Chapter 1 Gazing at My Hometown (Introduction) A faint sound seemed to be calling… Zhirou. …
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July 9, 2024
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The weather was so cold it felt like knives were falling on you, pinning down any exposed skin and cutting it inwards layer by layer.
Before sunrise, at the coldest time of day, the soldiers rose to the sound of the watchman's drum, rubbed their palms vigorously, put on their clothes and shoes, and the sound of rustling fabric and stamping feet filled the barracks.
Lights were lit outside the tent, and two men returned from the back with hot water. From afar, they saw their master intently wielding his spear, his face shrouded in a thin light, as if painted with pale gold.
One of them exclaimed again, "Our master has so much energy! He gets up before dawn to work on his gun. I'm panting just watching him..."
They gazed at Wei Yuanzhan, the image of that noble young man gradually fading from their memories.
Suddenly, a northerly wind blew across my face, and the cold air seeped into my lungs, making it even harder to breathe.
"Don't you know where we live closest to?"
Above the horizon, a broad-winged eagle is circling and flying northwest. Further north, there should be grasslands, right?
The servant suddenly realized, "Oh! Master is still holding a grudge against the Fourth Miss?"
The fourth daughter he mentioned was Song Zhirou, the youngest daughter of the Song family in the capital. Since she arrived in the capital, her feuds with her master have been numerous.
Just three years ago, for some unknown reason, the Fourth Sister was added to the list of Princess Huaixian to be married off to the northern desert by Her Majesty the Empress.
From then on, the date of his return was uncertain.
That very month, despite the strong opposition from the Lady of the Marquis, Wei Yuanzhan asked the Marquis to write to Yu Yang, requesting that Commander Zhang take him under his command and start him up as a lowly soldier, training him along the way.
The older guard rolled his eyes in disdain upon hearing this: "What grudge? You idiot!"
End of December.
The news that Princess Huaixian had petitioned the court to return home finally reached Lancheng.
The Emperor granted her request and ordered Zhao Chen, the Minister of Rites, to immediately go to Lancheng to welcome her, and together with Gao Hongyu, the garrison commander of Lancheng, to lead troops to escort the princess back to the capital.
When Wei Yuanzhan received the news, the soft snow drifted past the bare trees and landed on his brow. His eyes twitched, and even his fingertips trembled slightly.
He quickly clenched his fists, hiding them behind his back, and stared intently at Gao Hongyu: "Welcoming the princess back to court... is this really true?"
“The imperial edict just arrived, how could it be fake?” Gao Hongyu handed him the roll of silk. “This time, you’re coming with me.”
Wei Yuanzhan composed himself slightly, a look of boundless joy flashing in his eyes.
Before Gao Hongyu could leave, he had already unfolded the silk and read the emperor's decree over and over again.
Immediately afterwards, he slammed it shut and laughed happily.
In Gao Hongyu's memory, Wei Yuanzhan rarely showed his emotions so openly. His joyful appearance made it seem as if he was about to kiss the imperial edict to thank His Majesty for his grace.
Gao Hongyu was puzzled as to why he was so happy. After some speculation, he thought that he and Princess Huaixian had a past relationship.
But then I heard him call someone's name, very softly.
It is definitely not Princess Huaixian's name.
It sounded like a faint cry...
"Zhirou".
A note from the author:
It turns out that perfectionism and a writing maniac are really not suited to having a full draft saved. It's always a never-ending cycle of revisions, so after much thought, I decided to start writing now. Thank you to all my friends who have been waiting!
Reading Tips:
1. For example, feudal customs such as "women cannot go out at will" will not appear in this story; the female protagonist goes out [frequently].
2. This chapter serves as an introduction; the main text follows a chronological order.
3. The male and female leads are one year apart in age; the female lead is skilled in martial arts.
4. The middle part includes grassland scenes, and there may be a one-sided crush on the second male lead in the grassland area;
5. The story is set in a fictional world, and all settings serve the plot.
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