Chapter 3557 He Will Understand
The owner of the yudofu shop would never have known in his lifetime that he would actually meet Miss Saito in his great-grandfather's story.
It is said that even his great-grandfather did not know Miss Saito's name. He only knew that her surname was Saito, and Saito is one of the top surnames in Japan, so there is no way to trace her back.
After Lin Wan'er finished eating the bowl of tofu soup, she paid for it and happily left the shop with her schoolbag on her back.
After going out, she still walked towards the Kinkakuji Temple, but her attention was always on the various shops around her.
Lin Wan'er lived in Japan for a long time and did not leave until the 20th century.
During her time in Kyoto, she was the philanthropic Miss Saito in Kyoto. At that time, Japan had just experienced the Meiji Restoration and transformed from an agricultural country into an industrial country. Although militarism had already sprouted, it had not yet spread throughout the country.
At that time in Kyoto, most people lived in poverty. Many shops and small shop owners had received more or less favors from Lin Wan'er. What amazed Lin Wan'er was that many shops were still open.
There is a 200-year-old sushi restaurant, a 300-year-old tempura restaurant, and several Western-style clothing and kimono shops that have existed since the 19th century.
The reason why there are so many brands with hundreds of years of history here has a lot to do with the fact that this country has hardly been invaded or colonized by foreign enemies. Even though they wreaked havoc throughout East Asia and South Asia during World War II, most of their own territory was ultimately spared from the ravages of war, so these time-honored brands have been passed down.
When Lin Wan'er was walking through the streets of Kyoto like a high school girl who skipped school and came to Kyoto for a day trip from Osaka, An Chengxi in the Kinkaku-ji Temple had no idea of Lin Wan'er's movements.
Ever since she faked her death and escaped, what she has been doing for so many years is to make plans in secret. She never thought that she would be exposed.
Twenty minutes before Lin Wan'er arrived in Kyoto, Tang Sihai had already arrived at the Kinkakuji Temple and met An Chengxi.
An Chengxi was very satisfied with his plan and praised him: "Si Hai, you have made an invaluable contribution this time. You have worked hard these past few days. Stay here and have a good rest for a while."
Xiao Churan's family of three has already left China, and Xiao Churan's flash of inspiration has completely eliminated the risk to Xiao Changkun and Ma Lan. For An Chengxi, this is the best situation.
Tang Sihai said with some emotion: "Young Master must be in great pain after the Young Madam left. I wonder how long it will take for him to get over it..."
An Chengxi nodded and sighed, "Although the three members of the Xiao family are gone, I know Chen'er must be very anxious and in pain now, otherwise he wouldn't have asked Li Yalin for help so quickly. He naturally wants to do his best to find Xiao Churan."
Having said that, she felt very uncomfortable.
After all, her original intention was not to secretly manipulate Ye Chen's life, or to control Ye Chen in various ways as a mother. The reason why she wanted to do everything possible to let Xiao Churan leave was because Ye Chen's cultivation level had improved too slowly during this period, and he had been unable to open the Niwan Palace, which meant that there would always be an insurmountable chasm between him and Wu Feiyan.
Neither Wu Feiyan nor Meng Changsheng in the Ten Thousand Mountains will give Ye Chen too much time. If Ye Chen does not devote all his energy to improving his cultivation, all his plans for revenge will be in vain.
For this reason, she had even prepared herself to be hated by Ye Chen in the future. She had endured humiliation for the past twenty years just to give Ye Chenbo a chance, a chance to clear all obstacles and never have to hide again.
So she sighed, "When I meet Chen'er in the future, he'll naturally know that I was the one behind all this. I wonder if he'll hate me then..."
Tang Sihai said respectfully, "Madam, you are doing this for the greater good. I believe the young master will understand your good intentions."
An Chengxi nodded, quietly wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and smiled, "Wu Feiyan always thought I was not dead. Maybe I won't even live to see the day when Chen'er wins. If that happens, whoever survives between you and Sister Sun will go see Chen'er and tell him the truth. As long as he gets the last laugh, it doesn't matter if he blames me, hates me, or doesn't understand me. I just need to let him know that he hasn't been alone all these years."
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At this time, in the closed main hall of Kinkaku-ji Temple, the elderly Master Kongyin was sitting cross-legged on a cushion with several of his most admired disciples, listening to Master Jingqing's teachings.
Jingqing knew that Kongyin's closure of Kinkakuji Temple had greatly aided An Chengxi, so he diligently imparted his own profound insights into Buddhism. The two of them seemed like close friends, enjoying daily conversations. Not only did Kongyin receive deeper enlightenment from Jingqing, but Jingqing, through Kongyin's sincere heart, also further purified his own spiritual altar. It was a mutually beneficial experience, and Kongyin's disciples also benefited greatly from their discussions.
However, Master Kongyin is old and in poor health. Sitting cross-legged for a long time consumes a lot of physical energy. Therefore, the communication and learning between him and Master Jingqing always have to be frequently paused due to his physical condition, and continue after he recovers a little.
Seeing that Master Kongyin was clearly not in good health after a morning of discussion, with even his breathing becoming more rapid, Master Jingqing clasped his hands together and said, "Namo Amitabha, Master Kongyin looks a little tired. Why don't we call it a night? You can go back and have a good rest, and we can make a decision in the afternoon."
Kong Yin, struggling to hold on, waved his hands somewhat reluctantly. He smiled and said to him in fluent Chinese, "Master Jingqing... I've recently... felt like my time is approaching. I'm afraid I don't have much time left. The ancient Chinese said, 'If you hear the truth in the morning, you can die in the evening.' Master Jingqing's understanding of Buddhism is the most profound I've encountered in a hundred years. So before you pass away, I'd like to hear as much as I can. I hope Master Jingqing will be generous with his teachings."
Jing Qing couldn't help but sigh: "Master Kongyin can take life and death so lightly, which is truly admirable. In that case, let's continue."
When Lin Wan'er arrived at the gate of Kinkakuji Temple, a sign prohibiting entry had been put up outside the temple. The specific reason for refusing entry was also stated below the sign, which was still the excuse of renovation. The specific time for the completion of the renovation is still to be determined.
There are several monks guarding the entrance, and any tourists who approach will be patiently persuaded to turn back.
When the young Lin Wan'er approached, a monk stepped forward as usual and said, "Amitabha, benefactor, please do not come any closer. The Golden Pavilion is currently closed for renovations and is temporarily closed to the public."
Lin Wan'er smiled sweetly and said, "Hello, I would like to meet Master Kongyin."
The monk shook his head and said, "Master Kongyin hasn't seen any pilgrims for many years. Please go back."
Master Kongin is the most famous monk in Japan and a leading figure in the field of Japanese Buddhism. Many devout Japanese Buddhists hope to have the opportunity to meet Kongin himself. Even several of them can be seen every day at the gate of Kinkakuji Temple, and he has long been accustomed to it.
Lin Wan'er knew that the mysterious person hiding here must be extremely cautious. There might be hidden agents planted by the other party around to observe them quietly. So she didn't show any aura at all, but smiled and said, "To be honest, my ancestors are related to Master Kongyin. This time, I am here at the request of the elders in my family to meet Master Kongyin. Master, please help me pass a message to Master Kongyin. Just say, 'Zhengping, the young lady is here.' He will understand."
