“I…”
Wang Fugui stood up, looking at the girl with tears in her eyes, momentarily at a loss for words.
“You don’t love me at all, you only love yourself, you are simply a selfish bastard.
You can take a chaste and aloof young Daoist nun to your bed to satisfy your lust.
You can come to me and say you want to marry me to satisfy your impulse.
But in the end, what will you do? You’ll get bored of me and cast me aside, then marry your wealthy young lady and continue your life of luxury, without caring about the person you’ve hurt.”
Seeing the tears in the young Daoist nun’s eyes and the slight tremor of her lips, Wang Fugui felt as if his heart shattered at that moment.
Without thinking, he pulled the young Daoist nun into his embrace and kissed her.
A moment later…
“Bastard, if you don’t like me, why did you come and tease me? Does seeing me heartbroken make you happier?”
“Who says I don’t like you?”
“How do you prove it?”
“This is how I prove it.”
Wang Fugui scooped up the young Daoist nun and walked into the room…
The chirping of insects outside sounded like a whispered confession.
Half an hour later
…………
“Bastard, this is how you prove it? You only know how to bully me.”
The young Daoist nun snuggled in Wang Fugui’s arms and playfully punched him.
Her strength was weak.
“I will marry you, and in this life, I will only marry you.”
“I don’t believe a single word you say.”
“Really, that fiancée was an arranged marriage forced upon me by my father. I’ve never even met the woman, I don’t know what she looks like, how could I possibly like her?
When I return this time, I will confront my father and tell him that the woman I love most is called Feng Tieniu…”
“Her name is Feng Junwan, or Yun Mengzi. Tieniu? That sounds so unpleasant.”
“Tieniu is the best two words in this world.”
“Look at you now, every word, every vow, so serious. But if one day, you don’t marry me, but marry your young lady instead, I won’t be the least bit surprised.
Fortunately, after years of drifting in the mortal world, this heart is already riddled with scars. Why should I fear you adding another crack with the blade of fickle affection? It won’t hurt.
If that day comes, it would be better to bury the past in the wind, with a long sword as my monument and frost and snow as my tomb.
If this life was a mistake in our meeting, I only pray for a peaceful end.”
“Silly girl, don’t overthink it, that day will never come.”
“Remember what you said, you said you’d take me to see the most beautiful snow.”
“I will, I will take you to see the most beautiful snow…”
“Yes, I’ll trust you one more time. What if your father doesn’t agree?”
“Then I’ll run away myself with you. We’ll elope, we’ll flee far away, we’ll wander the world, we’ll find a small mountain, build two bamboo houses, a Daoist temple, and live in seclusion…”
“Oh right, Tieniu, where is your home from?”
“Why are you asking? Do you want to be a live-in son-in-law?”
“When I go to propose, I need to know how to get there, right?”
“Lanning Kingdom.”
“Oh, Lanning. I’m familiar with that place. I used to go there often.”
“Really? Were your romantic exploits with talented young Master Wang sung about in every brothel?”
“Nonsense, what do you take me for? You deserve a spanking.”
*Puff…*
*Puff…*
The young master walks north, and the young lady looks north this time.
Sitting on the edge of the cliff, watching the white-robed young master gallop away, the young Daoist nun wore a sweet smile.
Wang Fugui rode his horse all the way back to his home in the capital.
“You ungrateful son, you ungrateful son, where have you been? Returning from outside at this early hour, do you want to anger me to death?
Where have you been fooling around again? With the wedding approaching, I’m not asking you to do anything, can’t you just stay home peacefully?
From today onwards, you are confined to the house until the wedding is over!”
Looking at Wang Fugui, dust-covered and with mud on his clothes, Minister Wang was furious. He didn’t even give him a chance to speak and started scolding him from the moment he saw him.
Wang Fugui neither argued nor retorted, he simply knelt on the ground.
Minister Wang was startled and then relieved. His son, who had always been rebellious and unconventional, had finally matured, knew he was wrong, and knew how to admit it. Good, after the wedding, he wouldn’t have to worry about him causing trouble anymore, as long as he could live a good life.
However, what Wang Fugui said next almost made him pass out on the spot.
“Father, this child does not wish to marry the Qi family’s daughter. This child already has the person he loves.”
“You? You have a beloved? You frequent the gutters all day. Besides, how could your so-called beloved be better than that Qi family girl?
The eldest daughter of the Qi family is dignified, well-educated, and comes from a wealthy family. She is second to none in Helan Kingdom, who can compare to her?”
“Indeed, my beloved does not have a wealthy family or a powerful background, but she is devoted to me, gentle, considerate, and thinks of me in everything.
She and I are truly in love, with hearts in harmony and affection for each other. Our feelings are simply incomparable to that Qi family girl, whom I haven’t even seen.”
“You… you wicked child, feelings are the most unreliable things. You are still young, you don’t know that what is passionate today can be parted tomorrow.
Feelings can be cultivated. That Qi family girl grew up with you in the capital, your families are of similar standing, and your experiences are also similar.
You were childhood sweethearts, and you will surely be a devoted couple.”
“Father, feelings are not measured by material possessions, nor are they determined by environment. Instead, they are formed by two hearts drawing closer and constantly merging.
My mind is made up, and in this life, I will only marry the one I love. I hope Father will grant my wish.”
“You…”
The old man almost fainted. Madam Wang quickly intervened,
“Oh, Master, listen to the child first. Fugui, tell us about your beloved. If she is good, your father and I will consider it.”
“She… is a Daoist nun.”
“A Daoist nun?! You won’t even let go of those who have taken religious vows? How can that poor girl be worthy of you?
I… I… I’ll beat you to death, you ungrateful son!!!”
Minister Wang raised a stool and smashed it towards Wang Fugui. Wang Fugui did not dodge, but endured the blow.
With a crack, the stool broke on his head.
“Alright, you’ve hit me. My matters, I will decide for myself.”
Wang Fugui ignored the enraged roars behind him and returned to his room.
After bandaging the wound on his head, Wang Fugui began to pack his belongings. Banknotes, spirit stones, fine wine… all were stored in his storage bag.
By evening, he had quietly slipped out of the mansion.
This time, however, he did not intend to return.
Wang Fugui took the small paths, avoiding the main roads, and ran towards the south gate.
“Young Master Wang, please wait.”
Suddenly, Wang Fugui heard a woman’s voice from ahead.
He looked up and saw a sedan chair parked in the dark alley. A graceful woman emerged from it, her face covered with a white veil.
The woman removed the veil, revealing her true face,
“Young Master, do you recognize me?”