Chapter 001: Romantic Entanglements Under the Cherry Blossoms

She and Ling Nantian are not only a handsome man and a beautiful woman, but also a perfect match in terms of social status

"Oh... Father, this is your fault. The master instructed you to closely follow the Third Young Master and ensure nothing happens to him, yet you failed to keep up and allowed him to get into trouble. Hmph, it's all your fault. After Yun'er returns to the country, let's see how you explain this to the master." Feng Yun grew up in the Ling family alongside her father. Although she was referred to as a maid, no one in the Ling family dared to treat her as such; they all regarded her as a young lady.

The spring breeze brings warmth, and the sunlight is resplendent

Sigh... Yun'er...

At this moment, they are tightly embraced, their lips closely touching, their tongues entwined

They were all covered in cherry blossom petals, yet completely unaware of it.

In a valley between the mountains

"Yun'er, do not cry anymore. Father knows that you like the Third Young Master. However, you are a maid and he is a young master; the disparity in status is significant, and you two can never be together. Moreover, the Third Young Master is unruly and flirtatious, and when he was in the country, he spent his days fighting and causing trouble, lacking any skills. Even if the Third Young Master likes you and is willing to be with you, Father cannot rest assured about you. Alas, the Master asked Father to accompany the Third Young Master to study in Japan, hoping that Father would keep an eye on him and prevent him from behaving recklessly as he did while studying in the country. But Father cannot keep watch over him. Alas, Father has failed in his duty. The Third Young Master arrived in Japan and not only did he not attend the Army Military Academy, nor did he study military science or technology, but instead enrolled in some low-tier art university, spending his days idling, sightseeing, and causing trouble everywhere. Upon returning to the country, Father truly does not know how to explain this to the Master." The old man covered the girl's mouth, squatted down, and then comforted her again, followed by a long sigh, filled with emotion.

However, his favorite remains the Chinese girl Tian Feiyan before him

The young woman is named Tian Feiyan, a girl from Northeast China, who has lived and studied in Tokyo since childhood with her father, Tian Fu, who has been engaged in business in Japan.

In the years of war among warlords, Feng Yi was injured several times while protecting Ling Xiong

A pair of handsome man and beautiful woman embrace each other, kissing, their breaths heavy, both with dazed eyes, intoxicated in the river of love

At the northern foot of Mount Fuji, the scenery of the lake and mountains is splendid, with cherry blossoms in full bloom

April 22, 1930, morning

There is also an old man beside the young girl

Today marks the anniversary of their acquaintance and romance at Mount Fuji

The bright red apron hanging from the tree branch resembles a small red flag, fluttering in the wind, vibrant and colorful, dazzling and brilliant

Unfortunately, Ling Nantian is unruly and carefree, naturally passionate, and whenever he sees a beauty that captures his heart, he dives into that flower grove.

The two have been in love for one year, filled with deep affection and intimacy, inseparable as if glued together

He released the girl's mouth and trembled as he reached out to wipe her tears, while his own eyes brimmed with murky tears, pained by the unreciprocated devotion he had for his beloved daughter

Whenever he brought his classmates to his residence for drinks and conversation, he would boast about which beauty he had dated that day or with which lovely lady he had successfully engaged in intimate activities.

He is not only handsome but also wealthy, generous in spending, and magnanimous, which frequently attracts beautiful women studying in Japan from various countries

Her eyes glistened with tears, like pear blossoms in the rain, captivatingly beautiful

Since Ling Nantian got together with Tian Feiyan, he has not been with any other beauties of different skin tones

The garments of the two individuals fell away one by one, each discarded with a casual flick.

They slowly rolled down among the green grass and red flowers

He has a tall and slender figure, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with handsome features. There is an air of nobility mixed with a hint of melancholy, and his clear eyes carry a touch of mischief along with a leisurely, somewhat cynical demeanor

Due to Ling Nantian studying in the country, he is constantly surrounded by rumors and often competes with the sons of other warlords and wealthy merchants, sometimes even engaging in fierce fights over women

The cherry blossom trees are situated next to each other

The young girl is his only beloved daughter, Feng Yun

On a nearby hill.

In order to support and manage Ling Nantian's studies and life in Japan, Ling Xiong specially sent his former aide Feng Yi along with his daughter to accompany Ling Nantian in Japan

He suddenly heard the girl crying and shedding tears, so he hurriedly reached out to cover her mouth, instinctively wrapping his arms around her neck and pressing down on her shoulders, forcibly making her squat down.

Because Ling Xiong has proclaimed himself as the "Grand Marshal", Ling Nantian is also referred to by those familiar with him as the "Dashing Young Marshal"

Outside the city of Tokyo

Tian Feiyan is not only beautiful in appearance and has an impressive figure, but she is also multi-talented, excelling in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

His father, Ling Xiong, was both angry and helpless. Considering that he still needed to maintain his territory and hoping that his beloved son would have a promising future, inherit the family legacy, and take charge of military and political affairs, he decided to send Ling Nantian to study in Japan to learn advanced Japanese technology and military knowledge, in order to achieve the strategy of "using the methods of the barbarians to control the barbarians"

More importantly, the Feng father and daughter have always lived in the large residence of the Ling family, which indicates that Ling Xiong indeed regards Feng Yi as a brother and holds a sense of gratitude towards him

Among all the past adjutants of Ling Xiong, Feng Yi is the one who has gained the most trust from Ling Xiong and has accompanied him for the longest time

Although she has lived in Japan since childhood, she speaks Chinese very fluently. Moreover, she is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and belongs to the upper class.

He stared blankly at Ling Nantian and Tian Feiyan rolling amidst the red flowers and green grass, sighed, his gaze somewhat desolate, and his face showed signs of disappointment

Her eyebrows resemble the willow leaves of early spring, her face like the peach blossoms of March, with a slender waist that sways gracefully, lips that are delicate, a beautiful visage that captivates, a fragrant charm that emanates, a soft and tender murmur, and enchanting eyes that burn with passion

She has a voluptuous and captivating figure, a slender waist, a full and prominent bust, an oval face, a pointed chin, and long black hair styled into two thick braids pinned up at the back of her head, making her look very charming

Some are thrown onto the tree branches

Two individuals arrived here in succession, each driving their own vehicle

A year ago, they encountered each other here, both being Chinese, both being strangers in a foreign land, both sharing a passion for fine arts, and both coming to Mount Fuji for sketching and inspiration, falling in love at first sight

The father and daughter both serve Ling Nantian at the Ling family.

The handsome man is named Ling Nantian, the third son of the warlord Ling Xiong, who is the mayor and military commander of an ancient city in the Central Plains of China, and self-proclaimed "Grand Marshal". He is wealthy and charming.

The two of them traveled together to this mountain, hand in hand recalling the gaze they shared when they met last year, unable to restrain themselves as they embraced once more

Under a large cherry blossom tree

He unilaterally changed his mind, abandoning military studies to pursue art instead, claiming that it would allow him to frequently venture into the mountains and fields for inspiration, when in reality, he was merely indulging in a life of leisure, continuing the debauched lifestyle he had led back home.

Wuwu... in broad daylight... young master... how could he... he has lost his moral integrity... how could he do such a thing with that woman?

This elderly man is named Feng Yi, approximately in his fifties, tall in stature, with a face glowing with health

There are not many tourists

A warm breeze blew, and thousands of petals fell, drifting in the wind like snowflakes

A young girl gazed at the scene of Ling Nan Tian and Tian Fei Yan, which was "unbearable to look at," her face flushed, her heart racing, and unable to help herself, she covered her face and wept, sobbing softly, feeling both troubled and sorrowful, with a pang of bitterness in her heart