The conditions in the temple were limited, so washing up was out of the question.
Hua Manman wiped her face with a damp handkerchief, then leaned against Li Ji and fell asleep.
When night fell, everyone in the temple was asleep.
Hua Manman quietly opened her eyes.
She sat up, moving gingerly.
Li Ji woke up instantly. "Where are you going?" he asked.
Hua Manman whispered.
"To relieve myself."
Li Ji said, "I'll go with you."
Hua Manman refused without hesitation.
"You stay here and sleep. I'll be right back."
The temple was full of people. Even though everyone was asleep, it was still inconvenient.
If Hua Manman wanted to use the toilet, she had to go back to the carriage, where there was a chamber pot.
Holding an umbrella in one hand and a lantern in the other, she hurried out of the local deity's temple and slipped into the carriage.
As soon as she was inside, Hua Manman's face contorted.
