Chapter 1394 Finally, they met.

The carriage headed towards Zhongjia Village, which was in a good location, not far from the prefectural city.

It took less than half an hour to get there after leaving the city, and there was no winding or circuitous road.

Even their horse-drawn carriages could enter the village directly, and the village roads were not bumpy.

Clearly, this village is quite wealthy, otherwise the roads wouldn't be so smooth and wide open.

Meng Yunzheng asked around for directions to the village chief of Zhongjia Village, and soon found a large brick and tile house in the center of the village, following the directions.

However, the village chief's house was already packed with people, three layers deep, and the villagers were making so much noise that it was impossible to see what was happening inside.

Shu Yu was helped off the carriage by Meng Yunzheng and peered ahead curiously.

"How are you? Can you walk?" Meng Yunzheng asked in a low voice, with an expression that said, 'If you can't walk, I'll carry you over.'

Shu Yu coughed lightly, "I can walk."

After resting for a whole day and applying the medicine Zhao Xi gave her, she felt much better and could walk without much trouble.

Meng Yunzheng told Xia Yan and Ying Xi to wait by the carriage while he led Shu Yu forward.

There were just too many people. Not only were they crowding in front, but they also wouldn't let people in from behind.

Meng Yunzheng frowned slightly and looked up at the towering wall.

Shu Yu suddenly grabbed his hand. "No, if we climb over the wall, we'll definitely be seen as thieves. There are so many villagers here; they'll all come and arrest us. Besides, Master doesn't know if things have been done or not. Let's see how things go first."

Meng Yunzheng had no choice but to abandon his plan to put it on the wall. He turned around and glanced at Xia Yan by the carriage.

The latter immediately ran forward, "Young Master."

Meng Yunzheng: "Clear the way ahead."

It wouldn't have been so bad before, but now that Shu Yu is injured, and these people are all tall and strong, even the women are exceptionally fierce, it would be bad if her injuries were aggravated.

Xia Yan responded and rushed forward.

He was skilled, agile, and strong, and quickly carved a path through the crowd.

Meng Yunzheng protected Shu Yu and stood directly at the front. The two of them ignored the curses and swears of the other villagers and stood shamelessly by the gate of the courtyard.

The courtyard was also lively, but there weren't many people; they were probably all from this family.

Shu Yu glanced around and then saw a familiar figure sitting in a chair under the eaves, resting with his eyes closed.

“It’s the abbot of Dongqing Temple,” Meng Yunzheng said in a low voice.

"Finally, I saw him. At least he hasn't left yet." Shu Yu breathed a long sigh of relief.

The abbot of Dongqing Temple hasn't changed much since two years ago; he's easily recognizable.

"What is Master doing there?"

Meng Yunzheng looked at the scene in the courtyard and said somewhat uncertainly, "They seem to be waiting for something."

What are we waiting for?

The others in the courtyard tried to remain calm, some sitting and some standing, glancing at the door from time to time, then at the abbess of Dongqing Temple with her eyes closed. They wanted to ask her questions, but dared not disturb her, so they could only rub their hands or furrow their brows.

Meng Yunzheng and his companion tried to glean some information from the whispers of the villagers around them, but they were equally baffled.

Shu Yu hesitated whether to go in.

At this moment, the abbot of Dongqing Temple opened his eyes and immediately looked at Shu Yu without hesitation. His gaze was very direct and quick, as if he knew where she was.

Shu Yu's expression brightened, and she raised her hand and waved, "Master..."

(End of this chapter)