Chapter 008: The Princess

I just went to look for my sister, but I heard that she has come over here, so I came. What’s going on? We are getting married tonight, how can my sister not wait even half a day?" Gao Mingyue joked with her sister. "By the way, sister, we are getting married today, will he formally meet everyone in the manor later?"

On the opposite bank, not far away, beneath the willow trees, Gao Qianxue's eyes suddenly flashed, her complexion changed dramatically, and she stood there in a daze. She murmured the poem that Ling Yun had just recited as if entranced. "The homeland is unbearable to recall under the bright moon, the carved railings and jade steps should still be there, only the rosy complexion has changed, only the rosy complexion has changed..."

What is all this commotion about? Did I not just tell you this morning that from now on, you should address him as Master Yifeng or My Lord, and refrain from calling him by his name or Young Master Yi, as that would be against propriety? By the way, were you not instructed to deliver breakfast to Young Master Yi? How is it that you have returned so quickly? Could it be that the injury has flared up again after last night's incident?

"Young Master Yi, no, it is not the son-in-law, he has gone mad," Mulan said with a serious expression

Perhaps in a little while, Mulan will bring breakfast over just as she did before. Lingyun thought this and decided not to wander around aimlessly anymore, so he simply began to exercise on the wooden path above the water.

In the main hall of the Gao family estate, Gao Qianxue was holding the jade pendant engraved with the characters "Yifeng" in her hands, pondering over it, hoping to discover some clues from it. She had promised Yifeng that she would help him find his identity, and she intended to keep her word. Suddenly, a little girl burst in, shouting and making a commotion, which caused Gao Qianxue to glare at her in displeasure.

Gao Qianxue's delicate hands were tightly intertwined, beneath her frost-like white hair, her finely arched eyebrows, resembling willows dusted with silver frost, were raised in a slight frown. "Perhaps he is also a descendant of a previous dynasty, maybe from the Northern Zhou, perhaps from the Southern Chen, or possibly a member of the royal family of the Western Liang"

When will the spring flowers and autumn moon come to an end, how much do we remember of the past? Last night, the east wind blew again in the small building, the homeland is unbearable to recall under the bright moon!

This manor appears to be even more expansive than the ones seen previously, and Lingyun gazed at it for quite a while before turning away her gaze

Alright! Gao Qianxue replied somewhat absentmindedly, her mind entirely occupied with the verses that Ling Yun had just recited. As she gazed at the imposing figure in the distance, she couldn't help but wonder, who exactly is this person who saved me, was saved by me in return, and is soon to become my man?

On the second day, Ling Yun woke up very early, for today was the day of his wedding, a fact he could not forget. He sat up with a hint of drowsiness; the morning light was gentle yet bright enough to make it difficult to open his eyes.

The carved railings and jade steps should still be there, yet only the rosy faces have changed. I ask you, how much sorrow can you have? It is just like a river of spring water flowing eastward

It seems that after last night, Qian Xue has already dismissed the household servants, which left him somewhat unsurprised yet also a bit astonished. It appears that he still underestimated Gao Qian Xue. Thinking about it, at dusk, he will be marrying her in a wedding ceremony, followed by the bridal chamber, and Ling Yun couldn't help but feel a moment of distraction.

Gao Qianxue held back the person who wanted to immediately go and ask Ling Yun for clarification, questioning why he had made her look foolish, but was quickly pulled back by Gao Qianxue.

Although no one is watching over anymore, Ling Yun has already decided to stay, and naturally, he will not think about taking the opportunity to leave. However, what he finds frustrating is that not a single person has stayed behind. He is hungry, yet he does not know where to go for breakfast

What? Gao Qianxue's face was filled with disbelief. Although Yifeng had lost his memory and wanted to leave without saying goodbye last night, he absolutely could not be a madman

Miss, something is wrong, that Yi Feng he...

Forget it, there are no outsiders here. However, we must be more cautious in the future, especially when there are outsiders present. We must never let slip our identities again. You must understand that this is Yangzhou in Jiangnan, where the Sui Dynasty's Prince Yang Guang personally governs. If any rumors were to leak out, he would not let us off easily. Gao Qianxue spoke up to plead for Mulan, then turned to her sister and said: "Why did you come here so early in the morning?" You must understand that this is Yangzhou in Jiangnan, where the Sui Dynasty's Prince Yang Guang personally governs. If any rumors were to leak out, he would not let us off easily. Gao Qianxue spoke up to plead for Mulan, then turned to her sister and said: "Why did you come here so early in the morning?"

Is that true?" Mulan whispered, "If it is a member of the royal family from the previous dynasty, then it would indeed be a good match for the young lady. The young lady is a princess of the Great Qi, perfectly suited to attract a prince or a royal duke.

Mulan hurriedly bowed to Gao Mingyue, saying: "This servant deserves to die for my momentary slip of the tongue. I implore the princess... no, I mean, I beseech the second young lady to forgive me!"

The windows of the wooden house that were sealed yesterday have now been reopened, and the tranquil Gao family manor is nestled harmoniously outside, with its green tiles and blue bricks partially hidden beneath the willows and peach trees of Jiangnan. The manor of the Gao family exudes a sense of calm, as if it were merely an ordinary resort, yet the experiences of the previous night have made him acutely aware that this tranquility is not as simple as it seems. Here, there are fierce family guards, and the pavilions and towers that appear to be for sightseeing may actually be concealed arrow towers and watchtowers with formidable defensive capabilities. The manor of the Gao family exudes a sense of calm, as if it were merely an ordinary resort, yet the experiences of the previous night have made him acutely aware that this tranquility is not as simple as it seems. Here, there are fierce family guards, and the pavilions and towers that appear to be for sightseeing may actually be concealed arrow towers and watchtowers with formidable defensive capabilities.

Although she did not truly believe that Yi Feng would go mad, Gao Qianxue still hurriedly followed Mulan to the small cabin. The two of them rushed quickly and, upon reaching the willow tree by the pond at the corner of Gao's village, they saw Ling Yun already finished with his push-ups and gracefully practicing Tai Chi not far away.

Indeed, miss, just now when I went to deliver breakfast to him, I saw him rolling on the ground; what else could it be but madness! The little girl was extremely serious, describing while illustrating how Ling Yun was lying on the ground doing push-ups. However, under her description and gestures, it was clear that Ling Yun was not doing push-ups, but rather rolling on the ground.

Mulan did not expect that just a moment ago, Yifeng was still rolling on the ground, yet in such a short time, he had transformed into someone performing a set of graceful and exquisite martial arts moves. She looked up at Gao Qianxue with a hint of grievance, pouting her lips and cautiously saying, "He really was rolling on the ground just now..." Unfortunately, her voice grew softer and softer, clearly indicating that she was beginning to doubt her own words.

It all feels a bit too fast

Leaning against the railing, he could not help but feel a surge of emotions, recalling the poem "Yu Meiren" by Li Houzhu, and he began to recite it by the pond involuntarily

"Miss, do you think he might know something?" Xiao Mulan was also extremely surprised, nervously looking at Gao Qianxue

Ling Yun did two hundred push-ups and practiced a set of Tai Chi, yet he still had not seen Mu Lan bring breakfast over, and his stomach was already growling with hunger

When Mulan came over with the breakfast box, she happened to see Ling lying on the ground doing push-ups

As the sun rises, the golden rays of dawn cascade down, intertwining with the delicate, gauzy mist rising from the pool. Lingyun stands gracefully beneath the pavilion in the center of the pool, effortlessly practicing Tai Chi, dressed in a light blue long robe, with her hair casually tied up.

"Mulan, have you forgotten what your sister instructed you before? You must never easily mention your past identity." A voice sounded from behind the two, and Gao Mingyue, dressed in blue, appeared.

Wearing a brand new turquoise silk shirt, Ling Yun pushed open the door, took a couple of breaths of fresh air, marveling at the freshness of the air from a thousand years ago, while somewhat unexpectedly discovering that all the guards who had been "protecting" him near the small building were gone.

Is there an opportunity to observe him like this? In just half a day, she will be getting married. She wants to take this chance to observe him carefully once more

Ling Yun shook his head and left the couch that replaced the bed. Outside, the sun was shining brightly, and the weather was warm; it was a beautiful morning. He casually put on an outer robe, feeling no chill at all. Initially, he thought he would be at a loss when faced with these robes and wide sleeves from a thousand years ago, but strangely, as soon as he took the clothes in hand, he naturally and instinctively put them on one by one, as if it were a habitual action. This made him somewhat happy, as it suggested that the memories of this body were not entirely lost; habits like dressing had been retained, and perhaps other memories were still intact as well. This was a good thing for him, as it meant he could reclaim his "identity".

"Don't make a sound!" Gao Qianxue said with a light laugh. She found it very interesting; Yi Feng was like a puzzle, increasingly difficult for her to decipher. The set of punches he just executed was something she had never seen before, just like him, so graceful and elegant, captivating to behold.

While waiting, he leaned against the railing of the wooden path leading from the cabin to the shore, watching the little fish in the pond blowing bubbles, and couldn't help but start thinking about the other side of the world again. He told himself that he might never be able to return. He also wondered how his parents, girlfriend, and friends over there were reacting now; he guessed he had already been presumed drowned.