Hanshan Temple was bustling with incense offerings and throngs of worshippers. After a morning of prayers, everyone was feeling a bit weary.
The Old Madam instructed Nanny Wu to request a few meditation rooms so that they could have a vegetarian meal and rest awhile before continuing.
The Old Madam called Lin Wan'er aside for a private conversation.
Lu Mother shared a meditation room with Meng Qianqian, while the family matriarch stayed next door, and the second branch's rooms were farther away.
Meng Qianqian noticed that Lu Mother seemed preoccupied and gently asked, "Mother, are you feeling unwell? Should we head down the mountain earlier? Tan'er can carry you if needed."
Lu Mother snapped out of her thoughts, shook her head, and said, "I'm just a bit tired, it's nothing serious. I'll go check on your great-grandmother."
With that, she lowered her gaze, got up, and left the room.
Before long, Ban Xia and Jade Lotus returned with the vegetarian meals.
