dognovel Chapter 113 Seeking Buddha
Chapter 113 Seeking Buddha
Ah Feng is the most outstanding woman in the world... and that will not change because of Nan Fei or anyone else's likes or dislikes...
If Nanfei means that, does Nanfei like her? If he didn't like her, he wouldn't praise her like that.
If you like her, what is it about her? That's right, Ah Feng is the most outstanding woman in the world, so naturally she deserves Nan Fei's affection.
Yuan Feng was in a daze, her steps unsteady as if walking on cotton, but fortunately Nan Fei held her steady hand.
Yuan Feng suddenly snapped out of her daze when she saw a figure in the distance at the foot of the mountain. Nan Fei had led her in such a long, circuitous route that she was almost dizzy. She grabbed Nan Fei and stopped him: "Why did Father write you a letter?"
Nan Fei asked curiously, "Didn't we just say that?"
Yuan Feng didn't believe it: "What does this have to do with you? Didn't Father beg you to come back?"
Yuan Feng is such a blockhead; his earnest advice has no effect whatsoever.
Nanfei sighed softly: "Who is my father? He was a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) in the same batch as the old manor lord. He was famous before I was even born. Who are you? The beloved daughter of General Yuan and a Jinshi from the previous dynasty, a dignified second-rank general. I am nothing. Why would he ask me for help?"
Using this incident as an example, Father wrote in his letter: "A life of unrestrained pleasure is short, while a life of torment is long. As human beings, we cannot live our entire lives indulging in reckless abandon; we should try our best to avoid the possibility of future suffering and regret."
Yuan Feng thought for a moment: "Let me see the letter."
“Burn it,” Nanfei said. “The people of the Dahe Gang are a mixed bunch, and the people of Chongming Island are even more mixed. I will not keep anything except for what is necessary for life.”
Yuan Feng had only ever loved Nan Fei, and had never bothered with romantic feelings: "What do you mean, Father?"
Nanfei paused for a moment: "It means I should come back sooner, so I don't regret it later."
Yuan Feng blurted out, "Will you regret it?"
Before Nanfei could answer, Yuan Feng continued, "You haven't come back either. If I hadn't come looking for you, you wouldn't have planned to come back, would you?"
Nanfei said, "I didn't come back because I was waiting for Nanhua to get married."
What does it matter? Yuan Feng frowned, feeling like a fool in front of Nan Fei.
Nanfei said, "I told Nanhua that I didn't want to get married so early. Nanhua suggested that I run away from home with the young master. I'm not sure what will happen to us when we come back. If things don't go well, I'm afraid my father will try to ruin Nanhua's marriage."
Later, the young master married Chief Xue, Ji Kongming betrayed the gang, and Xu Sheng went to Chongming Island... The young master was worried, and I also wanted to see how things went, so I kept delaying... Father didn't mention his illness in his letter, otherwise I would have come back..."
Yuan Feng retorted, "How could Father do such a thing? How old is Nan Hua? If anyone else interferes, she will..."
She can't get married anymore... Yuan Feng suddenly became uncertain: "If Father really wanted to interfere, why wait for you to come back..."
Nanfei said, "Father married you off to me for two reasons: first, because you liked him, and second, because he wanted to give you someone to rely on. If he tries to force me back by targeting the Nan family, whether he succeeds or not, it will cut off your future. He has a bad relationship with Mother, and he must have regretted it over the years. He doesn't want us to end up like them."
If I don't come back, people will only say I'm ambitious and following the young master to make a living. The Nan and Yuan families still have face. I'm not old, and he wants to wait a little longer. If I come back and we don't get along, Father will definitely throw caution to the wind, and everyone will suffer. Ah Feng, Father loves you very much…”
Of course her father loves her; he is the person who loves her most in the world.
Yuan Feng choked up as she said, "He never liked taking medicine before. Knowing that it was too late to take care of his health, I felt pain just watching him endure these past few years. Before he passed away, he went to Puji Temple, knelt before the Buddha, and said that he had sinned in this life and would repay it in the next. He begged the Buddha to have mercy, not to blame his children, and to bless me with peace and happiness..."
Yuan Feng's voice was low and sorrowful: "...Father never believed in or worshipped Buddha. He always said that everything depends on human effort. If there were truly gods and bodhisattvas in this world, where would the vicissitudes of life, the rampant plagues, and all kinds of suffering come from..."
No matter how ambitious a person is in their youth, in the end they must bow to fate. Yuan Feng's father took the initiative to send a letter to Nan Fei, indeed pleading with him to return, though subtly. Unexpectedly, Nan Fei neither replied to the letter nor returned in person.
If he were young and unburdened, he wouldn't allow others to treat him with disrespect and arrogance. Yuan Feng's father finally felt apprehensive and prayed to Buddha for his daughter.
Kneeling before the Buddha, Yuan Feng's father thought: Yuan Feng is just as stubborn as her mother, and just as unlucky in love. Then he thought, Nan Fei is different from him. He is steady and reserved, while Nan Fei is lively and righteous…
Nanfei gently stroked her eyes, wiping away the dampness, and said softly, "Ah Feng, you will be safe and happy. Sincerity moves mountains, and your father's prayers have been answered. His spirit in heaven can rest in peace now."
Does one get what one desires? Nanfei is more sensible than her; he has his own reasons for acting, even without explanation.
Yuan Feng looked down and saw that the Nanfei Sword Pendant was gone. The silver gourd-shaped sword pendant that used to jingle when shaken? Yuan Feng's gaze shifted to the white jade phoenix pendant, and she suddenly felt relieved.
No matter what others say about her and Ouyang, she is innocent. Similarly, no matter what others say about Nanfei and Duoyi, Nanfei is definitely innocent.
So what if he's not innocent? When facing life and death on the battlefield, is it the mark of a general to still dwell on past events?
Yuan Feng wrapped her arms around Nan Fei's waist and looked up to kiss him, when she heard someone cough softly behind her.
Nanfei said, "Uncle Yin, Brother Ouyang..."
Yuan Feng stood frozen in place, motionless. Nan Fei placed his hand on her shoulder and asked casually, "What's wrong?"
Yin Jing reported happily: "The general's prediction was absolutely correct. Han Mu sent light cavalry to launch a surprise attack while it was raining, but they all got stuck in the mud."
Nanfei smiled: "Did Ah Feng come up with a surprising move?"
Ouyang added: "The general said that Han Mu had a history of surprise attacks in the rain, so he dug trenches and filled them with mud in advance just in case. As expected, Han Mu sent men to launch a sneak attack, and several hundred men were trapped inside."
The heavy rain made marching difficult, so they could only launch a surprise attack with light cavalry to disrupt the morale of their troops. Little did they know that Yuan Feng was well-prepared.
When the topic turned to military affairs, Yuan Feng wasn't embarrassed. She took a slight step back: "Right now, all nations are vying for supremacy, and Bei Rou won't just defend without attacking. I've made preparations in advance..."
Nan Fei praised, "That's good. He suffered a loss this time, so he'll definitely focus more attention on you. That's more advantageous for us..."
Yin Jing boasted, "With the son-in-law here, it will be only a matter of time before Bei Rou is driven out of Longshan."
Longshan? Nanfei shook his head: "No, we must drive them out of Qilian Mountain and never let them come back."
Yin Jing and Ouyang exchanged glances, while Yuan Fengyou was also somewhat taken aback: "What does the Crown Prince mean?"
Nanfei said calmly, "The tug-of-war between the two sides in the Northern Desert for more than 20 years has long been tiresome for the Emperor and the Crown Prince. The Northern Rou must not become a second Northern Desert. Since the war has begun, it must be resolved once and for all."
The group remained silent on their way back to camp. Nan Fei led the way, holding Yuan Feng's hand. Yuan Feng looked very obedient beside Nan Fei.
Is this their brave and fearless general who always leads from the front? Yin Jing glanced at Ouyang, but Ouyang looked away.
Nan Fei's selfless rescue was a widely circulated legend in the army. Yuan Feng hid in Bianjing, but made no attempt to conceal his actions within the army. Although he never spoke of it, the soldiers all knew it.
Yuan Feng is straightforward and decisive, never dragging things out. If she likes someone, she's devoted; if she doesn't, she never gives them a chance. Last night, she probably couldn't hold back and lost her composure.
Ouyang used to think that even if Nanfei didn't return, he would still have hope. Now... it's fine too; he no longer needs to find excuses to refuse the marriage arranged by his family.