"What are you afraid of? Even so. If Dad goes to the border, we will be safe. Because the emperor will only think that the force has followed Dad. If something happens to us and Dad makes some noise at the border, what can we do, right?"
Ling Xinqin had never heard of these things in her past.
Still so straightforward.
His entire expression changed, and he murmured, "What...what kind of force is this..."
Ling Ruolan said indifferently as always, "Who knows? Dad never told me."
Ling Xinqin was trembling with fear, when suddenly an idea flashed in her mind, "Then...will this power be passed on to my ninth brother in the end..."
Ling Ruolan laughed meaningfully, "How could that be? Ninth brother is my son, my only son. If I pass it on to him, maybe he will see his grandparents sooner. Dad might pass it on to an unexpected person, someone that others can't guess. In this way, when others can't find out who it was passed on to accurately, they still have to be cautious, and everyone in the general's mansion will be safe."
Her light words made Ling Xinqin's heart beat violently.
If there is to be a surprise, it certainly cannot be the person in front of him, nor can it be Ling Jing, Ling Duannian, nor can it be Ling Xueer, the only one left in the general's mansion.
I can only choose from the few remaining ones...
So, can she...
The fervent ambition in her eyes could not be concealed. If she had this power and helped her husband ascend to the throne, then she would be the most noble woman in the world!
There were only two words in Ling Ruolan's heart: idiot.
Then I thought of another person, Ling Jing, who was also an idiot.
How could she, Ling Ruolan, lose to such an idiot!
Gopo-ji Temple is within the scope of Kyoto, but it is not close either.
After leaving the city and walking southeast, it takes nearly a day.
When it was getting dark, the Ling family finally arrived at the foot of the Wufang Temple mountain.
Just rest at the foot of the mountain and climb up the mountain after dawn the next day.
Yes, the final journey to Wufang Temple must be climbed on foot.
Not to mention a carriage, even riding a horse is not allowed.
Although there are stone steps leading up the mountain, the stone steps in the shade of the trees are covered with slippery moss, and the slope is not gentle enough, so riding a horse is very dangerous.
This time, they went out without even a maid or servant, except for the guards. Many Princess Ling complained in their hearts. Although they also practiced martial arts, they had never climbed a mountain like this before!
Baili Feiyue took a look and had to admit that it was not unreasonable for her father to trust Li for so many years.
Li really did a great job in saving face. Apart from anything else, just the fact that she came to burn incense and worship her grandparents in person every year and walked up and down the stairs would move her as a father.
A small number of people were left below to guard the carriage and other items, while most of the guards took the items for worship and a small amount of things that Ling Sheng and others needed, and the group started to go up the mountain.
Considering Ling Duannian's physical condition, Ling Sheng specifically asked Baili Feiyue.
"It's okay, Dad. Ninth brother just looks a little weaker than before. I checked him out in the carriage yesterday, and there's nothing else wrong with him. It will only do him good if he walks more."
Ling Sheng nodded, "The road is slippery, be careful."
"Okay, Dad, you should walk slower too."
After Ling Sheng started to climb the mountain, Ling Duannian looked at Baili Feiyue with great resentment and meowed, "Sister, you are deliberately making trouble for me."
"Hey, ninth brother, you really think too much. I'm just telling the truth." She looked innocent.
Then those who were in a good mood followed.
The mountain road is not a problem for Ling Ruolan, who comes here once a year and has a good physical condition and is good at wielding swords and guns.
But others like Ling Xinqin didn't fare so well.
The whole climb was because we had to wait for each other.
We climbed from morning till sunset and finally saw the temple with the words "Wufang Temple" hanging on it.
At this time, the clouds are steaming, the setting sun dyes half the sky red, the ancient trees are lush, the temples are simple and solemn, and the Buddhist incense is faint.
It is truly a place to escape from the world and calm your mind.
However, most of the time, Miss Ling only has more exhalation and less inhalation.
This temple is so remote and secluded that apart from them, there is no one else here today.
There was no custom of worshipping at night, so the temple arranged for them to stay and rest.
After washing up, Baili Feiyue had a vegetarian meal with Ling Sheng, Ling Duannian, Ling Ruolan and others under the arrangement of the temple's master. After the other Miss Ling washed up, they lay down and didn't want to move a finger.
The next day, after getting up early in the morning, bathing and changing clothes, Ling Sheng took his family to the back of the temple to sweep the graves of his parents and burn incense.
There is no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and people burn incense in rows according to their age.
Baili Feiyue lined up behind Ling Ruolan. After burning incense and kowtowing to her grandparents whom she had never met according to the rules, Baili Feiyue looked around the cemetery.
I arrived late yesterday and didn’t see it, but now I see that behind the Wufang Temple there are actually higher, rolling mountains, and there is thick fog lingering above it.
The visibility is only about 20 to 30 feet away. Beyond that, it's all foggy and I can't see anything clearly.
After burning incense, Ling Sheng didn't leave immediately. He took them to clear the weeds around the grave.
He stood quietly for a while, until it was time for lunch, and then he took them back to the temple.
There are not many monks in Wufang Temple, including the abbot, about twenty monks in total.
After having lunch together, the Miss Lings returned to the assigned meditation rooms to rest, while Ling Sheng discussed Buddhism with the abbot.
Baili Feiyue also returned to her own meditation room and took a nap.
In a place like this, time seems to stand still.
After the vegetarian meal in the evening, many Princess Ling could not bear it any longer, even though they would go down the mountain the next morning.
Days like this are so boring!
After dinner, we started walking around the temple together.
"Dear donors, it's getting late. The terrain around the temple is complicated and there are wild beasts. Don't go too far."
"Don't worry, Master. We'll just take a walk around here."
The young monk nodded, said nothing more, and turned away.
Baili Feiyue, who was playing chess with Ling Duannian under the big banyan tree, glanced at the monk who was leaving and sighed.
Ling Duannian laughed, "What did you see, sister?"
"These monks are all... experts..."
His footsteps were light and his breath was so steady that it was almost inaudible.
Ling Duannian dropped another move, "In a secluded temple like this, apart from meditation and daily farming, the only thing left is martial arts training to keep fit."
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That night.
Baili Feiyue had taken a nap in the afternoon and couldn't fall asleep now.
I turned over and was about to think about the prescription, but suddenly I held my breath and concentrated. Was there any movement?
After thinking for a while, he quickly put on a piece of clothing without making any noise, opened the door of the meditation room, and slipped out silently.
At night, Wufang Temple is surrounded by tall ancient trees. There is only faint light in front of the temple and inside the main hall. Everywhere else is pitch black, which makes people feel creepy.
Baili Feiyue sneaked over following the noise, thinking it was something else.
As a result, I saw a familiar figure quietly moving towards the dark and foggy back mountain.
With a flash, Baili Feiyue slapped the man on the shoulder, "What are you doing?"
"Sister!" the boy turned around, "You scared me to death."
Baili Feiyue let go of his hand and crossed his arms lazily, "Really? You're so brave to go to the back mountain at this time?"
"Sister, I just saw that it seemed like Dad went to the back mountain..."
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