The Legend of Zhen Huan Reborn: Overthrowing Zhen Huan to Become the Queen Mother

The gray sky was like a heavy lead plate, and large flakes of snow fell down.

The cold wind whipped up snowflakes, stinging people's cheeks. At first glance, the mountains surrounding the Qin'an Temple were covered in a white cloak, their once clear outlines blurred and blending into the gray sky.

There had been no news of Pei'er since four days ago. People pretending to be retail investors at the foot of Ganlu Temple and Lingyun Peak saw with their own eyes the three women climbing up the peak, one step deep and one step shallow.

A quiet and secluded courtyard welcomed two special guests.

"Knock knock knock."

Pei'er supported Zhen Huan and walked forward to knock on the door with her neck hunched.

Soon there were some noises coming from inside the door, and a deep male voice came out.

"who?"

"We are practitioners staying in Ganlu Temple. My young lady felt unwell on the way to Lingyun Peak in the snow, so we wanted to come to this treasure land to rest." Pei'er answered loudly, and the falling snowflakes were brought into her mouth, causing a series of coughs.

Zhen Huan staggered and lay weakly on Mo Yan's shoulder. Mo Yan bent down and hurriedly pulled Pei'er's arm.

From inside the door, there was a rustling sound of footsteps on the snow, which was getting closer and closer, and the vermilion door was half open.

A man with sharp eyebrows and a broad nose, dressed in a cotton coat, guided the three people on the way.

This small courtyard is three rooms wide, with side rooms on both sides of the main courtyard, all of which are tightly closed. The man took them into the west wing and closed the door halfway. They could only squeeze in a little bit through the desolate north door.

The west wing seemed to have been uninhabited for a long time and was cold, but it was better to have it than not. Pei'er and Mo Yan worked together to help Zhen Huan onto the bed and covered her with a quilt.

"You have come from far away, please have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up." A gentle female voice came from a woman in blue, wearing a straw hat and a cloth skirt. Her face was well-defined and she was very resolute.

She came in carrying a kettle, and wisps of hot mist swirled with the wind brought in by the door.

Although the west wing was a bit cold, at least the bedding and cups were clean and new.

The woman poured hot tea into four white porcelain cups, then skillfully took out a water bag from under the cupboard and filled it with boiling water. She placed the cups in Zhen Huan's arms and tucked the corner of the quilt for her.

Mo Yan and Pei'er finally breathed a sigh of relief. Pei'er clapped her hands and said in frustration, "Oh no! I forgot to leave a message for Aunt Jinxi. What if she and the people from Qingliangtai can't find us?"

The woman's eyes were bright, and she frowned slightly when she heard it, seeming to be very worried.

Mo Yan handed Pei'er a cup of tea and said, "Don't worry, I've placed strips of cloth on the road with stones. Cui Jinxi is very careful and won't have any trouble finding them."

Pei'er was relieved and drank a few big gulps without caring about the hot tiger.

The woman and the man stood and sat down, and Pearl felt some warmth on her body and immediately thanked them:

"We are cultivators staying at Ganlu Temple. My daughter felt unwell while traveling to Lingyun Peak in the snow, so we're taking a rest here. Aunt Jinxi has gone looking for her. Thank you very much. We'll leave once she brings her people. What are your names?"

"Just call me Jing Niang. This is the security guard I hired, Erhu. My sister is not in good health, so the century-old Ganlu Temple built a courtyard near the temple for my sister to recuperate. I see that you are traveling in the snow. I don't have anything else here, but I still have enough supplies. No one lives in my west wing, so you can stay for a few days if you don't mind. Especially this one, you are a nun from Ganlu Temple, right? I have seen you several times when I was burning incense for my sister." The woman nodded with a smile and looked at Mo Yan.

Mo Yan seemed to have a similar impression. "My wife was generous with her incense money, and she usually wears a thorny hairpin and a cloth skirt, which shows that she is a sincere person. When I get back, I will offer a fortune and longevity stick for my wife and my sister, and I hope that the Buddha will bless my wife and her family."

Jing Niang smiled and bowed.

Pei'er looked at Jing Niang expectantly, "Thank you both very much, but my wife is not in good condition..."

Jing Niang said helplessly, "My sister has been bedridden for years and is very depressed. The doctors she has seen all said that rest is the best way. That's why doctors only come here on the first, fifteenth, and end of the month. Usually, Erhu goes to the village to treat any illness or pain. But it's snowing heavily today, and I can't do anything for her."

Pearl showed visible disappointment.

Mo Yan said, "Now we can only wait for Cui Jinxi to return. I, Mo Yan, wonder if your sister is awake now. I can recite the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra to pray for her."

Jing Niang's eyes lit up and she hurriedly invited Mo Yan to come over.

Pei'er poured the remaining hot water into the copper basin, wrung out the towel and applied it to Zhen Huan.

The two tigers wandered back and forth between the two rooms like door gods, motionless as a mountain.

Soon Jing Niang came back and nodded to Pei'er. Pei'er was startled and followed her out quietly.

"There's soup in the kitchen. You can eat some to warm yourself up."

He led Pei'er into the kitchen of the ear room.

"Miss Cao Niu's body will be fine after being nursed back to health, but she's been thinking about you for a long time. So I brought her here to take care of her. I'll let you two meet while I can help you."

Pei'er's eyes suddenly turned red. Cao Niu was her sister's name! She also noticed that the shelf behind the stove was piled high with medicine bags.

"Can I go see my sister later?"

Jing Niang said, "Miss Cao Niu has just woken up from her nap. After Mo Yan finishes his lecture, you can have some hot food to warm yourself up."

She lifted the wooden lid of the pot, revealing a large pot of mushroom and lean meat porridge. The rich aroma rose with the steam, and immediately Pei'er's stomach growled.

He nodded obediently, "This place is not far from Lingyun Peak. I will find time to come back. I will go back to the wing room now to watch over Zhen Huan to prevent Cui Jinxi or Mo Yan from arriving unexpectedly. Master, do you have any other instructions?"

Jing Niang nodded secretly, she was a clear-headed person.

"Although the master told you to follow Zhen Huan closely, Lingyun Peak is bitterly cold and infested with wolves, and our people can't get too close. If anything unexpected happens, just protect yourself. If you have any difficulties, feel free to come to us."

When Pei'er heard the words, she felt infinite warmth in her heart.

When I went outside, I saw snow falling all over the sky. In the distance, there was a vast expanse of white. Pedestrians in various clothes were walking forward with difficulty, wrapped in cotton coats.

The tall trees in the yard had their branches bent by the weight of the snow. The drooping branches were like crystal clear jade strips, swaying slightly in the wind, occasionally shaking off a few snowflakes, and then instantly covered by the newly fallen snow.

Green buds sprouted from the sparkling white snow. The world covered in silver was quiet and full of unique charm. All you could hear was the rustling sound of snowflakes falling and the faint voices coming from the east wing.

Everything is getting better.