Untouchable Lovers-Chapter 247 - 225 Observations at Baima Temple
Chapter 247: Chapter 225: Observations at Baima Temple
Chapter 247: Chapter 225: Observations at Baima Temple
Chu Yu had originally wanted to briefly understand Jiran’s recent situation since arriving in Luoyang, then go directly to the temple to see him and have a chat, but now she suddenly didn’t want to meet him that way.
Who was supporting Jiran from behind? What was their purpose? What could they gain? Where was Wang Yizhi now? Did he know Jiran’s current situation? Did he approve of it?
Given that Jiran held an important position in Baima Temple, was he connected to her in any way?
The more Chu Yu thought about it, the deeper her brows furrowed.
She wasn’t narcissistic, demanding that everything be related to her, but if Jiran’s matter had nothing to do with her, better yet. But what if it did?
Jiran had probably fled Southern Song to escape into Northern Wei not long after being attacked by Hua Cuo, hoping to avoid Rong Zhi’s pursuit. Yet, he had settled in Luoyang even later than her.
Chu Yu looked uneasily toward Huan Yuan, and she saw the same doubts in his eyes.
Now, Chu Yu felt a profound conflict—If she let it go and didn’t interfere, perhaps some unknown danger might soon prevail upon her unawares. However, if this matter was originally irrelevant to her, but due to her misjudgment, she ended up dragging all of them into it, it would be a loss not worth the gain.
As if sensing Chu Yu’s thoughts, Huan Yuan whispered, “You need not worry so. If you desire, why not test Jiran a bit? Even if it’s a miscalculation, the worst that could happen is that we just walk away.”
As they spoke, they continued walking around the temple buildings, following the towering walls slowly to the back of the temple.
There was also a gate at the back of the temple, a tightly-closed red-lacquered wooden door, different from the front mountain gate—this was probably used by the monks to deal with affairs, come and go, as well as for transporting goods.
Before they could get near, the two red doors swung open on either side. Seeing the back gate open, Chu Yu, already a bit wary about Baima Temple, didn’t think twice and promptly pulled Huan Yuan back into a concealed corner.
Huan Yuan was pulled along and couldn’t resist instantly; Chu Yu pushed him against the wall. Then Chu Yu’s body also pressed closer. He felt uncomfortable yet couldn’t push Chu Yu away, so he tried to stick as close to the wall as possible, leaving about two inches of space between them.
The closeness was so intimate and ambiguous that Huan Yuan couldn’t help but hold his breath.
Once they retreated into the shadows of the corner, Chu Yu remembered there was actually no need to avoid anyone, but it seemed awkward to walk out at that moment, so she simply stood in place and looked towards the now open gate.
At first glance, the first thing that left the temple was a lavish carriage.
The carriage wasn’t ornately decorated, seemingly plain and simple in appearance. However, having spent some time in the Princess Mansion, Chu Yu had significantly improved her ability to appreciate luxury. Without any hint, she recognized the material used to make the carriage was a kind of hard and expensive wood, capable of withstanding some degree of blade and spear attacks. In terms of money, it could buy several of the Chu Gardens where she now resided.
On either side and the front of the carriage were a group of stern and robust guards. They stood close to the carriage, dutifully carrying out their protective tasks, all moving in unison, their gazes determined and forward.
But what truly surprised Chu Yu was not this, but the fact that the figure who appeared at the doorway following the guards, dressed in dark monk robes, was the very Jiran Chu Yu had been contemplating earlier.
Seeing this, it was Jiran seeing off the person in the carriage from the temple. It was unknown who sat within the carriage that warranted Jiran’s personal farewell.
Right after Jiran stopped at the temple gate, the carriage also came to a halt. Almost at the same second, the protective guards too stopped their strides, their actions uniform and well-trained, suggesting that their overall quality might be even higher than that of the regular troops Chu Yu had seen in Jiankang.
The sturdy carriage, the capable guards, such configurations were not only expensive but also required power.
But…
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Chu Yu couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows.
This kind of imposing formation that screamed orderliness, she felt as if she had seen it somewhere before.
Master Jiran placed his hands together and silently faced the carriage. The person inside the carriage remained silent as well, which greatly frustrated Chu Yu who wanted to guess the identity of the person inside by listening to their voice. The two were silent for a while before the carriage moved on, and Master Jiran still stood in place.
His expression was tinged with a touch of lonesome desolation, his eyes gazing forward as if lost in thought, immersed in his own musings.
Seeing that Master Jiran did not leave, Chu Yu grew anxious internally but did not wish to expose her tracks at this moment. However, the more she wished not to be noticed, the more her luck seemed to defy her; suddenly, a warm gust of air blew on the back of her neck. Without thinking, she exclaimed in surprise and jumped away to look back.
Behind her, Huan Yuan was bending over, gasping for air with difficulty. After managing to even his breathing, Huan Yuan looked apologetically at Chu Yu but did not know what to say to explain his actions. He had been momentarily absent-minded, holding his breath too long and finally unable to hold it any longer, he had let out that breath, unexpectedly startling Chu Yu.
Chu Yu gave a wry smile, remembering Master Jiran who still had not left from beside the back door of the monastery, she turned her head back resignedly but surprisingly found Master Jiran’s expression even more embarrassed than hers, his fair face blushing as if blood would drip from it.
Seeing Master Jiran’s flustered and helpless appearance, Chu Yu suddenly felt less embarrassed. She approached him with a smile and said, “Master Jiran, I trust you are well,” greeting him just as she had the day before.
She had her suspicions, yet seeing Master Jiran’s current demeanor, she knew she had definitely guessed wrong: Master Jiran, even if he had plots within Baima Temple, was certainly not targeting her, for his expression was purely one of embarrassment and showed no sign of guilt or evasiveness.
With this realization, Chu Yu felt much relieved. She walked over to Master Jiran’s side, admired his still-flushed ears for a moment, and directly asked, “Sorry, Huan Yuan and I came here for a visit. Just now I saw you sending off a visitor and didn’t want to disturb. By the way, may I know who was in the carriage?”
With most of her suspicions cleared, what remained was curiosity.
Since she had been discovered, she might as well ask straightforwardly, and avoid all the doubts in her heart that could unintentionally hurt someone.
Master Jiran’s face showed a hint of difficulty, and in a low voice, he said, “I really cannot disclose the identity of that person, please forgive me.”
Chu Yu smiled slightly, not insisting, and simply said, “If it’s difficult for you, then let’s not talk about it.” She then exchanged a few more words with Master Jiran, learning from him that Wang Yizhi, after finding out that she had escaped from Jiankang, had put aside all worldly affairs and was roaming around Northern Wei, potentially arriving in Luoyang at any time.
Though the visit to Baima Temple could not be considered completely successful, it was somewhat fruitful. Chu Yu bid farewell to Master Jiran, leaving with Huan Yuan.
The two walked slowly, finally stopping their steps only after they had left the vicinity of Baima Temple. Chu Yu turned to Huan Yuan with a smile and asked, “What do you think?”
Huan Yuan also smiled and said, “Looking at his expression, it seems he truly has unspeakable troubles, and he poses no harm to us. Whether to let this go or not is up to your decision.”
If Chu Yu wanted to know the full story, even if Master Jiran found it difficult, he would still pursue it unrelentingly.
Since it was unrelated to herself, Chu Yu didn’t want to spend too much thought or energy on it. She was about to let it go with a laugh, but then at the entrance of the street ahead, she saw the same carriage slowly passing by. The tender spring breeze lifted the soft curtain of the carriage, the bright spring light scattering inside, and in just the brief moment of a breath, she caught a glimpse of the person sitting inside the carriage.
Seeing the appearance of that person, Chu Yu stiffened, as if struck by lightning.
