Chapter 60: Belongs Neither to the Past, Nor to the Present, Nor to the Future

Faced with such a being that was neither immortal nor god, it was always wise to be cautious.

She stood up and asked, "How long until midnight?"

A palace maid quickly responded, "About an hour."

Princess Ruyi instructed, "Prepare the bathing water, make sure to use dust-free water, and..."

Senior Taichu preferred songs like Mountain and Stream, which seemed rather detached.

"Boil water with plum charcoal, use a bamboo bucket, add orchids, and prepare chrysanthemum powder for the body."

"And prepare a plain zither for me, not the ornate ones, an ancient zither will do."

"Also, prepare an incense table. I want to offer incense and pray."

After bathing and offering incense, Princess Ruyi played Mountain and Stream three times alone in her palace.

Feeling her mind finally at peace, she took out the bronze ghost mask and solemnly said, "Now, the pilgrimage can begin."