Years turn into wind

Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei's plan had already begun quietly, and Lu Zhirou remained unaware. Even though she had her suspicions, she pretended to be normal. Inside the Marshal's Mansion, tensions grew, and a battle-like atmosphere permeated the air.

That night, Cheng Yuwei stood alone in the courtyard, gazing up at the starry sky, her heart filled with conflicting emotions. Ever since she arrived in this era, aside from the tense situation, her mind had long been occupied by that figure. She admired Ling Xiaotian's perseverance and strength, and the tenderness he showed in her presence had already touched her heart.

Just as she was lost in thought, a pair of strong hands gently rested on her shoulders. Turning around, she saw it was Ling Xiaotian.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked in a low voice, with a hint of hoarseness in his voice.

Cheng Yuwei smiled, trying to hide the throbbing in her heart: "I was just thinking about what we will be like after everything is over."

Ling Xiaotian gazed at her, his eyes filled with tenderness and complex emotions. He gently embraced her and whispered, "No matter what the future holds, there's one thing I'm sure of—I'll always be by your side, protecting you."

Cheng Yuwei was stunned. She raised her head and met Ling Xiaotian's affectionate eyes, as if she could see through her soul. Her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and she felt a little flustered, but also felt a warm feeling.

She whispered, "Xiaotian, I thought we were just using each other, but... your existence has long become indispensable."

Ling Xiaotian didn't say anything, but slowly lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, warm and firm. Cheng Yuwei closed her eyes, feeling his warmth, and her inner defenses quietly collapsed.

After a moment, Ling Xiaotian's lips slid to her cheek and he whispered softly, "Yuwei, I don't want to hide anything anymore. From the moment you first blocked the enemy's blade for me, I knew that you are the person I want to protect most in this life."

Cheng Yuwei listened to his whispers, and her heart was filled with tenderness. She gently put her arms around his waist and leaned into his arms, as if this moment would last forever.

The two of them embraced each other quietly, the night breeze carrying the fragrance of flowers, and the entire courtyard was filled with tranquility. Without the cruelty of war and the oppression of conspiracy, they seemed to have temporarily put aside everything in the world, leaving only each other.

In this warm atmosphere, Ling Xiaotian raised his hand, gently stroked her face, and whispered, "Yuwei, if possible, I would rather accompany you for the rest of my life and live an ordinary life."

Cheng Yuwei smiled softly, with tenderness in her eyes: "But you are the commander-in-chief, all this is your responsibility."

Ling Xiaotian lowered his head and kissed her lips gently, gently but firmly, as if he wanted to imprint her figure deeply in his heart.

It was unknown how long it took before the two reluctantly parted ways. Cheng Yuwei blushed slightly as she looked at Ling Xiaotian, a feeling of unprecedented satisfaction welling up in her heart. She knew she could no longer resist him.

Ling Xiaotian held her hand tightly and whispered, "Yuwei, no matter what conspiracies and enemies lie ahead, we will face them together. I won't let anyone hurt you again."

Cheng Yuwei nodded, her eyes firm: "I will also stand by your side and protect you from the wind and rain."

As they were immersed in their warm feelings, a conspiracy gradually surfaced. A few days later, news came from the palace. A secret letter revealed that an official had been bribed by Lu Zhirou and was ready to betray Ling Xiaotian at a critical moment and provide Lu Sheng with inside information.

Cheng Yuwei held the letter, a cold glint in her eyes: "She has actually been corrupted to this point, we can't hesitate any longer."

Ling Xiaotian sneered, "Since she's so heartless, we don't need to show mercy. We'll just lure this snake out and let her fall into our trap!"

Their eyes met, as if they were back in the day when they fought side by side. This time, they not only had to face Lu Sheng, but also the insidious enemies hiding around them.