Chapter 1266 Going to Dongqing Temple Every Month

There's no need to go to the west of the city. It's already late, and even if we went there, we wouldn't be able to find out any more about Master Miao tonight.

However, Shu Yu knew a place that Master Miao frequented and that was very important to him.

She looked at Meng Yunzheng and said, "Aunt Hou told me that Master Miao goes to Dongqing Temple outside the city every month."

"Dongqing Temple?"

Shu Yu nodded. "Aunt Hou overheard that Master Miao had talked with the former madam of Piaoxiang Courtyard. He goes to Dongqing Temple at least once a month without fail. Instead of asking around aimlessly, why don't we go to Dongqing Temple to ask them first thing tomorrow morning?"

Aunt Hou only told Shu Yu about this after she learned that Shu Yu was a disciple of the Abbot of Dongqing Temple.

Clearly, Master Miao is very interested in going to Dongqing Temple. Perhaps asking the people at Dongqing Temple might yield some unexpected results.

However, Aunt Hou left Piaoxiang Courtyard thirteen years ago, and it is unknown whether Master Miao has maintained his habits from that time.

Meng Yunzheng pondered for a moment and nodded.

They arrived in a hurry, without any preparation. They originally planned to secretly gather information at Piaoxiang Courtyard, but they were almost dragged inside by enthusiastic girls as soon as they reached the entrance. It was like a wolf's den inside; what if they saw something they shouldn't have? Well, how embarrassing.

Now that there's a breakthrough, that would be perfect.

The two left the entrance of Piaoxiang Courtyard and headed directly towards the city gate, where they booked two superior rooms at an inn not far from the city gate to rest.

The next morning, the two changed their clothes and prepared to go downstairs to check out.

Just as they reached the stairwell, Shu Yu was suddenly pulled back by Meng Yunzheng, and the two hid behind a corner of the wall.

"What's wrong?"

Meng Yunzheng pointed to a man checking out downstairs, "I saw that man yesterday, at that manor in the black market."

Although the other person only passed by in a hurry and he only caught a glimpse of their profile, Meng Yunzheng had a good memory and recognized them at a glance.

Shu Yu frowned. "It seems our guess was right. Steward Guo really does want to sell the manor to Master Miao. He's even come to us now."

Seeing that the other party was also checking out, he figured they must have left the manor yesterday and then set off for the prefectural city.

However, he arrived very late and probably hadn't met Master Miao yet, so he was preparing to leave early this morning to go and do something with Master Miao.

Tsk, in order not to sell the manor to them, Steward Guo not only lowered the price, but also took the initiative to come to their door.

Absolutely! I have something to hide!

The two exchanged a glance, and Meng Yunzheng said, "It seems we need to split up."

"Alright, you stall for time here and try to cause some trouble. I'll go to Dongqing Temple to find out what's going on right away." Shu Yu is more familiar with Dongqing Temple than he is, so it's more appropriate for her to go.

Meng Yunzheng nodded, and seeing that the person had already left the inn, he immediately followed.

After they left, Shu Yu went to the counter to check out, took his horse, and went straight out of the city gate.

Dongqing Temple was not far from the city gate, and Shu Yu went up the mountain familiarly.

There are always many worshippers here, no matter the time of day. Especially in the morning, many people get up very early to come.

Shu Yu bypassed the front hall of the Taoist temple and went straight to the back courtyard.

Most people were busy at the front, while only two or three Taoist nuns were busy in the backyard.

Upon seeing Shu Yu, they were all taken aback. "Miss Lu?"

Has my master returned?

(End of this chapter)