noffsinger Chapter 405: Love in the Western Regions
Chapter 405: Love in the Western Regions
In the warm and quiet bedroom of the Chen Mansion, the soft candlelight flickered gently, as if telling the tender affection between the couple. Chen Jia lazily leaned on Chen Jue's solid shoulders, with an unspeakable yearning in her eyes, and her voice was as soft as a dream: "Husband, we have been married for many years without realizing it. We have devoted ourselves to affairs over the years. Although we have accumulated a family fortune, when I think about it carefully, we have never had a honeymoon trip that truly belongs to us. I can't help but feel a little regretful."
Chen Jue felt a slight pain in his heart. He gently held Chen Jia's hands. The hands were soft but slightly rough due to years of hard work. He turned his head, locked his gentle eyes on Chen Jia, and said softly: "My wife, I am negligent. You and I have been through wind and rain together for these years, managing the inside and outside of the house, and it has been very hard. Since my wife has this wish, we might as well make careful arrangements and go to the Western Regions to make up for this long-overdue honeymoon."
When Chen Jia heard this, surprise flashed in her eyes. She sat up straight, her eyes full of expectation, and said excitedly, "Really, husband? I heard that the customs and practices in the Western Regions are very different from those in the Central Plains. I have always been fascinated by the mysterious and magnificent desert, and the Mogao Grottoes, which carry thousands of years of history and culture. I long to see them with my own eyes one day."
Chen Jue smiled and nodded, his eyes full of doting, and said: "Of course it's true. If my wife wants to go, we will go. Along the way, we will put aside all trivial matters and just focus on each other, enjoying the world that belongs only to us two."
Chen Jia leaned in Chen Jue's arms again, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she said with longing: "My husband, I often imagine in my dreams that we walk hand in hand in the desert of the Western Regions, and the scorching sun shines on the golden sand dunes, creating layers of golden light. When the sun sets, the afterglow is like blood, dyeing the entire desert orange-red. How magnificent it would be. And the Mogao Grottoes, I heard that the murals inside are exquisite, and every stroke seems to be telling an ancient story."
Chen Jue hugged Chen Jia tightly, rubbing his chin against her hair, and said, "My lady, this trip will be as you wish. We will ride camels and stroll leisurely in the sea of sand, feeling the tranquility and vastness of the vast world. When we arrive at the Mogao Grottoes, we will slow down our pace, appreciate each mural carefully, and listen to the whispers of history through colors and lines."
In the following days, Chen Jia and Chen Jue prepared for the trip to the Western Regions with great anticipation. Chen Jue arranged all matters in the mansion in an orderly manner, and explained everything clearly to ensure that even if he left, the family's business and various affairs could still run in an orderly manner. Chen Jia was busy packing her luggage with joy. She carefully selected the clothes and accessories she needed on the road, and each piece seemed to carry her beautiful vision of this trip.
On the day of departure, the sun was particularly bright, and the golden light sprinkled on the earth, as if laying a golden carpet for their journey. Chen Jia and Chen Jue rode on vigorous horses, carrying simple and exquisite luggage, and set out on the journey to the Western Regions in high spirits. Along the way, the scenery was picturesque, the rolling mountains were like a green cloak of the earth, the lush fields were dotted with colorful wild flowers, and the breeze blew, bringing bursts of fresh floral fragrance. Chen Jia was in a particularly good mood. She excitedly pointed to a bunch of blooming wild flowers on the side of the road, her eyes sparkling, and said to Chen Jue: "Husband, look how beautiful this flower is, there are still morning dew on the petals, and they look like crystal jade beads under the sunlight. It feels like even the air has become sweet, as if the whole world is cheering for our journey."
Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia's innocent smile like a young girl, his heart full of love, and responded with a smile: "If my lady likes it, we will stay and appreciate it for a while. This trip, everything is based on my lady's happiness. As long as my lady is happy, why not stay here for a while longer."
They walked along the winding road, passing through small towns with different styles. Wherever they went, Chen Jia and Chen Jue would stop happily, eager to experience the unique local customs and practices. In a small town full of quaint charm, they walked into a lively restaurant and tasted the special food. Chen Jia picked up a piece of tempting pastry and took a bite. Suddenly, the sweet taste spread in her mouth. She couldn't help but brighten her eyes and ate with relish. She said vaguely: "Husband, this taste is really unique, sweet but not greasy, with a delicate taste, which is very different from the pastries we usually eat. It seems to carry the unique fireworks of this small town."
Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia's satisfied expression, his eyes full of doting, and said with a smile: "If you like it, eat more. If it's not enough, we will buy some more to take on the road so that my wife can taste this delicacy at any time during the journey."
As the journey progressed, they gradually approached the Western Regions. The scenery in front of them became more and more magnificent, and the vast desert appeared before their eyes like a golden ocean. Chen Jia saw it from afar, and excitedly grabbed Chen Jue's hand, with excitement flashing in her eyes, and her voice trembling slightly with excitement: "Husband, look, that's the desert, it's so spectacular! The rolling sand dunes, shining golden under the sunlight, seem to be a magnificent painting drawn by nature with a golden brush."
Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia with a smile, his eyes full of love for her, and said, "My dear, let's go ride camels and experience the unique style of the desert."
They came to the camel team. Chen Jia looked at the tall camels and felt a little nervous. She frowned slightly and subconsciously leaned towards Chen Jue. Chen Jue was keenly aware of her worries and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, my lady. I'm here. Camels are actually very docile, like loyal friends. Let's ride together. I will protect you tightly and won't let you be in any danger."
With Chen Jue's company and encouragement, Chen Jia carefully rode on the camel. When the camel slowly stood up, Chen Jia's heart suddenly tightened. She held the reins tightly, and her knuckles turned white from the force. Chen Jue quickly rode on the camel and protected her steadily behind her. He gently held Chen Jia's hand holding the reins and whispered, "My wife, relax a little and feel this unique rhythm. Follow the camel's pace and slowly adapt. You see, the scenery of the desert is a different experience when you see it on the back of a camel."
As the camel team slowly moved forward, Chen Jia gradually adapted to the camel's pace. She looked at the rolling sand dunes. The fine sand grains sparkled with golden light in the sun, like countless tiny gems. In the distance, a few tenacious poplars can occasionally be seen, standing alone and tenaciously in the desert. Chen Jia said with emotion: "My husband, the scenery of this desert is really shocking. It makes people feel their own insignificance. In this vast world, we are like a drop in the ocean. But because of this, being able to be here with my husband makes me feel the preciousness of this companionship."
Chen Jue gently hugged Chen Jia's waist and nodded, "Yes, my lady. In this vast world, we should cherish every moment we spend with each other. No matter what happens in the future, as long as we work together, we will be fearless of wind and rain."
In the evening, the setting sun was like a huge fireball, slowly sinking to the west, dyeing the entire desert orange-red, as if covering the sand sea with a layer of dreamy gauze. Chen Jia and Chen Jue got off the camel, sat side by side on the sand dunes, and quietly admired the magnificent sunset. Chen Jia leaned on Chen Jue's shoulder, feeling the warmth coming from him, and whispered: "Husband, this is the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen. The orange-red afterglow sprinkled on us, as if time has stopped for us. With you by my side, everything becomes more beautiful. At this moment, I feel that I am the happiest person in the world."
Chen Jue gently kissed Chen Jia's forehead, his eyes full of affection, and said: "My wife, we will see more beautiful scenery together in the future, whether it is the sunset in the desert or the dawn in the mountains, every beautiful moment, I want to spend it with you."
After several days of long journey, they finally arrived at the Mogao Grottoes. From a distance, the buildings of the Mogao Grottoes were inlaid on the cliff in an orderly manner. Under the sunlight, they looked solemn and mysterious. Chen Jia's eyes were slightly red with excitement. She held Chen Jue's hand tightly, and her pace unconsciously quickened. Her voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement: "Husband, we are finally here. The Mogao Grottoes are right in front of us. It feels like a dream."
Walking into the Mogao Grottoes, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere hits you in the face. Chen Jia was deeply shocked by the colorful murals in front of her. Her eyes were attracted by the exquisite murals, as if she was pulled by an invisible force. The murals depict various Buddhist stories and historical scenes, and the characters are lifelike with different expressions. Some Bodhisattvas have kind faces and endless compassion in their eyes; some strong men have bulging muscles and are full of power. Chen Jia whispered: "Husband, look at these murals. After thousands of years of baptism, they are still colorful and smooth. The wisdom and skills of the ancients are really ingenious and amazing. Every stroke seems to be telling the glory and vicissitudes of that era."
Chen Jue looked at the murals with deep emotion in his heart, and said, "My wife is right. These murals are not only treasures of art, but also witnesses of history. They use colors and lines to record the beliefs, lives and dreams of people thousands of years ago, allowing us to travel through time and space and peek into that distant era."
They walked slowly in the Mogao Grottoes, as if they had traveled through a thousand-year-old time tunnel. Chen Jia gently touched the edge of the murals from time to time, her eyes full of awe and obsession. She shared her insights on each mural with Chen Jue, from the use of colors to the interpretation of the story, every detail was full of her love for these art treasures. Chen Jue listened quietly on the side, and he looked at Chen Jia's focused expression, his heart full of love. Occasionally, Chen Jue would express his unique views and discuss with Chen Jia, and the voices of the two gently echoed in the cave, as if intertwined with the echoes of history.
Chen Jia and Chen Jue stopped in front of a huge Buddha statue. The Buddha statue had a peaceful face, looking down at everything in the world with compassion. Chen Jia felt a pious feeling in her heart. She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and made a wish silently. Chen Jue looked at her with tenderness in his eyes. After she finished making the wish, he asked softly, "What did you wish for, my lady?"
Chen Jia opened her eyes, with a twinkle in them, and smiled as she said, "I hope we can continue to be happy like this, staying together for life, and going through any difficulties together. Just like the murals in Mogao Grottoes, which have gone through thousands of years of wind and rain and are still standing here, witnessing the changes of time."
Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand tightly and said with a firm look: "My wife, this is also my wish. We will definitely do it. No matter how time passes, my love for you will not change."
After leaving Mogao Grottoes, Chen Jia and Chen Jue spent a few more days in the Western Regions. They walked into the bustling market and picked up colorful Western Region ornaments; they participated in the local singing and dancing festival, singing and dancing with the enthusiastic Western Region people, feeling the unrestrained joy; they tasted a variety of specialties, from the fragrant baked naan to the tender and juicy hand-pulled lamb, and every taste intoxicated them.
On the way back, Chen Jia leaned in Chen Jue's arms, with a satisfied smile on her face, and said softly: "Husband, this trip to the Western Regions is the most beautiful memory of my life. Every moment and every scenery has become incomparably precious because of you. Thank you for accompanying me to fulfill this wish."