Chapter 789: Intention
The Dazhen Mansion was the core of the Zhengyi Sect, so it received and dispatched countless messages daily. As such, it did not restrict the use of mother-child talismans or rapid-post talismans, nor could it feasibly scrutinize every single communication.
In truth, the Dazhen Mansion had formations capable of sealing off all external communication. But in times of peace, such barriers were rarely activated.
This gave Qi Xuansu an opening. He retrieved the golden-purple fish talisman to contact Madam Qi.
Judging by the timeline, Madam Qi had already won the Holy Xuan Cards Championship by now, bestowing Yao Pei the title of Card Saint and, more importantly, pocketing the prize money. Though it was a modest sum, it was a windfall nonetheless.
So she had been in a good mood, uncharacteristically fussing over Qi Xuansu like a doting mother, making him feel suspicious and somewhat flattered by the rare show of affection.
Qi Xuansu then recounted the incident in which he had been framed, not out of spite, but because he genuinely wanted to know who was pulling the strings behind the scenes. If it had been the Taiping Sect or the Li family, their methods would have been far more refined. This had all the hallmarks of someone who simply disliked him and wanted to provoke him, perhaps not even aiming to bring him down but merely issuing a warning.
Of course, it was also possible that the situation could have erupted into a major scandal, only to be casually neutralized by the Heavenly Preceptor. What seemed life-threatening to ordinary folk might vanish like breath in the wind before an Immortal. Perhaps the Heavenly Preceptor had resolved it without claiming credit, thus giving Qi Xuansu a false sense of security.
Qi Xuansu’s foundation was still weak, and he held no real power, so investigating this matter on his own would be nearly impossible. He could only turn to Madam Qi, and if she would not help, then he could go to Zhang Yuelu. After all, the Heavenly Preceptor had already entrusted her with control over the Ziguang Society.
Due to this, Qi Xuansu suddenly realized that their future mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflict could be a double-edged sword. If mishandled, he would be caught in the middle, suffering on both ends. But if managed well, he could benefit from both sides. If Madam Qi oppressed him, he could ally with Zhang Yuelu to push back. If Zhang Yuelu bullied him, he could call on Madam Qi for support.
After hearing him out, Madam Qi laughed. “Oh, sabotaging one’s innocence sure is a good trick. Leave this matter to me. You can rest easy.”
Though Madam Qi was undeniably money-minded, she was also extremely reliable, always giving off the sense that everything was under control. She had never let Qi Xuansu down thus far.