Chapter 19 About Winter

  Yun Cong's first feeling was... soft, really soft. But out of human instinct, he still subconsciously stretched out his hands and gently pushed.

  Huh? Why does it feel so familiar? No, it's still a bit different... He suddenly remembered the feeling of reaching out to grope the MM's chest in his previous life, which was similar to the "push" just now. However, the other party seemed not to be wearing a bra——damn, I understand, where did bras come from in this world! Ah, no good, what I touched earlier was...

  "Ah! ——" A crisp and panicked scream rang out.

  "Ah!......" Yun Cong was startled.

  Yun Cong and the figure lifted their heads at the same time, Yun Cong was suddenly shocked: The person in front of him wore a light yellow cloud sleeve shirt, with a small cloak on top, and a hundred-fold skirt that folded out countless ripples - who else could it be if not the 13th princess!

  Yun Cong stared with his eyes wide open, hastily jumped back a step, and after pulling away, he spoke incoherently: "Thirteenth Princess... Oh Yan'er, ah, how did you... uh, I mean, how did you come? This, my earlier, that, that, wasn't intentional, okay..."

  The thirteenth princess was already stumbling and couldn't stand still, but then Yun Zheng stretched out his hand and pushed her chest again. She had no choice but to fall back and sit on the ground. Originally she wanted to get angry, but seeing that it was Yun Zheng, she couldn't help but feel a little less angry, so she just turned bright red, biting her lower lip until it almost bled, with an "I'm about to cry" expression.

  Yun Cong was shocked and lost his color, he hurriedly went over to help the 13th princess up, but the effect seemed not very good, the 13th princess's face turned even redder - it turned out that Yun Cong's hand had unceremoniously wrapped itself around her slender waist.

  The thirteenth princess's face turned bright red with shame, wanting to lightly scold him and make Yun Zheng take his hand away. But when she looked up, she saw Yun Zheng's apologetic expression and gentle eyes. Her heart suddenly softened, and the words that had reached her lips were swallowed back into her stomach.

  "Ah-choo!" A pleasant-sounding gentle cough came over.

  Yun Cong was extremely depressed, such a good opportunity, was messed up by his mother. However, he didn't have the guts to tease this little princess in front of his mother, so he pretended to be frightened and quickly let go of her hand, looking at Mrs. Yun with an innocent expression.

  Mrs. Cloud glared at him fiercely, but the corners of her eyes couldn't hide a hint of amusement, while her mouth was extremely stern: "Look at you! You're so big now, still fidgety and careless when walking! Hurry up and apologize to Princess, or if she gets hurt, be prepared for military punishment!"

  Yun Cong hadn't had time to express his opinion when the 13th princess was shocked by Yun Furen's words and hastily said, "Niangniang, don't..." Seeing Yun Furen and Yun Cong staring at her intensely, the smile on her face that had just cooled down a bit suddenly turned red again. But since she had already spoken up, she could only continue: "I'm fine... it's just my own heart racing, walking too fast... Niangniang, don't blame him."

  "Is that so?" Madame Yun looked embarrassed: "Since the princess has already excused you, and now you have to rush north to Yanjing, if you were to be punished this time, it would likely delay important matters. Alright, I'll put off this punishment for now, but if there's any mistake in the future, it will be added to your punishment."

  The thirteenth princess heard that the military stick was still remembered and would be beaten together later, and also heard Mrs. Yun say that Yun Zhong would rush to Yanjing immediately, and couldn't help but feel anxious, just about to speak up.

  Yun Cong couldn't help but smile secretly, but he quickly spoke up and said: "Thank you, Princess, for your magnanimity, thank you, Mother, for not punishing me."

  The thirteenth princess took a few steps forward, grasped Yun Niang's hand and said in a tender voice: "Niang... you just said that he is going to Yanjing again?"

  "What did you just say?" Madame Yun asked, seemingly puzzled by Princess Thirteen's words.

  "Hmm..." The thirteenth princess's face was red, but she still acknowledged it.

  "Oh, yes." Cloud Madam nodded, somewhat worriedly saying: "The Yanjing Express reported that the Liao State suffered a severe snow disaster and is mobilizing its army to march south. It seems they plan on relying on plundering our Great Wei to survive. Zhēn's second brother has an impulsive temperament and actually didn't wait for his father to arrive before deploying troops on his own, who knows what kind of trouble he'll stir up... it's best to have Zhēn rush overnight to deliver his father's military orders — if the situation with his second brother at the front is not good, they might even need him to lead troops to rescue..."

  "Let him lead troops to rescue? How can that be!" The 13th princess said urgently.

  Yun's wife looked somewhat displeased: "What, does the princess think that Zhēng can't lead troops?"

  "Ah, I didn't mean that!" The thirteenth princess looked anxious: "I'm saying, he's going to battle in person, what if, what if something dangerous happens?"

  "Hehe, Princess, you're worrying too much. Every generation of the Yun family has been on the battlefield for decades, and they're all used to putting their lives on the line at any moment. Although Zhen'er is still young, he's already mastered the two great skills of the Yun family, Huaying Jian and Paiyun Zhang, which are quite impressive. Leading troops into battle is just a normal part of his duties." Madam Yun said calmly.

  "Aunt Ning said... However, although Brother Zhēng's martial arts are formidable, on the battlefield where arrows fly everywhere, what if... even if he gets injured, it won't be good... Can't someone else lead the troops?"

  Mrs. Yun put away her serious expression and looked at the thirteen princess with a mixture of pity and affection, thinking to herself: "All women in the world are indeed the same..." She let out a soft sigh: "Perhaps it is the fate of the men of the Yun family to roam the battlefields." After saying this, she ignored the thirteen princess's disappointed expression and said: "Oh, I still have some things to attend to, Zhen'er can keep the princess company for a bit before leaving - don't take too long." Then, without waiting for Cloud Zhen to respond, she walked away.

  The thirteenth princess looked at Yun Zheng, a layer of misty air appeared in her eyes, and she whispered: "Zheng brother, Yan'er knows that she can't keep you, but...Yan'er wants to hear it again, that 'Double Flying', okay?"

  "Not good." Yun Zheng shook his head and looked at the thirteenth princess's pale face with a pang of heartache, then suddenly sang another song in a soft voice:

  Gently I will leave you

  Wipe away the tears from the corners of your eyes.

  In the long and endless night, in the days of the future,

  Dear, don't cry for me.

  The road ahead is indeed desolate and confusing

  Wish me well with your smile.

  Although against the wind although raining

  I am thinking of you in the wind and rain.

  Days without you

  I will cherish myself more.

  In my years without you

  Take care of yourself.

  When will I return to my hometown?

  I also quietly asked myself.

  Not now, but when?

  I think it will be in winter.

  Not now, but when?

  I think it will be in winter...

  ……

  The two people didn't know how long they had been gazing at each other...

  Suddenly, Yun Cong turned around abruptly and walked away with big strides, never looking back.

  All that's left is the thirteenth princess... and her tears.

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