Chapter 17 (2/2)

Qi Shu nodded, “Alright, we’ve got nothing to lose, sacrificing for a noble man6. No leaving until we’re all drunk! It’s Ye Xiang’s loss.”

Everyone continued bustling up.

Although Lingyun Temple was not the largest temple in Southern Qi, but since there had been a time that monk armies that fought and protected the country, so they been graced with title. They were also close to the Southern Qi Imperial City so attendance we high with many Buddhist followers and those who liked to offer. Moreover during this generation, there was a Monk from this temple who was knowledgeable in healing skills, that those whom the Court Doctors could not help, under Lingyun Da-Shi’s hands would be able to recover, and so, royalties, officials all hold highly of this place and the Lingyun Temple became temple of Southern Qi with the highest reputation.

There were tens of thousands of manuscripts kept in the temple, only monks whose six roots of sensations are pure and clean7 can go pass their doors. They were extremely selective, so there was not many monks in the temple, only about 100 and so, but each were risen above the common crowd’s. The Lingyun Temple’s guard is very strict, no one dares to pick up problem on the temple ground.

Royalties, court men and their families, officials, and commoners were all willing to go the extra mile to offer incense at Lingyun Temple. However, most of the time it is mostly the aristocrats that come often. The commoners usually avoid times when the aristocrats would come to offer incense.

Su Feng Nuan once on the carriage fell fast asleep and was soundly asleep. Madam Wang felt sorry for her oldest granddaughter. Not wanting to jolt her awake, she specially ordered the group to slow down in pace, as long as they arrived before sundown would be fine.

After going about an hour, a carriage group came approaching them quickly.

Someone reported to Madam Wang, “Madam, it is Rong-an Wang-fu’s carriage behind us.”

Madam Wang was stunned and questioned, “It is Ye Shi-zi in the carriage?”

The person shook their head, “Still not sure.”

Liu Mo-Mo quickly said, “Quickly go ask, is it Xiao Xiang?”

That person went off quickly.

Not too long after the person came back to report, “Mo-Mo, it is Ye Shi-zi.”

Madam Wang thought it strange, “Ye Shi-zi is also going to Lingyun Temple?”

“Halt the carriage first, go ask him.” Liu Mo-Mo said happily.

Madam Wang nodded, instructing to have the carriage halted.

Not long, the Rong-an Wang-fu carriage came close. The carriage in front stopped, Ye Xiang drew the curtain aside, casually greeted Madam Wang and Liu Mo-Mo. “Greetings Madam. Greetings Mo-Mo.”

Madam Wang smiled and nodded.

Liu Mo-Mo endearingly asked, “Xiao Xiang, are you going to Lingyun Temple?”

Ye Xiang nodded, “Xiao Shi is sick, only Lingyun Da-shi can help.”

“Who is Xiao Shi?” Liu Mo-Mo questioned.

“It’s a lion that I had just tamed.” Ye Xiang said.

Liu Mo-Mo was shocked, “When have you tamed a lion?”

“Just a few days ago.” Ye Xiang replied.

Liu Mo-Mo nodded and waved him off, “Is it very sick? Go off quickly then! We are not in a rush.”

Ye Xiang lifted his glance to the sky and said, “Lingyun Temple have not renovated for many years, but because this year they are hosting a big ceremony, so it’s been told that some days ago they have started large renovations. Not sure if it is completed by now. If they are not done yet, I’m afraid there will not be boarding in the temple.”

Liu Mo-Mo was blank for a moment.

Ye Xiang looked towards Madam Wang, “Madam has brought quite some servants along, have you notified the temple chief ahead of time?

Madam Wang nodded, “Yes I’ve notified them, but indeed have brought a little too many servants along, I have overlooked the Lingyun Temple’s situation of renovation. If there is no place to stay….,” She looked at the color of the sky. finding it to be difficult situation.

Ye Xiang suggested, “I heard that Madam have a farmhouse in Lingyun Town. Why don’t you stop at the farmhouse first today? Since I have to go to the Lingyun Temple for Xiao Shi’s sickness, when I go there I will check, if the renovations are finished and can take in this many servant to stay, I will send someone to let Madam know, how is that?”

“This….,” Madam Wang was a little hesitant, “It’s too troubling for Ye Shi-zi.”

Before Ye Xiang said anything, Liu Mo-Mo was quick to respond smiling, “No problem at all. No problem at all. I watched Xiao Xiang grow up, Madam does not need to be too modest with him.”

Madam Wang also smiled when hearing so, “If so, then we will first head to Lingyun Town. I have not been to the farmhouse for a long time. Lingyun Town is just on the foot of Lingyun Mountain, to go up the mountain is very convenient as well.”

“Exactly.” Liu Mo-Mo smiled while nodding.

Ye Xiang said that the two had decided and did not say anything else, letting down the curtain.

Rong-an Wang-fu’s carriage passed by the Wang Manor’s carriage and headed quickly towards the direction of Lingyun Temple. Not long, was out of sight.

Thank you Chika, Faa, and Kimberley for your comments! Both feedbacks and the story picking up on it’s pace both helps me greatly in translating faster. If anyone has suggestions on my translations feel free to let me know anytime!

Will Ye Xiang and Su Feng Nuan finally meet in our next chapter? See everyone again this Friday!