So, that's the inside story!
Su Pan'er was taken aback but had little interest in the temple's affairs and so, didn't pry any further.
"Several ladies have arrived. Let's pay our respects to the elderly ancestor first, and then go sightseeing." Mrs. Zhang seemed quite eager.
"What beautiful scenery can we expect here?"
"Oh, a lot. This Da Ci'en Temple is a 'treasure trove of diverse craftsmanship and rare woods', 'with articles of literati stone, cinnamomum camphora, fir, and palm, adorned with pearls, jade, cinnabar, and gold'. Not only does it have multi-storey buildings and hidden rooms, it is also filled with monk's quarters and various furnishings. The Wild Goose Pagoda at the back is exquisitely grand. We'll take a leisurely stroll there later."
"That sounds good."
Listening to Mrs. Zhang's cheerful narration, Su Pan'er began to feel genuinely happy.