After the turn of the year, ten days before the third day of the third lunar month, Pu Yanlan was taken to the observatory by Zhang Zhenyue. The National Master had his female disciple change into a Taoist robe and follow him in purification for ten days, until midnight of the third day when they arranged the incense table and the three offerings in the courtyard to welcome the emissary. Yet, throughout the entire process, his mind was elsewhere,
"The time is almost upon us, why hasn't she appeared? Could it be that she has changed her mind?"
Zhang Zhenyue felt anxious in his heart, both for his female disciple and for the sect's treasured Tongxuan Bright Mirror. He looked all around and saw no one approaching, which made him even more suspicious and alarmed. On the other hand, Pu Yanlan maintained a calm expression. Seeing Zhang Zhenyue's flickering gaze and his uneasy demeanor, she couldn't help but laugh inwardly,
"He's waiting for Shiyi..."