Chapter 1, Give him a chance, I know you will not blame me

He called to her: "Jiang Nian, we have entered."

She pressed against him, softly crying: "Ren Yu, let us leave together." If he dismounted now, none of them would truly escape.

He let out a sigh, "Ahead lies the snowy region; once we reach there, we will find a way to shake them off."

He choked back a sob, and the promise of a stable and peaceful life he once made to her had all turned into empty words. He said: "I am sorry, I have harmed you."

She trembled and gasped: "I cannot start a fire; even if I leave first, I will ultimately freeze to death. It is better for us to be together as a couple."

They had known each other for many years but had never married. He fought and battled in the martial world, and whenever he passed by Misty Rain Isle, he would go to see her. After decades of longing across two places, he finally brought her home in early summer last year. She was charming yet innocent, needing the most splendid backdrop to highlight her beauty. He thought he had the ability to provide that, but in the end, he could not even protect her properly. Such a delicate person, she was struck by an arrow yet remained silent, quietly passing away like that. He thought he had the ability to provide that, but in the end, he could not even protect her properly. Such a delicate person, she was struck by an arrow yet remained silent, quietly passing away like that

She said no

The sound of arrows whistled from behind, and the ignited goose feathers fell with a soft thud on either side. After several attempts to catch up, they ultimately fell short by a single move. He instructed Jiang Nian to lower his body, "Are you injured?"

This time she agreed, but the torn opening on her back let in the cold wind, threatening to scatter her very soul. She could not control her limbs; despite her reluctance to dismount, she fell. He was taken aback, leaping down to catch her, yet the faint silhouette of an arrow under the moonlight made his heart race like a drum. He exclaimed, "Jiang Nian!" Only then did he realize that her leather armor was missing, and with arrows flying towards her, it was a confrontation of flesh and blood.

He pressed his lips tightly together, the cracked lips marked with deep fissures. He clenched his teeth, pressing the tip of the knife against Jiang Nian's abdomen

Wounded all over, blood flowing, on the verge of losing consciousness several times, only the pain of biting my tongue can keep me awake

In the distance, the howling of wolves echoed, and he raised his arm to shield the child in front of him. Even if he became rigid, he would at least serve as a small barrier

Life is slipping away, the child is struggling in pain within her womb, her gaze fixed at the moment the blade is raised. He, with bloodshot eyes, declares: "Even if I destroy the divine shield, I will never hand it over to you."

He leaned against the cliff, recalling the first time he saw her, which was during the season when the willows were shrouded in mist. At that time, he was a young man full of chivalry, dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, able to admire all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day. As the young master of Changyuan, who roamed through the glimmer of swords and blades, he prided himself on being a romantic and passionate person. Yet on that day, when she stood on the painted bridge and cast a nonchalant glance, it made his heart flutter like a spring swallow, a feeling that has lingered until now

The two groups pursuing them converged, stretching the front line longer and longer. Jiang Nian glanced back, and the dark horsemen resembled the outstretched wings of an eagle, their fierce appearance revealed in the darkness of the night

The blade suddenly tightened the reins, turned the horse's head, and galloped towards the only open area. In almost an instant, a roar sounded from behind: "Damn it... hurry up, don't let them escape!"

She moved slightly and made a sound of acknowledgment

This divine stone is not a good thing. If you can survive, guard it for your father; if you cannot survive, it is not a pity to lose it

The city is just within reach, yet it can never be returned to; the lights on the city wall are too distant to illuminate the path beneath our feet. Earlier, Jiang Nian was still feeling fortunate: "We are almost there, we will be saved." However, the calmer it becomes, the more turbulent the storm hidden in the darkness.

Time is short, but I hope she has a strong fate. The bodies of her parents have grown cold, and they can no longer warm her.

He only said it was fast, she was pregnant, and being jolted like this on horseback was a great harm to her, which he understood in his heart

Jiang Nian let out a sound, her nasal tone tinged with a hint of crying

A tear slipped from the corner of Jiang Nian's eye, glistening under the hazy moonlight

This battle was unprecedentedly brutal, and with no reinforcements in sight, it was nothing but a fight to the death. No matter how skilled he was, facing a hundred opponents alone made victory nearly impossible. It was impossible to count how many wounds he had sustained; they could not extract information about the whereabouts of the divine jade, and naturally, they would not truly resort to lethal measures. Their only intention was to wear down his fighting spirit, which inadvertently provided him with a moment to catch his breath. He retreated to the side of Jiang Nian, channeling all his internal energy to shatter the glacier. The fissures rapidly spread, shattering beneath their feet. As everyone was preoccupied with the situation, by the time they regained their senses to pursue the couple, they found that the two had long since vanished.

He instead felt a sense of calm in his heart. Having experienced countless battles over the past few days, he was not one to fear death. The Changyuan Yue family had established their sect for over a hundred years, and he had lived through the era of the Three Blades and Six Caves. Facing the pursuing enemies with his own strength, he could at least buy her some time, if not drive the enemy back.

After he finished speaking, he let out a long sigh. Struggling to cover Jiang Nian with clothing, the couple embraced, protecting their child in their arms

The pursuers behind may have hesitated for a moment and did not rush in immediately; although the unknown mob was greedy, they valued their lives even more.

Indeed, the time for Jiang Nian to give birth is imminent. If it were not for the death of her father that forced her to leave the city, she should now be in her warm boudoir, engrossed in her little delicacies and trivialities. However, everything was premeditated; from the Misty Rain Continent to Changyuan, it seems that the entire Yunfu Continent has been hunting them down overnight. The accompanying retinue has perished, leaving only the two of them. Cangwu City is right before their eyes, yet they cannot return home. However, everything was premeditated; from the Misty Rain Continent to Changyuan, it seems that the entire Yunfu Continent has been hunting them down overnight. The accompanying retinue has perished, leaving only the two of them. Cangwu City is right before their eyes, yet they cannot return home

The ten fingers of the young woman were interlocked, her warm sleeves had long been discarded, and her hands were exposed to the icy world, causing her skin to swell from the cold. He could do nothing but tightly cover that bare skin, attempting to warm her.

She truly knows nothing, the eldest daughter of the Wanhuo Marquisate, renowned not only for her beauty but also for her delicate hands. Having never touched the spring water with her ten fingers, entering the snowy realm alone would lead her to a dead end

The blade barely held up, as I wept while gripping the knife in my hand. The act of cutting open the abdomen to retrieve the child is a cruel one, yet the child has the right to live.

She heard his heart-wrenching wails, and through the haze, she saw the entrance to the snowy region ablaze with fire. Those people were closing in. She wanted to warn him, but apart from instinctively gasping for breath, she could not utter another word

Ren Yu turned his head to look at the vast sky, which was a deep blue; this winter is truly cold

The snow-covered land north of Changyuan is nameless. It is said that fierce beasts inhabit the mountains, and for centuries, few have dared to tread here. In truth, no matter how ferocious the beasts may be, they cannot compare to the darkness of the human heart. When one is at a dead end, perhaps it is a path to salvation. He gallops into the entrance, where the perennial snow fills the road, forming glaciers. The crescent moon hangs between the towering mountains, illuminating the winding valley, exuding an extraordinarily eerie and unique charm

Her face turned and shifted on his back, the weight of her reliance growing heavier. After a while, she asked him: "Ren Yu, how much longer?"

He led her forward step by step, and she remained silent for a long time, inexplicably causing him to feel afraid

As night descends upon the vast expanse, the north wind cuts like a knife; every strand of wind that brushes against the face feels like a torturous laceration.

With his head lowered, Ren Yu pressed his face against hers, a rusty, brackish taste rising in his throat as he said: "Walk a little slower, wait for me on the road to the Yellow Springs"

He instinctively held her hand and said, "I will hold them back; you take the Muni Divine Mirror and go ahead."

The arrow struck her back, and at that moment, she only felt as if she had been hit by a heavy punch, not feeling much pain. She even quietly attempted to pull it out, but it would not come out; it turned out to be embedded, as she could feel the arrowhead on her chest. Therefore, he told her to take the Muni Divine Mirror and leave first, but she could not agree. If they left together, he might still survive; if she stayed behind, it would surely lead to the annihilation of the entire army.

The child has been delivered, and it is a girl. Her brows and eyes faintly resemble those of Jiang Nian.

The path ahead has been severed, and the only way to survive is to fight through the encirclement

She was reluctant to part, and he had no choice. Resolutely, he thought that at most they would die together, and he would no longer mention the idea of her leaving first

In fact, his injuries are no less severe than hers; beneath the tattered brocade, there are countless wounds, but she simply cannot see them

This is already the last hope

Give him a chance ... ... I know you won't blame me

Under the moonlight, the delicate wife gazed with bright eyes and said, "I am fine, and the child is also fine"

The arms behind him held him tightly, "The signal arrow has been sent out, the city will receive the message and come to rescue us"

There is only so much that your father can do for you

The snowflakes splashed up by the hooves fell onto her eyelashes. She blinked and exerted all her strength to steady her breath: "From the day I met you, we were destined to be inseparable in life and death."

He took off his robe and wrapped it around her. She was so well-behaved, probably aware of the precarious situation, not crying or making a fuss. If someone from Cangwu City came to rescue her, perhaps she could save her life. ... If not ... . ... His hand covered her eyes, the golden light from his palm entering her pupils. When the light faded, apart from the color of her pupils being slightly darker than others, she was almost indistinguishable from an ordinary person.

He reached out to stroke, making a final farewell. Strangely, a lump protruded from his palm, knocking repeatedly, as if seeking help. He was taken aback for a moment and looked at Jiang Nian's face, "He wants to live..."

The crescent moon gradually turned a reddish-brown, casting a hazy glow over the ground. In a corner beneath the stone, there was a curled-up figure tightly embracing the person in her arms. He gently stroked her face; it was still warm, as if she were merely asleep. He knew she was already dead, and at the end of his rope, death was not so difficult to accept.

The snow-covered land is eerily quiet, devoid of the sound of wind or the rustle of snow falling from the branches. A series of chaotic footprints mar the smooth, blanket-like surface, accompanied by small, dark holes created by drops of blood, winding their way towards a large boulder that juts out at the foot of the mountain.

The horse carried two people, and even a fine steed was weary at this moment. It strained to whip forward, hoping to go faster, even faster. With one hand, he reached back to support his wife's waist, as if this could lighten her burden

Are you feeling sleepy? He seemed a bit anxious, saying, "We cannot sleep now; if we do, we won't be able to wake up."

After the massive clouds dispersed, a small crescent moon appeared in the sky. Its gentle light fell down, faintly illuminating the vast wilderness, which rose and fell in a hazy manner, dotted with stars, resembling the cold gleam of a blade.

The sound of the wind whispered softly in his ears, and he turned his head to ask, "Jiang Nian, can you hold on?"

It is just a pity for the child, as he was almost full term, but his mother could no longer give birth to him

He felt a heavy heart; the once-mighty young master of the Yue family, who had commanded respect in the past, now found himself fleeing for his life. Yet, he had no time to lament the sudden peril and constriction that had befallen him, as all his attention was focused on the slowly emerging silver mountains.