"You, madam, sure talk big."
"If you had an order from Protector Zi Shan, we wouldn't block your way."
Although their tone was teasing, there was absolutely no disrespect.
I turned and walked down the long flight of stairs.
The two waiting below came up to meet me.
Yang Xi took the lead, asking with concern, "What did they say? Wouldn't let you in?"
"They said I need an order from Protector Zi Shan."
As I walked and talked, my mind was tangled with thoughts, and I felt somewhat uneasy.
I'd rather trick myself than bear the heart to fool my own people.
Without meaning to, Yang Xi's expression revealed a sigh of relief and he said in a low voice, "The Five Passages Temple never lets outsiders in; everyone can only worship from outside, which is why the temple fair is so lively. If you can't enter, there's nothing to be done."
