My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 20 Red Plum Blossoms in the Snow

Wei Dongning felt uneasy. Accompanied by Xiao Fu, she took three incense sticks and knelt in front of the Buddha statue.

She didn't have any wishes to make.

So when he felt it was about time, he got up and put the incense sticks into the incense burner.

He didn't pay any attention to Gu Peiyan, who was kneeling devoutly beside him.

The abbot's aged voice rang out from the side: "Please wait, this lady."

Wei Dongning tilted her head: "Me?"

The abbot nodded kindly: "I see that you are troubled. Is there something you are not telling anyone? Perhaps I can offer some comfort."

Wei Dongning glanced at Gu Peiyan subconsciously, then nodded in agreement.

Sitting in the meditation room, the abbot filled Wei Dongning's teacup with hot tea.

Neither of them rushed to speak first, and they just sat there silently facing each other.

Wei Dongning stared at the rising steam, picked up her water glass, parted her thin lips slightly, breathed out a breath, and took a small sip of tea.

Hesitant to speak.

The main problem was that she didn't know what to say.

Feelings?

For now, her relationship with Gu Peiyan is more like that of a couple living together out of convenience.

It was just that the good things he had shown in the past two days made her too relaxed, forgetting that their marriage was nothing more than an arranged one.

If you want more affection, you have to take it slow.

The old abbot's tone remained calm: "If you don't want to say anything, that's fine too."

The tolerance in his tone made Wei Dongning relax and put down the teacup in her hand.

“I had previously confined myself with my own thoughts, but now I've figured it out. Thank you, Abbot.”

"Amitabha Buddha, it is a blessing that you can think this way."

Even though she was feeling down just now, Wei Dongning didn't forget the purpose of her trip: "Abbot, may we stay for lunch?"

"of course."

After thanking the abbot, Wei Dongning got up with Xiao Fu and prepared to leave.

Red plum blossoms in the snow have a unique charm.

Suddenly, the abbot's voice came from behind: "Now that you have started a new life, why not live it to the fullest according to your own wishes? Everything is predestined, and this is also a kind of fate."

Wei Dongning didn't know if the abbot was referring to her recent marriage or implying that she wasn't from this world.

But she didn't sense any danger in his words.

"I understand."

"Go."

Wei Dongning pushed open the door to the meditation room and was surprised to see Gu Peiyan waiting at the door: "Have you been waiting long?"

"It's alright, I just arrived not long ago."

Qian Rong wanted to speak up and expose Gu Peiyan's lie.

The young master's hands, which were holding the oil-paper umbrella, were already red from the cold; it couldn't have happened in a short time.

But after Gu Peiyan gave him a look, he couldn't say anything more.

"Xiao Fu, you and Qian Rong can go and explore. Just come to our dining room when it's time to eat."

"Miss, may I come with you?"

"No need, go have some fun. I won't get lost, and besides, he'll be with me."

Xiao Fu couldn't persuade Wei Dongning otherwise, and left, looking back every few steps.

"Let's go, aren't we going to admire the plum blossoms?" Wei Dongning walked under Gu Peiyan's umbrella.

Their expressions had returned to how they were before they got off the bus.

"it is good."

The abbot stood by the window, watching their backs as they walked away side by side.

The young apprentice walked up to him and asked, "Master, what are you looking at?"

What did you see?

The young apprentice followed the abbot's gaze and said, "They are truly a perfect couple."

All things arise from causes and conditions. Amitabha.

The snowflakes were still falling gently, leaving a thick layer on the ground.

There weren't many people coming to burn incense today, and only a handful of people went to the backyard to enjoy the scenery.

Therefore, there were almost no signs of people stepping on the snow on the ground.

Wei Dongning emerged from under the umbrella, leaving a trail of footprints on the smooth snow.

Like a troublemaker who had planned it all along.

The backyard was filled with plum blossoms, which stood out against the vast expanse of white snow.

A fresh and delicate fragrance wafts in the cool breeze.

Refreshing.

Wei Dongning suddenly understood the ancient poem: "Without enduring the bitter cold, how can the plum blossom exude its fragrant scent?"

There were tree branches on the ground that had been broken by the weight of the snow.

Gu Peiyan stepped forward, shook off the snow, and turned to hand it to Wei Dongning.

"Although I found it, please don't be disgusted by it."

"Thank you."

Wei Dongning took the plum blossom and tied it to the sash of her cloak.

It's like pinning an exquisitely designed brooch to your clothes: "Does it look good?"

"White snow and red plum blossoms suit you very well."

"I feel so too."

Wei Dongning raised an eyebrow, accepting Gu Peiyan's praise.

Turning to face the scenery in the garden, she really wanted to capture it with her camera.

Years from now, when we look back, there will be a medium for it.

Unfortunately, cameras don't exist yet.

She could only choose to memorize it or draw it out with pen and paper.

"What a pity."

"What's a pity?"

"It's a pity that 'the most beautiful things in the world cannot be kept, youthful beauty fades from the mirror, and flowers fall from the trees.'"

"Madam has excellent writing skills," Gu Peiyan praised sincerely.

Wei Dongning was quite embarrassed.

"I heard that from someone else. I'm not good at writing at all."

Wei Dongning didn't want him to continue asking questions, because she didn't remember who wrote the sentence either, so she immediately changed the subject: "Go stand over there for a moment, don't use an umbrella."

Gu Peiyan handed the umbrella to Wei Dongning and obediently stood in the spot she designated: "And then?"

"Stand still and don't move."

After Wei Dongning finished speaking, she circled Gu Peiyan with her umbrella and drew a circle on the ground, just like Monkey King.

After she finished drawing, she stood a step away from the circle and said, "The circle I drew has magical power. People outside can't get in, and people inside can't get out."

"When it's time for lunch, am I going to have to stand here and starve?"

Wei Dongning walked over and patted him on the shoulder twice: "It's okay, with your figure, missing a meal won't have any effect. I'm only doing this to protect your safety."

Gu Peiyan grasped the mischievous soft hand on his shoulder: "Didn't you say no one could get in? Why can your hand reach in?"

“This is what I drew, and it is a tribute to God.”

Wei Dongning can make perfect sense when she talks about fallacies.

Gu Peiyan couldn't find any words to refute it.

The announcement for the meal service echoed throughout the temple, and Wei Dongning had had enough of the commotion.

"Let's go, it's time for our meal."

Gu Peiyan stood with his hands behind his back, ignoring Wei Dongning's words.

"What do you mean?"

"I can't get out of this circle you've created."

Wei Dongning hadn't expected him to be so cooperative, so she went back and destroyed the circle she had drawn: "Is it okay now, young master?"

"Of course, madam."

People were already lining up in the dining hall, and Xiao Fu and Qian Rong, who had arrived early, had already served them their vegetarian meals.

Wei Dongning and Gu Peiyan sat down beside them.

Although there was no meat at all, Wei Dongning could still smell the aroma of the food.

Since she didn't eat much for breakfast, she now has a great appetite.

The simple vegetarian meal was quickly finished.

Wei Dongning herself did not expect this.

With their wish fulfilled, Wei Dongning and Gu Peiyan prepared to return home.

The carriage was stopped halfway by a figure.