During the long seven years, Yang Fei wanted to tell Gu Yun the truth countless times, but he swallowed the words back every time they came to his lips.

He was afraid of losing Gu Yun, afraid that she would stay away from him because of her family background. He was also afraid that the matter would be exposed and discovered by his hometown.

Now, things have reached a point where they are unavoidable.

His family situation was complicated. The brothers had been following their grandmother since childhood, receiving the teachings of the six arts teacher. In the past, the brothers got along well, were close and united. However, since they were arranged to go out for practical training, everything changed quietly.

At first, everyone would communicate frequently and share their experiences and feelings. But as time went on, the pressure gradually increased, everyone began to be busy with their own things, and the contact with other brothers became less and less. The occasional greetings became perfunctory, and the originally lively family group became deserted.

Gradually, some minor conflicts began to emerge. Some people felt that a certain brother had more opportunities in his position and was more likely to be recognized, which made others jealous; some people were dissatisfied with the lifestyle of other brothers, thinking that they were too self-indulgent.

These seemingly insignificant problems snowballed and eventually caused a rift in the relationship between the brothers.

But at this moment, their hearts are no longer as pure as before.

Faced with various temptations and challenges in reality, they began to have their own ideas and ambitions. Some wanted to stand out and inherit their father's business; others longed to pursue a free and easy life, away from constraints.

The unity and harmony of the past are gone, replaced by restless hearts and endless disputes hidden behind them.

He met Gu Yun by chance. At that time, he was on a mission outside and was seriously injured. He was rescued by Doctor Gu who went up the mountain to collect herbs. He treated his wounds and survived.

He came to Xuzhou under the identity of Yang Fei. He was born in a small town and joined the army after his parents died. He had been in Xuzhou for three years and was promoted to the position of a centurion. No matter how Doctor Gu asked, the result was always the same.

When Yang Fei was staying in Gushengtang for a consultation, a ripple appeared in his heart, and he became very interested in the woman in front of him. At that time, Gu Yun was like a bright pearl, emitting a charming light.

She is not only outstanding in appearance, but also has a kind and generous heart. Although she knows nothing about medical theory, she always treats every patient with sincerity and enthusiasm, making people feel endless warmth.

Every time Yang Fei saw Gu Yun patiently listening to patients' stories and carefully giving them comfort and advice, he would be moved by her kindness. Her smile was like a spring breeze, relieving the anxiety of the patients; her care was like a ray of sunshine, illuminating the souls of those tormented by illness.

During the days spent with Gu Yun, Yang Fei gradually found that his feelings for her were getting deeper and deeper. He longed to understand her better and get into her inner world. So, he began to actively communicate with Gu Yun and ask her about some issues about life and emotions. Gu Yun always shared her views and experiences without reservation, and the distance between the two gradually narrowed.

When he returned to the military camp, he could not wait to take out paper and pen, preparing to write a letter home to express his deepest desire to his grandmother, father and mother - to marry the person he loved.

Every word in the letter was full of sincerity and determination. He described in detail how he met the woman and the deep friendship between them. He begged his family to understand and agree to the marriage and hoped to get their blessing.

However, things did not go as he wished. After receiving the letter, his parents expressed strong opposition to it, especially his mother, who wrote a harsh letter to scold him privately. She believed that marriage should be based on interests, not just emotions. She insisted that her son marry a woman who could help him in his career, so as to ensure the prosperity of the family.

Facing his mother's accusations, he felt very painful and confused. On one side was the woman he loved deeply, and on the other side was the pressure from his family, he was caught in a dilemma.

But at this moment, only his grandmother stood up and expressed her approval and support for his choice.

The grandmother knew the power of love and believed in her grandson's vision and judgment. She encouraged him to bravely pursue the happiness he really wanted and not be bound by worldly concepts.

Therefore, in the next two years, no matter what kind of difficulties and obstacles he encountered, or what dangerous and difficult tasks he faced, he would always be the first to step forward and volunteer without hesitation! In order to improve his ability and official position, to prove to Doctor Gu that he was capable of protecting his daughter, and to prove to his parents that he would become stronger because of love.

When he had earned one military achievement after another with his blood and sweat and was promoted to captain, his parents had no choice but to agree.

Yang Fei quickly pulled his thoughts back to his senses, and seeing that Gu Yun had not responded to him, he asked again.

"Yun'er..."

Gu Yun just said "hmm" casually, as if what Yang Fei said just now was as empty and meaningless as air. Yang Fei was stunned. He thought Gu Yun would immediately ask him the reason, or even get angry, but at this moment, he did not see any reaction.

As time went by, Yang Fei began to feel a little uneasy. He quickly sat up and observed Gu Yun's expression, trying to find a clue from that calm face, but found nothing.

Gu Yun was still lying there quietly with his back to him, staring into the distance, seemingly completely immersed in his own thoughts.

This silence made Yang Fei more and more anxious. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart: Did Gu Yun not care about what he did at all? Or was she so disappointed in him that she didn't even have the energy to question him?

Just as Yang Fei was getting more and more confused, Gu Yun finally spoke slowly: "I know."

These three short words were like a bombshell that hit Yang Fei's heart. He stared at Gu Yun with wide eyes, trying to read more information from her eyes, but the latter's eyes were deep and blurred, making him unable to start.

At this time, Gu Yun also sat up. Her eyes were like cold arrows, staring at him intently, but her tone was unusually calm: "Am I a concubine?"

Yang Fei panicked again, "No, Yun'er, please listen to my explanation..."

He grabbed Gu Yun's hand, but she shook it away.

"Why is that? Why did you hide it from me for so long?" Gu Yun's voice was tearful and trembling slightly.

"In fact, I have long noticed that you go back to your hometown to visit relatives every Chinese New Year, but you never bring us mother and son with you."

"I was afraid and didn't dare to delve into it, which is why I was obsessed with wanting to have another child."

Yang Fei felt extremely distressed, and he hugged Gu Yun tightly in his arms, "I'm afraid you will leave me after you know the truth... I admit that I am a coward, but I really can't live without you."

Gu Yun burst into tears in Yang Fei's arms, "Do you know how scared I am..."

Yang Fei gently patted Gu Yun's back and comforted her, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry Yun'er, it's my fault."

The two hugged each other for a long time, and their emotions slowly calmed down.

Yang Fei then went on to tell Gu Yun the story of his family...but he hid the most important issue of identity. He thought that Gu Yun would not be able to accept so much at once, and this crucial identity issue also required his father's consent before he could tell him, so this matter still needed to be delayed.

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