Lan Li looked at the Nunnery situated halfway up the mountain and climbed the steps one by one. On both sides of the mountain path, lush towering trees blocked out the sunlight on this small road. Occasionally, a nearby mountain dweller carrying firewood descended the mountain and couldn't help but glance twice at the man in military uniform.
From the foot of the mountain, the Nunnery looked quite close, but in reality, even with Lan Li's pace, it took more than forty minutes to reach it.
The door of the Nunnery, even during the day, was closed, but standing outside, one could faintly see the smoke curling upwards from inside.
Lan Li stepped forward and knocked on the door. A young girl came to open it. Lan Li had heard earlier that the Nunnery took in many abandoned baby girls. He smiled at the little girl and said, "I'm looking for Ding Jinshi."
"We don't have anyone by that name here," the little girl tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then replied.
