That was when Du Anrao was eight years old. A special guest arrived at the Taoist temple. By "special," it did not mean he had some strange appearance or was unlike anyone else; it was because while everyone else climbed the mountain carrying bags filled with daily necessities or incense and offerings, this man also carried a large, bulging bag, yet inside it were the ashes of his beloved.
At first, Du Anrao didn't pay much attention to the old man with the snow-white hair. It wasn't until her Master spoke with him that she learned this man had visited their temple forty years ago, accompanied by his partner—who was also a gentleman.
At that time, the two had just come out about their relationship and faced opposition from both their families and society. Both were beaten by their families and locked away, but the two, deeply in love, were unwilling to let their bond end. So, by unspoken mutual agreement, they spent every ounce of their energy escaping their homes to elope.
Chapter 188