Chapter 838 Arrival in Dong'an Prefecture

The journey back was different from the way there. The Lu family was very relaxed, and they traveled slowly in a mule cart, which was faster than before.

This time, they didn't need to rush to the inn for lodging. Sometimes they had plenty of time, so they would occasionally stop to rest, enjoy the scenery, or go up the mountain to collect herbs.

It's rare for the whole family to travel together like this; let's treat it as a trip to broaden our horizons.

Halfway there, some of the food they had prepared had been used up. Seeing that there was space in the carriage, Shu Yu bought two potted plants and planted sunflower seeds on the way.

This season is the perfect time for sowing.

The sunflower that Shu Yu originally planted in Zhengdao Village has grown quite tall, but it looks a little tired, probably because she planted it in winter. But at least it's alive.

She couldn't leave this place, so before she left, she transplanted the sunflower to the estate and asked the people there to take care of it. She said she could eat it when it bore seeds.

Sunflowers don't need much care; just let them grow wild on their own.

Although the Lu family didn't walk fast, they were at least traveling by car.

So after traveling leisurely for more than twenty days, the three vehicles finally arrived at the gate of Dong'an Prefecture.

Originally, the Lu family did not plan to enter the city, but Shu Yu wanted to visit Dongqing Temple, so they decided to stay in the city for the night.

This was the first time the Lu family members, apart from Lu Erbai and Shu Yu, had seen the city of Dong'an Prefecture. Last time, when they went to the southwest, they were in a hurry and only thought about catching up with Shu Yu as soon as possible, so they only passed through the city gate and did not go inside.

Looking at the bustling and prosperous streets of the prefectural city, they were all unusually excited.

They stopped in front of an inn not far from the city gate and asked the innkeeper for four superior rooms.

It was still early, so after settling her luggage in the room, Shu Yu prepared to go to Dongqing Temple.

The old lady originally wanted to go too; at her age, she loves to pray to the gods and Buddhas for the safety and well-being of her family.

However, Dongqing Temple is located on a mountain, and the old lady has already traveled a long way, so climbing the mountain again would be too much for her.

Shu Yu didn't let them go, and even Meng Yunzheng and Zhao Xi couldn't show up.

Meng Yunzheng had visited Dongqing Temple several times and was considered a familiar face in Dong'an Prefecture, but now was not the time to act openly.

In the end, only Lu Erbai went to the Taoist temple with Shu Yu.

Lu Erbai first met Shu Yu on the back mountain of the Taoist temple. He had also recuperated at Dongqing Temple for a while. If it weren't for Dongqing Temple and its abbot, his family would never have been able to reunite with Shu Yu.

Now that I'm revisiting this place, I should go and see it, light three incense sticks, and donate some money for incense oil.

The father and daughter tidied themselves up, changed their clothes, and drove away from the inn, heading out of the city.

Shu Yu was very familiar with Dongqing Temple. After they arrived, they first lit three incense sticks and then went to find the Taoist nuns in the temple.

The nun was somewhat surprised to see Shu Yu.

"Why are you here, young lady?"

"Has Master come back recently?" Shu Yu asked her.

Aside from hearing news of Abbess Dongqing on Lunar New Year's Eve, there has been no further news of her.

She had also kept track of her master's whereabouts, but he seemed to have vanished without a trace.

Now, three or four months have passed, and I don't know if she has come back.

Unfortunately, the nun shook her head, "He hasn't come back since the abbot left last year."

(End of this chapter)