Beautiful days are never long. It wasn’t until Junxu first stepped out of the tent that she realised what kind of life Caihan had been living. The child who had been smiling happily in front of her had been smiling through countless people’s scornful stares and difficulties, all for the sake of providing the fallen princess with three meals a day and a few cups of boiled water.
When she was beaten, Cai Han hid her face, afraid that she would see. When she was insulted, Cai Han smiled awkwardly, carefully begging for meager alms. When she was given the cold shoulder, Cai Han followed desperately.
Every time she fell, this child would get up, pat her clothes, and carry on as usual. Such days… How long has he been like this? A year? Two years? Five years? Ten years?
What is there to miss about such days? What is keeping you here? Jun Xu?
Frowning fiercely, Junxu felt sad.
Bing, hold down Cai Han
‘You’re not doing this for nothing, are you? You’re here to keep the grannies company.’
Cai Han shivered
‘I… I… My lord is waiting for me back there.’
As soon as he finished speaking, his body was yanked backwards. Cai Han was about to struggle when he heard a warm voice rise up slowly
“Yes, you’re so late, you made me worry.’
‘My lord, my lord.‘
’The things were bought for me, otherwise, why would I accompany you all to have fun?”
Cai Han’s jaw dropped, and the soldier opposite her had a black line on his face. Only Her Royal Highness was smiling brightly in the spring sunshine. She had inherited her father’s translucent skin and her mother’s domineering dragon eyes, and she displayed her confidence and pride wantonly.
The Eighth Princess has always acted pretentiously, but today she is acting contrary to her usual self, giving out orders in a casual manner, and her words are so direct and sharp that no one can defend themselves against them.
The playground became quiet. Cai Han moved, but Jun Xu did not let go. Cai Han blushed and nestled in Jun Xu’s arms. Jun Xu sighed. This child, she is so thin. At twelve years old, she is still half a head shorter than her… among the female soldiers with their broad shoulders and muscular backs, she looked like a pitiful little dog.
Frowning, Jun Xu laughed
‘It seems that everyone doesn’t want to be happy anymore, so I’ll take my leave.’
As soon as he turned his head, hugging Cai Han, he saw someone standing behind him in white armor and a plain horse, her seductive eyes full of murderous intent, her pretty face like ice. The generals, as if just waking up, immediately knelt
“Grand Marshal!!!’
Jun Xu stood still, his brows lightly twitching. Marshal?
Tong Luo swept the crowd with his eyes, and finally set his gaze on Jun Xu’s face. He frowned immediately
‘Why is the princess dressed like this!’
‘I’m weak after being sick, and besides, I’m also in a hurry to find someone.’
‘The princess should pay attention to the face of the royal family.’
‘Of course.’
After Tong Luo finished speaking, he turned over and dismounted from his horse. He gazed at Jun Xu for a moment, then knelt on one knee
‘Your servant, Tonglu, greets Your Highness.‘
Junxu reluctantly let go of Caihuan, reached down to help Tonglu up, and whispered
’Marshal, why are you doing this? I remember your kindness.‘
Tonglu looked up and took a closer look at Junxu