Years turn into wind

Under the cover of night, Linglong returned to her temporary courtyard and sat alone by the candlelight, her eyes dark. Her fingers slowly brushed across the teacup on the table, a cold smile sneered inwardly: Ling Xiaotian, you are mine after all. Cheng Yuwei, no matter how clever you are, as long as I use some tricks, you will never understand the bond between him and me.

Linglong looked around, called over her attendants, and whispered, "Contact General Xie in the south. Tell him that although Ling Xiaotian isn't at the front lines, the woman with him has the medicine formula. If we have General Xie secretly spread rumors, we can stir up trouble in the Jiangnan area, and Ling Xiaotian will definitely lose his composure."

The attendant nodded and quickly left. Linglong chuckled inwardly, having already made up her mind: she wanted to create misunderstandings between Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei, weakening their relationship. Only then would she have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

The next morning, news suddenly spread through the town: Cheng Yuwei had developed a new medicinal formula with extremely potent healing properties. Mastering it could save countless lives. The news spread quickly, causing a stir among the people and attracting the attention of both northern and southern factions. Southern general General Xie was the first to act, sending troops to infiltrate the town, hoping to gain access to Cheng Yuwei's formula.

The townspeople gradually flocked to Cheng Yuwei's clinic, with people constantly coming to ask for recipes and even offering high prices. Cheng Yuwei was confused at first, but when she saw unfamiliar faces among these people, she began to realize that something was wrong.

When Ling Xiaotian learned of this, he immediately sent someone to investigate. He frowned and said to Cheng Yuwei, "Yuwei, this rumor must have been spread deliberately by someone to put you in the spotlight. This town may seem peaceful, but undercurrents are surging."

Cheng Yuwei nodded slightly, her eyes firm. "I won't be scared by these little tricks. However, since they want to make a fuss about the prescription, then I will play along. Since someone dares to set up a trap, then I don't mind playing along with them."

Ling Xiaotian was slightly startled, then smiled: "Yuwei, you are indeed smart. In this case, I will send someone to secretly assist you and make sure those people suffer."

A few days later, Cheng Yuwei secretly prepared a special potion and placed it in a corner of the clinic, pretending to be careless. Soon, the spies sneaked into the clinic, stole the potion, and brought it back to General Xie.

A few days later, news came from the town that General Xie's army had suffered a large-scale adverse reaction due to the use of the drug, causing a sharp drop in morale among the troops, and even rumors that General Xie had been poisoned. Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuwei could not help but sneer: "Since you have come to trouble me, then you will bear the consequences yourself."

Ling Xiaotian was deeply pleased with her counterattack, his eyes full of admiration. He approached her and whispered, "Yuwei, you're always so clever, always able to escape their traps. Every time I work with you, I'm filled with admiration."

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly, and suddenly turned her face away shyly: "I just want to help you protect our lives."

Ling Xiaotian gently embraced her in his arms and whispered, "Yuwei, no matter what conspiracy lies ahead, I am willing to face it with you. You are the only one I want to protect."

At this heartwarming moment, a secret guard suddenly arrived with a report: "General, we've captured one of Linglong's followers. He admitted that the southern forces have joined forces with Linglong to disrupt the peace of Jiangnan and force you to return to the battlefield."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes turned cold in an instant, and he said in a deep voice, "Take that follower and go to Linglong's base. It's time for her to explain everything in person."

In the darkness of night, Ling Xiaotian personally led his men to Linglong's residence and brought her followers before her. Seeing this, Linglong's expression changed slightly, but her eyes remained stubborn and unyielding.

Ling Xiaotian stared at her coldly and asked, "Linglong, what are you planning?"

Linglong pursed her lips and sneered, with a hint of pain in her eyes: "Xiaotian, why do you treat me like this? Am I just a chess piece that can be used at will? From the beginning to the end, you only have eyes for her, and I am just your past."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes were icy, showing no sign of softening. "Linglong, I have never lied to you. I left because we no longer had a future. If you were smart, you would let go and not involve innocent people again."

Linglong heard this, a trace of resentment flashed in her eyes. She gritted her teeth and said, "Yes, I am unwilling. But you should not forget that your peace today is all because of me silently paving the way for you! Now you treat me coldly because of an ordinary woman? What is so special about her?"

Cheng Yuwei stood silently by, watching Linglong with a hint of pity in her eyes. She whispered, "Miss Linglong, if you give for the one you love, you shouldn't try to force a return. True love is about seeing the other person happy, not possessing them."

Linglong was stunned for a moment, her eyes flickering back and forth between Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian. The resentment in her eyes gradually faded into a gloomy expression. She slowly lowered her head and murmured, "Am I wrong... Perhaps I'm just too persistent."

Ling Xiaotian's expression softened slightly, and his voice was calm and gentle: "Linglong, let go. Obsession will only bring you pain. Jiangnan is not a battlefield. If you are willing to let go, I can arrange for your safe departure."

Linglong was silent for a long time, and finally just smiled lightly with a hint of self-mockery: "Xiaotian, all of this is really my own fault. I am willing to leave Jiangnan and never bother you again."

After saying this, she waved her attendants away and walked off into the night alone. Her back revealed a sense of loneliness, but also a faint sense of relief.

A few days later, peace returned to Jiangnan, and Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian continued their ordinary yet heartwarming lives. After Linglong's turmoil, their bond had only grown stronger. In their free time, Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian would stroll together, leisurely passing the days amidst the Jiangnan landscape, as if nothing had happened.

However, they both knew that behind this brief period of peace, there might be new shadows lurking quietly. They were ready, and no matter what storms the future held, they would walk hand in hand and never leave each other.

Will new challenges come again on the road ahead?