The vegetarian food of Chengguo Temple is well-known in Beijing, but ordinary pilgrims rarely have the chance to taste it.

But because the old Princess Rui is a devout Buddhist, over the past few decades, she has donated countless lamp oil and incense, not to mention other merits, so her feelings are different from others. Today, Princess Rui came in person, which was naturally very respectful.

As expected, Ning'er and other female guests were invited into a small independent room in the dining hall. There were only eight tables in the room, on which were placed bowls, chopsticks, cups and other items, all made of yellow wood.

After everyone was seated and washed their hands, a group of young monks came in one after another, bringing up various vegetarian meals.

Ning'er looked at the vegetarian food in front of her with great interest. There were eight bowls and plates on each table, four large and four small. The portions were not large, but each dish was extremely beautifully prepared.

The main dishes were mostly the same, but some of the soups were changed according to the age and temperament of each person. For example, the red mushroom and ginseng stew in front of Mrs. Lin was replaced by a stewed chanterelle with autumn chestnuts, ginger and melon on Ning'er's table.

After the vegetarian dishes were served, a smiling little monk clasped his hands together and bowed to her. He also handed her an extra round green glazed bowl and said in a gentle voice, "Donor, this is snow-preserved almond green cheese. Please enjoy it slowly."

Ning Er took a curious look and saw that only her and Lin Ruozhen's table had this dish, so she couldn't help but ask, "Why do we have this dish?"

The little monk smiled and said, "Our abbot said that although this dessert is delicious, it is too sweet and most elders don't like it. So we only give it to the girls."

Ning'er smiled when she heard that. When she was eating, she first tasted the cheese which was said to be too sweet. It had a light aroma of almonds and a hint of Longjing tea fragrance. The slightly cool taste perfectly blended the sweetness of the cheese, which was silky and dense. A long-lasting milky aroma surged in her mouth as she savored it.

Ning'er's eyes narrowed as she ate. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart. It was indeed very sweet, but it was really delicious...

Just for this dessert, today's trip to Chengguo Temple is not in vain.

She originally thought that all vegetarian meals in the temple would be very light, such as cabbage and tofu, but she didn't expect that the vegetarian meals here would be much more exquisite and delicious than the usual banquets with big meats.

She was eating so seriously and attentively that she almost forgot about her business until a dull "bang" sound was suddenly heard.

Ning'er quickly turned her head and saw the two maids, Guiyun and Songluo, busy cleaning up the mess on the table. Lin Ruozhan was sitting there at a loss, with a look of panic on his face.

She blushed visibly: "Mother, Princess, I, I accidentally knocked over the soup bowl..."

Ning'er's gaze immediately moved to her. Her very elegant light pink cross-collared long coat and moon-white pleated skirt were now dotted with spots and stains of light brown mushroom soup.

Lin Ruozhen's face turned red, and she was so ashamed that she looked like she would cry the next moment. Even Princess Rui couldn't bear it and comforted her, "What's the big deal? The maids didn't serve well. Just go back to the wing and clean up."

Lin Ruozhen raised her head, and looked at the princess with a pair of watery eyes gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty, it was my fault."

Ning Er couldn't help but sigh at her excited and adoring look. Sister Lin's acting skills were just too good...

Madam Lin also stood up and apologized: "This impetuous child is clumsy and awkward. It really makes the princess embarrassed."

Princess Rui waved her hand and said, "These are just some minor matters. Let Miss Lin sort them out."

Lin Ruozhen hurriedly stood up and left with tears of gratitude, and took the opportunity to wink at Ning'er. Ning'er understood and stood up, bowed to Princess Zhou and Madam Lin one by one, and said softly: "I will accompany Sister Lin."

Princess Rui nodded and said, "Okay, you two can go together." Madam Lin also ordered two maids to follow.

Whenever women from wealthy families go out, they will carry all their underwear and utensils with them from head to toe, and they will rarely touch outside things.

As for the coats for meeting guests, she would prepare two or three sets in case of emergency. Therefore, when Lin Ruozhan spilled the soup, she lost her daughter's dignity, but it was very convenient to deal with.

Songluo wiped it briefly and put a floor-length cloak around the young lady. Several people gathered around her and walked towards the Zen room where the guests were staying in the west.

Over there, the servants of the Lin family had already cleaned up several upper rooms. Lin Ruozhen walked in and just as he untied his cloak, he smiled shyly and said, "Sisters, go and serve mother. I only have Guiyun and Songluo here."

The maids were sent here by Madam Lin. Seeing her shyness, they all said knowingly, "Okay, let's go tell the Madam. The young lady can just tidy up."

After those people left, Lin Ruozhen closed the door and breathed a sigh of relief: "Hurry, help me change my clothes quickly."

Guiyun and Songluo were both worried and nervous. They had no idea what had happened. They only knew that the girl had been possessed since she had seen the young man through the veil.

But they knew their young lady's temper very well. Once she was determined to do something, she would not listen to anyone's advice. No matter how they tried to persuade her, they could only bring a wash basin and towel and help her change her clothes.

Lin Ruozhen's heart was pounding, and she couldn't help asking Ning'er: "Do you think I can find him?"

Ning Er sighed, "It all depends on God's will."

Lin Ruozhen's eyes were dreamy and filled with beautiful scenes: "I will definitely meet her. I have waited for five years. God will not have the heart to let me wait any longer."

After changing her clothes, she walked around the room excitedly, and reminded him worriedly: "Don't forget it later."

Ning Er also became nervous because of her: "Don't worry. No one else will see it."

The two of them discussed in a low voice for a few more words, and then Lin Ruozhen instructed the two maids: "Stay here and if mother sends someone to ask before we come back, you can say that Ning'er and I went to change clothes and will be back soon."

When Songluo was about to speak after hearing this, Guiyun gently pulled her back. She shook her head and watched the two bold ladies, each holding a ball fan, slip away.

Lin Ruozhen was so excited that she could hardly tell north from south. Ning Er pulled her and said, "This way."

When they arrived in front of the dining hall, the two slowed down their pace and acted calmly.

As expected, a new group of monks had been appointed to guard the gate. Lin Ruozhan was about to enter with his hands clasped together when suddenly the door curtain moved and a tall, handsome young man with a narrow waist and broad shoulders stepped out.

Lin Ruozhan suddenly seemed to be under a spell, standing still in the same place, forgetting even who he was.

Ning'er was observing the surroundings for her from the side and did not see this scene. When she saw Lin Ruozhen suddenly fell silent, she urged, "Sister, hurry up..."

Lin Ruozhan seemed to be suddenly awakened from a dream, her face instantly turned red from her neck to the top of her head. She didn't know where she got the courage from, and without saying a word, she grabbed the young man's sleeve and dragged him towards the alley like a flash.

Ning Er turned her head and saw two people running away quickly, one after the other. She was stunned and said: Wait, no, why did they suddenly run away like this? ?

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