What the four women needed most now was a secret place to discuss their plans but there was no such magical corner in the tent. Their only alternative was the rudimentary latrine outside.
So, Xu Yanwei went inside while the other three lined up outside. The four of them pinched their noses and discussed for some time until they all turned pale from a lack of air. When they returned to the tent like that, the monks and nuns felt uneasy as they thought that there was something wrong with the food again.
Lianqing knew that they were planning an escape so he looked at Shangguan Ru anticipatorily, hoping to be a part of the plan. But before he could say anything, Xu Yanwei asked him a question. "Why are the nuns'… things so stinky? Aren't you all vegetarian?"