Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Chapter 257: Emotion Stirred (2/2)
Su Wenyue felt guilty for inadvertently stirring Feng Susu’s sadness, despite having no ill-intentions with her acts of kindness—it was meant to bridge their relationship. Yet, faced with such genuine emotion, any ulterior motives seemed shameful.
“Enough of this, Aunt. Let’s not dwell on the unpleasant. Since Uncle An has been gone for so many years without word, I believe he’s still alive, waiting somewhere in the world to be reunited with you. Even the Heavens wouldn’t be so cruel, considering your steadfast devotion and longing. After all, ‘fragrance comes from the bitterness of cold plum blossoms.’ Your years of suffering and tribulations will one day come to a good resolution,” Su Wenyue reassured her, her words mixed with genuine hope as she knew of the reunion that would eventually happen, even without her involvement.
“Why don’t I take you to Lingyin Temple to pray to the Bodhisattva one of these days? They say the Bodhisattva there is very responsive. I had three children in one go; perhaps the Bodhisattva could also fulfill your wishes,” Su Wenyue suddenly said. She hadn’t been a firm believer in such things, but after living a second lifetime, she had grown to believe. If such bizarre events could happen to her, perhaps there was indeed divine blessing, giving her a chance to start over. In her previous life, it seemed Feng Susu reunited with her husband in a temple, though she wasn’t sure it was Lingyin Temple.
Originally, Su Wenyue had planned to let Feng Susu and her husband meet later, at an opportune time, to maximize the benefits and support for Han Yu. But seeing Feng Susu’s heartfelt longing now, she couldn’t help but be deeply moved and only wished for their early reunion.
However, despite knowing where Feng Susu’s husband was, she couldn’t just reveal it, for there was no way to explain how she had come by such knowledge, and it could even cast suspicion on her own motives.
Given that Feng Susu’s husband rose from a farmer to his current status, he was no simple man, and it wasn’t solely due to blind effort or sheer determination. Just from observing Han Yu in the military camp, she knew it was more than a place of bravery and strength. Although luck played a significant role in Feng Susu’s husband’s rise, he couldn’t have been someone without shrewdness.
A slip on her part would not only ruin her previous efforts but could lead to unforeseen consequences. She could help Feng Susu reunite with her husband sooner, but not if it meant putting herself in jeopardy. So, the safest course was to take Feng Susu to Lingyin Temple and try their luck, or find another suitable opportunity later.
Su Wenyue reflected on her own character, acknowledging she wasn’t truly a good person—neither in her former life nor in this one. Her actions were primarily for her loved ones and her home, with everything else taking a backseat. Even when her heart was moved, her willingness to help others was always limited by the impact on her life.
Feng Susu was intrigued by Su Wenyue’s suggestion and immediately agreed.
“Then it’s settled. Once Lord Han returns, we’ll go to Lingyin Temple. Hopefully, the Bodhisattva will answer our prayers and bless my husband and me with a swift reunion.”
“He surely will,” Su Wenyue affirmed.
After concluding this discussion, Feng Susu remembered she didn’t come solely to express gratitude; she had serious business in mind.
“By the way, Lady Yue, I sought you out not just to thank you but for another matter. The idea you had last time was excellent. I didn’t just make pickles this time but also experimented with some meats. The taste of the preserved meats is lacking somewhat, but the salted eggs turned out quite well. I boiled a few and brought them for you to try, to see if there’s anything that can be improved.”