Wen Su acted immediately, rushing back into the house to write a letter to Grandpa Wen, hoping that her grandfather would know about her difficulties.
Wen Su unfolded the letter paper, dipped her brush in ink, and wrote:
To Grandpa:
My granddaughter Wen Su was unfilial and went missing for many days, which worried her grandfather. Now her health is fine and she is at Hanshan Temple. She was rescued by the monks there, but she has already been involved in karma. She will return soon after she has paid off her karma! Grandpa, please don't worry. I hope you are in good health.
Granddaughter: Wen Su.
Wen Su picked up the letter she had written, blew on it, and finally finished.
However, as if she had thought of something else, she spread the letter out on the table and added a sentence.
"Hahahaha, she's so cute! Do you know what she wrote?" Jing Xi said with a laugh as she stood to the side.
"What? What? Sister Jingxi, tell us quickly!" Shangguan Wei'er chimed in.
"Yeah, Jingxi, stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me." Yan Wan was also very curious about what could have made Jingxi laugh like that.
"She just added, 'Second Uncle is trying to harm me, Grandpa.' Hahahahahahahaha!" Jing Xi burst into laughter. Oh no, it seems that if she sends this letter back, her second uncle is going to suffer a lot!
Yan Wan and Ji Mohan couldn't help but chuckle, never expecting that the most talented woman in Yin Kingdom would be so vibrant.
Jiang Bai couldn't help but laugh. He sighed, "The Wen Su of today is quite different from what's described in the books." His words caught Li Shang's attention, and Li Shang asked, "What's recorded in the books?" As a military general, he usually only read military books and rarely read other books.
Jiang Bai put his hands on his lower back and said slowly, "According to the book, Wen Su was eccentric, beautiful, intelligent and knowledgeable, and could be considered the most talented woman in the Yin Kingdom."
"Wow, this woman is amazing!" Shangguan Wei'er exclaimed, "She's truly outstanding and beautiful."
"Yes, but the woman in front of us is even more vivid than the one in the book," Yan Wan said with emotion.
No amount of flowery language can capture the brilliance of a person's life. Just like the various characters in the book, such as Ji Mohan, Jing Xi, Gu Yu, Jiang Bai, Li Shang, and Shangguan Wei'er, Yan Wan felt that they were bold and passionate, fiery and brave when she was reading the book. But when she was actually in the world of the book, when they were actually by her side, Yan Wan felt that the description of them in the book was only one ten-thousandth of what it was. They were no longer just paper figures. They were vivid, alive, with their own thoughts and consciousness, joys and sorrows, and their own pursuits and aspirations. No matter how good the writing was, it could not depict their wonderful lives.
"Yes, Wan'er, you're right." Jing Xi nodded affirmatively. When she first arrived, she faced a vicious stepmother, a biased father, a mentally challenged stepsister, and a frail younger brother. She refused to accept reality for a time. Later, she turned the tables and met like-minded friends like Yan Wan, as well as Jiang Bai and a well-behaved and sensible younger brother like Jing Mo. Sometimes she would think that staying in this world might not be so bad.
After finishing the letter, Wen Su blew hard on the paper to dry the ink. Once it was dry, she could let her grandfather know she was safe. Writing to her grandfather now meant he had probably already found out who was framing her. But her grandfather and second uncle were father and son after all, and he wouldn't kick her second uncle out of the Wen family. Her letter was just adding fuel to the fire. If she was having a hard time, then her second uncle would be having an even harder time.
Otherwise, if her second uncle becomes too complacent, she'll be unhappy. If she's unhappy, one or two of her nephews and nieces will be missing. Her second uncle really doesn't learn his lesson; he still dares to lay a hand on her. She'll have to settle the score with him when she gets back.
Wen Su was never an ordinary person. If she were weak, she wouldn't have survived long in the cannibalistic Wen family. The old man doted on her because she used better and more perfect methods to win his favor than others, which is why she gained his approval.
In a prominent family, there are simply too many descendants. If one or two are missing, no one will care. Therefore, she can only rely on herself to stand out from a group of children and become the eldest daughter of the Wen family.
But the truth is, the Wen family has children older than her, but who cares? Without her grandfather's approval, she was just a servant, living a life slightly better than a slave, still without dignity.
After the letter dried, Wen Su finally snapped out of her reverie, gave a wry smile, and returned to her usual gentle demeanor. She walked to the window, clenched her little finger into a fist, and let out a loud whistle.
A short while later, a large black bird flew over from a distance and landed by Wen Su's window. Wen Su took out the millet and water she had prepared and fed some to the black bird.
Jing Xi stepped forward with a puzzled look and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be an eagle."
"That's right, this is an eagle, also known as a black vulture. It is fierce, aggressive, bold, and combative, and very few people keep this kind of bird of prey as pets," Ji Mohan explained.
The black vulture took a couple of symbolic sips of water, while the other bird, Mita, didn't touch it, just staring at Wen Su. Wen Su chuckled at its lively little expression, reaching out to stroke the vulture's head and feathers, saying, "Tianfu, I knew you'd do this again. Look what this is!" Wen Su pulled out a plate of raw meat from behind her back; she had her maid prepare it and put it in the room that morning—perfect timing.
As soon as Wen Su took out the plate of meat, Tianfu flapped its wings happily and squawked twice excitedly. Jingxi stepped forward with an envious look and touched it from a distance. Family members, who understands? This is too cool! Tears of envy streamed down Jingxi's face.
Shangguan Wei'er stayed far away, carefully protecting her treasures. She didn't know if Tian Fuxi liked to eat Gu worms, so she dared not eat her treasures.
Wen Su patiently fed Tianfu the meat. Then, she took out a letter tube from her waist, waved it in front of Tianfu, and said, "Good Tianfu, please take this letter to Grandpa. Also, don't eat anything the other members of the Wen family give you. They will poison you, understand?" Wen Su stroked Tianfu's wings and spoke patiently. Many people in the Wen family coveted her Tianfu, and some even shamelessly asked her for it to her face. She didn't give them a good look. Later, they tried to poison Tianfu with poisoned food, but luckily Tianfu was smart and didn't eat it.
Tianfu tilted its head and looked at its master, as if trying to understand her meaning. Wen Su made a face as if she had been poisoned, which scared Tianfu so much that it flew to a tree outside. Wen Su was amused and laughed out loud. In the Wen family, she had no friends, only Tianfu and she depended on each other for survival.
In her heart, Tianfu was her most important relative.
"Tianfu, come quickly." Wen Su waved, and Tianfu flew back from the book. Wen Su tied the letter to Tianfu's leg and patted Tianfu's little head. "Have a safe journey, Tianfu. Go quickly and come back soon."
Tianfu flapped its wings twice and took off. It looked back at Wensu and then flew away. Sometimes, animals are more affectionate than humans, except that they can't speak.
Wen Su smiled and waved, only returning to the house after Tianfu had disappeared from sight.
Tianfu was picked up by Wen Su when she was a child. At that time, Tianfu was black and small, lying on the ground. When the other children in the Wen family saw it, they thought it was a crow and walked past without looking at it. Some of them were even more rude and kicked Tianfu away.
At that time, Wen Su had not yet gained her grandfather's attention. She was just an ordinary child. When others were not paying attention, she secretly picked up Tianfu and took him back to her yard to raise him. She always thought Tianfu was very smart, so she often liked to chat and talk with Tianfu, sharing her little secrets and unhappiness with him. At that time, Tianfu was her best friend.
Now, Tianfu is her family.
Jing Xi howled from the side. She really, really loved these cute little animals. They were so dashing, so cool, so stylish.
Jiang Bai was also somewhat helpless. Black vultures are rare, fierce, and aggressive. If they are not properly trained, they will inevitably hurt Jing Xi. Therefore, for everyone's safety, he decided not to send them to Jing Xi.
"How about we send Jingxi a few parrots later? They're fun and harmless." Jiang Bai nodded in satisfaction.
Jingxi: Thanks for the invitation, I just want a black vulture.
Ever since Wen Su and Zhao Chan met that day, she often secretly went to play with Zhao Chan. It was as if she had a tracking device; no matter where Zhao Chan was, she could find him accurately.
One day, Zhao Chan finally couldn't help but ask, "How exactly did you find me?" He was genuinely curious because he had almost hidden in every temple, yet Wen Su could still find him. He was tired, exhausted, and numb.
"Hey, of course I have my own method. Do you want to learn? I'll teach you," Wen Su said smugly. Her method had never failed her.
"Then please instruct this humble monk." Zhao Chan humbly asked for instruction, knowing that if he learned the skills, she would never be able to find him again.
Later, Zhao Chan (also known as Gongsun Gua) was filled with remorse. Why did he hide when she was chasing after him? Only when she stopped looking for him did he realize how difficult it was to find someone. He had been searching his whole life without success.
"Alright, then watch carefully." Wen Su picked up a few stones from the side and arranged them on the ground according to the pattern. Wen Su recited: "To the ends of the earth, track."
The stones on the ground seemed to come alive and began to move on their own. Then, cracks appeared in the ground, startling Zhao Chan, who took a few steps back. Wen Su smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, this is an array. Everything in the array is an illusion."
Wen Su stepped into the formation. When she came out, she stood behind Zhao Chan and gently patted his back, just like she always did when Zhao Chan tried to avoid her and she found him.
Zhao Chan seemed to be very interested in formations, so the two quickly became familiar with them through formations. One taught, and the other learned. They were inseparable every day, and many rumors gradually spread in the temple.
Of course, these rumors also reached the ears of Zhao Chan's master and senior brothers. At first, they did not stop Zhao Chan and Wen Su. After all, it was the first time they had seen Zhao Chan so interested in formations, and the two of them behaved in a measured manner without causing any worry.
Senior Brother Zhaohua turned to look at his master and asked in confusion, "Master, what should we do? Should I go over and tell them to stop spreading these things? Instead of cultivating properly, they love to gossip like women."
"Alas, public opinion is a fearsome thing; it filths the eyes of the world," the old monk sighed.
"Master, should I go and punish them by making them fetch water from the back mountain?" Zhao Hua said angrily.
The old monk waved his hand and said, "Zhaohua, tell Zhaochan that I will be waiting for him in the hall at midnight tonight."
Let him sever this ill-fated relationship with his own hands.
"Zhao Chan, you're so stupid! You're wrong!" Wen Su shouted angrily. She hadn't had this much trouble when she was learning it herself. How come she couldn't be taught by others? Ahhhhh, who's wrong between her and Zhao Chan? She was about to explode!
"Junior Brother Zhaochan, Miss Wen," Zhao Hua greeted the two politely.
"Senior Brother Zhaohua, what brings you here today? Come on, let's learn together," Wen Su asked with delight.
"Miss Wen, my master asked me to come and give my junior brother a message. I'm leaving soon," Zhao Hua said with a smile.
As he spoke, he pulled Zhaochan aside and whispered, "Junior brother, haven't you heard what people in the temple are saying about you lately? How come you're still getting so close to Miss Wen? Master heard it too. He wants you to go to the main hall tonight at midnight to see him."
Zhao Chan frowned and said, "It's because their eyes and hearts are dirty that they see everything as dirty."
Zhao Hua nodded and said, "Master said the same thing. Remember to go find Master. I'm leaving now."
"Goodbye, Senior Brother Zhaohua," Wen Su called out as she watched his retreating figure.
Zhao Hua turned around, put his hands together, nodded to Wen Su, glanced at Zhao Chan who was still standing there in a daze, sighed, and turned to leave.
Wen Su looked at Zhao Chan, who was standing there in a daze, and walked over to ask, "What's wrong with you? Come on, continue learning the formation. You've only learned half of it, you can't give up halfway."
Zhao Chan then came to his senses, exhaled a breath of stale air, nodded slightly, and said, "Alright, let's continue."
"Look, you just placed it in the wrong position. The formation must be exquisite, so there can be no mistakes even in the slightest. This should be placed like this." Wen Su taught earnestly, her voice gentle yet powerful, just like her whole person.
Looking at her serious expression, Zhao Chan couldn't help but think that he could ignore those rumors because he knew in his heart that he and Miss Wen had not done anything inappropriate.
But that would be unfair to her; she shouldn't have had to endure these rumors.
Amitabha Buddha, what should he do to be right?
Wen Su's voice grew softer and softer. Looking at Du Zhaochan, who seemed lost in thought, she feigned anger and said, "Why weren't you listening again?"
Zhao Chan looked up into Wen Su's eyes and said softly, "I'm sorry, Miss Wen."
It's not just about apologizing for not paying attention to her lessons.
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