing he had experienced with Xu Wanrong, and his heart was filled with guilt and pain.
"If I had believed her at the beginning, none of this would have happened." Lin Hai pounded his chest.
At Master Huichan's place, the children gradually adapted to temple life.
The eldest son often looked at the sky at night, thinking silently in his heart: "Mom, we will be fine when we grow up."
The people of the capital are still talking about the affairs of Weiyuan Marquis Mansion with great relish, and all kinds of speculations and rumors are emerging one after another.
"I heard that Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is going to decline."
"It's their own fault."
Amidst this hustle and bustle, the future of Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is full of uncertainty and confusion...