My Lady Always Lacks Ambition
Chapter 111 - 113: Trying to Make a Match? (2 in 1)

Chapter 111: Chapter 113: Trying to Make a Match? (2 in 1)

The Old Princess Consort and her granddaughter dined sumptuously with Qin Liuxi and managed to acquire quite a few top-quality golden sore medicines from her. Their excuse was excellent too—Qi Qian often had to inspect the territories of Prince Ning Mansion and it was inevitable that he would get injured, so they asked Qin Liuxi for them.

Qin Liuxi could feign ignorance and silliness in front of Qi Qian, but she couldn’t refuse the forthright yet generous Old Princess Consort. Not only did she give out two bottles of golden sore medicine, but she also gave away a bottle of Jade Pill, which could calm the mind and nourish the body.

"These golden sore medicines and Jade Pill, if needed, you can try your luck in Changsheng Hall, their family always has a supply," Qin Liuxi said to Qi Qian.

Changsheng Hall again.

Qi Qian questioned, "Are these medicines formulated by you, and only available at Changsheng Hall?"

Qin Liuxi laughed and took a sip of goji and chrysanthemum wine, "If the Commandery Prince wishes to do business, he should discuss with the boss of Changsheng Hall. I am just a little Taoist, not concerned with business matters."

"If not about business, can we still ask Master Qin for medical visits?"

Qin Liuxi immediately responded, "Travelling far is too exhausting; better to ask for a doctor to come to the Daoist Temple."

Qi Qian poured her another glass of wine, "Qian understands."

...

The next day, Qin Liuxi bid farewell to the Old Princess Consort, who had Nanny Zhao bring out a delicate sandalwood box.

"The consultation fee is separate, this is a gift I’m giving you as an elder," the Old Princess Consort softly told Qin Liuxi. "You’ve reached your coming of age, right? This set of head ornaments is my gift for your coming of age, and thanks for making the long journey to treat this old body of mine."

Qin Liuxi hurriedly declined, "Your Highness, the Commandery Prince has already provided a consultation fee, there’s no need for gifts."

The Old Princess Consort replied, "Though you are a person of the Mystic Sect, in my eyes, you are also a likable young friend, my junior. It’s proper for me to give you gifts, just accept them. It’s from an elder, you mustn’t refuse."

Nanny Zhao also smiled, "Master, just accept it, otherwise Her Highness might not be able to sleep well."

"Yes, these items are of no use to someone as old and faded as me; they’re perfect for you," sighed the Old Princess Consort. "If I have a chance, I wish to see you wearing them when you visit."

Qin Liuxi could not refuse and had to accept, saying, "Then I thank Your Highness profoundly. As for seeing each other again, fate between us exists, and we will surely meet in the future. Please take care, Your Highness."

The Old Princess Consort’s eyes brightened, "Is that really true?"

Seeing Qin Liuxi nod, she beamed with joy; she felt a connection with Qin Liuxi and quite liked this young girl. Moreover, considering her own boy, who hasn’t yet found a suitable noble lady, if...

The Old Princess Consort sized up Qin Liuxi with satisfaction and contentment.

Qin Liuxi felt a tingling in her spine, why did she feel like she was being eyed by a wolfish granny?

It must be an illusion.

The Old Princess Consort took Qin Liuxi aside and asked, "Tell me, even Yin Sect individuals like you, female Taoists, can get married, right?"

"Our sect is flexible, we do marry spiritual partners."

The Old Princess Consort’s face brightened, "What about you? You’ve come of age, has your family arranged any marriage for you?"

Qin Liuxi: "..."

Even if she was slow, she had already guessed a bit of the Old Princess Consort’s intention—perhaps thinking of matchmaking?

"Your Highness, I am not yet married, and forming a family might not be easy."

The Old Princess Consort was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Qin Liuxi paused for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Probably because I am the daughter of a criminal official and my destiny carries the sign of widowhood."

The Old Princess Consort was stunned, what, the daughter of a criminal official? And what’s this about widowhood?

"Entering loneliness into one’s destiny, sleeping alone on a solitary pillow, naturally inclined to solitude, a woman prone to being husbandless." Qin Liuxi explained with a smile, "Moreover, those of us from the Mystic Sect are bound to encounter one of the Five Disadvantages and Three Deficiencies."

So, let it go, she’s not fixing it!

Qin Liuxi expressed her gratitude to the Old Princess Consort and then left.

Qi Qian, seeing the box in her hand, was somewhat curious, had his grandmother given something secretly again?

"I will escort Master Qin for a part of the way."

Qin Liuxi handed the box to Chen Pi and said, "Commandery Prince needn’t be courteous, you have already arranged guards, you may stay here. Also, I have already divined before setting out, the journey will be smooth, and all will be well."

Qi Qian’s brows twitched; why did it feel like there was an implication of previous troubles?

He was about to speak when Qin Liuxi had already handed over a small wooden plaque: "This is carved from that piece of Thunderstruck Wood, the talisman I promised to the Commandery Prince, so now we are even."

Qi Qian lowered his head, took the small talisman—it was very tiny, smaller than the palm of a hand.

"Qian remembers that the piece of Thunderstruck Wood was quite large, right?" Qi Qian looked at her with a half-smile, almost accusing her of being stingy.

Qin Liuxi calmly said, "The power of a peace charm lies in its quality, not its size. This is a superior amulet which can protect you from evil influences, deflect danger, and guard your safety three times."

Qi Qian was a bit surprised. Three times protection, could it really be so powerful?

He looked again at the polished talisman in his hand, which was engraved with complex runes, very intricate and demanding fine craftsmanship.

Since obtaining the Thunderstruck Wood until now, it was only a few days, yet it was already crafted, was it specially hurried?

Qi Qian’s heart softened, somewhat moved, and his gaze became tender.

Chen Pi caught the look and guessed what Qi Qian was thinking. Heh, this talisman must be the simplest one the Young Master has ever carved.

Look at that talisman; it doesn’t even have a good shape, just some scraps cut down and carved arbitrarily, but of course, its effectiveness is there since it was personally crafted and nurtured by the young master.

But this talisman, it’s really not good-looking, just an irregular chunk with a hole drilled to facilitate hanging on a string and some runes carved on it. It is vastly different from those previously crafted by the Master.

Chen Pi thought the simple crafting of the talismans, if known by other Taoists, would probably make them drool with envy. Not all Taoists can draw a proper spirit talisman; to create a talisman, first cultivate the mind, otherwise, without even basic skills, what’s drawn would be called a ’ghost’s talismans’, useless.

Thus, to draw a usable talisman, and moreover, some take a very long time to cultivate and repeatedly draw, even after drawing one needs a long time to recuperate.

At the beginning of the sun, from one comes many, this is if the talisman is effective; otherwise, do not waste vermilion yellow paper or good materials for crafting Magic Artifacts.

Qin Liuxi, at such a young age, can instantly imbue talismans with spiritual light, truly given food by the Grandmaster, naturally belonging to the Mystic Sect.

Chen Pi looked at Qi Qian with some sympathy; easily dismissed by his young master but still deeply moved. He hoped that when he learns the truth, he can still hold it together!

Qi Qian, unaware of Chen Pi’s inner thoughts, solemnly put the talisman away and bowed, "Qian thanks Master Qin greatly."

"Certainly," Qin Liuxi waved her hand, saying: "Then, this is where we part. Chen Pi, let’s go home."

"Okay."

Qin Liuxi jumped into the carriage, waving at Qi Qian.

Qi Qian was just about to wave back when the other party slammed the carriage door shut.

No trace of sentiment.

Qi Qian stood with his hands behind his back, and turned to Huo Lang: "Ensure Master safely returns to the Daoist Temple, otherwise bring me your head."

"Understood."

Qin Liuxi inside the carriage heard this, her eyebrows slightly raised, she took the box given by the Old Princess Consort, opened it, a pair of exquisite and precious ruby hairpins caught her eye, she touched the beautiful ruby hairpin, and sighed lightly, a gift must be returned.