I heard there are guests coming, and they are all young people. Are you Fei Zhu
A low female voice came from behind the door, and then several mermaids came in. Xiao Ji and the others looked outside the door at the same time, and were immediately attracted by these uniquely dressed people.
One woman and four men came in. All four men wore identical blue and gray Taoist gowns. Their hair was combed smoothly, coiled up to the top of their heads, and a bamboo hairpin was inserted.
Unlike these male Taoists, the woman standing in front of them was not wearing a Taoist robe, but a casual and appropriate home outfit. However, this unique attire was more indicative of her prestigious status, let alone the male Taoists who followed her with utmost respect.
This woman is Fei Shan. Xiao Ji saw her at a glance, but the uncomfortable feeling followed closely. In a hurry, she grabbed the hand closest to her and whispered the identity of the person who came.
I am Fei Chan, the sister of Fei Zhu
I know, just sit here obediently for now
Surprisingly, the person who answered her was unexpected. Shi Jiu's wrist was tightly pulled by her, but he showed no signs of struggling. I didn't expect that in a moment of desperation, I would pull him. Xiaoji became nervous and her face turned even redder.
What's wrong with your friend? Is she feeling unwell
Passing over the crowd, Fei Chan's gaze was straight ahead, and his gaze fell on Xiao Ji, making her the center of attention in an instant.
She's feeling a bit uncomfortable, maybe she caught a cold on the way here. Do you still have hot water here? Adding some more can make her a little warmer
Seeing that their hand holding gesture was about to be seen by others, Shi Jiu naturally took a step forward, reached for the nearby tea table, and opened the empty tea cup to show Fei Chan.
This tea has the function of dispelling cold and evil spirits, so it should be consumed more. "Fei Shan nodded in agreement, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ji's face, which was slightly unnaturally red. After a moment of contemplation, he continued," You came all the way here for Fei Zhu, right? I'll thank you for her first, but she's still resting now. I'll let you meet when she wakes up later
Speaking of Fei Zhu, apart from a slightly tired expression, Fei Chan had no other special reactions. Seeing her like this, all the friends present couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief, and their tone also relaxed.
Are you really Fei Zhu's sister? This is the first time I heard that she has an older sister
Fei Shan's words briefly confirmed her relationship with Fei Zhu, but Bo He still didn't believe it. Although Xiao Ji had mentioned about Fei Shan before, her appearance and temperament were too different from Fei Zhu's. Even though she was smiling, that kind of smile didn't penetrate her eyes, and she always felt a slight distance.
However, questioning the other person's identity for the first time would usually make most people angry. Fortunately, Fei Chan showed no signs of annoyance. She smiled and waved away the four male Taoist priests who had come in, sitting on a chair and beginning to answer Bo He's questions.
"Fei Zhu and I are indeed close sisters, but they are also two kinds of people. The reason why she didn't say that may be that she is just an ordinary student, while my sister has entered the Tongyou Hall, so in a sense, I am already an outsider.
Although Fei Chan's appearance may seem no different from that of an ordinary person, she is a genuine Taoist nun. Everyone was surprised by this result, except for Jin Xiaoji, who still had doubts about her identity. After all, the depth of her hostility towards herself that day was not easily forgotten.
Next is casual conversation. Unlike her appearance, Fei Shan's attitude towards them is relatively friendly. Although her eyes are sometimes cold and indifferent, she patiently answers each question raised by everyone, looking like an outsider.
During the casual conversation, tea finally arrived. This time, everyone's table was filled with a pot of tea, and the negative side was particularly appeased. Three purple clay pots emitting hot white smoke were neatly placed on her table.
Because he had just listened to a cup of tea and water warming words, Bohe took the initiative to pour three cups of tea for Xiaoji. Among them, Shijiu had wanted to help, but she stopped him like a wolf. Out of goodwill, Xiaoji drank every sip, but in the end, she stopped drinking until her forehead was sweating and her saliva was hard to swallow.
Okay, it's almost time. Fei Zhu should also wake up
Fei Chan drank the tea in one gulp, and as he put down the teacup, he looked at everyone present one by one. Everyone's spirits were lifted when they heard the sight of Fei Zhu, even Jin Xiaoji. Although her face was still very red, her eyes immediately became clear, as if she had already dispelled the discomfort.
So everyone got up and followed Fei Chan towards the backyard of the house. Along the way, they had encountered several Taoist priests who were wearing blue robes and looked at them with strange eyes. However, when they saw Fei Chan walking at the forefront, they all spontaneously performed the most solemn Taoist ritual. Obviously, Fei Chan should be the most prestigious person here.
After turning a few large houses, the buildings behind become even more humane. If it was a regular main hall before, then this is a simple bedroom. Everyone came to a fully covered door, and Fei Chan gently opened the door.
Who is it? I said don't disturb me! "The sound of opening the door was very light, but the people inside immediately heard it, and the person speaking was none other than Bohe.
Fei Chan gave a bitter smile, but his movements did not stop. Instead, he took off his shoes and walked in. Inside the room was a Zen like place, with wooden floors on the ground. Walking up, there was a thumping sound, but beyond that, there was no other sound inside.
Xiao Ji and the others followed behind and quickly entered. The room was very dark, and the curtains were all drawn. She saw a few sandalwood sticks placed by the door, and as soon as she approached, she immediately smelled a faint scent of sandalwood. Because it wasn't too strong or too weak, it smelled quite pleasant.
"Fei Zhu, it's me." Fei Chan's voice came from the front, and the two sisters were in the next room.
Sister, do you need anything
Someone came to see you, would you like to meet them
No! "Fei Zhu refused without hesitation, but after a moment of silence, she seemed to struggle again." Who is it
You can see for yourself. "The door leading to the next door was opened, and Fei Chan stood at the doorway. Behind her was Fei Zhu lying on the bed. Although she didn't move, her eyes were already looking out the door.
It's you guys... "A hint of surprise flashed in Fei Zhu's eyes, followed by tears. Her lips twitched a few times, but unexpectedly she started crying loudly.
The few people outside the door were all flustered when they cried. The three girls hurriedly ran in, holding Fei Zhu's head and comforting him. Mu Dongyang and Shi Jiu looked outside the door for a while, but in the end, they didn't go in because it was a girl's bedroom. Seeing that this gathering would not stop for a while, the two of them decided to go out together.
When Xiaoji and the three of them came out, each with a pair of red eyes, their months of getting along were not without emotions. Although they were a bit cold at the beginning, the girls' feelings gradually accumulated over time. So this time, when their friend got sick, it really made everyone feel relieved.
Fei Zhu had already fallen asleep inside. Originally, Xiao Ji and the others had agreed to go back after seeing her, but as soon as those words were spoken, Fei Zhu tried her best to persuade her. In the end, everyone decided to stay and accompany her for a while until tomorrow before leaving.
Upon learning of this decision, Fei Shan immediately enthusiastically arranged for them. She took everyone to the guest rooms, which were not too many or too few, exactly five rooms. It is said that although this is a Taoist temple, not many people come to pay their respects here. Even if some people come, they will not stay overnight here, so the guest rooms are very simple.
Xiao Ji will always remember the enthusiastic reception of Fei Chan towards them. As the highest ranking person in Tongyou Hall, she personally arranged rooms for everyone. The three items on the left were for three girls, and the two rooms closer to the door on the right were for Shi Jiu and Mu Dongyang.
But when it was the turn of the three girls to divide the rooms, Fei Chan took the initiative to make the roof for them. Xiao Ji's room was the outermost, Bo He was the innermost, and Cui Zizhi was in the middle. This kind of room division is actually not a big deal, but when Bohe found out about the room next door to Xiaoji, which was adjacent to the room of Zuimu Dongyang, an extremely excited and ambiguous look suddenly filled her eyes, making people feel uncomfortable after looking at it a few more times.
To put it simply, Xiaoji's room is only separated from Mu Dongyang's by a wooden wall. If there is any movement next door, she can hear it in her own room. Xiao Ji didn't want to look at this kind of gaze, so she was the first to enter the room, and then the sound of doors closing began to ring around her, and everyone entered the room one after another.
Sandalwood was lit again in the room, with a faint and fragrant aroma. Xiao Ji looked around the room and found that it was really simple, with only a bed and a table and chairs. There was also a steaming hot teapot placed on the table, probably because she knew she was uncomfortable.
Picking up the teapot and taking a big sip, Xiaoji suddenly remembered that she had one more thing to do. She pushed open the door and walked out, finding a place with better signal to start making phone calls.
On the other end of the phone, my cousin kept asking questions, but when Jin Xiaoji mentioned that she was staying at a Taoist temple with her classmates today and not coming home, my cousin suddenly fell silent.
You know exactly what kind of people we are, why do you still go to that kind of place
I don't know if this is a Taoist temple, but this is also Fei Zhu's home
Since you've already said that, I can't do anything about it. Anyway, be careful yourself and don't eat anything unclean
Speaking of things, Xiaoji suddenly felt hungry. They left the house early in the morning and didn't eat anything on the way. Although she had just drunk several cups of tea, she had already digested it quite well.
Don't worry, I'll be fine. I've only had some tea so far, and I'm hungry from what you said, "Xiaoji joked, trying to break the serious atmosphere. The cousin remained silent for a while and finally let out a soft sigh.
Wait a moment, it seems like someone is calling me
Someone called her name at the door, and Xiaoji turned around and saw a female nun walking towards her. She saw Xiaoji on the phone and made a gesture of eating, "Stop talking, someone called us for dinner
Closing the phone, Xiaoji walked towards Daogu, and behind her, several other doors also opened one after another, and everyone came out.