After the issue of the big - faced man was resolved, Ji Feiyu finally got to taste the Miyun cuisine that Butterfly had specially taken her to try. Ji Feiyu thought it had been quite a hassle just to get this meal.
When the dishes were served, there was one cold dish, three hot dishes, and a soup. They were vinegar - flavored peanuts, catfish with fermented black beans, stir - fried fresh mushrooms, crispy roast duck, and three - delicacy meatball soup.
Ji Feiyu should have been overjoyed looking at this sumptuous and appetizing table of food, but at this moment, she sighed. "Alas, I came here happily for a meal, but now I've lost my appetite."
Butterfly picked up a piece of crispy roast duck and gave it to her. "Encountering such a person is indeed off - putting, but you still need to eat. While you eat, I'll tell you why I brought you to Miyun."
"Oh? Do tell." Ji Feiyu was indeed distracted.
Butterfly said, "Miyun lies at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains. Thanks to its geographical location, it has both mountains and water, and the scenery is quite beautiful. Among them, Wulingshan, the main peak of the Yanshan Mountains, got its name because 'due to its high altitude, clouds and mists hover above it all year round'. And the western peak of Wulingshan has the most beautiful scenery. It is right next to Wuling Immortal Lake. I brought you to Miyun just to take you there. There are also waterfalls and springs. I'm sure you'll like it."
Hearing this, Ji Feiyu's eyes lit up. "I see. I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful, Butterfly!"
Butterfly smiled. "I'm always thoughtful towards you, Feiyu. And when we're in Miyun, we can stay in the mansion I bought."
Only then did Ji Feiyu remember that Butterfly liked to buy mansions in different places. She couldn't help but ask, "Where did you get so much money to buy all these mansions?"
Butterfly replied, "I had a little family fortune. Later, I made some money by buying low and selling high. Then I used the money to buy more. As time went by, I had more and more mansions..."
Ji Feiyu thought Butterfly's explanation was really concise. In fact, she wasn't very interested in the details of how Butterfly made money from buying mansions, so a general idea was enough for her.
After the meal, the two of them made their way through winding alleys to the mansion Butterfly had bought in Miyun. An old maid helped clean the house, so the mansion looked very clean and tidy.
Ji Feiyu was quite surprised because the layout of this mansion suited her taste.
The two of them settled down in Miyun. A few days later, Butterfly went to inquire about the news. Sure enough, he heard that the man had been sentenced according to the law. Since that man had bullied the common people quite a bit, on the day of his public sentencing, many people went to watch. When they heard the result, they all clapped and cheered. When Butterfly went back and told Ji Feiyu about this, Ji Feiyu didn't expect that they had inadvertently done a good deed.
Early one morning, Butterfly finally took Ji Feiyu to the foot of the western peak of Wulingshan. They saw a lake like a mirror, with mist lingering above it. It was Wuling Immortal Lake.
"Wow!" Ji Feiyu was extremely happy when she saw the lake. She had been in the Northern Cold Region for too long and hadn't seen such a large expanse of water. The air was fresh at this moment, and Ji Feiyu felt refreshed. Having been used to the beautiful scenery of the grasslands, the mountains and waters of Dayong were no less beautiful than those in the Northern Cold Region. Butterfly led Ji Feiyu forward and started climbing the mountain.
The western peak of Wulingshan wasn't very steep, but it had many strange peaks and rocks, and the forest atmosphere was rich. As they walked and stopped along the way, they actually saw quite a few Chinese herbal medicines. Ji Feiyu was overjoyed and immediately started picking them.
Butterfly didn't rush her. Instead, he joined her. The two of them were carefree, wandering among the lofty mountains. While picking the herbs, Ji Feiyu told Butterfly the names and uses of these herbs. Butterfly learned quickly. After Ji Feiyu taught him, he could remember them quickly and then go pick the same ones and give them to Ji Feiyu. As they picked more and more, their hands weren't enough to hold them all. Since they didn't bring a basket, Butterfly came up with an idea. He used tough wild grass as ropes to tie the herbs into bundles, and finally combined them into a large bundle. Ji Feiyu thought this method was quite fun, so she agreed. They put the bundled herbs by the roadside and decided to pick them up when they came down the mountain later.
The sun came out while the two of them were walking and stopping. Bathing in the sun in the deep forest was a different feeling. The sun shone through the forest, leaving mottled shadows. Since it was late autumn, many leaves on the trees had turned yellow, and many trees had shed their leaves. Stepping on the soft fallen leaves and smelling the fragrance of the plants, Ji Feiyu was extremely happy. It was as if she had returned to the days in her hometown when she was identifying and distinguishing herbs. But the old days were gone. With a smile on her lips, Ji Feiyu enjoyed the present moment. Everywhere was filled with the refreshing and pleasant mountain air, and she had never felt so comfortable.
The two of them played for a while and then continued to go up. Gradually, they could hear the tinkling sound of water. The higher they went, the louder the sound became. Finally, they heard the roaring sound. When they walked out of the forest, they finally saw the waterfall. They saw the waterfall flowing straight down into a curved pool. The pool then branched into a stream, making the water wind its way down and finally flow into Wuling Immortal Lake. The sound of water they heard at first was from this stream.
"How beautiful!" Ji Feiyu couldn't help but sigh as she looked at the waterfall, but her voice was drowned out by the sound of the waterfall. Butterfly seemed to see her lips move. He leaned over and whispered in her ear, "What do you think? Do you like it?"
Ji Feiyu vaguely heard what he said and nodded at him. At this moment, her eyes were curved with a smile. Wearing a light yellow dress, she showed her girlish charm. At that moment, Butterfly wished that time could just stop. They didn't have to go out and face the mundane world, and she could let down her guard and always be so innocent.
But the beautiful time was always short. The two of them continued to go up. They passed by a clear spring and scooped up some water with their hands to drink. It was refreshing and sweet, instantly relieving half of their fatigue.
The forest on the mountainside was shrouded in mist, showing its serene state. Suddenly, Ji Feiyu started beating the rhythm and sang a distant ballad. Butterfly clapped his hands to accompany her. The two of them walked up the mountain in the forest unrestrainedly, looking very carefree.
But at this moment, the sky turned gloomy, and a cold wind suddenly blew. The weather had changed.
Ji Feiyu stopped singing. "Huh? Wasn't it sunny just now?"
Butterfly said, "This is another legend about the western peak of Wulingshan."
Ji Feiyu: "What legend?"
"Have you ever heard of 'the weather can be different just three li away, and one mountain can have three seasons'?" Butterfly said mysteriously.
Ji Feiyu: "It's so amazing."
Butterfly: "So, we'd better speed up. If we walk for another hour, we can reach the main peak of the western peak."
The two of them continued to go up, but the sky got darker and darker. Looking at the sky, Ji Feiyu couldn't help but say, "Butterfly, you're not going to trick me again, are you? What if it's not a strange sight in the mountain but actually going to rain later?"
Butterfly said, "How could I lie to you? There really is such a legend here. Maybe as we walk, the sky will clear up again. There's a lot of moisture here, so the weather changes quickly. Maybe the wind will blow and the clouds will disperse. You haven't seen the mountain view from the top of the western peak yet. I tell you, the scenery is really beautiful."