The next day, Fang Rou woke up early to help He Lean with her morning routine and then made breakfast for Princess Jian. As she kneaded the dough, she asked casually, "Fang Rou, who lives in the adjacent wing? I thought I heard some noise last night."

  "No." Fang Rou thought for a moment and then said: "Perhaps its because youre not used to staying here, Little Master, so you had a dream."

  Seeing her still puzzled, Fang Ruo smiled and said: "The upper house of the Bamboo Pavilion only accommodates Prince Yue and Little Master, while we servants and guards live in the rear quarters. If Little Master cant sleep soundly tonight, Ill prepare some calming tea for you."

  After the two loud noises, there was no other sound. She fell asleep again, and for a moment, she wasnt sure if she was dreaming or not. He Lan only politely said: "Thank you, Miss Fang Rui." As he spoke, he handed the cooked San Si noodles to the maid.

  "In her spare time, Fang Ruo said with a smile: So what you said about King Yue of Vietnam repairing the Chan house was false!"

  "Just wanting to delay for a moment to relieve the urgent situation, please dont mind, Little Master." Fang Ruo apologized.

  He Lianan waved his hand repeatedly and said, "Dont be surprised, dont be surprised." If he deliberately repaired it, she would be afraid. "Im just temporarily helping out at the Wang Fu for now, but later on, Ill still have to return to Xiang Guo Temple."

  Besides, the three-month blessing period will soon arrive, and her stepmother will definitely go to Xiangguo Temple to pick her up. At that time, even if she says she wants to continue staying at Xiangguo Temple to conveniently bless the whole family, she will still have to see her stepmother. So, she can only stay here for ten more days.

  *

  In the afternoon, He Lean was meditating and reciting scriptures in his room when he felt drowsy. A maid came knocking on the door and said respectfully: "Young Master, the King of Yue has invited you to go to the Chan Hall."

  He Lean rubbed her eyes, wasnt it said that the renovation of the Zen house was a lie? Why did they still want her to go to the Zen house? She couldnt help but warn: "Im reciting scriptures, I wont leave until I finish the last word. Please trouble Miss to inform Prince Yue." If he really had something to find her, he would definitely come himself in the end.

  "But the Duke of Yue said theres something very important that requires your presence, you can recite when you return." The maid paused and said.

  "Take the Buddhas teachings seriously, and the Buddha will protect you and me, bless all people, go!" After that, He Lean loudly recited the scriptures, no matter how gently the maid outside persuaded or said politely, she refused to come out. Until the maid left for a long time, Fang Ruo came over to knock on the door and brought her tea. She asked casually, "Miss Fang Ruo, has the King of Yue returned?"

  "The maid has just returned with some purchases and doesnt know whether Duke Yueguo is back or not. Is the young master looking for Duke Yueguo?"

  He Lean was about to shake his head when he heard a familiar voice lazily say, "Looking for me? Whats the matter?"

  She raised her head and saw a red-clothed Yue Guo Wang striding into her carriage, "I think there might be something unclean in here?"

  King Yue of Guangling sneered and curled his lips: "You are a disciple under the Buddhas seat, yet you fear those ghosts and monsters?"

  "Im at best just a small, insignificant monk, far from being able to subdue them. Im afraid." He Lian said matter-of-factly, "Ive also heard my fellow disciples say that demons and monsters love to catch monks like us who havent cultivated enough, and can easily deal with them to fill their bellies. This place isnt clean, I dont want to stay here anymore, lets go back to the temple."

  "Ill get someone to catch the ghost, dont worry."

  No, she just wants to go back to the small room in the backyard, for some peace and quiet, "Thats before you find someone to catch the ghost, I"

  The King of Yue interrupted with a smile: "You can stay in the adjacent room temporarily, with me, a dignified and majestic royal family member around, no ghosts or monsters dare to approach."

  "...Its those monsters youve attracted back here!"