--- title: Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 10 — Winning Buddha's smile · full text with trees · page 2 description: Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 10, «Winning Buddha's smile»: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: Ou-Pung, the sister, did not count upon seeing Yeng-Si and her daughter-in-law so soon again. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/12/page/2/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [Winning Buddha's smile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/) / Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 10 # Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 10 · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/12/) **2** At the orders of San-Syeng, an elaborate and tasty feast had been prepared.[91](../../91/ "tree and pragmatics") The ladies of the Court had been instructed to see that nothing was lacking for the comfort of the blind men who had come from all corners of Korea.[92](../../92/ "tree and pragmatics") They watched over them and came to their assistance when--on account of their blindness--they were awkward and clumsy.[93](../../93/ "tree and pragmatics") The banquet was nearing an end when Sun-Yen arrived--tired and travel-stained.[94](../../94/ "tree and pragmatics") The servants led him to one of the ladies who could not conceal a grimace of disgust when she saw him.[95](../../95/ "tree and pragmatics") In fact, the old gentleman did present a very disagreeable appearance to the eye.[96](../../96/ "tree and pragmatics") The lady made a disparaging remark which Sun-Yen overheard and to which he replied:[97](../../97/ "tree and pragmatics") “I am well aware of what you are saying, but kindly listen to what I have to say.[98](../../98/ "tree and pragmatics") The actions and outer garb of men may differ much, but good hearts and good manners should be in the bosoms of us all.[99](../../99/ "tree and pragmatics") The wicked and crafty often conceal a cowardly and vile disposition beneath a beautiful exterior.[100](../../100/ "tree and pragmatics") People of wisdom pay no attention to form, but probe to the bottom where kindness and gentleness often abide.[101](../../101/ "tree and pragmatics") When you see an apple that looks attractive but contains a worm, you may contemplate its beauty but you keep your mouth away.[102](../../102/ "tree and pragmatics") Heaven alone is of lasting beauty and nothing beside it matters.[103](../../103/ "tree and pragmatics") I have been deceived by a so-called religious man who had no other intention but a selfish desire to supplant his Master.[104](../../104/ "tree and pragmatics") “I planted a beautiful fruit tree and it bore a single flower of exquisite beauty and charm.[105](../../105/ "tree and pragmatics") A gust of wind swept this flower toward the sea where it was peacefully rocked in the cradle of the waves.[106](../../106/ "tree and pragmatics") The flower often thought of the poor tree from which it had been stolen and the latter, shorn of its only child, was slowly dying of a broken heart.[107](../../107/ "tree and pragmatics") “The crescent of the moon seems to emerge from the waters.[108](../../108/ "tree and pragmatics") The fishes are frightened, believing they see a golden hook on a gigantic line which will lift them from their homes in the sea.[109](../../109/ "tree and pragmatics") “Every month the moon is hidden from our sight for a brief season.[110](../../110/ "tree and pragmatics") Then soon its light reappears in all its wondrous glory.[111](../../111/ "tree and pragmatics") But I, on the contrary, have never seen the light of day since I was stricken by blindness.[112](../../112/ "tree and pragmatics") “For three years my eyes have shed tears more abundant than the rain which comes from the Heavens.[113](../../113/ "tree and pragmatics") My sighs are sadder than the night wind that whistles through the forest tops.”[114](../../114/ "tree and pragmatics") Concluding, the blind man said, with a sigh: “If my lack of a comely appearance and a rich garb displeases you, put me in a corner by myself, please.”[115](../../115/ "tree and pragmatics") The lady was surprised to hear such profound and poetic speech from the mouth of this old man.[116](../../116/ "tree and pragmatics") She begged his pardon for having treated him with so little respect.[117](../../117/ "tree and pragmatics") At the request of Sun-Yen he was placed at a table by himself.[118](../../118/ "tree and pragmatics") While he was eating, the lady went to the Queen and repeated to her the strange speech of the blind visitor.[119](../../119/ "tree and pragmatics") Cheng-Si was very much struck by the recital.[120](../../120/ "tree and pragmatics") She told her impressions to her husband and then expressed a desire to have all the blind men in the Palace pass before her--one by one.[121](../../121/ "tree and pragmatics") “I wish to make a present to each one,” she said.[122](../../122/ "tree and pragmatics") Immediately, the long file began to form, Sun-Yen being the last of the line.[123](../../123/ "tree and pragmatics") When he stood before the Queen, the lady said:[124](../../124/ "tree and pragmatics") “Majesty, here is the blind man whose startling words I brought you.”[125](../../125/ "tree and pragmatics") Cheng-Si summoned the old man closer and said to him:[126](../../126/ "tree and pragmatics") “Why do you express such radical views against our government, our religion and the world?”[127](../../127/ "tree and pragmatics") “Because, my Queen, the world and religion and the government have caused me evils without number.[128](../../128/ "tree and pragmatics") I was powerful and I was exiled.[129](../../129/ "tree and pragmatics") I had the best of wives and I lost her.[130](../../130/ "tree and pragmatics") I became blind and my only consolation, a little daughter, was taken away.[131](../../131/ "tree and pragmatics") She furnished a beautiful example of filial love, sacrificing her life on the promise that I would regain my sight.[132](../../132/ "tree and pragmatics") The poor girl is dead and I am still deprived of the light of day.”[133](../../133/ "tree and pragmatics") These words moved Cheng-Si profoundly for in this sordid old man she recognized her father.[134](../../134/ "tree and pragmatics") She uttered a cry.[135](../../135/ "tree and pragmatics") “Don’t you know Cheng-Si?”[136](../../136/ "tree and pragmatics") “My daughter,” stammered Sun-Yen, and instantly his eyes opened and he saw before him the daughter that he had thought forever lost.[137](../../137/ "tree and pragmatics") The prediction of the disciple was at last fulfilled and under these happy circumstances, shaken by emotion and joy, father and daughter fell into each other’s arms.[138](../../138/ "tree and pragmatics") The King, a witness of this scene--to him incomprehensible--did not delay long in finding out the cause, and he cried:[139](../../139/ "tree and pragmatics") “Stop the banquet.[140](../../140/ "tree and pragmatics") This requires no witnesses.”[141](../../141/ "tree and pragmatics") When alone with her father and her husband, Cheng-Si told the King the story of her family.[142](../../142/ "tree and pragmatics") Sun-Yen was completely transformed with delight as he heard his daughter speaking.[143](../../143/ "tree and pragmatics") When she had finished her story he asked, “How did you escape death?[144](../../144/ "tree and pragmatics") How did you come to marry the King?”[145](../../145/ "tree and pragmatics") So Cheng-Si told her father of her adventures from the time of her embarkation on the merchant’s vessel up to her arrival at the Capital with the King.[146](../../146/ "tree and pragmatics") “Then,” cried Sun-Yen, “it was San-Syeng who saved you?”[147](../../147/ "tree and pragmatics") “Yes, father.”[148](../../148/ "tree and pragmatics") “What’s he doing?[149](../../149/ "tree and pragmatics") Where is he?”[150](../../150/ "tree and pragmatics") “The King has appointed him General.[151](../../151/ "tree and pragmatics") I shall have him brought to you.”[152](../../152/ "tree and pragmatics") When San-Syeng arrived, Sun-Yen asked him:[153](../../153/ "tree and pragmatics") “What was your father’s name?”[154](../../154/ "tree and pragmatics") “San-Houni.”[155](../../155/ "tree and pragmatics") On hearing this name, Sun-Yen embraced the young man, crying, “Oh, son of my dearest friend, tell me quickly where your father is.”[156](../../156/ "tree and pragmatics") “Alas, he is no longer in the world.[157](../../157/ "tree and pragmatics") He was exiled when you were, but he was murdered by Su-Rung, the thief, before reaching Ko-Kum-To.[158](../../158/ "tree and pragmatics") He sleeps with his ancestors.”[159](../../159/ "tree and pragmatics") “What, he is dead?” cried the old man, bursting into tears.[160](../../160/ "tree and pragmatics") San-Syeng’s eyes also moistened at the mention of the father whom he had never known.[161](../../161/ "tree and pragmatics") The King offered them a few words of condolence and said: “You shall be my Prime Minister,” indicating Sun-Yen.[162](../../162/ "tree and pragmatics") The old man accepted this responsible charge with a bow and a few well chosen words of gratitude.[163](../../163/ "tree and pragmatics") “Now, proceed with the banquet,” said the Queen.[164](../../164/ "tree and pragmatics") The other blind men had been informed of what had taken place and a few among them envied the good fortune of Sun-Yen.[165](../../165/ "tree and pragmatics") “Alas,” they cried, “We cannot even see the recipient of this good fortune.”[166](../../166/ "tree and pragmatics") Sun-Yen the benevolent, spoke to them in a gentle tone and in the name of the King invited them to stay several days at the Capital, and the blind men, you may believe, accepted with joy, for they knew they would be well taken care of.[167](../../167/ "tree and pragmatics") The new Prime Minister was not long in assuming his office.[168](../../168/ "tree and pragmatics") The King constantly summoned him to his councils.[169](../../169/ "tree and pragmatics") Now it came to pass one day that he sent for him and said, “I am intending to lead an army against Jin-Han.[170](../../170/ "tree and pragmatics") My father suffered a severe defeat while attacking that country and it is my duty to avenge him.[171](../../171/ "tree and pragmatics") What do you think of it?”[172](../../172/ "tree and pragmatics") “Sire,” replied Sun-Yen, “May I have permission to reflect upon this matter for a few days before giving you my opinion?”[173](../../173/ "tree and pragmatics") The same day, San-Syeng questioned the King’s father-in-law upon the subject of Ja-Jo-Mi and Su-Rung.[174](../../174/ "tree and pragmatics") The young General was thirsting for revenge.[175](../../175/ "tree and pragmatics") He expected to find Sun-Yen in a similar frame of mind but the Prime Minister spoke to him as he had done to the King.[176](../../176/ "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/12/) **2** - ← previous: [page 1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/12/) - next →: [Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/13/) - ↑ back to [Winning Buddha's smile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/)