Mrs. Han did not ask what Yun Jinnian prayed for. She took him back to the Zen quarters, and after freshening up and eating the vegetarian meal, they rested.
But Yun Jinnian just couldn't sleep.
He carefully rose from bed, dressed, and left the Zen quarters.
Holding a lantern, he walked towards the Daxiong Treasure Hall.
Occasionally encountering patrolling monks, the monks knew that nobles were staying at the temple and were not surprised to see Yun Jinnian. "Benefactor, you're not sleeping this late?"
"I would like to know how to get to the hall where the Everlasting Light is lit."
The monk looked at Yun Jinnian. "Benefactor, are you lighting an Everlasting Light for a loved one?"
"Yes!"
"Then please follow this monk!"
Yun Jinnian followed the monk through several courtyards. The Huguo Temple was a centuries-old large temple, each courtyard featuring towering trees that were evergreens, camphor trees to be specific.
In the faint rustling, Yun Jinnian glanced over.
