Help! The General’s Gone Mad With Pampering Me

Chapter 10: God of Chaos

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Jin Changqing had always looked like a frail scholar. His face was as pale. It was as if he had anemia. He sounded aggrieved. Those who did not know any better would think that Shen Li had let him down.

However, a few words from him had indeed frightened Wen Xiaoxi. Wen Xiaoxi blinked and was suddenly at a loss for words.

However, Xiao Ting was a smart person, and she had experienced all sorts of storms and waves over the past years.

Shen Li’s words were harsh, but Jin Changqing’s words were vague. It was easy to tell who was the problem at first glance.

Although Xiao Ting was the one who agreed to discuss marriage with the Jin family, that was only because Prime Minister Wen had guaranteed her that Jin Changqing’s character was good enough.

The couple had seen too many schemes being played out. They had never wanted Wen Xiaoxi to marry into the royal family. They only wanted to give her a clean family.

However, judging from Jin Changqing and his mother’s behavior, this matter had to be considered carefully.

Xiao Ting pulled Wen Xiaoxiao aside and walked a distance from the group, her voice cold.

“This is the Jin family’s business. What does it have to do with our Gu Xiao?”

After she finished speaking, Xiao Ting turned away without waiting to see Wen Xiaoxiao’s reaction and pulled her away.

Mrs. Jin’s face turned pale. Even though she was not very knowledgeable about the ways of the world, she could tell that Xiao Ting was giving them a cold shoulder.

She was so angry that she looked at Shen Li as if she wanted to eat her up.

Shen Li took a step back and spoke with a smile.

“Don’t start throwing a tantrum here. Many people are watching.”

Mrs. Jin subconsciously turned around to see that everyone in the room was indeed looking in her direction.

When he watched how Shen Li easily overpowered his mother, Jin Changqing dropped his gentle demeanor and reprimanded Shen Li.

“You weren’t like this in the past. Where did you learn to be this insensible?”

Shen Li did not know how he found the confidence to educate her. She had achieved her mission, which was to dispel the rumors. It was an excellent opportunity to clear things up with him.

Shen Li took two steps forward and stood face to face with Jin Changqing. She carefully spoke, one word at a time.

“Jin Changqing, I’m going to make this clear today. From the moment you broke off the engagement, the Shen family and the Jin family have cut off all ties. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.

“So please drop the rumors. Do not make it sound like I am the heartbroken one. You’re not worthy of me!”

He wanted to climb up the social ladder, but he didn’t want to bear the damage to his reputation by breaking off the engagement. Why should she be the scapegoat?

While Jin Changqing was still in a daze, Shen Li decided to quit while she was ahead. After all, there were many people in the Jin family. If she cornered them and they grew desperate, she would put herself in danger.

Shen Li grabbed Xiao Shuang and left like the wind, leaving the group of people standing there in shock.

In their minds, women should be gentle and submissive. They had never heard a woman speak so boldly.

Even He Ruhui couldn’t help but mutter to herself.

“This Shen family’s young lady is rather interesting. Her mouth is truly sharp.”

Lu Xiangwan snorted coldly after hearing that. Her family background only existed in name, and she was still so headstrong. Which big family would tolerate her?

…

Since she was already here, Shen Li still went up the mountain. Although she did not believe in strange powers and gods, her transfiguration was already a testament to the contrary.

There was no harm in offering a prayer. What if the gods heard her inner voice and sent her back? Even if it didn’t work out, a lesser deity would be nice.

Shen Li headed straight for the famous Jingxin Hall. She kneeled on the futon and prayed devoutly.

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly caught a glimpse of the drawing bucket at the side.

In the modern era, Shen Li had never read her fortune before. At the moment, she was a little curious to know whether this would really give her a clear path to her future.

Shen Li picked up the bucket and shook it gently. A slate actually fell out.

Xiao Shuang went over to take a look. “Why aren’t there any words on it?”

Naturally, Shen Li noticed it too. She wondered if it was a dud.

A young novice monk was extremely excited when he saw this scene. He ran over and took the empty slate from Shen Li’s hand. His eyes were half-surprised and half-eager.

“Benefactor, please follow me. Grandmaster Jing Yuan has been waiting for a long time.”

Shen Li looked doubtful. She felt as if she had just won a lottery.

Had her prayers been heard?

Could she go back home?

Shen Li’s mind was filled with thoughts. If she had known this would happen, she would have exchanged more words with Zhong Ning before leaving.

However, it didn’t matter. Everyone had their own paths to walk on. If she was truly leaving this place, she swore that she would donate more incense money in the future.

Shen Li’s facial expressions were varied. One moment he was shocked, and the next moment, she was happy. Xiao Shuang was dumbfounded.

“Miss, what’s going on? Why would the Grandmaster want to find you?”

Her words pulled her back to reality. She clenched her fist and coughed. Her next words were mysterious.

“Perhaps it’s a good omen. Don’t you think it’s odd?”

Ever since her miss could speak, everything she said was exceptionally convincing.

Even though Xiao Shuang could barely keep up with her words, she felt compelled all the same. She nodded solemnly.

“You must be right, Miss.”

When Shen Li saw that Xiao Shuang was convinced, she pulled her arm and walked two steps away.

“How about this? I’ll go meet him. You can go back to your room and rest. I’ll come to you when I’m done.”

Xiao Shuang was gently pushed out by Shen Li. After standing outside the door for a while, she thought about it and felt that something was not right. When she finally realized what was going on, she turned around, only to see that Shen Li was no longer there.

…

The novice monk escorted Shen Li to the backyard and left her there. Shen Li looked at the monk, who was meditating in the meditation room with his eyes closed. For a moment, she could not guess his age.

He was clean-shaven, and there were no wrinkles on his face. He looked serene and seemed to be in his thirties.

Shen Li had thought that a ‘master’ would at least have a white beard.

She took faltering steps and uncertainly asked, “I am here, Master?”

The yellow-robed monk finally opened his eyes. His hand continued to twist the prayer beads. His voice was gravelly and powerful.

“Almsgiver, please sit.”

Shen Li heard the voice and sighed.

Shen Li sat down and tugged at the corner of her clothes cautiously. When the monk remained silent, she scratched her head in embarrassment.

Shen Li felt like saying something to break the awkward silence, but she did not know where to begin.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Li put her hands together in front of her chest, bowed slightly, and read out the words.

“Amitabha.”

At that moment, the monk finally stopped what he was doing. He hung the Buddha beads on his right palm and raised his finger. His eyes met hers and he spoke calmly.

“Amitabha.”

Shen Li was growing perplexed, so she immediately started probing about.

“Master, did you ask me to come here because you have a way to send me back?”