The m, Su Li got up early to freshen up.

  After dressing, she went to the main courtyard to have breakfast with Madam Su.

  Once everything was ready, the mother and daughter walked out of the manor, and the carriage repared.

  After waiting for a while, Madam Su's expression darkened. She ordered, "Go see what’s taking them so long."

  It was improper for a noble dy to wait for a e, after all.

  "Apologies, sister, I am te." The voice of Xia Shi was heard.

  Su Li turned around and saw the pair of mother and daughter dressed simply but elegantly. Su Li couldn't help but admire them as a beautiful pair of sisters.

  As they approached, Xia Shi apologized again, "Sister, Yue’er has not fully recovered, so we were deyed. Please do not bme us."

  Su Yue stepped forward and bowed. "Mother, Sister, good day."

  Madam Su turned and said, "Let’s get in the carriage."

  "Sister, may I sit with you?" Su Yue approached to take Su Li's arm but was blocked.

  Madam Su was about to get in the carriage when she heard this and quickly added, "Li’er and I will sit together."

  The scar on Su Li's face was left from whe in the carriage with Su Yue. She would never let the other woman out of her sight.

  Su Li nodded. "Yes, Mother."

  She helped Madam Su into the carriage.

  Su Yue looked at the carriage with rese.

  Xia Shi whispered something in her ear, and Su Yue quickly smiled in response.

  The group then headed towards Huguo Temple.

  It took about an hour and a half to travel from the Su resideo the temple. Along the way, Su Li chatted and ughed with her mother, and the time passed quickly.

  "Madam, Miss, we have arrived at Huguo Temple."

  Su Li helped her mother down from the carriage and looked up.

  The temple was surrounded by lush green trees and blooming flowers. The roof was covered in goldeiles, and many lifelike statues of deities adorhe eaves, eae unique and full of expression.

  The deep, resonating sound of the temple bell rang out, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

  Huguo Temple was often visited by families of officials, so the group entered without hindrance.

  Ihe temple, after crossing the threshold, they saw a rge statue of Sakyamuni, with a few monks ting scriptures aating nearby.

  On the wall were the words "Namo Amitabha," which looked to have been there for many years.

  Madam Su led everyoo light inse, and a young monk approached, bowing. "Amitabha, huests, are you here for meditation or inse ?"

  Madam Su bowed iurn and replied, "Please arrange for us. We io stay ht and offer inse tomorrow m."

  It was said that the temple’s first inse of the day was always the most blessed, so many official families would stay the night and leave after pleting the first the day.

  The young monk nodded. "Please follow me."

  The group followed the monk to the back of the temple.

  "Here are the guest rooms for you. There will be someone deliveriarian meals ter. The Abbot will be giving a sermon at the main hall ter this afternoon. You may attend if you wish."

  Madam Su was delighted. "This is wonderful! We’re so fortuo hear the Abbot's sermon. Thank you, young monk."

  The monk bowed a.

  Su Li apanied her mother into the room. For her mother’s peaind, the two rooms were arranged o each other. They stayed in the East Wing, while Xia Shi and Su Yue stayed in the West Wing, each with a room of their own.

  The maids quickly arraheir belongings while the masters rested and had tea.

  At midday, a monk delivered the vegetarian meal. After having lunch, the two dies chatted for a while. When Madam Su went to take a nap, Su Li returo her room.

  Soon, it was time for the evening sermon. Su Li apanied her mother to the main hall.

  By the time they ehere were already many people attending the sermon.

  The two of them quickly k on the prayer mats and listetentively.

  The sermon ended just before the hour of Shen, and Su Li returo her room to freshen up.

  "Miss, I noticed that after you left, Yu Qi was sneaking around your room," said Mo Hua, ing forward to help Su Li ge clothes.

  Su Li frowned. "Did you find anything unusual?"

  Mo Hua nodded. "I didn’t dare to get too close, but after she left, I checked your room carefully. I noticed that one of yarments is missing."

  Su Li's expression darkened, and she snorted coldly. "Follow through with the pn."

  Mo Hua nodded.

  There was no further disturbail after dinner.

  After Su Li returo her room, she noticed Yu Qi’s eyes were avoiding hers, unwilling to meet her gaze.

  Su Li smiled coldly.

  "Yu Qi, tell me, how many servants who betray their masters have a good end?" Su Li’s suddeion caused Yu Qi to twitch.

  Did Miss discover something?

  Su Li tinued with a smile. "I’m just asking. Why are you so nervous? You firls have been with me since you were young. I know you’re loyal."

  Hearing this, Yu Qi rexed and smiled. "Miss is right. I’ve always been loyal to you."

  Seeing that Yu Qi was heading toward her own doom, Su Li decided not to say more.

  After freshening up, Su Li dismissed the maids and had them go rest.

  Ever since her rebirth, Su Li no longer allowed the maids to sleep ier room. She was worried that she might actally reveal something in her dreams.

  Leaning against the headboard with a book, she realized it was almost midnight. Having napped earlier and not feeling particurly tired in this unfamiliar enviro, she tinued reading, but soon noticed a strange presen her room.

  "Who’s there?"

  Jun Mo chuckled softly and stepped out from behind a pilr.

  "Miss Su is indeed very alert."

  Su Li stared at him in surprise. Upon seeing the visitor, her caution faded.

  "Yhness King Jing? What is this about…?"

  Jun Mo casually walked over to the table, poured himself a cup of tea, and said gently, "Miss Su, you gave me the antidote, and I’m here to thank you."

  Although Su Li maintained her posure, she was inwardly speechless.

  He could have thanked her at any time, but why choose this moment?

  Su Li was certain, he hadn’t takeidote.

  "You haven’t taken the medie," she said, not as a question but as a statement.

  Jun Mo raised an eyebrow, surprised. "How does Miss Su know that I haven’t taken the medie?"

  Su Li looked him directly in the eyes. "That medie was beneficial to you, and I have no ill i. You take it as a favor from me, given our mutual acquaintance."

  Jun Mo studied her for a long time, his eyes narrowing. She wasn’t wearing a veil, and the moonlight illuminated her face. One side was fwless like jade, while the other was disfigured.

  The stark trast, strangely harmonious, left him momentarily mesmerized. In her eyes, he could sense a faint weariness and indulgence.

  Suddenly, he smiled, his features softening with warmth.

  "I really do hat medie. No matter your iions, I’ll accept your favor. If you need anything iurn, as long as it’s within my ability, I’ll do it for you."

  Su Li was helpless. This man’s vigince was truly high.

  "Do as you please," she said.

  She turo dismiss him, but before she could speak, Jun Mo swiftly moved and hugged her.

  Su Li froze, wide-eyed.

  "You—"

  "Shh, don’t speak. There’s someone, a man."

  Jun Mo’s words immediately made Su Li freeze in pce, uo move.

  There was no way a man could be in this courtyard.

  Iemple, men and women’s rooms were located in pletely opposite wings.

  As they stood close, Su Li could smell a faint cold fragrance from his body.

  She heard faint sounds ing from outside the door. Then, she saw the paper on the window being punctured.

  Su Li’s eyes widened.

  Mysterious st!

  Her heart raced. What was happening? What about her mother in the room?

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