Yun Jinnian couldn’t help but crack a smile.
"What did the abbot find fault with you for?"
"He berated me for wasting the Blood Lotus!"
Yun Jinnian was startled for a moment, feeling utterly helpless, "You eat yours; the abbot will have no shortage!"
"That old baldy has been generous with you!" Chu Yu said, a hint of jealousy in his voice.
Had it not been for Yun Jinnian’s sake, Abbot Wuxin would probably have already made his move to snatch it.
"Don’t call the abbot that; he’s a highly accomplished monk!" Yun Jinnian spoke softly, pulling up Chu Yu’s covers, "Rest well, I’ll be right here watching over you!"
"You’re not leaving?" Chu Yu asked in a gentle voice.
Seeing Yun Jinnian nod, Chu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, "I promise I won’t do anything foolish again!"
Yun Jinnian remained silent.
This wasn’t the first time Chu Yu had encountered danger.
"Since you’ve said so, I’ll believe you, but I hope you keep your word!" Yun Jinnian paused before continuing, "As the Saintess of the Moonwatching Sect, even if it’s just for the sake of the sect, I will marry and bear children!"
It wouldn’t be with Chu Yu, then it must be with someone else.
It was a promise she made to the Patriarch and others, and she had to fulfill it.
She also hoped that Chu Yu would understand and not do anything foolish. Let Zhou Yunshen come to Tianchu Country if he must, just ignore him!
But considering Chu Yu went to great lengths to attempt Zhou Yunshen’s assassination, it seemed like Zhou Yunshen’s arrival in Tianchu Country might have touched Chu Yu’s sore spot, prompting him to want him dead.
She added, "Next time you undertake a dangerous task, take more people with you. With proper preparation, you won’t leave any loose ends!"
Chu Yu nodded with a smile.
"I’ll listen to you!"
Closing his eyes, it wasn’t long before he fell into a peaceful sleep.
Yun Jinnian looked at him and sighed.
No matter how strong he appeared to be, he couldn’t hide his fragile heart.
He must have been restless these days.
Yun Jinnian felt heartache for Chu Yu. She sat by his side, watching him sleep, then got up to open the window, let some fresh air into the room, and then closed it again.
She returned to the bedside, lay down with eyes closed to rest, but soon fell asleep herself.
When they awoke, the rain seemed to fall even heavier, pattering on the glazed tiles. Yun Jinnian stood up, noticed that Chu Yu was still sleeping deeply, and touched his forehead to check his temperature, which was normal. After tucking him in, she opened the room door. Luoyi quickly approached and whispered, "Fourth Miss, is the master...?"
"He’s asleep. Go prepare some porridge, call him for a meal later and then he can sleep again!"
Luoyi went down to carry out the order.
Turning back, Yun Jinnian saw that Chu Yu had awakened.
Groggily getting out of bed, Yun Jinnian hurried forward, "I’ll support you!"
"I’m heading to the refectory; you go freshen up first. We’ll have a meal together later!"
Yun Jinnian felt her face flush, hastily agreeing before turning to run off.
Chu Yu watched Yun Jinnian’s retreating figure and began to smile with joy.
Upon returning to the monastery, the room had been tidied. "Miss, you’re back!"
"The abbot said to seek him at the Dharma Academy as soon as you return," Hemei spoke earnestly.
Yun Jinnian clearly understood what Abbot Wuxin was implying.
Shaking her head with a chuckle, "Get ready, take the things, and we’ll meet with Abbot Wuxin!"
Upon learning that Yun Jinnian had arrived, Abbot Wuxin smiled from ear to ear, "Yun benefactor, please come in, this old monk has been awaiting you for quite some time!"
Yun Jinnian smiled, handing the brocade box to Abbot Wuxin, "This box holds the Blood Lotus, with twenty Blood Lotus Pills inside, and also thirty Snow Lotus Pills!"
Abbot Wuxin joyfully accepted them.
Yun Jinnian then spoke solemnly and apologetically, "Abbot, I’ve done something that wronged you!"