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Starting anything is difficult! However, once you get through it, you realize it isn't such a big deal after all! All the experiences that seemed insurmountable at the time will turn into invaluable lessons, and those lessons will be cherished. When a collection of experiences reaches a certain level, it forms the best solutions. Isn't this precisely one of the purposes of participating in this action!?
Luzi saw Wang Jian leading two brothers out and hurriedly walked a few steps towards the temporary campsite. What he had just said about sending Chang Yu was merely a ruse to deceive Wang Jian; the real plan was quite the opposite. The second reconnaissance team would be personally led by him to the second potential location where the Zhao Army's Catapults might be stationed.
Only three people involved in this operation knew about Luzi's physical condition. Luzi and Xiao Yu'er were the instigators, and later Wang Jian joined them, making it three. Chang Yu was not included in this circle, so when he heard that he would accompany Luzi on reconnaissance, he was thrilled. Thus, he called Chang Yu to follow along, hoping to redeem himself.
The three of them quickly gathered their weapons and equipment, slinging crossbows on their backs and sheathing long swords, ready to set off. Just as they were about to leave, they were stopped by Xiao Yu'er, who entered the courtyard carrying a bundle of straw. Seeing the attire of the three men, she immediately understood their intentions and quickly dropped the straw.
"You can't go anywhere!"
Luzi looked at the beautiful woman opposite him with wide eyes; her fierce demeanor instantly diminished. He hurriedly signaled for Chang Yu and another brother to wait outside while he pulled Xiao Yu'er aside. "I didn't expect my wife to look so beautiful when she's angry; it's truly a blessing from my past life! I'm just going out for a bit of exercise and to see if I can find something to eat."
"Go! You never have anything serious to do!" Xiao Yu'er feigned anger but felt delighted inside. Looking up, she caught Luzi's gaze and suddenly understood that this was his life's mission. She gently nestled against Luzi's chest, feeling the steady heartbeat emanating from his broad torso.
Who truly is the great hero!? How many know of the hardships and efforts involved!? Conquering the world with swords and horses often comes with life-and-death separations. If one must marry a great hero, then one should understand what being a hero truly means!
Xiao Yu'er took a deep breath and solemnly said, "No matter how long it takes or how far you go, I will wait for you to come home. If you cannot return, I will follow you wherever you go. I do not seek to be together forever in this life; I only wish to always be by your side, Luzi."
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On the day Luzi completed his Rite of Passage, his master with flowing white hair smiled warmly and asked his beloved disciple, "Can you tell me what home is?"
Luzi pondered for a long time before answering, "Home is where you are, Master; it has you, me, and all my fellow disciples."
The master waved his hand and pretended to be displeased, saying, "Today is not about brain teasers; let's talk about serious matters!"
What is the Rite of Passage? It refers to a boy becoming a fully-fledged man! Starting today, Little Eagle must step out from under his parents' protective wings and leap off the cliff to learn the meaning of flying. Another meaning is that he has reached adulthood and is of an age to consider marriage. A boy is strictly forbidden from thinking about this before undergoing the Rite of Passage.
Luzi, who had been by the master's side since childhood, always believed this was what family meant. So he loudly responded to the master, insisting that what he just said was indeed serious.
The master shook his head with a smile. "My child! Whether it’s me or your senior and junior brothers, we are all your family. This is indeed a big family, but not a family in the sense of a man. One day, you will meet a woman destined for you. She will teach you the true meaning of home."
Upon hearing this, Luzi was instantly in tears. It sounded as if he were being expelled from the master’s teachings. Wiping his tears, he cried out, "Disciple does not want any woman or that other meaning of home you mentioned, Master. In this life, I only wish to serve by your side and dare not have any other desires. To me, you are home!"
The master stood up and helped Luzi, who was kneeling on the ground, back to his feet. Seeing his disciple's tear-streaked face made him feel a pang of sadness. Some things are not that one does not want to say but rather cannot express clearly.
This highlights the difficulty of verbal expression; some things can only be understood through personal experience. At this moment, all the master could do was help his disciple open the door so that he could seek the truth himself.
"Foolish child! A man who wants to achieve great things must find that woman who can support your future endeavors; these are things that neither I nor your brothers can provide for you. Home is your foundation for the future! No matter how long or far you go, when you return home, you should always see your woman waiting for you at the door. Her world directly determines the height of a home, and the height of a home ultimately decides a man's stature. Remember what I just said! One day when you meet her, you will understand."
A great man should build his career; what need is there for a wife? Luzi thought of this saying but held back from voicing it. He had never met Master's Wife and had never heard from his master about being married. "Since women are so important, why does Master..."
"History only records the names of great heroes and does not note those who quietly supported them. These historians tend to overlook one crucial issue: without a solid foundation, there can be no legendary heroes. This is a principle advocated in Confucianism: cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world!"
After finishing his words, seeing Luzi nodding in understanding, he pointed to his heart and continued, "You have already completed self-cultivation; completing the Rite of Passage will lead you into the second step—regulating the family! I have never considered myself a great hero, but those who know me acknowledge me as one! That woman has always been in my heart and has never changed! Go! Seek out that woman in your life who will help you realize your dream of regulating your family. The rest is learning to spread your wings and achieve your great ideals!"
The so-called sacrifice often refers more to the quiet and unremarkable sacrifices made by individuals. It is precisely because of the existence of so many people who understand the importance of making choices that countless stars are adorned in the boundless night sky with their lives!
It was due to a lesson from his master that Luzi carefully sought out the woman he encountered during his cultivation. He had always believed that Chuchu was the person destined for him, but at this moment, he realized that it was merely a one-sided assumption. Unexpectedly, behind hundreds of thousands of enemy troops, in an inconspicuous and abandoned small mountain village, he found the meaning of home.
Luzi took a deep breath and pulled his shivering body tightly into his embrace. At that moment and in that place, he understood the meaning of home. Looking up at the thatched cottage in the courtyard, he suddenly felt filled with warmth. In the blink of an eye, he had become an old man returning home with white hair. As he pushed open the wooden door, the first thing that caught his eye was an elderly woman with no teeth. She had been waiting all along and had never left...
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