allonlinenovel Chapter 473: The Heartless Regent King vs. the Scheming Princess 18
Chapter 473: The Heartless Regent King vs. the Scheming Princess 18
Xie Zhao turned around and sat at the door, looking up at the sky.
After a gloomy day, snowflakes finally started to fall. It seemed to be the first snow of the year.
If the wind and snow are too strong, it may delay her from leaving the mountain. However, Ning'an Temple is just a dozen miles to the east.
He will go and explore the route tomorrow morning.
So she could only hope that he would be able to return to his body in seven days so that he could send someone to pick her up in time.
If she were in trouble, perhaps he would not return to his body so quickly.
He quickly went outside to push all the wood in and make the bonfire burn more vigorously.
next day
When Lu Zhihuan stood up, he didn't see Xie Zhao. The bonfire was still burning brightly and the hut was warm.
She put on her cotton jacket and came out. It was already covered with snow outside.
Under the sunlight, the vast expanse of snow was so reflective that it hurt my eyes, so I could only squint my eyes quickly.
She took a few steps forward, and the snow crunched under her feet, making an especially crisp sound.
Looking at the wolf hoof prints on the snow, he must have gone into the woods.
Lu Zhihuan turned his head and looked towards the east. About ten miles to the east, over two mountains, was Ning'an Temple.
This is where she wants to go after she comes down the mountain.
The original owner's mother and grandmother were burning incense and praying in the temple. They went to the temple yesterday and originally planned to stay overnight and return today.
Unexpectedly, it started snowing heavily in the middle of the night. For safety reasons, they stayed in the temple for another two days.
Suddenly, a nimble figure came into view. A majestic big gray wolf was running towards him at a very fast speed from a distance.
He ran to her in a few breaths.
Xie Zhao's chest heaved violently, his ribs twitched rapidly, hot air gushed out of his wide nostrils and mouth, turning into billowing white steam, and ice chips hung on his eyelashes and tentacles around his mouth.
"Where have you been?" she asked Xie Zhao, "Why did you come back from the east?"
[To the east is Ning'an Temple. I'll take you there.]
[You can't take the path down the mountain. You have to go over two mountains and walk another ten miles.]
It is not safe to let her go to a strange village alone. It is safer to send her to a temple.
Xie Zhao sighed. She was actually more troublesome than the affairs of the court.
[Don't run around like this again when you get back.]
"Oh!"
Lu Zhihuan didn't think much of it. When she went up the mountain, she lived in an RV, drank warm water, and ate her own meals.
Later, we lived in a cave, sat by the fire, and could hug a big furry wolf when we slept at night.
To be honest, she quite enjoyed this trip to the forest.
She looked back at the snowy forest, and the scenery was really beautiful now.
It was not easy to walk over the mountains and hills, so Xie Zhao took the lead in exploring the way for her. If the snow was too thick, he would walk on it twice before letting her walk across.
There was a bamboo forest on the back mountain of Ning'an Temple, and there were wild boar hoof prints nearby. Xie Zhao looked around vigilantly.
He really used up all his patience in this life on her.
I couldn't help but remind myself in my heart.
[The mountain is covered in snow, and many visitors are coming here to burn incense. When you arrive at Ning'an Temple, please do not wander around.]
"Oh!"
[When talking to others, be careful not to reveal your identity too much. People's hearts are unpredictable, so be cautious.]
"Oh!"
[If you want to burn incense, be careful with the candle flame so as not to burn your clothes.]
"Oh!"
[The monks in the temple follow strict rules and regulations. There are some forbidden areas that cannot be trespassed. Don't get into trouble on impulse.]
"Oh!"
Even if you're in the mood for scenic beauty in the snow and ice, don't go to remote areas. The bamboo forests are deep and lush, and there are wild boars that can eat people.
"Oh!"
Xie Zhao was still racking his brains to think of what dangers she might be in.
As they were about to reach the back door of the temple, Xie Zhao stopped and said, "Go in."
Lu Zhihuan put down the backpack and squatted beside him, his eyes level with his.
She looked at him with eyes full of reluctance, "What about you? Where are you going?"
Xie Zhao's wolf ears twitched uncomfortably. "Go in quickly. I can only take you so far."
[hurry up.]
He was afraid that others would find him and cause panic.
Lu Zhihuan raised her arms and put her arms around his neck, hugging him close.
In his ear, the voice was soft and tender, as if it was coaxing him, "If you turn into another animal again, you must come to me, okay?"
Xie Zhao was at a loss for a moment and could only urge her in his heart, "Go in quickly."
"Well, answer me first."
Xie Zhao was helpless, [Okay.]
Lu Zhihuan then let go of his hand, put on the backpack again, carried the bag, and walked towards the temple, looking back every three steps.
After Xie Zhao made sure she was safe, he left quickly without looking back.
Lu Zhihuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
[Hey! It's so hard for me to pretend.]
The previous play ends and the next play begins.
He raised his hand and knocked on the temple door, and a young monk opened it.
He clasped his hands together and chanted the Buddha's name, "Amitabha!"
Lu Zhihuan quickly returned the greeting, "Thank you, little master. I'm from the East... oh no, I slipped up. I went up the mountain to collect herbs, but the snow blocked the mountain, so I can't return to the capital for the time being. I just hope to stay at your temple for one night."
The young monk was very polite, speaking slowly and softly, and remained neither arrogant nor impatient: "Amitabha, our Buddhist sect is based on compassion, and we will not turn away donors.
However, the temple has many rules and regulations, so I hope you will follow them after you move in and avoid any taboos. After all, there are other pilgrims in the temple, so please understand.
Lu Zhihuan nodded hurriedly, then bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Master, for taking me in. It's a great honor to be able to stay here. I would never dare to cause any trouble."
The young monk smiled and chanted Amitabha again, then turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation, "Donor, please follow me."
The door closed with a creak. Xie Zhao, who was in the distance, looked at the tightly closed temple door with a frown on his face.
Now he just hopes that she won't cause any more trouble in the temple, and then he will be truly happy.
……
Lu Zhihuan placed her medicinal herbs in the meditation room, tidied her appearance, and went to the main hall, where many pilgrims were burning incense and praying for blessings.
The Yu family was also there at this time.
The original owner looks very similar to her biological mother, so she came here to make herself familiar.
As soon as I turned the corner of the corridor, the crisp sound of wooden fish and the continuous chanting of scriptures came to my ears.
When she stepped into the hall, she was filled with warm fragrance. She looked around and saw dozens of people, mostly women.
They all looked focused and devout as they twirled their Buddhist beads and chanted scriptures.
She added some incense money, washed her hands, took three incense sticks, and went to the candlelight to light the incense.
He gently shook the incense stick to extinguish the flame, then picked a cushion closest to the Yu family and knelt down.
Holding the incense sticks in both hands and raising them to her forehead, she spoke with hope, "Buddha, be merciful. I have come across this opportunity through thick and thin, and I bow with all my heart. I hope you will show me mercy and show me the way forward."
The sound is not loud, making sure people nearby can hear it.
After she finished speaking, her eyes were filled with tears. She bowed three times sincerely and stood up to insert the incense into the incense burner.
He turned around, felt dizzy, and fainted beside the Yu family.
Just enough for them to see her face.
Hearing a "thump", everyone looked over.
"Hey! What's going on?"
“I don’t know!”
"Someone fainted!"
"The patroness."
Lu Zhihuan heard a few exclamations...