Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 171 - Master Hui Jue is Very Impressive
Chapter 171: Chapter 171 Master Hui Jue is Very Impressive
“Ah Jiu, have some porridge first.”
Jun Yuyan ladled another bowl of shredded chicken porridge and walked over to the bedside.
Murong Jiu watched him intently, tearful for a reason she could not fathom.
“Miss!”
Chun Tao hurried over with a handkerchief.
At this time, Divine Doctor Zhai stopped the young maid, “Alright, let’s go out for now. let them talk.”
It’s often said that experience comes with age, and Divine Doctor Zhai could tell they needed space to speak privately, so he promptly made room.
Murong Jiu wiped her tears, pursed her lips, and found herself at a loss for words.
She clearly had so much to say to him.
Jun Yuyan tenderly stroked her head, “It is said that women are made of water. I’ve only recently understood this, Ah Jiu. If it pains you, cry it out. It’ll be alright, and I will always be with you.”
Murong Jiu sniffled, her eyes tearstained, “Why are you so silly? Don’t you ever sleep? If I didn’t wake up, would you never sleep?”
Jun Yuyan quickly covered her mouth, “Don’t speak such ominous words. We’re meant to grow old together. Surely you’re not thinking of backing out?”
“I would never back out. I’m afraid you would, thinking I am a cursed lone star, and no longer want me.”
She hung her head, her nasal voice heavy. Deep down she knew, even if she really were a cursed lone star, this man would never abandon her.
In her previous life, he had willingly died for her.
These Buddha beads, after his death, came to her with all his memories.
Such a good man, how could she ever rethink?
She considered herself immensely fortunate to meet Jun Yuyan in what must have been the result of many lifetimes of good karma.
Jun Yuyan set the bowl of porridge aside, patiently and tenderly wiping her tears away.
“Look, your nose is all red, just like a pitiful little kitten.”
Her face cradled by his rough hands, his indulgent tone made Murong Jiu blush even more.
Jun Yuyan earnestly said to her:
“Ah Jiu, you have never been any damned lone star. It was Lady Wang who tormented you and purposely labelled you with such a title. The Old Marquis was poisoned by Lady Wang, not because you brought him bad luck. You were actually a blessing, having cured my face and legs, and having saved lives like those of Young Master Zhou, Young Master Xu, among others. There’s a saying in Buddhism that saving one life is more virtuous than building a seven-tiered stupa. Ah Jiu, you have accrued much merit. Maybe in a hundred years, you could even become a celestial bodhisattva.”
Murong Jiu burst into laughter at his last statement.
How could someone like her become a bodhisattva? Her only wish in this life was to ensure that all her loved ones were safe and healthy, and that all wicked people received their due punishment.
She nestled into Jun Yuyan’s embrace and said to him:
“I’m sorry for making you worry. This must be my own inner issues. I will definitely overcome them in the future and not cause you any more distress. Thankfully, I have you. Master said that because you patiently fed me water, soup, and medicine while I was unconscious, my health and our child were not affected.”
She was somewhat frightened by the thought.
What if she had fallen into an endless nightmare? What would he do, what would their child do?
“Whenever you feel down, just talk to me, and talking it out will make you feel better. I’ll be a good listener, as long as you are willing to talk to me. And stop saying sorry; as your husband, caring for you is my rightful duty.”
Murong Jiu looked at the Buddha beads in her hand and thought that, probably, only a few men in the world would naturally consider it their duty to care for their wives, and she was one of those lucky ones.
She was curious if her rebirth was due to these Buddha beads.
Master Hui Jue’s answer was ambiguous, but it seemed as though he had seen through something, perhaps he realized she had been reborn?
She tightened her grip around Jun Yuyan’s waist, greedily savoring the warmth of his embrace, her love for him overwhelming her heart.
“It’s so good to have you.”
In her previous life and in this one, Murong Jiu thought, it was really good to have him.
In her previous life, when she had died, at least she had the Buddha beads related to him to accompany her—wasn’t she a little less lonely because of that?
Since heaven had given her a chance to start over, she had determined to treat Jun Yuyan even better, to treat those around her better, and to make up for past regrets.
Jun Yuyan’s comforting hand patted her back gently for a while, waiting until her mood had calmed down before he went to get a still-warm bowl of porridge to feed her.
“I’ll get up and eat by myself. Will you join me, please?”
“Okay.”
After drinking the porridge, Murong Jiu felt a bit stronger, but because she had been unconscious for too long, her whole body felt sore and tired. Still, she let Jun Yuyan help her walk around in the courtyard.
The master came to check her pulse and, seeing that there was nothing seriously wrong, took Xiao Wen and left.
Shortly after, the butler came to report that General Fu and the three young masters had come to visit again.
Again?
“During your unconsciousness, your father-in-law and brothers were very worried; they came to see you every day.”
“Then have them come in quickly. I am truly undutiful to have still caused father and my brothers such worry at my age.”
“You didn’t intend for this to happen, so how can you blame yourself? Don’t fall into self-blame and despair.”
“Mm, I know.”
Murong Jiu nodded obediently; she was willing to be more compliant to lessen everyone’s worries.
“I really like this string of Buddha beads, and I will always wear it.”
Having changed into a fresh set of clothes, Murong Jiu lightly shook the Buddha beads on her wrist and said to Jun Yuyan.
Jun Yuyan smiled gently, “Master Hui Jue also advised you to wear them often as they help soothe the soul and promote peaceful sleep. I hope they will give you good rest.”
Soothe the soul and promote peaceful sleep, huh?
The beads seemed ordinary, but the small Buddha figures carved on them were lively and vivid. Aside from this, nothing else stood out.
But Murong Jiu really liked them; the beads held a special significance for her.
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“Where did Master Hui Jue come from? I have never heard of Master Hui Jue before, but I think he must be quite renowned.”
She asked curiously.
“Master Hui Jue comes from Yunyan Temple. You might not have heard of it; the temple’s monks practice asceticism and rarely entertain pilgrims. The temple is also located in a remote place. It took Master Hui Jue two days and a night to get here.”
So that was it.
“Does Master Hui Jue have an acquaintance with the Prince?”
“Master Hui Jue owed me a favor, and he came here to repay that debt this time.”
Murong Jiu blinked and then suddenly thought, “Master Hui Jue took two days and a night to get here, so does that mean you sent for him right after I fell unconscious? How did you know to call for him for my condition. Did you guess something?”
Jun Yuyan smiled and said to her, “The best physicians in Great Yan are you and your master. Since medicine could not solve the problem, it certainly required a different approach.”
“But Master Hui Jue must be very powerful; it’s such a waste to use this favor for me.”
She intuitively felt her rebirth was closely connected to the Buddha beads, so of course, Master Hui Jue was very powerful.
“What a waste? You are more important to me than my own life. If Master Hui Jue could help you, it’s not a waste at all. These Buddha beads were carved by the master himself. The former abbot said that Master Hui Jue has a profound connection with Buddha, so wear them well, and I will also feel more at ease.”
Jun Yuyan held her hand, “Also, Ah Jiu, stop fretting needlessly. No matter what you have been through, I have already chosen you and will not change for any reason. I, Jun Yuyan, always keep my promises. When you feel ready to talk someday, just tell me, and let me share the burden with you.”
