Green mountains stand facing each other on both sides, their verdant trees dripping with moisture. Looking up, towering peaks block out the sky; at your feet, clear streams murmur, strange rocks lie on the water, and fish swim lively.
In the crystal-clear stream, an old man and a young boy were playing and laughing. "Master, have you caught any fish? An'an has already caught two."
Ten years ago, Yan An had blossomed into a graceful young woman. Her small face was delicate, with large, clear, dark eyes beneath arched eyebrows. A slight curve to her lips revealed shallow dimples on her cheeks, making her appear even more adorable with her pearly white teeth and rosy lips. Her bright, intelligent eyes darted about, displaying a hint of mischief and playfulness. It was clear that this girl was exceptionally beautiful and would grow into a stunning beauty in the future.
"Old man, An'an, come and eat! I've made An'an's favorite meat."
"Here she comes, here she comes, Seventh Grandma!" Yan An's mouth watered when she heard that Seventh Grandma had made her favorite dishes.
The Seventh Granny Yan An mentioned was none other than the world-renowned Seventh Granny, the Divine Physician Mei. The reason why the Divine Physician Mei was called the Seventh Granny was because even the most skilled person could not take more than seven steps after being poisoned by the Seventh Granny. Even those whom the King of Hell wanted to take away immediately could live for seven more days in the hands of the Seventh Granny.
Ten years ago, after Bai Qing took Yan An away, the three of them lived on this high mountain. Bai Qing was also proficient in metaphysics, so he set up traps on the mountain, and no one has been able to enter since.
"Little Anzi, stop looking, you're drooling, so embarrassing." Yan An unconsciously swallowed, wiped his mouth, and found there was no drool. His face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said, "You old geezer, you actually lied to me, watch my invincible iron fist."
As she was about to start playing with Bai Qing again, Granny Qi saw that the old man and the young man were about to fight again, so she quickly pulled them apart. "Alright, alright, hurry up and eat. Today's task is to sort out the medicinal herbs in the yard."
"Oh? Grandma Seven, could you...?"
"No." Granny Qi refused before Yan An could finish speaking, and placed a piece in Yan An's bowl.
After the meal, Yan An picked up a medical book and started fiddling with the herbs in the yard. Granny Qi walked over and glanced at them. She noticed that the fennel seeds were mixed with Cnidium monnieri, and the Kochia scoparia seeds were mixed with Evodia rutaecarpa. The other herbs were even more questionable. Granny Qi turned around, shook her head, and sighed.
In the sweltering summer, a gentle breeze swept through the courtyard, scattering fallen leaves onto the distant stream. Ripples spread across the water, creating a shimmering effect. The sun slowly moved westward, painting the horizon a vibrant red—a truly beautiful sight.
A huge golden eagle flew back from afar. "Big Grey! Old Man Baiqing, Granny Qi, Big Grey is back."
Big Gray was a golden eagle that Old Man Bai Qing rescued a year ago when he went out. After the golden eagle was cured, it never left, so they kept it by their side, and Yan An named it Big Gray.
Yan An hugged Big Grey affectionately, "Big Grey, you're finally back! An An missed you so much! Father, Mother, and Big Brother brought me some delicious food!"
Big Gray nodded excitedly. "Not only did I bring you some, but I also brought me some jerky!" It's just a pity that Big Gray can't speak.
Granny Qi took the strap off Big Gray's body, took out a piece of dried meat and fed it to Big Gray. "An'an, your parents have written to you."
Since Yan An came here, they have used the white crane to exchange letters with Yan An's parents every six months. Since they got the big gray crane, the frequency of communication has increased.
"My dear child, this letter is like seeing you in person. The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and your family misses you dearly. We are all well at home. Are you and your master well? There is something I must tell you. When you were born, there were unusual celestial phenomena. The Empress Dowager and the Lady Dowager, who are like sisters, have arranged for you to marry the Emperor's fourth brother, now the Regent. The purple jade pendant beside you is a token of your betrothal; please do not lose it. The Regent is both scholarly and martial, handsome, and of excellent character—truly a worthy son-in-law. I did not tell you this before because you are facing a great calamity and are still young, and I feared you would not be able to accept it. The ceremony will be completed after your coming-of-age ceremony. Also, the Empress Dowager, knowing that I am corresponding with you, has specifically told her that she misses you very much."
Besides this letter, there were other things, all things Yan An cherished, as always. Although Yan An wasn't by her parents' side, their love for her remained undiminished. It was just a pity for Da Hui; every time, she wished Da Hui would move the General's Mansion along with her.
"What? I have a fiancé? Is he good-looking? If he's not, can we break off the engagement?" If this person has a bad temper, then it's not a problem, after all, Yan An can beat him into submission, but if he's not good-looking, then this person is not acceptable.
"In recent years, there have been some rumors about the current regent. He seems to be quite good-looking, but extremely cruel."
"Not bad looking...that's alright." If someone is good-looking, then it's worth getting to know them. But if they're brutal...then let's fight.
Yue Xiyuan, far away on the northwestern border, sneezed several times. "Your Highness, the weather on the northwestern border is unpredictable. Could it be that you have caught a cold? I will have the army doctor prepare some medicine for you."
"It's nothing, no need." Yue Xiyuan didn't look up, still staring at the defense map in thought.
“This kingdom is located in a remote area with steep mountains. Many soldiers have already fallen ill. Your Highness, what should we do now?” a general analyzed the current situation.
"To catch the thief, first catch the king. Tomorrow you will all go to war with me." Yue Xiyuan was dressed in armor, his back was straight, his facial features were strong and distinct, and his brows carried an air of righteousness. Although he was only sixteen years old, he had won the respect of all the generals.
The distant, layered mountains, bathed in golden sunlight, appeared exceptionally beautiful.
"All soldiers, heed my command: kill!"
Yue Xiyuan moved with lightning speed, leaping and bounding like the wind. His sword strikes were swift, and before the enemy general could react, he was already behind the enemy commander. With a swift movement, he struck the enemy's vitals and beheaded the Fengguo general.
Seeing this situation, the generals of the Moon Kingdom swarmed forward like they were on steroids, and captured two cities in succession.
"Report...Greetings, Your Highness. An envoy from the vassal state has arrived with a letter of surrender." All the generals in the country witnessed what happened that day, and they couldn't help but feel both admiration and fear for Yue Xiyuan.
"Returning to the capital in triumph." Yue Xiyuan had been fighting since he was twelve years old. His methods were ruthless and his aura was extremely cold, which made many countries tremble with fear. However, some countries continued to test him, and this time, the enfeoffment of the country was one such example.
Today, the Emperor of the Moon Kingdom on the Cang Continent is diligent in governing for the people and single-minded in ruling. The Regent King defends against foreign enemies and punishes traitors within the country. The Moon Kingdom still firmly holds the top position among the four kingdoms.
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