Her allegiance was ultimately uncertain.
However, the appearance of Madam Tong quickly resolved the issue.
At the moment they saw Tong Jia, the city gate guards respectfully bowed and recited, "Greetings, Taoist Temple Master Tong," then opened the gate under Tong Jia's assurance.
Lady Zhushan entered the city alone, riding alongside Madam Tong.
"Accompany me, an old woman, to a place."
Lady Zhushan's expression was complex, lacking the cold aura from their first meeting.
Tong Jia accompanied her, gathering wine, meat, incense, and paper money along the way, before arriving at an unnamed desolate grave mound deep within Pearl Mountain.
Lady Zhushan lit the paper money and incense, offering wine and meat in worship.
She gazed at the tomb with an infinitely complex expression, then asked, "Is Song here?"
Tong Jia responded, "I will find him."
Lady Zhushan shook her head and simply said, "Just thank him for me."
