“Chong Heng! Big Brother! Where the hell are you going!?” As the sky had already darkened, Yang Wujiu, jostled by the horse until he felt nauseous, shouted loudly at the shadow ahead. “Whoa—” Chong Heng pulled his horse to a stop, looking at the mountain peaks towering into the clouds, and furrowed his brow. “Whoa!”…

Southern Chuan City was located in the southeastern corner of Chuansong County, adjacent to Huadong County. Changshui River originated from the northwest of Chuansong and meandered eastward, reaching Southern Chuan. One branch flowed directly towards Huadong County, and another branch, due to the terrain, flowed towards Chengyuan County. Eventually, both branches converged into Yunshui within…

Wang Dian sat on the stone slab enjoying the breeze, when suddenly a large dark shadow loomed over him. He abruptly looked up and met Liang Ye’s cold gaze. “That scared me to death.” Wang Dian breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the tomb owner had jumped out to find him. “If you’re scared, why…

Northern Liang, Capital. Kangning Palace. “If you harm that young guard, Liang Ye won’t let you off when he returns.” Tan Yishuang lowered her eyes while embroidering a pouch in her hands. The red flower petals appeared delicate and fresh. A cold smile appeared on her face. “That child looked exactly like my Ah Heng…

Wang Dian slept heavily for several days, as if making up for all the sleep he had lost from working overtime before. When Liang Ye tried to give him medicine, he frowned and pushed it away, his voice carrying laziness, “I don’t want to sleep anymore.” “Are you feeling better?” Liang Ye held his wrist…

With Liang Ye beside him, Wang Dian slept particularly soundly. When he woke up, the tent was dim, making it difficult to tell what time it was. “It’s the second watch of the night,” Liang Ye’s sleepy voice sounded near his ear, teasing. “You really can sleep.” Wang Dian had just woken up, his mind…

This small cut wasn’t really an injury for Liang Ye – he was just exaggerating in front of Wang Dian, which ended up irritating him. But Liang Ye enjoyed it very much. He stroked Wang Dian’s hand where veins were bulging, and explained unprecedentedly. “It’s just a scrape, I know my limits.” Wang Dian took…

“Clear the battlefield!” Liang Ye dismounted his horse, his heavy combat boots stepping through bloodied water as he strode through the city gate. “Yes!” Bian Feng gripped his spear tightly, making no attempt to hide the admiration in his eyes. Liang Ye paid no attention to those behind him. Amid bowing salutations, he quickly ascended…

Wang Dian’s tent was arranged right next to Liang Ye’s. Estimating it was about time, he prepared to go have dinner with Liang Ye. Just as he lifted the tent flap, a clear horn blast echoed through the sky. “Enemy attack—” someone shouted at the top of their lungs. Almost instantly, the previously peaceful camp…

Although it sounded like provocation, it was still a proper apology at least. “It’s alright,” Wang Dian slightly tightened his embrace, holding the person closer, and said in a gentle voice, “I forgive you.” Liang Ye probably felt like he lost face, holding him without making a sound, his back somewhat stiff. Wang Dian lifted…

When Liang Ye entered, Wang Dian was examining the map hung high in the tent and the sand table in front. “Yu Polu won’t make any major moves for now,” he walked behind Wang Dian and said, “Being able to push them back from Anhan County to Ningming County was pure luck. Shen Yao’s illness…

“Arm?” Wang Dian subconsciously repeated, then said casually, “Just scratched it earlier by accident.” Although Liang Ye knew everything that happened in the capital, all letters leaving the palace had to go through Wang Dian’s hands, and he usually filtered out some trivial matters. Like this knife wound he received. The two hadn’t seen each…

Liang Ye probably took it as a compliment and eagerly said, “Tonight, Zhen will open your eyes.” Wang Dian cupped his chin with his palm, feeling itchy from the stubble, “Open your uncle, shave off the beard.” “All military commanders keep beards, and Zhen’s is still too short.” Liang Ye’s aesthetic sense had apparently gone…

When tender sprouts began emerging from the accumulated snow, the irritating winter finally showed signs of ending. The endless convoy of grain transport carts stretched as far as the eye could see. Well-trained soldiers were loading bundles of newly forged weapons onto the carts, creating a scene of bustling activity. “His Majesty has been in…

“Get out of my way!” Chong Heng shouted coldly. “Daren, the Prince is in a meeting,” the guard blocking him didn’t step back at all. Chong Heng narrowed his eyes, his hand moving to draw his sword when the tightly closed door was finally opened from inside. Yu Ying respectfully bowed to him, “Daren, the…

Kangning Palace. “Eat slower.” Tan Yishuang instructed the palace maid to fetch some milk, “Why have you started liking milk recently?” “Wang Dian said drinking it helps one grow taller.” Chong Heng had always eaten like a wolf devouring its prey. Despite Liang Ye scolding him many times, he never changed. Tan Yishuang couldn’t correct…