The sky was bright, with gentle rays of light softly illuminating the plaque above the Goddess Temple, seemingly casting a golden glow.
The Goddess Temple was located on the west side of Wuyang City, not as bustling as the markets, but during festivals, it was crowded with visitors.
Especially on festival days, the place was buzzing with noise.
Buddhist chants lingered in the air, and the bell sounds echoed far.
The ancient trees at the entrance stood tall, and the blue stone slabs were wiped clean, without a trace of moss, a testament to the temple's frequent visitors.
The father and son of the Zhu Family led the selected children away to change into clean and tidy clothes.
The steward stayed behind to comfort those whose children were not chosen.
Over the years, the reputation of the Goddess Temple had grown, partly thanks to the efforts of the Zhu Family, which also attracted many outsiders.
