Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 1019 Northern Frontier 16

They used to often eat and drink together, watch the stars, admire the scenery, and gaze at the moon.

Recently, however, because Zisu is about to get married to Jinglei, the two of them have had less time to spend together.

Tonight, I was already feeling somewhat uneasy.

Later, perhaps because of the alcohol, we talked a bit more, and the atmosphere seemed to gradually improve.

"Do you remember that tree in the backyard of the Prince's mansion when we were in the capital? I used to climb it quite often back then. Can you guess why?"

Liu Yun opened another bottle of wine, and another empty bottle appeared under the tree.

With a loud crash, the bottle wasn't even broken. It seems his internal strength has improved quite a bit.

Zisu glanced at him sideways: "You mean, the tallest tree in the backyard?"

Seeing him nod, Zisu couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

A grown man climbing trees every day? But back then, it didn't seem like he ever went up a tree to drink alone when he was in a bad mood.

Thinking about it this way, it seems that Liu Yun in the past was in a good mood every day.

No matter what happens, he always manages to cheer himself up.

Because he once said that he was not very capable, and that being able to stay by the prince's side for so many years was the greatest blessing God had given him.

Since I lack the ability, I will make my existence valuable enough to bring joy to the prince and everyone in the palace.

This can be considered the meaning of his life.

Therefore, Liu Yun is rarely unhappy, and even when he is unhappy, he can easily cheer himself up.

It's quite rare to see someone like tonight, hiding away and drinking alone in silence.

Liu Yun glanced at the distant horizon.

That place is in the direction of the capital city in the Central Plains.

He seemed to see the big tree in the backyard again, and he seemed to see himself sitting in the tree, looking at the people in a courtyard, with a smile hidden on his lips.

"Because from that tree, I can see your yard, and you often go out into the yard."

Zisu didn't speak, but in an instant, the scene from the Prince's mansion flashed through her mind.

It turns out they've known each other for so many years.

It's been almost five years, hasn't it? The little prince is already three and a half years old.

"In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed, and I'm... in my twenties now." How many five-year periods are there in a lifetime?

Five years may seem like a long time, but when you look back, it feels like just a moment.

Zisu gazed at the distant sky.

Liu Yun was looking at her.

She said she was already in her twenties, and he only then realized that she had been by his side for so many years.

Over the years, I've gotten into the habit of going out every day to run errands, and whenever I see something delicious or fun, I bring it back for her.

After she married Jing Lei, she lost interest in going out to find delicious food, fun activities, and all sorts of interesting things; it was meaningless to her.

My life suddenly felt empty. What was the meaning of living?

I never used to think about these things; I just wanted to follow the prince wholeheartedly. But why do I feel that there is no hope left in my life now?

"Perilla," he suddenly called softly.

Zisu turned her gaze away from the distance and looked up at him: "What's wrong?"

“Zisu.” Liu Yun lowered her eyes, her gaze unsure of where to settle.

But there were some things he had been keeping inside for the past few days, and they were making him very uncomfortable and stressed.

He was so suffocated that his heart was throbbing with pain!

He took a deep breath and finally stared at her, saying, "Don't marry Jing Lei, will you marry me instead?"