Qin Liuxi was also attentive to Feng Xiu's reminder; the Heavenly Dao never stood by her side. If karma were to strike during a duel, she'd be suppressed.
Thus, after dealing with the Tiansheng Sect affairs, Qin Liuxi traveled to several epidemic areas, prescribing more effective remedies, before returning to Qingping Temple.
By the time she made it back to the Daoist temple, the Time Gate had reached the sweltering end of July. She witnessed many dead souls, offered them guidance, rescued many lives, and heard countless tales from ghosts.
Rumors like Princess Consort Ru in the Imperial Palace was demoted because of the Tiansheng Sect's money hoarding scandal, and demoted to concubine status by the Third Left Imperial Censor, enforced by the Saint.
Meanwhile, Qi Qian was credited for his relief efforts and elimination of rebel forces, elevated to Prince Rui and granted a mansion, while the Saint also appointed Qi Yu as the Heir of Prince Ning Mansion.
