Chapter 23 The Note in the Old Book (2/2)

She flipped the book's cover page open with stiff fingers. Indeed, in the inside of it was a piece of yellowing paper. She put the paper under the light. There were only a few characters on the paper. ”Secret guards, two!”

There wasn't a name written below. There was only a weird symbol, and beside it, was a location. The Repayment Temple!

The Repayment Temple?

”Miss...”The two faces under the candlelight had turned pale. Mo Xuetong's slender fingers started to shake.

After a while, Mo Xuetong carefully straightened her thoughts and folded the paper in her hands. Color returned to her face and she said slowly, ”Mo Lan, don't tell anyone about what happened today. Not even to Mother Xu.”

The fewer people who knew about it the better. She felt as if she were in an extremely dangerous situation and could not breathe. Why would there be a piece of paper like this in her mother's book? Even if her mother was the eldest daughter of the General Manor and had a n.o.ble status, the existence of such a note felt like just the tip of an iceberg.

And she was slowly approaching the tip...

”Miss, I won't tell anyone.” Mo Lan was a careful sort and she nodded fiercely. ”But Miss, it is also at the Repayment Temple?”

The Repayment temple was one of the more famous Buddhist temples in the capital. It was said that 30 years ago, the insurgent Qin king had practiced cultivation there before. The Qin king was very close to getting the throne, but had failed in the end. Legend said that the Qin king had left behind many treasures. Many people had gone to find these treasure but to no avail.

Most of the n.o.ble families in the capital liked to visit the Repayment Temple partly because of this. And it was also because of the unique and beautiful scenery there.

Mo Huawen had lit an altar lamp for his deceased wife at the Repayment Temple after he moved to the city. That was why Mo Xuemin came up with the excuse to get Mo Xuetong to go there.

”Since they are both at the Repayment Temple, then that's good. Mo Lan, what's wrong with your hand?” Mo Xuetong steeled herself and asked gently.

”I'm fine. I can go with Miss to the Repayment Temple tomorrow. ”Mo Lan knew why she was asking and she looked at Mo Xuetong determinedly.

Mo Xuetong breathed out lightly. She reached out to pat Mo Lan's hand. She really could not leave Mo Lan behind. While Mo He and Mo Yu were smart, she liked Mo Lan the most. She was steady and presented herself well. Mother Xu was old and it was not suitable sometimes for her to take her nursemaid along. As such, she had to gain those two secret guards on her trip to the Repayment Temple this time no matter what.

As long as she had two highly skilled guards to protect her on the sly, Mo Xuemin and Auntie Fang would not be able to do anything against her anymore.

”Miss, what should I do?” Mo Lan knew how serious the situation was. She looked at Mo Xuetong with bright eyes.

She would definitely work with her mistress this time and not do things without seeking permission. Something like what happened in the past would not happen again.

”Don't pack any more. Get Mo Yu and the others to pack early in the morning tomorrow. Tonight, embroider this symbol with me and make a pouch so we can use it tomorrow.” Mo Xuetong smoothed out the paper in her hand. The symbol did not look complicated under the candle light. They were like words, but not. At a glance, they looked like a blooming orchid.

It was not difficult to embroider it with thread.

Looking at how calm and composed her mistress was and at the slight smile on her face, Mo Lan felt that her mistress had unspeakable confidence. Mo Lan's heart, which had beat wildly because of what was on the paper, finally calmed down. Her mistress was really unlike before. If Madam knew about it, she would definitely feel comforted.

The paper was left behind by madam for miss. Madam loved miss so much, she would not harm miss.

”Alright, I'll go prepare immediately.”

The two did not hesitate. Mo Lan prepared the threads while Mo Xuetong copied out the pattern. Then, the two started to sew. It was not difficult to make a pouch. In her past life, Mo Xuetong was very familiar with needlework because she lived in seclusion. She had once embroidered a picture for the Old Madam's birthday.

The night pa.s.sed without words. Mo Xuetong woke up early. She had not slept for long. She found a plain dress and put it on. After bidding Mo Huawen goodbye, she boarded the waiting carriage. Auntie Fang sent her out with a smile and watched as she got on.

”Has His Excellency left?” Auntie Fang stopped smiling only when she could only make out the faint outline of the carriage. Coldness appeared in her eyes. s.l.u.t, how dare she leave in such a stately manner before her? She did not seem a bit respectful at all. She would not let her leave so successfully if she did not think that the little s.l.u.t would have her reputation ruined and would no longer be able to fight with Min'er.

”His Excellency already sent someone to report. He has gone to the Repayment Temple. You were in the study then, so I could not report.” Nanny Li whispered with a smile.

”Good, let the little s.l.u.t get herself into trouble...”Auntie Fang laughed coldly. She turned to enter the manor, ”She's seeking death herself. She can't blame others for it.”

”That's right, even if something happens to Third miss in the temple...it has nothing to do with Auntie. Anyway, you didn't go with her, and she was behaving inappropriately. Who can she blame?”

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