One day in 1964, Yu Fengzhi from Los Angeles, USA, saw an article titled "Confession of the Xi'an Incident" in Taiwan's "Hope" newspaper, signed "Zhang Xueliang". Although Zhang Xueliang's first wife, Yu Fengzhi expressed doubts about the authenticity of the article. She knew that Zhang Xueliang had always had a firm attitude towards the Xi'an Incident and believed that it was not a wrong thing, so she felt incredible about repentance. This question ignited Yu Fengzhi's insistence in the depths of her heart, and she decided to launch a "media battle" to rescue Zhang Xueliang.
Long before the "Confession Turmoil", after Zhang Xueliang was placed under house arrest by Lao Jiang, Yu Fengzhi has been working hard to rescue Zhang Xueliang. Even with cancer, she was unwavering in her determination not to give up. Yu Fengzhi, the daughter of a businessman, is not only from a wealthy family, but also a typical lady of the era. The entanglement of her fate with Zhang Xueliang stems from the "phoenix life" mentioned by the fortune teller when she was born, and her father is the president of the Chamber of Commerce that Zhang Zuolin met during his travels. Zhang Zuolin took a fancy to Yu Fengzhi's "phoenix life" and put forward a proposal for two families to be harmonious.
So, the daughter of the Yu family, Feng girl Yu Fengzhi, married Zhang Xueliang, who was only 16 years old at the time. Although the age difference is not small, in marriage, the relationship between the two is more like that of sister and brother. Yu Fengzhi is well-educated and has unique views on things, while Zhang Xueliang respects her very much and respectfully calls her "eldest sister". However, Yu Fengzhi lived in the old society and had certain traditional expectations for female roles, believing that she should be a "good wife" who was obedient and meticulous to her husband. In her eyes, even if she found that Zhang Xueliang had other women around her, she chose to endure silently.
With the passage of time, the number of women around Zhang Xueliang gradually increased, and the appearance of Zhao Qixia caused a sensation. She is the daughter of an important economic member in China, and she took the initiative to pursue Zhang Xueliang because she fell in love with him at first sight, and became an important woman in Zhang Xueliang's life. However, this relationship aroused widespread concern in society, and eventually led to Zhao Qixia's father severing the father-daughter relationship.
In the middle of the night on September 18, 1931, the "918" incident broke out, and the Japanese army framed the squadron for blowing up the South Manchurian Railway, taking the opportunity to invade the Northeast on a large scale. Lao Chiang adhered to the policy of "settling the inside before attacking the outside", suppressed the anti-Japanese salvation movement in various parts of the country, and at the same time ordered Zhang Xueliang to carry out "encirclement and suppression" of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi.
Zhang Xueliang sided with Lao Chiang, and although he was influenced by Lao Chiang, he began to question Lao Chiang's policies during the student demonstrations that broke out at the end of 1935. After admonishing Lao Jiang twice to no avail, Zhang Xueliang and Lao Jiang quarreled fiercely, and finally launched the "Son of Heaven" operation in the Xi'an Incident and detained Lao Jiang and others. This led to the formation of the anti-Japanese national united front of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, but it also caused Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng to suffer different fates in the following years.
After the outbreak of the Xi'an Incident, Yu Fengzhi properly preserved Lao Jiang's telegram "Not Resisting the Japanese Army", and this evidence became her trove to defend her husband. She threatened Lao Jiang that if it was unfavorable to Zhang Xueliang, she would make it public and expose the truth of the "918" incident. This threat forced Jiang to choose house arrest rather than execute Zhang Xueliang. Even during the years of Zhang Xueliang's house arrest, Yu Fengzhi stayed by his side until the spring of 1940, when she had to go to the United States for medical treatment due to breast cancer, ending her years with Zhang Xueliang.
Yu Fengzhi's persistence and hard work won Zhang Xueliang the fate of house arrest, and also showed a woman's firmness and wisdom in the predicament in front of the world.
Yu Fengzhi's perseverance and hard work won Zhang Xueliang the fate of house arrest, however, the couple failed to see each other again. After the Xi'an Incident, Yu Fengzhi sent a telegram threatening Lao Jiang, which finally saved Zhang Xueliang's life, but also separated the lives of the two. She always believed that she had made the right choice and did not waver even in the most difficult moments.
In the spring of 1940, she left Zhang Xueliang for breast cancer and went to the United States for medical treatment. This parting became a long separation in the lives of the two, and there was no chance to see each other again. During Zhang Xueliang's years under house arrest, Yu Fengzhi's figure became the support of his soul. Although the two failed to spend the rest of their lives together, Yu Fengzhi's love and persistence were deeply imprinted in Zhang Xueliang's heart.
During her stay in the United States, Yu Fengzhi always maintained her concern for her husband, she not only took care of herself, but also did not forget to find all possible help and rescue for Zhang Xueliang. Although her body has been battling cancer, she still cares about her husband. This period has also become a time for Yu Fengzhi to reflect on her life and stick to her beliefs, and she meets all the challenges in life with strength and wisdom.
In the battle against cancer, Yu Fengzhi showed the tenacity and wisdom of a woman, and she interpreted a unique understanding of life in her own way. Cancer did not make her lose her miss for Zhang Xueliang, but made her more determined to dedicate every moment of her life to the person who will never forget.
In the end, Yu Fengzhi came to the end of his life in the tenacious fight against cancer. Her life, although tortuous and bumpy, flashed with love and perseverance. Her efforts not only won Zhang Xueliang years of house arrest, but also left a touching memory for history. Her story, like a bright star, illuminates that era of war.
In the long river of time, Yu Fengzhi's name may not be as well-known as Zhang Xueliang, but her persistence for love has left a deep imprint in the pages of history. Life may have destined them to be separated in the world, but that deep love and perseverance will always shine in the depths of the years. The couple may not have spent the rest of their lives together, but their story will be a legend that will be passed on by future generations and become an indelible memory of that era.