I Gave Birth to a Cub without Telling the Head Assistant - Chapter 28.1

Chapter 28.1

When the warm sunlight landed on the sleeping woman’s face through the windowpane, she was unable to sleep any longer.

At first, she couldn’t open her eyes due to the sunlight on her face, so with closed eyes, she reached out to the other side of the bed.

However, as she expected, she didn’t feel the warmth of the man’s body. 

‘Wait, did Wang Chulin actually wake up early?’

She blinked her eyes several times before sitting on the bed. She felt really disappointed this time because she had expected them to be as close as they were the previous night… 

Hearing the bed creak a little, Ruan Longling’s maid, who had been waiting outside, quickly entered the room. 

“Miss, Young Master Wang has found a great spot for you to rest and recover. He asked me to pack our things and get ready to leave the temple.” 

In her sleepy haze last night, she vaguely remembered Wang Chulin mentioning this. 

‘He’s actually being thoughtful and wants to help me get better. 

Perfect timing!’

She didn’t feel any pain after hearing those words.

Xiangguo Temple was nestled in the mountains, so getting in or out required a long hike along winding paths. 

Since it was so remote, not as many pilgrims came here.

Even in a temple, people still needed food, clothes, and everyday essentials. 

When regular temples didn’t get much in donations, they could always clear some land, grow veggies, and become self-sufficient.

Sadly, the soil in the mountains where Xiangguo Temple was located was not really suitable for farming. 

The chief abbot was a really kind-hearted guy who had taken in many weak old monks with nowhere else to go, which meant the temple often had more expenses than it brought in.

Today, Xiangguo Temple received a massive donation.

This sum was an astronomical amount for a monk.

Not only could the Maitreya Buddhas in each hall be covered in gold foil, but the leftover silver would also ensure that Xiangguo Temple would remain thriving for decades without worrying about money.

When the chief abbot heard that this devotee, who had built a good rapport with him, was leaving the temple today, stepping out from his hut to bid him farewell.

The monk was someone who had a great connection with Buddha, and who never judged people by their looks or body shape.

What was more important was that he observed their actions, understood their hearts, watched their spirits, and felt their thoughts.

As soon as the monk laid eyes on the man, he sensed an irresistible noble aura radiating from the man. It was like a true dragon aura that soared high into the sky!

The woman in yellow beside him had clear eyes and eyebrows, along with a sparkling smile. Her aura was pure and strong. She had the spirit to endure hardships and be reborn in nirvana. She was truly a person of great fortune!

“Amitabha, good, good.”  

The monk had encountered countless people, but it was uncommon to find a couple as perfectly suited as the one before him. He instinctively crossed the Buddhist beads in his hand and recited a Buddhist saying to control her thoughts. ‘These two pilgrims are truly well-mannered individuals.

The male pilgrim is quiet, and after a courteous reply, he falls silent. In contrast, the female pilgrim is much more animated.’

“This daughter has been a handful for several days and has caused some trouble for the monks in the temple’s kitchen. I hope the abbot can forgive me.”

“No need to be formal, madam.”

Most regular folks would come to offer incense because they were facing challenges in life or had run into tough situations, seeking guidance from the monks.

Seeing the two pilgrims in front of him, the monk felt compelled to share some advice.

The elderly monk slowly turned the Buddhist beads in his hand, gently twisted his beard that hung down to his chest, and softly addressed the woman before him, “Whatever the female donor desires, she will achieve it soon.”

Ruan Longling beamed with happiness. It was what she wanted all this time: keep the son and successfully get rid of the child’s father. 

‘What does the host imply by this? Am I really going to be able to conceive successfully?!’

“Thank you for your kind words, monk!”

Ruan Longling’s face lit up with surprise, and her eyes sparkled with an unusual light.

At that moment, Ah Xing, who was standing by the carriage frame, stepped forward and mentioned that there were some minor issues in the trading company that needed attention. 

Upon hearing that, Ruan Longling had to bow and bid farewell, making her way down the stone steps first.

As soon as the woman walked away, the monk’s expression shifted slightly when he faced the man in front of him.

“The donor possesses a very rare destiny, one of the finest in the world. He can enjoy both happiness and longevity, living a tranquil life into old age. Unfortunately… the donor carries a heavy burden of killing karma, often tormented by vengeful spirits. Thankfully, the donor’s fate is quite robust, and his Yuan Yang energy is strong enough to keep it at bay, but…in terms of marriage, some challenges are bound to arise.”

Li Zhulin: “…”

“I will light a long-lasting lamp before the Buddha for you, recite sutras, and pray day and night, hoping to alleviate some of your suffering.”

Li Zhulin acknowledged the weight of his killing karma. ‘My marriage would face challenges? That seems ridiculous! As long as I desire, which noble lady from a prestigious family in the Qi Dynasty, or even a princess from a foreign land… would refuse to marry me?’

Even if he wanted to take my wife, whether by deceit or force… if he wished, no one would dare to oppose him.

‘Is there any woman in this world that I cannot have?’

Li Zhulin turned his gaze towards the smiling woman in yellow in front of the carriage…

What was more, she was the only woman in his life who actually wanted him as a man. And she leapt into his arms like a moth drawn to a flame.

She was totally obsessed.

‘I really think she’s the one for me in this lifetime, and I can’t stand the thought of being apart from her.’

Li Zhulin never believed in ghosts or deities, so he saw the monk’s words as mere tricks to confuse people.

He was pretty indifferent to the constantly burning lamps and the prayers. He just gave a slight nod and replied casually. “Then I’ll bother you to host it.”

Have a nice day!