On the day Emperor Li Shimin passed away last year, he transmigrated to this world. Afterwards, he was gravely ill for three months, his whole being in a daze. During those three months, Miss Lane was worried sick. In order to treat David Sutton's illness, she nearly sold off everything in the house that could be sold. But even so, David Sutton was still lying in bed at that time, showing no signs of improvement.

Later, she went to Lingbao Temple to pray to Buddha for blessings.

Sister Grace happened to learn about Miss Lane's situation, so she gave all the money she had to Miss Lane, telling her to hire a doctor to treat David Sutton.

Because of this, Miss Lane was extremely grateful to Sister Grace.

Later on, after David Sutton recovered, Miss Lane even made a special trip to the nunnery to fulfill her vow and express her gratitude.

Moreover, David Sutton's home was not far from Lingbao Temple, separated only by a river. With these comings and goings, David Sutton also got to know Sister Grace, and sometimes would chat with her for a bit. As for Sister Grace? She was also very kind to David Sutton.

But David Sutton knew that Sister Grace's identity was not ordinary.

Lingbao Temple was formerly known as Jidu Nunnery.

After Emperor Taizong Li Shimin passed away, the court issued an order to move Jidu Nunnery to Ganye Temple in Anyefang. The monks and nuns originally belonging to Jidu Nunnery were also relocated to Ganye Temple. Afterwards, Jidu Nunnery was renamed Lingbao Temple, and now, eighty percent of the monks and nuns in this temple were the concubines of the late Emperor Taizong. The remaining twenty percent were eminent monks specially appointed by the court.

At first, David Sutton didn't pay much attention to this.

But by chance, one day he accompanied Miss Lane past the back gate and happened to run into Sister Grace.

From the conversation between Miss Lane and Sister Grace, David Sutton learned that Sister Grace's secular surname was Wu.

Surname Wu? And she was also a concubine of the late emperor, now a nun in a Buddhist temple?

Sister Grace's identity seemed to be coming into focus.

David Sutton was almost certain without hesitation that this Sister Grace must be the future woman who would stir up bloody storms, nearly destroy the Li Tang dynasty, and become the first and greatest empress in history—Wu Meiniang, Wu Zetian.

The only thing that puzzled him was, as far as he knew, wasn't Wu Zetian supposed to become a nun at Ganye Temple?

Perhaps it was a deviation in history, or maybe some change in the timeline? David Sutton wasn't sure, but he knew that there was a ninety percent chance this Sister Grace was Wu Zetian. It's just that the current Sister Grace was kind and gentle, nothing like the ruthless figure described in the history books. Maybe, in the future, she would go through many things, and her character would change accordingly.

But no matter what, David Sutton kept in mind that Sister Grace was his savior.

In Miss Lane's words, if it weren't for Sister Grace, David Sutton might already be a dead man by now.

Chang'an, Taipingfang Gaosheng Inn.

John Adams packed his luggage, settled the bill, and prepared to head to Chongdefang.

Leonard Grant led two horses, following behind John Adams, and said as they walked, "Young master, have you really decided?"

"Leonard Grant, you've been nagging all night, why are you so long-winded?"

John Adams looked displeased and said, "Weren't you also very satisfied when we looked at the house yesterday?"

"But I didn't know at the time that her family had a 'Buliangren.'"

"So what if they're 'Buliangren'?"

"Young master, you are now a Taixue student at the Imperial Academy, and in the future you'll take the imperial exams and become an official.

You should interact more with your classmates. If people find out you rented a house from a 'Buliangren,' you might be laughed at."

"If others want to laugh, even if I lived in the academy dormitory, it would be the same.

Besides, although 'Buliangren' have a bad reputation, they do maintain peace in their area. I don't think there's anything wrong with interacting with them. On the contrary, they're very familiar with Chang'an, and maybe I can learn more about the hidden side of the city from them.

To be honest, I'm quite interested in this family.

I'll be studying at the Imperial Academy for at least three years, living in Chang'an. This city is a mix of all kinds of people. Don't think being a Taixue student is anything special—didn't you see that even Meng Jiang has to work hard to make a living? It's not easy to live in Chang'an, and that's all the more reason for us to learn more about it, starting with Miss Lane's family."

Leonard Grant looked helpless, leading the horses in silence.

He knew that John Adams was a very opinionated person.

Don't be fooled by his young age—he's well-read and more knowledgeable than himself.

Maybe the young master has his own reasons for this decision?

Anyway, Leonard Grant felt a strange aversion in his heart toward that 'Ami' he had never met.

"Up ahead—is that you, Huaiying, my good brother?"

Just as John Adams and Leonard Grant were leaving the Taipingfang gate, someone suddenly called out John Adams's name.

John Adams stopped, turned around, and saw a man in his thirties walking toward him.

"You are…"

John Adams didn't recognize him at first, though he looked familiar.

Moreover, although the man was dressed in plain clothes, his bearing and attire clearly marked him as someone of status, with an official air about him.

"Huaiying, don't you remember me? Six years ago I visited your father, and didn't you say then that you wanted to learn swordsmanship from me?"

"You're Eric Page."

John Adams's eyes suddenly widened as he pointed at the man, his expression excited: "I remember now, you're Eric Page."