Chapter 42 - Be Weary But Dont Fret (1/2)
When they arrived at the temple ground, there weren't a lot of people around apart from the monks and villagers who live near the temple.
All of them got out of the car as they carried the stuff they brought with them. The girl carried a small military-style rucksack but in a feminine style.
Elizabeth recalled the way to the top temple as she walked ahead. ”Come on, everyone…”
Most of the monks normally stay at the temple grounds, however, some monk usually goes to the top temple to pray and meditate in peace since hardly anyone is allowed to go up. They only allow those with close connections to the monks to go up.
The monks that were roaming around the temple were surprised to see the cheerful young lady running around. When they notice the man following behind her, they were all taken aback.
”Isn't that General Zhao?”
”Oh my, then that means the girl must be the Zhao Princess.”
”I haven't seen her for quite a long time, she sure did turn into a beautiful gem.”
”Master Jiang would be overjoyed and pleased to see her again.”
The monks happily walked around and shared the news of the person they just saw. When the other monks found out, they too headed to the top temple to meet the girl.
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On their way, Elizabeth was stopped by the monks as they greeted her. She did not mind since they were all close friends and more like a family to her as well.
Heading to the temple top was not a challenging trek since a stone step has been arranged making the way much easier for everyone.
Elizabeth would always check back from time to time to see if everyone was doing fine.
Of course, it was not a challenge for them since they were well trained military officers before becoming the Zhao's guard. This means they have gone through extreme and harsh training not only during military duty but also to be a Zhao's guard.
But the girl could not help it, but be concern from time to time, ”Is everyone still alright?”
”Don't worry miss.”
”We're all fine.”
Being the guard of the Zhao family was a great opportunity for them. One who works under the Zhao family are well respected by others, even if they are just a bodyguard. But for them, the greatest honor was having the young girl as their young miss since she treats them so well and always look after them.
She always remembers all the staff's birthday and always prepares a present for them also gives them red envelopes during Christmas and New year.
That's why when they hear news like someone dare harm their young miss, their blood boils and wish to kill them at once. But of course, they won't since the girl won't allow it.
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A monk was walking around the top temple grounds when he overheard people talking and heading up the stone steps. He wonders who could it be since not a lot of people are allowed to come up here.
As the monk went closer to the gate, he soon notices the silhouette of the person coming up the stairs, his eyes lit and could not believe himself.
”Little Bao”
The monk slowly approached them in disbelief as he continued to watch the young lady climbing up the stairs.
When the girl notices someone looking towards them. She smiled as she shouted, ”Great Master Jiang.”
She then started running up the staircase and quickly went forward to the monk and gave him a proper respectful bow. ”Master, it's been a long time. It's good to see you again…”
The old monk touched the girl's face to check if he was dreaming or not. ”Oh, Little Bao its really you.”
”It is indeed her Great Master Jiang.” General Zhao spoke from behind as he approached them, as he too paid respect to the old monk.