Looking at the empty forest path, Jing Zhe was completely dumbfounded.
"This woman... is too ruthless!"
After the start of autumn, the mornings and evenings are cool, but the midday heat is intense. Even when riding in a horse-drawn carriage, one has to drink water frequently, let alone walk.
They only carried some dry food in their bundles, and the water was left in the carriage, but Su Mochen didn't even leave them a drop of water. Truly, the most vicious heart is that of a woman!
"Young Master, what should we do next? Wait here?"
He glanced at him and said irritably, "What, are you going to wait here until we get to Jingzhou?"
He shook his head, clearly indicating that he couldn't.
"Then what are you waiting for? Get out of here!"
After saying that, he took the lead and strode forward, but from behind, his steps seemed a bit unsteady.
Hanhan scratched his head, thinking to himself, "You were the one who insisted on hiding, and now you're blaming me..."
Fortunately, Jing Zhe had gone up and down Mount Mang many times during this period, and had already developed considerable stamina. He walked for nearly an hour before feeling a little tired.
Of course, she didn't forget to complain about Su Mochen as she walked. Why is a princess with a big chest so petty?
As the sun began to set and darkness was approaching in an hour or two, Jing Zhe grew increasingly anxious.
Will we be sleeping in the wilderness tonight?
Although he used to enjoy watching those shows where a group of girls survived naked in the wild for 21 or 42 days, and even dreamed of trying it out someday, he really wasn't in the mood for it in this situation.
"Young Master, look!"
Suddenly, Hanhan stopped and pointed ahead excitedly.
Jing Zhe looked up and his face instantly showed disbelief.
Because their carriage was stopped about a mile directly ahead!
The two of them, disregarding their fatigue, rushed over!
The carriage was parked by the roadside, its reins tied to a tree.
Jing Zhe opened the carriage curtain and found that not only was there water inside, but most of the fruit that was originally in Su Mochen's car was also in their car.
He was the one who stood others up first, but they didn't hold a grudge and even left him so many supplies. Thinking about it, he felt so ashamed that his face turned red.
"Young Master, there seems to be a letter here!"
Suddenly, Hanhan pointed to a corner of the carriage and said.
Jing Zhe glanced at it and saw that although it was called a letter, it was just a piece of paper. He took it and saw the neat handwriting.
"You, surnamed Jing, you're something else! You just wait!"
The handwriting was originally neat and elegant, but the last stroke was written with so much force that it almost tore the paper, showing how excited she was when she wrote those words.
"Young Master, what did the letter say?"
Seeing that Jing Zhe looked embarrassed after reading the letter, Hanhan asked a question.
“The princess said,” Jing Zhe thought for a moment, “that she praised me for being amazing and said she was waiting for us!”
"Your Highness is so kind!"
"I'm so happy," Hanhan said sincerely, giving a thumbs-up.
"..."
Only Jing Zhe and Hanhan were left, which was a bit boring.
Without the company of a beautiful woman, Jing Zhe became too lazy to even tell stories.
He dared not speak out in his anger, sitting outside the carriage watching the scenery recede into the distance, grieving alone.
After traveling for another four days, Jing Zhe also lay dead for four days.
Jingzhou is now within reach.
Compared to his time on Mount Mang, Jing Zhe was more at ease and less excited.
I had planned to go to the capital to take the imperial examination, but I was delayed in Yongzhou for too long and the examination time has passed. I will have to make other plans when I get to Jingzhou.
...
The day was gentle and the sky was clear. Perhaps because they were about to arrive in Jingzhou, Jing Zhe stopped lying down, lifted the carriage curtain, and enjoyed the scenery.
It's past noon, and if nothing unexpected happens, we should arrive in Jingzhou tonight.
Suddenly, the simple-minded man outside the carriage shouted, "Young Master, there seems to be a temple ahead! And quite a few people there!"
Jing Zhe quickly peered out and saw that the road ahead split into two, one going straight ahead and the other branching off to the side. On the branching road, there was indeed a rather large temple, which looked quite new from a distance, with its blue bricks and white tiles.
Moreover, there were many people coming and going in the temple, which aroused Jing Zhe's curiosity.
He had also seen temples when he was in Yongzhou.
Moreover, temple fairs were held at temples outside the city on festive days.
At this time, believers from all directions would come up the mountain to worship. Scholars would offer incense and pray for success in the imperial examinations in the coming year. Young ladies hoped to find their ideal husbands soon, and newlywed women would often go to worship the Guanyin Bodhisattva who grants children.
There's nothing wrong with that, but what are these people doing here on a day that's neither a holiday nor a festival?
Moreover, this place is in the middle of nowhere, and it's half a day's journey from Jingzhou. Is it worth coming all this way?
As they got closer, they realized that it was not a temple at all, but a Taoist temple.
Above the massive stone gate were three large characters:
Qingyun Sect!
Upon seeing this, Jing Zhe paused slightly: This name sounds familiar!
Isn't that the Qingyun Sect, the same one that Master Han, a former disciple of the Qingyun Sect, was from?
"So there really is a Qingyun Sect! Could it be a Taoist temple?"
Jing Zhe muttered to himself.
"Qingyun Sect?"
Hanhan, who couldn't read, was very surprised after hearing Jing Zhe's explanation.
"What, is this Taoist temple famous?"
Jing Zhe asked.
Hanhan glanced around and, seeing that the people coming and going were in a hurry and no one was paying attention to them, he felt relieved.
Pulling Jing Zhe aside, he whispered, "Although Qingyun Sect did originate from a Taoist temple, it is now one of the four major sects along with Kunlun Mirror, Wuxian Pavilion, and Tongtianque. The Taoist temple has long since closed down. Their main business is still martial arts, and they are most averse to being called a Taoist temple. Young Master, please be careful!"
It's ridiculous that you have a Taoist temple but won't let others talk about it!
Jing Zhe pouted, thinking resentfully.
Next, Hanhan explained the status and influence of Qingyun Sect in Anguo, which gave Jing Zhe a more comprehensive understanding of Qingyun Sect, and he swallowed his previous resentment.
Damn it, you idiot, you idiot!
"However, the Qingyun Sect is far away in Jiangling. I've never heard of it having any branches outside. Could it be that staying on Mount Mang for so long has made us too isolated from the news?"
He spoke to himself, seemingly oblivious to the question.
Hearing him say that, Jing Zhe also became somewhat suspicious.
According to Hanhan, Qingyun Sect is one of the four major sects in Anguo. Even the emperor would value its leader. If such a sect were to establish a branch, wouldn't all regions be vying for it? Why would it be built in such a desolate place with no village in front and no shop behind?
There must be something fishy going on here.
Jing Zhe thought for a moment, then stopped a middle-aged man in a brocade robe who came out from inside and asked politely, "May I ask, brother, is this a branch of the Qingyun Sect? What are you all doing here?"
The middle-aged man was initially very impatient, but seeing that Jing Zhe was handsome and had a refined demeanor, and was quite young, and that he was called "Big Brother" by him, he seemed to look much younger himself, so he smiled and explained.
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