Izumo Temple is built halfway up Mount Kuri. It is not large in scale but has an excellent location. The temple is also newly built. It was specially built by Xue Shen to support the Fire Cave Immortal.

Besides the Fire Cave Master, there were dozens of Taoist priests of all ranks and traveling Taoists staying at the temple. Although it did not receive incense offerings from ordinary people, it was still very lively and prosperous.

The carriage drove up the mountain road to the middle of the mountain and stopped in front of the Taoist temple.

The eldest disciple of Master Huodong led a group of Taoists out to greet them, explaining, "Master is at a crucial moment in refining elixirs, so he cannot come to greet us."

The claim of alchemy was naturally a cover-up. Xue Shen had people stationed in the Taoist temple, and to avoid giving himself away, there were naturally many people unaware of the truth.

Master Huodong enjoys studying difficult and complicated diseases. He hasn't come out yet, probably because he's using alchemy as an excuse to go somewhere to treat people.

Xue Shen didn't mind and gestured for his eldest disciple to lead the way, entering the Taoist temple with Shen Youying.

The Taoist temple was built in a very grand style. Because Xue Shen would occasionally come here, a courtyard was specially set aside on the east side of the temple as his residence, which was usually cleaned and dusted by the Taoist boys in the temple. Xue Shen had sent word before his arrival, and now the courtyard was clean and elegantly arranged.

Since she didn't know how long she would be staying, Shen Youying brought a lot of her usual utensils with her. Danzhu and Bailuo started tidying them up as soon as they entered the room. Shen Youying wanted to tidy up a bit more, but the two, who looked nervous, persuaded her to stop and handed them over to Xue Shen.

Shen Youying glanced at Xue Shen and said, "They're both just copying you."

Xue Shen took her hand and smiled, "If Zhaozhao has nothing to do, why don't you come with me for a stroll? The Taoist temple is built halfway up the mountain, and there's a village at the foot of the mountain. You can go down the mountain for a walk another day when you have time."

Although Mount Li was not a place for sightseeing, Shen Youying had noticed that the scenery on the mountain was quite nice when she went up the mountain. Hearing this, she was also a little tempted, so she went out of the courtyard with Xue Shen and wandered around.

Besides the main hall enshrining the Three Pure Ones, Chuyun Temple also has two side halls enshrining other Taoist deities. It is also a place of worship for pilgrims, where the air is filled with the fragrance of sandalwood incense, and the faint sounds of Taoist priests chanting their prayers can be heard.

Shen Youying sincerely bowed in the main hall, threw in incense money, and then followed Xue Shen to the back.

Behind the main hall was a garden, complete with pavilions, terraces, rockeries, ponds, and various sculptures. Many koi and turtles lived in the pond. Shen Youying fed the koi and turtles for a while, then felt a little tired.

She didn't have many morning sicknesses after becoming pregnant, and her appetite was good, but she felt tired very easily.

She leaned against Xue Shen's wheelchair and whispered, "I'm a little tired."

It was already afternoon; the sun had set, leaving only a faint light illuminating the clouds in the mountains and her standing by the pond.

Because of her good appetite during pregnancy, Shen Youying was more plump than before, even though she wasn't showing yet. She stood there wearing a light purple jacket and skirt, the warm afterglow of the setting sun casting a soft, golden glow over her.

Exceptionally beautiful, and exceptionally heart-melting.

Xue Shen felt a sudden tenderness in his heart. He gestured to the two guards to clear the area, then stood up to hug her.

Shen Youying's eyes lit up, and she said, "I'll sit in a wheelchair, and you can push me back."

She gathered her skirt, sat down in the wheelchair, looked up at Xue Shen, and her dark eyes were filled with laughter.

Xue Shen pinched her cheek: "Afraid I can't carry you?"

Shen Youying blinked and muttered, "Pushing it back is the same; the way back is still quite a long way off."

She's pregnant now, and to avoid putting pressure on her belly, Xue Shen never carries her on his back; he always holds her horizontally. But even with his great strength, he's still just a mortal, and naturally, he gets tired carrying her like that for so long.

The journey here was so long, and there was an easier way, so Shen Youying naturally didn't want him to suffer.

Xue Shen was amused by her and pushed her all the way back.

That day, the two went to bed early after dinner.

The next day, Shen Youying got up early and had lunch. Xue Shen then asked her, "Would you like to go down to the town at the foot of the mountain?"

Shen Youying naturally wanted to go, but hesitated: "Wouldn't it be inconvenient? After all, you're here to 'treat your leg ailment'..."

Xue Shen pinched the tip of her nose and laughed, "Don't worry, people in the capital don't have time to keep an eye on me right now..."

Emperor Cheng'an was still recovering from a serious illness and was greatly affected by the death of Prince Chen. Now that the Crown Prince has taken over the government, there are undercurrents both inside and outside the court, and Emperor Cheng'an probably won't have the time to keep an eye on him.

Moreover, by this time, even if Emperor Cheng'an's men discovered it, it would be too late.

He's long past the point where he needs to be careful and secretive.

Hearing him say that, Shen Youying completely dispelled her worries. The two then ordered someone to prepare a carriage to go down the mountain.

The town at the foot of Lishan Mountain is called Qingyan Town.

Because it is not far from the capital, the town is quite prosperous. In the market, there are hunters selling wild game, acrobats performing tricks, and peddlers carrying all kinds of food and trinkets. The streets are bustling with people, which is a different kind of human life from the capital.

Shen Youying strolled around with great interest for a while, and Xue Shen's hands were full of snacks such as sugar figurines and plum blossom rice cakes.

The two walked through the streets and alleys. When Shen Youying got tired, Xue Shen let her sit in her wheelchair and pushed her himself.

Shen Youying sat for a while, initially feeling a little uncomfortable with the strange looks from others, but she quickly stopped caring and directed Xue Shen, "It seems like there's a storyteller at the teahouse over there, let's go take a look."

Xue Shen then pushed her to the teahouse.

Both of them dressed as ordinary people when they came down the mountain, but their outstanding appearances attracted the attention of everyone in the teahouse as soon as they entered.

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