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Learning of Marquis Xuanping’s condition, Ye Qing let out a sigh as he took the bundle, “I’ll remember.”

Gu Jiao reminded him, “Take good care of him, he’s my husband’s father.”

“Oh.” Ye Qing responded instinctively.

But no sooner had he spoken than realization struck him like lightning.

Your husband’s father?

Aren’t you a man? How do you have a husband?

What kind of plot twist is this?!

……

Before dawn broke, the three of them set out. On the way to Hidden Night Island, they would pass through Pucheng.

Marquis Xuanping took the opportunity to bid farewell to Shangguan Yan and Shangguan Qing.

Shangguan Qing was already asleep, and Marquis Xuanping didn’t wake him. He only exchanged a few quiet words with Shangguan Yan.

The two of them stood in the courtyard of the City Lord’s residence, speaking in hushed tones.

Shangguan Yan asked, “You’re going to look for purple herb for Qing’er?”

Marquis Xuanping replied, “The purple herb poison is the only known lead. It may not work, but it’s still better than doing nothing.”

On this point, Shangguan Yan agreed with Marquis Xuanping. So long as there was even a one-in-ten-thousand chance, it was worth the attempt.

Shangguan Yan stared at him without blinking. “Where exactly are you going to look? Is it going to be dangerous?”

Marquis Xuanping answered lightly, as if talking about the weather, “Up north. Not really dangerous, just a bit far. It’d be inconvenient to take Qing’er along.”

But Shangguan Yan wasn’t one to be easily fooled.

Shangguan Qing’s condition was critical, and no one knew when he might collapse. Taking him along would be the safest route.

That Marquis Xuanping wasn’t bringing him meant the journey would be fatally dangerous.

Seeing her fall silent, Marquis Xuanping gave a faint smile and said, “If all goes well, I’ll be back next month. Tell Qing’er not to worry.”

Shangguan Yan looked deeply at him, her lips parting slightly, as if she wanted to say more. But in the end, all her words turned into a single sentence, “Take care on the road.”

Marquis Xuanping swung up onto his horse in one smooth motion.

Shangguan Yan turned her head and deliberately faced away.

"Shangguan Yan."

Marquis Xuanping suddenly called out to her.

Shangguan Yan's steps came to an abrupt halt.

Neither of them turned back.

In the cold wind, she heard him let out a soft sigh and say——

"Shedding tears for a man like me… isn’t worth it."

……

After losing two cities in succession, the State of Jin sent their Fourth Prince to the front as the Emperor's proxy. His arrival boosted the morale of the Jin army, and during the next battle, they launched a brilliant counteroffensive, managing to defend the third border city that had been under attack by Wang Man’s forces.

Wang Man was shot through the shoulder by an arrow from the Jin army and was severely wounded.

Liao Chen rested for only a day before donning his armor and returning to the battlefield.

He took over Wang Man’s command and led the imperial forces to continue fighting against the Jin army.

Taoist Qingfeng had also arrived at the front lines.

Just before the next offensive began, Liao Chen tossed him a set of armor.

"Put it on." Liao Chen said calmly. "Didn’t you say you wanted to kill me? Then you'd better not get yourself injured."

Taoist Qingfeng frowned. "I don’t wear armor that belongs to others."

Liao Chen clasped his hands behind his back, his peach blossom eyes calm and clear. "It’s new, no one’s worn it before."

The used one was on Liao Chen himself.

His armor had been damaged, and since his frame was taller and broader than most soldiers’, there were only two sets in camp that fit him: one used, one new.

By the middle of the tenth month.

An army of fifty thousand Gu Family Cavalry from the State of Zhao crossed through Yan territory and arrived at the western border, pressing straight toward Qiuyang Pass in the State of Jin.

The arrival of the Gu Family Cavalry eased the burden on the Black Wind Cavalry, who had always borne the brunt of the front-line assaults.

Gu Changqing firmly insisted that his younger sister retreat to Quyang City and leave the battles and sieges to him.

Gu Jiao, who had led the Black Wind Cavalry in nonstop combat for an entire month, returned to the Quyang encampment, bringing Shangguan Qing with her.

By the latter half of the tenth month, the allied forces of the State of Qing and the State of Chen reached Weishui Pass in the State of Jin.

At the same time, the Turkic tribes to Jin's north began stirring restlessly.

With enemies pressing in from both front and rear, the morale that the Fourth Prince had managed to rally as commander in the Emperor’s stead was nearly depleted.

Victory reports arrived one after another from the front. Troops from multiple states had pushed deep into the heartland of the State of Jin, already taking Cangzhou and Yunzhou, and soon, Jizhou would fall as well.

In the eleventh month, winter descended upon Quyang City, blanketing the military camp in a thick layer of snow.

Gu Jiao carried a wooden bucket out to the well to fetch water.

Most of the troops had been deployed, and the camp was short on manpower. She usually handled these minor tasks herself.

Advisor Hu had wanted to help, but unfortunately, he wasn’t even as strong as Gu Jiao.

Gu Jiao tossed the bucket into the well, and just as she finished drawing water and was about to turn the crank, she realized the winch had frozen solid.

Behind her came the sound of footsteps crunching through snow.

At this hour, the only one who would come find her was Advisor Hu.

Gu Jiao extended a hand and said, "Give me a dagger."

The person behind her handed over an exquisitely crafted dagger.

Gu Jiao’s brain was numb from the cold, and in that moment, she didn’t pay attention to the design of the dagger’s hilt.

There was a faint warmth lingering on the blade.

So warm.

With a sharp crack, she pried away the ice on the winch.

"Here." She returned the dagger to Advisor Hu.

She turned the bucket up from the well, and just as she was about to grab the handle, a long, jade-like hand reached forward and grasped the wooden handle a moment before she did.

That movement brought the person suddenly very close to her.

Her back was nearly pressed against a firm, searing chest, and a familiar scent and presence enveloped her. Startled, she turned around. And before she could react, she crashed directly into a pair of gentle, smiling eyes.

The other party’s lips curved slightly as he said in a magnetic, low, and clear voice, "Gu JiaoJiao… it’s been a long time."

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

***

Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…

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