The four of them were having a lively conversation when Daoxu ran over from the front hall. After happily greeting Manbao and the three others, he grabbed the tea in front of Daohe and took a sip.
He frowned completely from the bitterness but didn't mind, and commented after putting it down, "I've been talking so much my throat is almost on fire, Senior Brother, why are you so leisurely here?"
Daohe replied, "I don't talk much with Master."
Daoxu scoffed, then happily turned to the three, "Is the capital fun?"
Manbao nodded, "It's not bad."
Daoxu was envious, "I wish I could go to the capital too."
Daohe said, "The monastery doesn't have money."
Traveling expenses are considerable, not everyone can afford to go out.
Bai Shan, however, suggested, "If you really want to go, you can travel with us. We have a carriage and horses, and we'll be on hand on the road. But have you thought about where you'll go once you reach the capital?"
