Did Miss become a nun today?

The snow in Changning lasted for almost half a month before it finally stopped and the sky cleared.

Over the next few days, temperatures rose significantly, the snow on the ground slowly melted, and the river level rose, posing a risk of flooding.

The snow melted too quickly, and the streets were not spared either. Fortunately, the houses in Changning are waterproof, so they can hold on for now.

Water flooded downstairs; it was hot enough to wash your feet. The workers were busy bailing the water out.

Xie Yun Chu went downstairs to help, but was chased back by the shopkeeper.

Granny Li chuckled, "There are men downstairs, why would Miss need to lift a finger? You can rest upstairs, and once the outside is cleaned up, this old servant will accompany you for a stroll."

She didn't insist, holding the scriptures and ignoring everything else.

When I went to sleep at night, that feeling of suffocation from my dreams came back again.

She had been sleeping soundly at night during the floods and hadn't felt uncomfortable at all, but today she felt really unwell.

She had initially thought it was a nightmare, but today she wasn't sleeping too soundly. She only noticed that her side was slightly sunken. A moment later, a pair of hands reached out from behind her and pulled her into their arms.

Surrounded by complete darkness, Xie Yun Chu thought she was dreaming and muttered a curse under her breath.

It's such a disturbance to her sleep; she can't even control her own dreams.

If he disturbs her sleep again, she will speak ill of him in front of Buddha and make him suffer retribution.

Perhaps her words in her dream came true, because the oppressive feeling behind her gradually faded away until it disappeared.

The door slowly opened, and the person inside came out. The night watchman downstairs saw the person and immediately flew away from his sleepiness.

"Why did you come out at this time, young master...?"

Before he could finish speaking, the waiter stared at the faint red mark on his face and dared not ask any more questions.

This young master comes every day. A few days ago, the road outside was flooded and impassable, so he didn't show up. Today, the road outside was just cleared, and he came.

But he doesn't look too good. Could it be that the young lady is angry because he hasn't come these past few days?

"Is the young master leaving so late?"

"Um."

After saying that, he turned and left.

When Xie Yun Chu woke up the next day, she felt that the dream she had just had the night before was exceptionally vivid.

In her dream, she cursed at someone, swung her hand to hit someone, and kicked them several times... She looked at her palm and felt that her palm was a little different, as if she had really hit someone, and it felt a little numb.

The sensation at that moment was so real.

She sat on the edge of the bed in a daze for a while, then shook off the jumbled thoughts in her mind.

This is Changning, and the outside world has suffered a disaster. How could someone climb into her bed in the middle of the night?

"Miss is awake?" At this moment, Granny Li pushed open the door and came in carrying hot water.

"The floodwaters have mostly receded today, and many shops on the street have reopened. It's quite lively."

Xie Yun Chu was still thinking about what happened last night, and asked, "Did anyone come to the inn last night?"

Not knowing why she asked that, Granny Li answered truthfully, "No, why do you ask that, Miss?"

Hearing that there hadn't been any new customers recently, Xie Yun Chu felt relieved. She figured she'd probably been sleeping too much and was having nightmares where she couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality.

She washed her face, sat by the window and felt refreshed by the breeze.

As Granny Li was tidying the bed, she suddenly exclaimed "Eh!" and picked up a small piece of something from under the pillow: "Miss, why is there a plum blossom petal under your pillow?"

Xie Yun Chu turned around and saw that Li Mama was holding a red plum petal between her fingers. The petal was slightly curled at the edges, and its color was fresh, tender, moist and cool, as if it had just fallen from the branch yesterday.

"Could it be blowing in through the window?"

...But there were no plum blossoms outside their room.

Because of this, she was distracted all day and couldn't sleep at night, so she simply stayed in bed and waited.

If there really is someone, they will definitely come again tonight.

But we waited and waited, until dawn, and there was still no movement outside.

Could I have guessed wrong?

Never mind whether it's true or false, it doesn't matter anyway, she's leaving the inn today.

Things have returned to normal outside; it's time to go out and take a look.

She didn't have much luggage. After paying the room fee, she left with Granny Li.

The innkeeper looked reluctant to let her go and wanted her to stay a few more days, but she had other things to do and couldn't stay long.

Recently, due to the disaster, the person who had been watching the house in the south of the city has long since disappeared. The last time they came to report the news, they only said that the family rarely went out, and whenever they needed something, it was always sent from outside.

Now that the road is open, Grand Tutor Lu will definitely go there.

Having made up her mind, she followed the path to the house, looking at it from afar.

At noon, the person indeed arrived. The carriage stopped at the gate, and the people inside came forward to greet him and invited him in.

"Is that Grand Tutor Lu?"

Granny Li nodded, "That's right. Although so many years have passed, this old servant recognizes him."

Xie Yun Chu couldn't understand who exactly lived in this house.

Why not talk to Grand Tutor Lu directly? At least ask if he knows where her mother is. If she can see her mother before becoming a nun, it would be a way to sever her worldly ties.

It's been almost eleven years, and she'll be seventeen soon. She's almost forgotten what her mother looks like.

Of course, she didn't insist. She would see him if she could, but she wouldn't regret it if she couldn't.

After about an hour, the person came out.

Just as she was about to step forward to stop the carriage, the guard in front of it suddenly frowned, drew his sword, and shouted, "Who's there? Come out!"

Before she could make a move, a person emerged from another corner and knelt tremblingly in front of the carriage.

"Please forgive me, sir. It was Madam who sent me."

Upon hearing this, the guard sheathed his sword and looked in the direction of the carriage.

There was no movement from inside the carriage for a long time, so the attendant outside understood. "Madam is always reasonable, why would she send you to follow her? Perhaps it's a wicked servant in the manor who has other ideas."

"Guards, drag him away. He doesn't need to return to the manor."

The man was gagged and dragged away, a sight that sent chills down Xie Yun Chu's spine.

She had originally planned to meet with this Grand Tutor Lu and ask him if he had condoned his wife and daughter's violent acts, but now she dared not.

Forgive her for lacking ability and not daring to take risks.

Those are someone else's wife and daughter. How can you believe what others say?

I'm afraid she'll be tied up and killed the moment she speaks.

Nothing is more important than life, so I dared not linger any longer and left in a hurry.

The most talked-about topic on the street these days is this year's newly crowned champion.

The top scholar had just entered the Hanlin Academy when he volunteered to provide disaster relief during the heavy snowfall in Changning.

The disaster relief was timely and there were not many casualties, and this newly appointed top scholar deserves credit for it.

Hearing the people's praise, Xie Yun Chu's first thought was of Meng Qi An.

Regardless, having met him, she still hoped that Young Master Meng would pass the exam.

Looking up at the sky, the gloom in my heart instantly vanished.

Those who have left home to become nuns are inherently less connected to the six karmic relationships, so it doesn't really matter if they don't see each other; after all, her mother is doing better than her.

Turning back to Granny Li, he said, "Granny, it's time for you to go."

Granny Li wanted to say something, but she didn't give her the chance. "Granny, there's no need to persuade me anymore. I won't turn back."

"I no longer need anyone to serve me, and your contract has long been broken. Go home."

After sending Granny Li away, Xie Yun Chu carried her bundle and took the letter of resignation that Granny Li had written for her to the government office for filing. After that, she went to Qingwu Mountain.

The nunnery was located halfway up the mountain. She handed the official documents to the nun, clasped her hands together, and knelt before the Buddha, saying, "This disciple has severed all worldly ties and today formally enters the Buddhist order."