I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

Lu Boyun was about to warn him that the enemy might put up a desperate resistance when he saw Xi standing behind Bai Zhou, and he silently shut his mouth again.

With such strong parents watching over them, everything should be fine, right?

"Brother Lu, would you like to hear a story?"

Bai Zhou's sudden words made Lu Boyun tilt his head.

"Oh, is it coming?"

"This is it."

Upon seeing the familiar scene, Du and Meng exchanged a glance, and then got the answer they were looking for from each other's eyes.

"The story...it's my father's..."

Lu Boyun looked at Banxia, ​​who had lowered her head, and then at the bronze mirror in Bai Zhou's hand, and nodded.

"Then let me tell you the story of this elf and the bird's love that lasted for half a lifetime."

Lu Yeqing possesses a spirit, containing the essence of Pinellia ternata.

The fledglings are born alongside it, their roots deeply intertwined.

Frost chills the fertile soil, while eagles soar northward.

A light rain falls as the wild geese return to their old nests; the bright sun shines on the new forest.

When natural disasters and man-made calamities strike, a mirror cannot be reunited with two souls.

The story is short, and the daytime account was quickly finished.

The audience was filled with mixed emotions as they listened to the story.

The most heartbreaking part of the story is not the decades-long separation between husband and wife, nor the pain of waiting for a long time only to miss out on a good match.

On the day we met again, I was like a green willow by the riverbank, while you were like a withered pine tree in the mountains.

"..."

"So it was you."

Lu Boyun looked at Banxia again with a hint of understanding in his expression.

"If it were you, it would be no wonder that your father died so... happily."

"As Brother Bai said, you want to be buried with your father?"

Lu Boyun stared at the woman her father had worried about his entire life.

Banxia nodded slightly.

"I don't ask for much... but if I could... I would like to die with him."

"Is that so..."

"But how is that fair to my mother!"

His father, who was not buried with his mother after his death, was to be taken away by someone who had been separated from him for half a lifetime!

he……

"Do you know how much my mother loved my father! For him, she was willing to give up the dignity of the clan and become a concubine! Knowing you were missing, she disregarded her own happiness and made my father search for you! You are clearly dead, so why do you have to appear at this time!"

As Lu Boyun spoke passionately, the other half of the story slowly came together.

■

Lu Yun is one of the surviving members of the Sixth Army of the Northern Expedition.

As the vanguard in the fight against evil, the experience of these survivors was invaluable. Even after being rescued by reinforcements, they remained important reference points within the army, accompanying the troops as they worked together to eradicate the evil.

In addition, Lu Yun himself had always worked hard and made many military achievements, so his position in the Northern Expeditionary Army rose higher and higher. Until he was noticed by Mu Huan, who was then serving as the General Who Pacifies the North, and was promoted by the old general as his successor.

Mu Fusheng is Mu Huan's daughter and a rare outstanding female general in the army. She always strives to emulate her father.

After Lu Yun started working under Mu Huan, she naturally had more contact with Mu Fusheng.

An unexpected heir and a descendant who has been striving to take over... If their relationship were to develop according to popular storytelling, they would inevitably end up as a pair of bickering lovers.

However, things did not turn out as depicted in the story.

Mu Fusheng only wanted to become a great man like her father, Mu Huan, to protect her country. Who became the general was not important to her; what mattered was whether the new general could do what her father had done.

Also... Mu Fusheng, she is actually a fan of Lu Yun.

She heard from her father and comrades about the Sixth Army's heroic deeds of burning themselves to fight the evil.

At that time, she developed admiration and curiosity for Lu Yun.

As they traveled together, her desire to understand Lu Yun grew. Amidst the battles and bloodshed, curiosity and admiration slowly fermented, eventually blossoming into love.

The old general was naturally very supportive of this matter. He felt that Lu Yun was a good match for his daughter, and he also took the opportunity of a victory celebration to arrange a marriage for his daughter.

However, surprisingly yet predictably, Lu Yun refused.

"My wife, whom I have known since childhood, is waiting for me at home. I must not let her down."

Lu Yun recounted the story of the bronze mirrors matching.

Then he recounted the story of the lost bronze mirror.

He also asked Mu Huan to write a letter for him to send back to the village, explaining the facts to Banxia.

"..."

Mu Huan was both angry and satisfied with this matter.

He was angry because he had failed to consider the matter before speaking it out, thinking he could succeed, but instead he had caused trouble and embarrassment for his daughter and Lu Yun.

What is pleasing is Lu Yun's honest attitude and his sincere affection for his wife, whom he has loved since childhood, and who has never abandoned him.

Mu Fusheng was even more extreme. Not only did she not hate Lu Yun for rejecting her, but her feelings for Lu Yun actually grew stronger.

Similarly, she also envied Lu Yun's wife.

The war lasted for three years. Three years later, the army returned in triumph, and the emperor rewarded those who had contributed to the victory.

As expected, Lu Yun, who performed exceptionally well, was summoned by the True Dragon and succeeded Mu Huan in his official position. He was even awarded the title of Prefect of a province.

Lu Yun returned home in glory, intending to bring his wife and villagers to the city to live a better life.

but……

When he saw the village destroyed by the natural disaster, he was so heartbroken that he vomited blood three times and fainted three times in one day.

After waking up, Lu Yun was in a daze every day, as if his soul had left and only his physical body remained in the world.

Mu Fusheng was heartbroken by his lover's condition and stayed by his side day and night to take care of him and encourage him.

The time for his family visit had arrived. The Emperor's decree had been issued, and Lu Yun had to take up his post; otherwise, he would only jeopardize his own future.

But how could Lu Yun, looking like this, be a good prefect?

Unless the old general pleads for him, but this situation has been brought to the court...

Fortunately, the old general asked someone to inquire and found some information about Banxia from the governor's office.

Upon learning that Banxia was not dead, Lu Yun regained her senses and recovered from her serious illness.

If one is an official, busy with civil affairs, it is unknown when one will be able to find a wife.

If he were to resign from his official post, he would be nothing more than a commoner; what ability would he have to travel to the hidden places of the extraterrestrial spirits to find his wife?

A difficult choice.

Based on this, Mu Huan gave him an idea.

marriage.

They became relatives through the same wooden float.

Mu Huan's intention was to offer his somewhat selfish suggestion because he saw that Lu Yun was struggling with his official career.

As Mu Huan's daughter, Mu Fusheng was not only proficient in military affairs, but also skilled in civil administration.

After getting married, Lu Yun will be able to manage the livelihood and development of the towns under his jurisdiction, and also use Mu Huan's connections to find Banxia.

Of course, while Mu Huan could allow Lu Yun to use his connections at will, he also had his conditions.

Lu Yun must give Mu Huan a grandson while he is still alive.

"..."

Is it better to break your vow and find your wife more quickly, or to waste your long life and even die alone...?

After much deliberation, Lu Yun made up his mind. He couldn't let himself...

“I don’t mind that older woman is above me.”

That day, Mu Fusheng wore a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe.

"I just want to be like her, qualified to be by your side."

That day, it was Mu Fusheng who tackled Lu Yun to the ground.

Chapter Thirty-Five Completed

After the marriage, Lu Yun traveled around asking people to investigate matters beyond the borders.

Mu Fusheng handled the affairs within the continent on his behalf, and also hoped that he could find Banxia as soon as possible.

However, the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.

Banxia's clan was nomadic and lived outside of the Great Yan, making it like searching for a needle in a haystack.

At the same time, Lu Yun's birth also made it difficult for Lu Yun to go out.

When a man becomes a father, he can no longer think and act like a child.

He needs to consider more.

Helpless, he could only ask someone to search for him, while he stayed behind to fulfill his responsibilities as a father and a husband.

As time slowly passed, memories seemed to become blurred as a result.

Lu Yun stopped mentioning Banxia and spent her days working and spending time with her family.