A Romantic Story of a Girl from the Qin Dynasty

The seemingly peaceful life continues day by day. Half a year after saying goodbye to Ying Zheng, Shiya will feel in a daze that he is already a qualified "ancient person".

Working as an errand in the Li Mansion, taking care of the old lady of the Li family, accompanying the elderly man all day long made Shimi feel at ease. The kind-hearted old lady became very attached to Shimi. The two chatted, went out together, and saw everything Mountains and rivers return with the sunset. I saw a lot of scenery I had never seen before, and met people I would never have met before. As spring passed and autumn came, the cold winter came as promised.

Handan City in winter is not as lively as other seasons, with hundreds of flowers blooming. It has the warmth and tranquility that winter should have. When one goes home, Shimi can see the smoke rising from the kitchen stove, accompanied by the orange sunset in winter, which makes people feel a sense of peace and tranquility.

It's just that the road back from sunset is not far away, but looking at such a scene, people's hearts are always uncontrollably lonely. The person who is far away in Qin State, who makes me think about it day and night, can't help but look forward to it. Come on, this year, let it pass quickly, let it pass quickly. Let us meet again, just like when we first came...

Yan Dan still couldn't wait for a letter from Yan Guo, nor could he wait for a letter from Zhao Guo to let him go back. As the weather became colder and colder, his heart gradually lost its temperature along with the winter.

On this day, Shimi went home, carrying a handful of good dishes, and specially warmed a pot of good wine, because the winter solstice was coming soon (I didn’t know that people couldn’t celebrate the winter solstice during the Warring States Period, so I’m sorry if I wrote it wrong). Thinking about reuniting with my family, sitting together, eating delicious meals, and chatting about the little things in daily life. Although they are not important, they are also the warm little happiness in life.

"Brother Yan Dan, haven't you gone out today?"

Shimi handed the souvenir to Li Niang. Li Niang was angry and helpless.

"It's been a long time since the Yan Kingdom sent money. These days, the prince has to rely on the girl's monthly money to live. The prince must feel uncomfortable. He originally planned to find a job as a teacher, but I heard that he is from the Yan Kingdom. Prince, I don’t even dare to accept it.”

Yan Dan's life path is very helpless. He has struggled and suffered involuntarily all his life. Now this small courtyard seems to be more dilapidated than when he first came here.

"Take some money to repair the house. I saw that several roofs have leaked in the past few days, and the low walls in the courtyard have collapsed in several places. Although life is tight, my brother is the prince of the Yan Kingdom after all. Seeing how dilapidated the residence is makes my brother feel uncomfortable."

Shimi glanced at Yandan's house, and then put some scraps of money in Liniang's hand.

Li Niang was very grateful. She seemed to have something else to say today. After taking Shimi's money, she hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"Girl, how long are you going to work for General Li? You... also know that you go to Li's house every day and have to leave early and come home late. Although the prince didn't say it, the slave could tell that the prince... I don’t like you getting too close to General Li...Besides..."

Li Niang hesitated for a moment

"You are not married. General Li is over thirty and has not yet married. You are so close to him and I am afraid that others will gossip about you."

"Then let them chew their tongues..."

How could we give up our current stable life because of gossip?

"We live our own lives. Only we know whether we are warm or cold. We have to take into account other people's speculations. How can we live? General Li and I are innocent, and we are not afraid of shadows. If they are boring and like to gossip, let them Go ahead and say it!”

Shikiya asked with a smile.

"If Li Niang can't listen, just stay away."

She patted Li Niang's hand several times

"Brother Yan Dan hasn't been out for how many days?"

"It's been three days. I've been hiding in the house all day, feeling depressed."

"I'll go take a look. I'll iron the food later and take it to his room. I'll eat with him."

Pushing the door open, there was a faint smell of dust. In the dim room, Yan Dan did not light the lamp, but huddled up on the bed alone. He had not gone out for several days, his hair was disheveled, and he had not changed out of his robe to take a shower. He was not like before. Compared with that high-spirited spirit, now it is really down and out.

Everything has to be cut off from Yan's financial source. Everything starts with Ying Zheng's departure. It seems that Ying Zheng's departure has also taken away Yan Dan's hope. He wants to return to his homeland. , I want to achieve something, but this life... is crucified in this small Handan City.

"Are you finally willing to leave Li Mansion?"

He raised his eyelids and glanced at Shimiya

"Now you and General Li are getting closer and closer. Have you found out any news recently? Zhao Guo, do you have any intention of letting me go?"

Naturally, Shimi felt uncomfortable, and she shook her head.

"Not yet, but the protons from other countries have been released one after another, and soon... it will be your turn."

"Soon? How much? One year or two years? Ten years or eight years?"

Seeing that he was depressed, Shiya didn't know how to comfort him. Since the beginning of winter, whenever he stepped into this home, the colors in this home were a bit dimmer than outside. The sky he saw when standing in the courtyard was always gray.

Hope, this word is always a little cruel, always waiting aimlessly and endlessly at the edge of no end, waiting for the only glimmer of hope. And Yan Dan was about to despair in this hope.

"Today is the winter solstice. I bought some good wine and food. Brother, would you like to get out of bed and have some food with me?"

She sat on Yan Dan's bed and reached out to comb his hair.

Yan Dan stared blankly at the dilapidated little home, feeling a little guilty in his heart.

"At first, Azheng asked me to take care of you, but now, I have become a burden to you."

"How can we be a burden? Although you and I are not related by blood, we are still like brothers and sisters."

Yan Dan could feel the warmth of Shimi's hands, gently and lightly brushing through his hair. He couldn't help but feel a little touched in his heart.

"Shikiya..."

he called softly

"If, one day, Azheng doesn't come to pick you up, and I can go back to Yan State...at that time, would you like to go to Yan State with me? We are like brothers and sisters, and I will take care of you. For life.”

Such words caught Shimi off guard. She had never thought of this possibility in her mind. Won't Ying Zheng come to pick her up? This is absolutely impossible. She never thought...if Ying Zheng really broke the promise, how would she continue to live?

Just when Shimi didn't know how to answer Yan Dan's question, there was a rush of footsteps at the door.

"Girl... the old housekeeper of Li Mansion is here, saying that... the old lady suddenly developed a high fever and fell ill. The old lady asked someone to send a message, saying that she wanted to see you."

"what?"

Shimi stood up in shock, but at this moment, Yan Dan quickly grabbed her hand and said

"Don't go. It's getting late. The old lady's illness should be Li Mu's business, not yours."