The Virgin Mary in the Book: I Decide My Life with Two Swords

Cang Yue Kingdom - Yuncheng Official Road

The next day, the carriage traveled among the green mountains and clear waters. Ye Ling leaned on the window and looked at the scenery along the way. It was indeed beautiful, as if it was taken out of a painting.

"Sister Ling, I have reminded you that you have not recovered from your cold. You need to rest more and don't be exposed to the cold wind." Su Su was arranged by Mo Yufeng to be in Ye Ling's carriage. It was also with good intentions. He felt that his junior sister was sick and needed someone to take care of her all the time.

"Where does the cool breeze come from in such a hot day? Susu, do you think the scenery is beautiful?" Ye Ling said.

Su Su also leaned against the car window. "It's really beautiful, Sister Ling. I actually don't want to leave too fast so that we can stay together forever. I know I'm weak, so I get bullied, but...but I've been like this since I was a child. My mother said that women should be gentle and obedient so that they won't be laughed at. Later, I gradually felt that what my mother said was wrong, because no matter how obedient I was, my father and aunt didn't like me. In this world, besides my grandfather, only Brother Mo treated me well. Of course, now there is Sister Ling and Meng Jing."

Ye Ling left the window, sat down in the main seat and said, "Susu, you must remember, never let others influence your emotions. Life is only about 30,000 days long. Bad people and bad things will eventually be over. If things are difficult, then just endure them. Be happy every day. Instead of putting yourself in a difficult position, it is better to make things difficult for others. When you are unhappy, learn to be alone and think about why you have come this far and what you want."

Su Su nodded: "Sister Ling, I really envy you. You are chatting and laughing one moment, and your expression changes immediately the next. You express your unhappiness directly, unlike me, who always likes to keep it in my heart."

"As long as you are ruthless enough and not afraid of losing anything, the one who collapses every night will not be you. Sun Tzu's Art of War: Let him win first, then let him die. No matter when, don't look back. You have endured it. If you look back, you deserve to die. After people become adults, the most immature behavior is to be happy when they are coaxed, and to forgive the past when they are happy. Then you will be too sorry for those days when it rains heavily and you don't have an umbrella." Ye Ling said earnestly.

"I can understand every word you say," Su Su said seriously.

"Well, I'm glad you understand." Ye Ling smiled slightly: "You must learn to be strong, learn to protect yourself, don't always rely on others, and have your own opinions."

Su Su nodded thoughtfully: "I will try my best to change myself."

Ye Ling smiled and said, "Don't worry, take your time. As long as you are determined, you will be able to do it."

Su Su looked at Ye Ling, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew that Ye Ling truly cared about her and hoped that she could become better.

"Thank you, Sister Ling," Su Su said sincerely.

Ye Ling smiled and shook his head: "We are friends, no need to be polite."

"Sister Ling, although we have only known each other for a short time, I still want to thank God for letting us meet. I see many shining things in you."

"I'm actually quite selfish. I like to burn others to illuminate myself. There's no such thing as selflessness." Ye Ling folded his arms across his chest, closed his eyes, and continued, "Half crazy, half foolish, half insane, half human, half ghost, half immortal. Half detached, half harmonious, half resentful. Half vulgar, half elegant, half human. Half a glass of wine will make me forget half a lifetime of worries, half a cigarette will relieve half a lifetime of sorrow. We are all fleeting travelers in this world, so why is it so hard to stay in this world?"

Su Su listened quietly. She could feel the loneliness and helplessness deep in Ye Ling's heart.

"Sister Ling, maybe you are just using indifference to protect yourself, but I believe that deep down in your heart, you must have passionate emotions," Su Su said softly.

Ye Ling opened his eyes and looked at Su Su, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Why are you so sure?"

"Because I can feel that you are not a heartless person?" Su Su said firmly.

Ye Ling was silent for a moment, then smiled slightly: "Perhaps you are right, but the human nature in this world is fickle, with too much falsehood and deception, which makes people have to be on guard."

"But if you keep your heart closed, how can you truly feel the beauty of life?" said Su Su.

Ye Ling paused for a moment, looking thoughtful. "You're right, but it's not easy to open your heart."

"You always have to try to change, don't you?" Su Su said gently, "Just like me, I'm also trying to make myself stronger."

Ye Ling stared at Su Su, as if she saw a kind of power in her. She nodded slightly: "Perhaps, you can really influence me."

Su Su smiled, her smile as bright as the sun: "Then let us face this world bravely together."

A faint smile appeared on Ye Ling's lips: "Okay, together."

Although Ye Ling said this, she knew very well in her heart that she and Su Su had fundamentally different worldviews, so they were destined not to become permanent friends. Su Su was like the scenery along the way, which would disappear after passing by.

"Sister Ling, if Liu Feng invites us over tonight, would you go?" Su Su asked.

"No," Ye Ling replied simply.

"Then I won't go either, but...what if Brother Mo calls me?" Su Su was very conflicted.

Ye Ling opened his eyes helplessly: "Didn't I just tell you? You should have your own opinion. If you don't want to go, then don't go. Why force yourself? You have to listen to Brother now even though you haven't gotten married yet. If you get married in the future, you will be like a bird in a cage."

"But..." Su Su wanted to say something, but Ye Ling waved her hand and interrupted her.

"No buts, Su Su, you have to know that everyone has their own choices, and you can't always rely on others. If you continue like this, you will never truly grow." Ye Ling's tone became serious.

Su Su bit her lip, as if thinking about Ye Ling's words. After a long moment, she nodded gently. "I understand, Sister Ling."

Su Su's eyes became more determined: "I will try to make my own decision."

Ye Ling looked at Su Su and felt a little relieved. This girl left a good impression on her. She hoped that Su Su could find her own path soon and stop following the crowd.

"Well, that's right," Ye Ling encouraged with a smile, "You have to believe in your own abilities."

Su Su took a deep breath, as if she had made some kind of decision, "Sister Ling, I've made up my mind. If Brother Mo comes to me, I will tell him clearly. I can't be so indecisive anymore."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Ye Ling's eyes. "Okay, I support you. However, if you need any help or advice, you can always come to me."

Su Su nodded, "Thank you, Sister Ling."

Ye Ling patted Su Su's shoulder, and the two smiled at each other. At this moment, their hearts were closer. Although the future paths might be different, this friendship would always be engraved in their hearts.

Speak of the devil, the two girls were chatting when Mo Yufeng came to the carriage and asked, "Susu, is Junior Sister okay?"

"He's not dead yet," Ye Ling said.

Su Su lifted the car curtain: "Brother Mo, what's wrong?"

"Yes, tonight Liu Feng will tell you..."

"No," Ye Ling answered directly: "Whether he invites me or not, this is the answer. Brother, you don't need to say anything more."

"I'm not going either, Brother Mo, you don't have to say anything more. I'll stay here with Sister Ling." Su Su bravely refused.

"My two aunts, you are putting me in a difficult position!" Mo Yufeng had a headache.

"Brother, you can't let us both suffer just to save your face, right? You know the tense situation yesterday. We are now open enemies. So the problem is, when enemies meet, they are particularly jealous of each other. If I really go, someone might die. Wouldn't it be even more difficult for you to end up?" Ye Ling asked.

"Me too, Brother Mo. Yang Hui was mocking me in every word yesterday. I don't know how to curse. You, a grown man, can't curse at a woman. In order to avoid humiliating myself, I will definitely not go." Su Su was unusually firm.

Mo Yufeng could only nod helplessly: "Okay, then I'll have to go alone."

"They are the people you want to associate with, senior brother. They have nothing to do with us," Ye Ling said.

"Okay, you two can take a rest." Mo Yufeng rode away.

"That's awesome!" Su Su was overjoyed. "It turns out it's so comfortable to refuse something you don't want to do!"

"Yes, we can do whatever we want freely," Ye Ling said with a smile.

"Sister Ling, do you think it's wrong for us to do this?" Su Su was still a little conflicted.

"Only children can distinguish between right and wrong, while adults only look at the pros and cons. A mature person will not argue with others over right and wrong until they are red in the face. It's enough to do what they think is right," said Ye Ling.

"I understand. Those people are all unreasonable and always self-righteous," Su Su muttered.

"You, remember, never try to reason with a pig, and don't argue with a dog. I'm not as smart as you, but I'm not stupid either. I'm not as smart as you, but I'm not stupid either. I see through many things but don't say them out loud. Everything should be done in moderation. Being too kind means you're not smart enough," said Ye Ling.

"You're absolutely right. I must write all this down. It will be very useful in the future." Su Su was completely in awe of Ye Ling. "I used to be afraid of what people would say behind my back, so I always tried my best to perform well."

"Remember, those who talk about you behind your back are often not as good as you, because those who are better than you simply don't have time to pay attention to you." Ye Ling said and closed his eyes again.

Su Su held her chin with both hands and stared at Ye Ling intently: "Sister Ling, tell me, what should I do when we separate? I will miss you and don't want to be separated from you!"

Ye Ling thought for a moment and then spoke, "Think of it this way: the left eye has never seen the right eye, yet it cries with it; the left ear has never seen the right ear, yet it listens to the world with it. When I'm not around and you can't see me, let the moon accompany you and breathe the air of this world. When you miss me, just look up at the sky. No matter where you are, we are under the same sky."

Su Su nodded, not quite understanding: "The same sky, really!"

Ye Ling smiled, closed her eyes and stopped talking, and slowly fell asleep.