Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

Shen Ningzhu looked in the direction he was looking, and the moment she saw clearly, her pupils dilated and her whole body went numb.

This, this, this—

This is Putuo Temple? Are you kidding me?

Jiang Xuan Yan's lips curled into a mocking smile.

"What's with that expression, Zhuzhu? Anyone who didn't know better would think your jaw had dropped."

Shen Ningzhu wailed inwardly.

Her jaw dropped; at that moment, she wished she could just die on the spot. No one had ever told her that Putuo Temple was so high, with endless stone steps that seemed to pierce the clouds.

Many people come to ask for amulets for peace and safety.

They walked and knelt, kowtowing loudly with each step they took. The stone steps were narrow, and judging from the expressions on their faces, it was clear that kneeling was very difficult for them.

Before they knew it, their hair was disheveled and their foreheads were bruised, but no one stopped and they continued to climb upwards with great difficulty.

Good heavens, she just wanted an excuse to go out, why did she have to do this?

"Why are you still standing there, Zhuzhu? The peace charms from Putuo Temple are all about sincerity."

"Only by reaching the summit before 3:45 PM that day, taking one step at a time and bowing deeply, can we possibly succeed. It's already getting late; if we don't start now, it will be too late."

Shen Ningzhu swallowed hard.

"Heh, Your Highness, I think we're late. There are so many steps, at least several hundred. If we start now, we definitely won't reach the top of the mountain by 3:45 PM."

"That's quite a lot, a full nine hundred and ninety-nine steps. According to Zhuzhu..."

Nine hundred and ninety-nine steps?

Shen Ningzhu instantly broke down in tears, quickly pinching her philtrum, her heart overflowing with sorrow. Waaah, this isn't a prayer for peace, it's practically asking for more life!

If you keep stumbling and falling all the way up to the ninth floor, will you still survive?

"Heh...hehe, how about...how about I come another day, earlier, and I'll definitely reach the summit before 5:45 PM. Anyway, there's still some time before Your Highness sets off, so don't worry, I'll definitely get you a protective amulet before you leave."

Jiang Xuanyan seemed deeply moved.

She said with heartache, "Actually, it's enough that Zhuzhu has this intention. I don't believe in ghosts or gods."

Shen Ningzhu quickly expressed her opinion.

"How can that be? This is my token of affection for Your Highness. I will not be at ease if Your Highness cannot take this amulet, which I personally obtained, with you when you go out."

This was an accident. I didn't expect that bastard would come along, and I also didn't expect that amulets would be so hard to find here.

Next time, she only needs to come here briefly. As for the amulet, she can just buy one anywhere on the street; it won't cost much.

“Zhuzhu is indeed deeply in love with me. In that case, let’s call it quits for today.”

Shen Ningzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Of course, I have been pursuing Your Highness for more than three years. In my heart, Your Highness is my heart and my liver. Of course, I have deep feelings for you."

"Ah, I am so touched. In that case, next time you come to ask for help, I will accompany you."

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Shen Ningzhu felt as if a thunderbolt had struck from the sky, instantly splitting her in two.

"You dog of a prince, do you have nothing better to do all day?" "This is a trivial matter... I can handle it myself. How could I dare trouble Your Highness?"

“No trouble at all. With Prince Chen back in the capital, I had a lot of things to do, so he has some free time.”

He spoke with a smile, walked up to Shen Ningzhu, stretched out his slender fingers, and brushed away the stray hairs that had fallen from her forehead in the wind, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Besides, how can I let you climb such a high staircase alone? Not to mention you have to kowtow with every step. I must stay by your side and protect you."

Shen Ningzhu: ...

You scoundrel, you've killed my spirit!

What on earth was she saying? Did she dig her own grave again? Waaah, is it too late to bite off my tongue and kill myself?

"Okay, get in the car."

"Huh? Are we going straight back?"

Jiang Xuan Yan glanced at her lazily, "Don't you like praying to Buddha? It's such a hot day, why don't you go to the temple to pray?"

As he spoke, he walked up to the carriage and reached out his hand to her, making Shen Ningzhu feel like vomiting.

Who likes to pray to gods and Buddhas? She's a materialist. Wait, what materialist nonsense, she's a time traveler.

The two then took a horse-drawn carriage to the temple on the mountaintop.

With Jiang Xuan Yan by her side, Shen Ningzhu had no choice but to pretend to bow.

Then get ready to leave.

Just then, the abbot, who had been sitting in the hall chanting sutras with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Shen Ningzhu.

Those eyes were compassionate and merciful, yet they also gave the impression of always seeing through everything.

Shen Ningzhu stiffened.

Could it be that he could see her difference? Then does that mean he also knows where she came from and how she got back?

Thinking of this, Shen Ningzhu tentatively asked with some excitement, "Master, I have a question. May I ask if you could answer it for me?"

The abbot smiled slightly.

His gaze was fixed on her, yet it seemed to see through her to a place far, deeper still. After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes.

"Fate brings us together and fate separates us, fate brings us together and fate separates us, fate brings us together and fate separates us. We live towards death and search for what we have lost. It is not that we love the mortal world, but we are misled by past karma. Benefactor, take it easy and do not force things. The cause and effect of this world are all in the hands of fate."

Shen Ningzhu's heart sank: "Master, what do you mean by that? I don't understand."

The abbot slowly uttered six words: "Since we're here, let's make the best of it."

After saying that, he entered meditation again.

Shen Ningzhu wanted to step forward, but Jiang Xuanyan grabbed her wrist. He shook his head at her and pulled her out of the main hall.

Once inside the courtyard, Shen Ningzhu had composed herself and slowly freed her wrist from the other person's grasp.

"Where are you taking me?"

Jiang Xuan Yan glanced at her hand, then slowly clenched his own, and said calmly:

"It's noon. Jiang must have prepared the vegetarian meal here. Let me take you to have some."

Shen Ningzhu took a deep breath and went with him to the backyard of Putuo Temple. They had lunch in a clean room. During the rest, Shen Ningzhu said she wanted to use the restroom and left the room alone.

A moment later, Jiang Yishan entered the house.

"Your Highness."

"Okay, tell me, where did she go?"

Jiang Yi pursed her lips, seemingly hesitant. Jiang Xuan Yan gave a cold smile, "Lead the way."

"Your Highness, this..."

"Ok?"

A sharp, sinister gaze swept over, making Jiang Yi's scalp tingle. He quickly lowered his head and said, "Yes."

The two left the house one after the other.

Putuo Temple Back Mountain

Shen Ningzhu was completely taken aback when she saw Jiang Yanche suddenly appear, grab her waist without saying a word, and use his lightness skill to bring her to the back mountain.

Forgetting to savor the thrill and terror of flying in the sky, she quickly broke free from the other person's embrace.

"You... how did you get here? Are you crazy? Why did you kidnap me here in broad daylight? Jiang Xuan Yan is still in the temple."