May You Always Dwell with Spring

Born in a time of chaos, Wei Fu lost both her parents and was bullied by the main branch of her family. She had no choice but to seek refuge with her fiancé in the far-off northwest, a man she had never met. But just as she made up her mind, Fu Yiling appeared in Ye City like a godsend and helped her out of trouble. Wei Fu bowed gracefully. “Thank you, Young General, for keeping me in mind.” Fu Yiling reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “I’m only here to secure provisions. Helping you was just something I happened to do. If someone hadn’t brought you up, I would’ve forgotten you even existed.” As they traveled west, Wei Fu had grown used to Fu Yiling’s stubborn denials. She hadn’t realized he could be so sharp-tongued, too. One day, Fu Yiling said, “You noble young ladies from the great families walk so slowly. Do you have to count your steps as you go?” Wei Fu said nothing. Fu Yiling leaned closer. “Are you mad?” Wei Fu: “No.” Fu Yiling: “Then why aren’t you talking to me?” Wei Fu: “I’m counting my steps.” Fu Yiling: “...” ** Fu Yiling’s parents and siblings had all served in the army. He was the only one who ended up with a wife who couldn’t lift a thing or carry a load. She was not only frail, pampered, and fussy, but also loved to cry. Fu Yiling held Wei Fu to the same standards he used to train his troops. Wei Fu gritted her teeth and persevered, but Fu Yiling was the one who gave up first, carrying her off to see the army doctor. Wei Fu held back her tears and reminded him softly, “It’s my hand that’s hurt, not my leg. I can walk by myself.” Fu Yiling ignored her, had her wound treated, then carried her back again. In private, Fu Yiling repeatedly asked the army doctor, “Why does my heart ache every time she cries? There’s really nothing wrong with me?” If you reach Jiangnan in spring, be sure to stay with spring., Wang Guan, “Bu Suan Zi” Theme: Understand and love one another, and live well