In 1927, 16-year-old Zhao Qixia met Zhang Xueliang at the Cai Mansion in Tianjin, and the two fell in love at first sight. Although Zhao Yidi (Zhao Qixia) has a prominent family background, her love for Zhang Xueliang is unwavering. The two have experienced many separations and reunions, and Zhao Yidi insisted on being with Zhang Xueliang despite his family's opposition. Their love story is full of ups and downs and sacrifices, which makes people wonder, is such a love worth it? Let's go with Xiao Yao to see what's going on.
Zhao Qixia, a Hong Kong woman born in 1912, has the ancestry of Naxi, Zhejiang. Her birth was accompanied by a ray of light in the eastern sky, so people also called her Zhao Qixia. Her father, Zhao Qinghua, is a person who holds an important position in BeiyangHe has served as the director of the railway bureau and the diplomatic adviser of the three eastern provinces, and is known for his integrity.
Zhao Qixia is the fourth in the family, so she is affectionately called "Zhao Si". In the outside world, especially in social situations, she is respectfully called "Miss Zhao Si". As she grew older, Miss Zhao Si had already shown her demeanor at the age of fourteen or fifteen: elegant physique, generous manners, and talented. She often accompanies her father to various social eventsBe in the limelight.
In 1927, Miss Zhao Si, who was only 15 years old, entered a turning point in her life. That year she met someone who would change her destiny completelySince then, the trajectory of her life has changed dramatically.
One night in 1927, the Cai Mansion in Tianjin was brightly lit and a grand ball was underway. 16-year-old Miss Zhao Si came with her sister and brother-in-lawI hope to broaden my horizons here.
She had just found her seat and sat down when she saw a young officer walk in. His face was handsome, and although his figure was not very tall, his steps were firm, with a majesty that could not be ignored. Miss Zhao Si's heart suddenly rippled. This officer was none other than Zhang Xueliang, a young marshal with a prominent reputation. His eyes were drawn to a fresh and refined girl the moment he entered the mansionThat was Miss Zhao Si.
Zhang Xueliang approached with a gentle smile on his faceHe stretched out his hand and asked politely, "Miss, can you give me a dance?" Miss Zhao Si was a little shy, but she still gently put her hand on his. In this way, under the gaze of everyone, the two slowly walked onto the dance floor and danced with **.
This is the first meeting between Miss Zhao Si and Zhang Xueliang. A pure and beautiful rich girl, a handsome and dashing military strategist. The hearts of the two people were quietly close at that moment, and the seeds of love quietly took root in their hearts.
In 1928, a sudden tragedy shook the entire country. Zhang Zuolin, the king of the Northeast, on his way back to Mukden from BeijingHe suffered a premeditated bomb attack by Japan, was seriously wounded, and died young. This news shocked Zhang Xueliang, and he immediately secretly went to Mukden to deal with his father's funeral, and quickly took over the Northeast Army and began to plan for the future of the Northeast.
Under this series of burdens and pressures, coupled with the deep longing for Zhao Yidi, Zhang Xueliang's body gradually weakened, and he finally fell ill. Zhao Yidi learned the news of Zhang Xueliang's illnessMy heart is like a knife, and I am very anxious. Zhang Xueliang asked her to go to Mukden in a letter, and Zhao Yidi did not hesitate, with the assistance of his brother Zhao Yansheng, left a short note to inform his father, and hurriedly stepped on the train to Mukden.
Miss Zhao Si, the former famous lady, for that love,resolutely gave up everything he had. Full of longing for love, she bravely stepped into a completely different world. She knew that the young marshal Zhang Xueliang already had a family, and she also knew that there was never a shortage of female companions around him, but none of these could stop her love for him. As long as there is love in her heart, everything is worth it. She was like the brave moth, even when she knew that there was a raging fire aheadand did not hesitate to pounce on the light of love. She chose a path from which there was no turning back, and in order to pursue her dream of love, she decided to make a private agreement with the young marshal for life.
Miss Zhao Si's departure made her father, Zhao Qinghua, deeply shocked and disappointed. He published a solemn statement in the newspaper, announcing the severance of the father-daughter relationship with his daughter, and Miss Zhao Si has since become a homeless person. After Zhao Qinghua issued a statement, he chose to resign from all official positionsLed his family away from the hustle and bustle, lived in seclusion, and disappeared from then on. This elopement incident made Miss Zhao Si and her family never have the opportunity to see each other again, and her life changed dramatically.
The Xi'an Incident was not only a turning point in Zhang Xueliang's life trajectory, but also profoundly affected the fate of two women, Yu Fengzhi and Miss Zhao Si. According to the regulations at the time, Zhang Xueliang could only be accompanied by one womanYu Fengzhi was naturally the first choice, while Miss Zhao Si took her seven-year-old son to Hong Kong in search of a new life.
In Hong Kong, Ms. Zhao Si has the support of many relatives and friendsCoupled with the financial help provided by Zhang Xueliang, she and her son are not living in poverty. Although her life is stable, Miss Zhao Si's heart cannot be calm. Her daily life is full of taking care of her children and social activities with relatives and friends, such as horse racing, listening to operas, and wine tasting, but her mind always drifts to Zhang Xueliang in the distance.
Although she occasionally receives letters from Zhang Xueliang, it is only a drop in the bucket and cannot satisfy her deep thoughts and concerns about her lover. Although the life of a celebrity in Hong Kong is leisurely, for Miss Zhao Si,Without Zhang Xueliang's company, everything seems boring.
In 1939, Yu Fengzhi went to the United States for breast cancer to seek **. When the news came, Miss Zhao Si realized that Zhang Xueliang lacked care in Guizhou's life. She resolutely entrusted her son to a relative in Hong Kongembarked on a journey to Guizhou alone and spent that cage-like time with Zhang Xueliang.
In November 1946, Miss Zhao Si and Zhang Xueliang were forced to move to Taiwan and live in the remote mountains of Hsinchu County. It was isolated from the rest of the world and the living conditions were extremely difficultBut Miss Zhao Si has always been by Zhang Xueliang's side, and the two depend on each other.
Despite the difficult situation, Miss Zhao Si still does not forget to care about her son who is far away in the United States. Whenever she had the opportunity, she would take the opportunity to visit her son in the United States, even though they didn't last more than three or four days at a time. Because she knows that Zhang Xueliang's life in Taiwan is inseparable from her companionship and care.
Before Zhang Xueliang was placed under house arrest, he lived a free and chic life, but once his freedom was restricted, it was difficult for him to adapt to this sudden change. At the beginning of his captivity, he was emotionally unstable, sometimes soft-spoken, sometimes angry, and even moved his hands and feet. In such a difficult moment, Zhao Yidi always treated him with tolerance and understandingBe his strong backing.
Zhao Yidi's identity has always been in an embarrassing situation, because she is not Zhang Xueliang's legal wifeAnd just his female companion. This situation lasted until 1964, until Yu Fengzhi, who was far away in the United States, agreed to divorce Zhang Xueliang, and Zhao Yidi's years of waiting finally came to fruition.
At their wedding, Song Meiling served as a witness. That day, 63-year-old Zhang Xueliang was ecstatic like a child, he pulled 52-year-old Zhao Yidi tightly, and said lovingly: "This is my girl." This sentence is not only an affirmation of Zhao Yidi's persistence and waiting for many yearsIt is also a declaration that their long-distance love run has finally come to fruition.
Zhao Qixia's love for Zhang Xueliang in her life is as firm as a rock. She insisted on using her last strength despite her illness, just to witness the joy of her lover's 100th birthday. Her persistence and dedication are very emotional.
At Zhang Xueliang's 100th birthday celebration, he affectionately expressed his gratitude and admiration for Miss Zhao Si to reporters, praising her as the person who cared about him the most. In front of everyone, Zhang Xueliang held Miss Zhao Si's hand tightlyIn the affectionate Northeast dialect, she is called "my girl". However, Miss Zhao Si's body is already in danger, and her life is slowly coming to an end. On June 22, 2000, Miss Zhao passed away quietly in Hawaii.
On October 14, 2001, Zhang Xueliang passed away in Honolulu. In his will, he expressed his wish to be buried with Miss Zhao Si in the Valley of the Hawaiian Temple. This couple, who have experienced ups and downs in life, are finally reunited in heaven after more than a year apart, which is embarrassing.
Reference: Li Jie, "Miss Zhao Si: The Legend of Love Fulfilled by War".