Qiu Yan looked closely and saw that the familiar figure had lost his long, dark hair and was dressed in a blue cassock. His face was serene and profound, and his appearance revealed a state of being detached from worldly affairs.
He smiled gently at Qiu Yan.
That smile was pure and subtle, like a gentle spring breeze.
He clasped his hands together, gave Qiu Yan a slight nod, and then walked towards her step by step.
He was no stranger.
It was Qin Feng.
When Gu Qian saw Qin Feng's appearance at this moment, he was only surprised, and the previous hatred for the country and family was gone.
"Long time no see." Qin Feng ran into Qiu Yan, his voice soft and hoarse, carrying the emotion of a long separation.
Qiu Yan, regaining her senses from the shock, smiled faintly and nodded.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
When the two met again, their feelings were completely different.
Qiu Yan carefully observed Qin Feng in front of her again.
His physical condition is still weak compared to before.
What circumstances could make a prince of a fallen kingdom, burdened with the hatred of his country and family, let go of everything and spend the rest of his life in seclusion with a Buddhist lamp?
Qiu Yan turned her gaze and looked at Vera, who was smiling at them from not far away.
Yes, it was him.
Master Vera has helped many suffering souls.
Including Qin Feng.
"Qiu Yan." Qin Feng called out the name, and the familiar feeling that he had been suppressing resurfaced.
So many years have passed, and she seems to have not changed at all.
"I never imagined that I would meet you again in this lifetime."
Qiu Yan: "I never expected..." that you would still be alive.
Gu Qian, who was ignored, simply stood quietly to the side without saying a word.
What could he say, and what was there to say?
He and Qin Feng were originally enemies, and the two had fought each other to the death.
Even if I feel relieved now, I have nothing to say.
Qin Feng guessed the second half of Qiu Yan's unspoken words, and his gentle smile from before turned bitter.
Suddenly, he clasped his hands together again and bowed deeply to Qiu Yan.
Qiu Yan didn't understand his meaning, but then Qin Feng spoke again.
"Thank you for letting me meet Master Vera."
Qiu Yan: "It's fate that brought you together."
Qin Feng said again, "Thank you for saving my brother and sister-in-law."
It should be said that his brother, sister-in-law, and sister were all saved by Qiu Yan.
He was so grateful that he had no way to repay the kindness.
It was Qiu Yan who brought warmth back to his shattered heart.
This allowed him to eke out a living in this already peaceful world.
"Brother and sister-in-law?" Qiu Yan asked in confusion. "When did I ever help your brother and sister-in-law?"
Gu Qian, who was listening from the sidelines, was also puzzled. He looked at Qin Feng, waiting for an explanation.
"My brother disguised himself and used an alias to escape pursuit and track me down." The fact that his brother and sister-in-law were working in what used to be their own restaurant once struck Qin Feng as ironic.
Later, he figured it out and no longer felt it was ironic; instead, he felt fortunate.
Fortunately, they met Qiu Yan.
"What alias?" Qiu Yan searched her memory, her mind a jumble of thoughts, but she couldn't recall who Qin Feng's brother was.
Qin Feng: "My elder brother is Qin Si, also known as Wu Qing."
"Wu Qing..." Qiu Yan thought carefully, the name that vaguely reminded her of something, drawing her into memories.
Soon, she recalled that scene.
At that time, she and Qin Susu had just arrived in Qin County and, in search of a place to stay, had entered the Qin County Palace.
Unexpectedly, her unintentional act of kindness would inadvertently save Qin Feng and his sister-in-law.
"So it was them, husband and wife."
However, the restaurant owner said that the two had already resigned.
Gu Qian: He tried to explain, but he was still puzzled.
Qin Feng's gaze fell on Gu Qian in the next instant, and he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.
"Gu Qian is a rare and excellent general in Dongjin, far superior to Qin Feng. I hope that you and your husband will live a peaceful and prosperous life together until old age."
As soon as Qin Feng finished speaking, two peace talismans appeared in Gu Qian's palm.
Gu Qianyi returned the greeting with his palms together, saying, "Thank you."
Qin Feng smiled, a gentle breeze brushing his face. He coughed lightly twice and shivered slightly.
It's cold.
His aversion to cold was thanks to Gu Qian.
But at this moment, when facing Gu Qian, he no longer felt the intense hatred he had before.
In the blink of an eye, a man saw the situation of the three people and quickly ran over.
It was Qi Yan.
He was carrying a cloak, and as soon as he arrived, he quickly draped it over Qin Feng's shoulders and tightened the collar of the cloak for him.
"Qin Feng, it's windy outside, why did you come out alone?"
Having said that, his gaze fell on Qiu Yan and Gu Qian, and instantly, his expression turned unfriendly.
His gaze was as if he had come to uphold justice for his own wife who had been wronged.
"It's alright." Qin Feng shook his head, his eyes glistening with tears. "Qiu Yan, Gu Qian, until we meet again."
"Until we meet again," Qiu Yan replied. Before taking her leave, she asked Qin Feng to wait a moment, then headed towards the monks' quarters where Vera usually stayed. When she came out again...
He now had an extra prescription in his hand.
"A return gift."
Upon seeing Qin Feng again today, Qiu Yan noticed that he was cold-blooded and had weak heart and lungs, so she decided to help him.
Qin Feng took it, and just as he was about to examine it, Qi Yan snatched it away from him.
Qi Yan smiled arrogantly.
"Qiu Yan, do you think you're the only one who understands medicine?"
After saying that, he seemed casual, but in reality, he treasured it and put it into his pocket.
Qiu Yan shook her head, pulled Gu Qian along, and they left together...
After the two left, Qin Feng watched Qiu Yan's retreating figure, then smiled and asked Vera, who had approached sometime earlier, "..."
"Master Vera, did you know she would come?"
"I understand." Vera meant that even if Qiu Yan didn't come today, they would meet again in the future.
Over the years, Qiu Yan has donated a considerable amount of money to every temple she visits.
That's why Vera said those things.
Vera's simple words moved Qin Feng's expression.
Finally, Qi Yan pulled him back to the monk's cell.
On the way, Gu Qian took Qiu Yan's wrist, his heart filled with indescribable feelings.
"Yan Yan, Master Vera is incredibly powerful and a rare and virtuous monk."
"Yes, Master Vera was a kind-hearted man who dedicated half his life to Buddha."
"..."
The two walked down the mountain hand in hand, their figures receding into the distance... a simple and happy scene.
Inside the monks' quarters,
Qi Yan made the bed for Qin Feng, helped him lie down, and then casually sat cross-legged on his couch.
"Qin Feng, after all these years, you still can't let her go?"
He ran into Qiu Yan today, which displeased him.
"I couldn't let go, but I have." Qin Feng said calmly, coughing lightly a few times while covering his mouth, which made Qi Yan frown. He then pried open Qin Feng's lips and stuffed a pill into his mouth.
"From now on, you are not allowed to go out without my permission."
"Qi Yan, go back." Qin Feng didn't want to listen to Qi Yan's nagging and told him to leave.
Qi Yan not only didn't leave, but also went straight to sleep next to Qin Feng, sharing his pillow with him.
"I'll stay here tonight."
"Don't joke around." Qin Feng turned his back. "How are you and your wife doing these days?"
“The men till the fields and the women weave; no one is happier than them.” After saying this, Qi Yan sighed, “You don’t even visit your brother and sister-in-law, yet you pretend to ask about them.”
Qin Feng was filled with joy upon hearing of his brother and sister-in-law's happiness.
He didn't care what Qi Yan thought of him.
"How has Jiaojiao been lately?"
"Very good, you're eating well and sleeping soundly, so you don't need to worry about me." Qi Yan said, glancing sideways at Qin Feng, seemingly filled with endless dissatisfaction.
After a long silence, Qin Feng spoke again:
"Qi Yan, marry her, give her a home." For so many years, Jiao Jiao lived with her brother and sister-in-law, while he was destined to spend his remaining years here.
Qin Feng felt that his second older brother was somewhat incompetent.
But he didn't want his family to watch him slowly wither away, like a lamp burning out.
He loved but could not have her, and felt heartbroken, so he became a monk.
"Qin Feng!" Qi Yan calmed down for a moment.
"Your sister likes that magistrate of Baiyang County!"
"No, he doesn't like Tang Yi." Qin Feng, in the past, agreed to let his sister marry Tang Yi because he wanted to use him.
I have to admit, he used to be very selfish, but he never intended to force his sister.
At the time, it was my sister's own choice.
Later, he discovered that his sister's heart was not with Tang Yi.
This wasn't the first time Qin Feng had said these words, nor was it the first time Qi Yan had refused.
Sometimes, Qi Yan really wanted to slap Qin Feng.
"But I don't like her!"
Qin Feng: "Men and women are married, Qi Yan, why are you... so stubborn?"
"You said it yourself, it can't be forced." Qi Yan said meaningfully.
Qin Feng lowered his eyes, not knowing what to say, and finally simply closed his eyes and remained silent.
Enough, I am a monk, I have nothing to do with worldly affairs.
Qi Yan said nothing more and silently tucked the blanket around Qin Feng.
Looking at his cheeks, which had instantly fallen asleep, he smiled faintly, then the smile turned bitter.
Finally, looking at Qin Feng's bald head, he fiddled with a strand of his hair in his hand...
He silently murmured the words "tying the knot," feeling a deep sense of desolation, and his eyes inexplicably turned completely red.
"Qin Feng, you better live well. As long as I can see you every day, that's enough for me."
With his medical skills, he could keep Qin Feng alive for at most six months.
Qi Yan lost his composure, tears rolling down his cheeks, some of which accidentally dripped onto Qin Feng's face. He quickly wiped them away and leaned down to touch Qin Feng's cheeks...
Suddenly remembering the prescription Qiu Yan had given him, he hurriedly opened it, looked at it with a blank expression, and the tears in the corners of his eyes turned into a gentle smile.
Finally, with a heavy heart, he left, carrying Qiu Yan's prescription...
...
Qiu Yan and Gu Qian set off for the Northern Desert.
More than ten years have passed, and Qiu Yan has only been to the Northern Desert once. Now, going again has a very different meaning.
When everyone arrived in the Northern Desert,
Ling Qi and his three companions arrived early in the morning with their troops to greet them.
Now, at fifteen years old, Ling Chuyi has changed dramatically.
His years of suppressing rebellions had imbued him with a strong, masculine aura.
With the support of the army, Gu Qian, along with his wife and children, went to the yurt that Ling Qi and the others had prepared.
After a long and arduous journey, his wife and children must be exhausted.
That's what he thought, but the three children didn't think so.
As soon as Gu Chengyin arrived, she took her younger brother Gu Chengyun and followed behind Ling Chuyi to watch the cattle and sheep on the grassland.
Gu Chengyue, having slept the entire way in the carriage, woke up as soon as it stopped. He was full of energy and was carried by a maid for a walk.
Qiu Yan was quite tired when she first arrived.
She rested her head on Gu Qian's shoulder and gradually drifted off to sleep...
The Northern Desert is now peaceful thanks to Ling Qi and his companions who quelled the rebellion.
Upon arriving here, Gu Qian questioned everyone one by one.
His deputy has made great progress in recent years.
Ever since Qiu Yan arrived in the Northern Desert, she has been constantly planning what to do.
After much deliberation, she decided to first introduce her business to the northern desert region and then expand it further.
Xue Ning, Feng Chao, and others became her capable assistants.
Now, thanks to her, the group has not only learned close combat techniques but also gained considerable medical knowledge and earned a lot of money.
So much so that they were determined to follow Qiu Yan for the rest of their lives.
Their initial motivation was that following Qiu Yan would guarantee them a good meal.
Gu Qian had no intention of letting his wife "be a good wife and mother" and let her do whatever she wanted.
In just six months, Qiu Yan had ensured the long-term flow of trade between the Central Plains and the Northern Desert, making life easier for the people of the Northern Desert. Gu Qian was very satisfied and stopped complaining about his wife's antics.
As the sun set, Qiu Yan looked at the patches of sea buckthorn in the distant desert and smiled with satisfaction.
Soon, her children will have sea buckthorn juice to drink.
Under the bright sunshine, Qiu Yan squinted slightly, reclining in a rocking chair, leisurely enjoying the tranquility of the moment.
However, the tranquility was all in her imagination.
In the blink of an eye, Gu Chengyin, Gu Chengyun, and Gu Chengyue, who was still learning to walk, all ran towards him.
Qiu Yan stood up, pulled Gu Chengyun with one hand, picked up Gu Chengyue with the other, and looked at Gu Chengyin with a smile.
"Yin'er, where is your father?"
“Father is behind me.” Gu Chengyin turned around and pointed to the tall man behind her.
Qiu Yan also turned around and saw Gu Qian walking towards her, and waved to him.
When Gu Qian arrived, he was followed by the attendants of his three children.
Subsequently, under their father's stern, smiling gaze, the children gradually distanced themselves from their mother, unwillingly...
Go to study.
After the children left, Qiu Yan lay back down in the rocking chair, savoring the lingering tranquility.
Gu Qian approached and sat down beside him, his eyes fixed on the sea buckthorn bushes in the distance and the soldiers who were busy watering them.
"Yan Yan, if you're sleepy, go home and sleep."
"Who said I was sleepy?" Qiu Yan simply wanted to enjoy the sunshine.
"Gu Qian, you're pregnant again." She said, smiling as she touched her lower abdomen.
"Hmm?" Gu Qian was pleasantly surprised, then his eyes darkened. "My wife is always so stubborn." He really felt sorry for Yan Yan.
"This time, it should be a daughter." Qiu Yan smiled and touched her lower abdomen.
Having already given birth to three sons, she desperately hoped that her next child would be a daughter.
"Yan Yan, let nature take its course. Whether it's a boy or a girl is not something you or I can decide." Gu Qian smiled and shook his head, then picked Qiu Yan up in his arms.
"Let's go home."
Qiu Yan turned around and jumped off Gu Qian.
"We're an old married couple, it wouldn't be good if the kids saw us like this."
...Inside the yurt, thirty-two-year-old Qiu Yan gave birth to her fourth child amidst contractions.
The moment her child was born, she asked the midwife with hopeful eyes,
"Boy or girl?"
When it was learned,
"Congratulations, Your Highness, it's a young prince."
At this moment,
Qiu Yan wanted to cry.
Why is it another son?
Gu Qian feared that Qiu Yan would suffer the hardships of pregnancy and childbirth again, so he had always taken precautions.
However, no matter how much precautions were taken, they couldn't stop Qiu Yan's desire for many children and a blessed future.
At this moment, Qiu Yan only wants to have both a son and a daughter, but why is it so difficult?
The fourth child, Gu Chengrui, was born safely, but he cried incessantly because his mother 'disliked' him.
However, he was immediately held in his mother's arms.
Gu Qian had originally thought that Yan Yan's baby would be a daughter.
However, since it was another son, he gladly accepted it.
However, his wife seemed dissatisfied with the current situation.
He kept saying he wanted both a son and a daughter, and no amount of persuasion could dissuade him...
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