What is history: it is the echo of the past to the future, the reflection of the future on the past. - Hugo
The love triangle between Lin Huiyin and Xu Zhimo and Liang Sicheng was the most well-known celebrity affair in the Republic of China period. Undoubtedly, Xu Zhimo and Liang Sicheng are deeply in love with Lin Huiyin, so who is Lin Huiyin's favorite man? For this question, not only are you and me curious in the future, but even Xu Zhimo and Liang Sicheng, two parties, also want to know the answer.
(Lin Huiyin, Xu Zhimo)
Some people say that Lin Huiyin loves Liang Sicheng the most, because choice is the attitude, she left Xu Zhimo, turned around and married Liang Sicheng, explaining everything. But more people believe that Lin Huiyin's favorite is Xu Zhimo from beginning to end, and the reason why he chose Liang Sicheng is only because he is more suitable for being a husband. That is to say, Xu Zhimo is chosen for love, and Liang Sicheng is chosen for marriage.
So, what is the truth? The answer may not be the same as you think.
Lin Huiyin and Xu Zhimo met in England in 1920. At that time, Lin Huiyin traveled to Europe with his father Lin Changmin, and Xu Zhimo also happened to transfer to Cambridge University for further study. In the early years, Lin Changmin and Xu Zhimo had a teacher-student friendship, Xu Zhimo came to visit Lin Changmin, but unexpectedly fell hopelessly in love with Lin Huiyin at a glance.
(Lin Huiyin in the teenage years)
At that time, Lin Huiyin, 16 years old, a young girl who had just grown up, had both a worldly appearance and a unique talent, no wonder Xu Zhimo would fall in love with her at first sight and see her again. At that time, Xu Zhimo was also prosperous and talented, and even a woman with insight like Lin Huiyin could not avoid feeling for him.
Lin Huiyin and Xu Zhimo began a romantic and beautiful love affair in Britain, the only imperfection is that Xu Zhimo has long been a husband and father. Even lovers who love each other cannot ignore moral scrutiny.
In order to marry Lin Huiyin, Xu Zhimo did not hesitate to risk the world's great disobedience, abandoned his wife and son, and proposed to break up during Zhang Youyi's pregnancy, becoming the controversial "first person to divorce in modern China".
(Xu Zhimo)
Unexpectedly, just when Xu Zhimo was complacent about getting rid of the feudal marriage, Lin Huiyin returned to China on his own and fell in love with Liang Sicheng, and then Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng went to the United States to study architecture. In March 1928, Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng held a grand wedding in Ottawa, Canada.
Lin Huiyin is a very rational and cautious person, she does not want to bring trouble to others, nor does she want to bring criticism to herself. Therefore, when Xu Zhimo was alive, she rarely talked about her feelings for him, but after Xu Zhimo died, she finally couldn't help but pour out her heart to her friend Hu Shi.
Shortly after Xu Zhimo's death, Lin Huiyin wrote a letter to Hu Shi, confessing her true feelings. The letter said: "I miss him a lot these days, but if he lives, I am afraid that I will not be able to change him." Maybe that's why I don't love him enough, and that my love for my current home is a testament to everything, and Shima admits it. ”
It can be seen that Lin Huiyin does love Xu Zhimo, but he loves Liang Sicheng even more.
(Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng)
Many people have a misconception that Lin Huiyin married Liang Sicheng was entirely the order of her parents, or for some practical or even utilitarian purposes— Liang Sicheng was a good man and could help her fulfill her dream of becoming an architect. But this is not the case.
It is true that Lin Huiyin's father, Lin Changmin, and Liang Sicheng's father, Liang Qichao, are representatives of the Restoration Faction, the two families are family friends, and the parents of both sides do intend to fulfill the golden boy and jade girl, but the so-called arranged marriage does not exist, which is also not in line with the ideas of the Restoration School. The combination of Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng is completely their own mutual pleasure, and they naturally come together.
Lin Huiyin's love for Liang Sicheng also has a famous story that can be used as evidence.
(Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng wedding photo)
It is said that on the wedding night Liang Sicheng asked Lin Huiyin: "There is a sentence, I only ask this time, and I will not ask again in the future, why me?" Lin Huiyin said: "The answer is very long, I have to spend my whole life answering you, are you ready to listen to me?" Lin Huiyin's answer is undoubtedly the most affectionate confession, and she will use her life to prove that Liang Sicheng is her favorite.
And for being able to marry such a perfect wife as Lin Huiyin, Liang Sicheng is even more proud, once said to a friend: "There is a saying in China: 'Articles are good for oneself, and wives are good for others.'" But for me, the wife is my own good, and the article is the wife's good. ”
Lin Huiyin is only a momentary obsession with Xu Zhimo, and his true love for Liang Sicheng is unforgettable.