Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

It took an hour on the road, and when we arrived at the foot of Baima Peak, the sun had just risen.

It is just the right time to go into the mountains.

The master, his two servants and they slowly climbed up along the path in the forest. Although the mountain flowers had all withered, the grass on both sides of the path was green and lush, and the trees in the forest were lush and verdant. It was a very sunny day today, and the outlines of the distant mountains were clearly visible, with clouds and peaks overlapping, like a landscape painting.

The three of them walked for half an hour. Shen Nankui felt a little tired, so he found a rock to sit down and rest.

Hehua took out the kettle and poured her some water.

Zhong Shan looked around and said with a smile, "Go around from here to the back and you will find the Taoist temple. Miss, would you like to go over and pay your respects?"

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "Since you are here, you might as well go and burn some incense. It's a good opportunity for you to go and see the Taoist priest who has been kind to you."

After resting for a while, the three of them set off again.

About quarter of an hour later, they arrived at the Taoist temple that Zhongshan mentioned. Although the temple was built halfway up the mountain, it was not easy to find. The two followed Zhongshan around in many twists and turns, and even went in the wrong direction once, before they finally found the right place.

Zhong Shan said ashamedly: "It's been too long, I can't remember the way clearly, and I made the girl suffer..."

Shen Nankui waved his hand and said, "It's okay. This area is sparsely populated and the scenery is better than other places."

The Taoist temple in front of me is not big, with a square courtyard, green tiles and mud walls, and looks more like a private house.

"Is this a Taoist temple?" He Hua was a little unconvinced.

Zhong Shan scratched his head and said, "I'm not lying. This is really a Taoist temple. It's just that because the place is remote, the people who come here are all ordinary people from the foot of Baima Peak. Therefore, the incense is not very popular, and naturally the Taoist temple is not very impressive..."

Shen Nankui said with a smile: "There are many experts in the mountains. Let's go in and take a look, then we'll know."

The three of them stepped inside, and just as they reached the door, they heard the sound of fighting.

He Hua's face changed, and he quickly pulled Shen Nankui, "Miss, this place is not safe, let's go!"

Zhong Shan also had a look of regret on his face, and stood in front of Shen Nankui, "It's all my fault. I was so eager to come and see the Taoist priest that I didn't scout the way ahead of time!"

Who knows what changes will occur in the years to come?

If Shen Nankui was put in danger because of his proposal, he might as well stab himself to death!

The two were about to protect Shen Nankui and leave, but they heard the fighting sounds in the Taoist temple had stopped.

One of them laughed and said, "No more fighting. Don't scare away my pilgrims. I lose today!"

When Zhong Shan heard the voice, he was delighted and said, "It's the Taoist priest!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two figures appeared at the door.

A man, dressed in white clothes as white as snow and with black hair draped over his shoulders, stood in a small courtyard deep in the mountains, looking like a fairy.

The other man, wearing a half-worn green Taoist robe and with a flowing beard, smiled and saluted the group. "Since you are here, if you don't come in, the Grand Master will blame you. Why don't you come in?"

The man in white taunted, "Master Qiu, you've made a profit today. These people are rich, not like ordinary villagers. Even if you use all your tricks, you can't cheat them out of a few copper coins."

Taoist Priest Qiu blew his beard and said angrily, "Don't mess with me! There hasn't been much worship in the temple in the past few years. Every time you come, you eat and drink a lot, and even take the food I saved for the winter. If you really couldn't make ends meet, do you think I want to be so vulgar and mercenary to attract worshippers?"

The man in white ignored him, pushed him aside, and extended his hand to invite him in, saying, "Please come in."

Shen Nankui looked at him, smiled and nodded.

As they walked in front, she asked, "Why are you here?"

The man in white was Cai Ling. He smiled and said, "Master Qiu and my master are old friends. I also have a good relationship with him, so I come here to stay for a few days every year."

"I see."

Seeing how familiar the two were with each other, Taoist Qiu was dumbfounded.

"You...do you know each other?"

He stamped his feet and tried to catch up with her. "Xiao Cai, Xiao Cai, when did you meet such a beautiful woman? Why didn't you even tell me, your elder? If you want to predict your marriage fortune, who else in the world can compare to me? Come, come, let me predict your marriage..."

Cai Ling's face darkened. "Don't talk nonsense. This girl... has been married!"

Girl? Married?

Master Qiu was dumbfounded again.

If you are a girl, how can you have been married? If you have been married, how can you be called a girl?

Seeing this, Zhong Shan rushed over and hugged his thighs, "Master, you are still alive, Master, I missed you so much!"

Taoist Master Qiu was caught off guard by Zhong Shan's pounce and did not chase after him. He only saw Zhong Shan crying so hard that his clothes were almost soiled.

This is his best Taoist robe, and he put it on specially because that brat Cai Ling came and wanted to avoid being scolded by him. How could he let it be dirty?

He pushed Zhong Shan away with some disdain and asked, "Little brother, who are you?"

Zhong Shan was stunned. "Master, it's me, Xiao Shan. You once said that you would accept me as your disciple and inherit this Taoist temple. Have you forgotten?"

Taoist Priest Qiu's mouth twitched. He had indeed forgotten.

Over the years, he has taken in many homeless people, and he wanted to take in every qualified one as his apprentice, but no one was willing to agree.

Do you all think this Taoist temple is not good?

He looked around and didn't find anything wrong.

There are mountains and water here, and one can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. If one is hungry, there are wild fruits on the mountain, and if one is lucky, one can even hunt pheasants. Life is carefree and comfortable, so why wouldn't they want to?

Zhong Shan was still waiting for his answer.

Taoist Priest Qiu smiled amiably, "Oh! It's you, Xiaoshan. What do you do for a living now after leaving the Taoist temple?"

Zhong Shan pointed at Shen Nankui and said, "Master, I am now the servant of the young lady."

"Servant?"

Taoist Priest Qiu sneered in his heart, he would rather be a servant than come to the Taoist temple, is this guy stupid?

He looked at Shen Nankui carefully again, his brows suddenly frowned, and he subconsciously did some calculations with his fingers.

After a moment, he showed surprise in his eyes and murmured, "This woman has a very rare fate... It is your good fortune to be able to work with her."

Zhong Shan didn't understand the deep meaning of his words, he just smiled and nodded, "Yes, being able to follow the girl is the blessing I earned in my previous life."

Cai Ling's voice suddenly came over again, "Master Qiu, there are guests coming to the temple. I think we should kill the chicken you raised to entertain the guests."

"no!"

Taoist Priest Qiu's expression changed and he ran over in a hurry.