Xie Qiqi had previously noticed that Zhou Ling’s skin was darker than that of her sister, Zhou Xuan. This was because Zhou Ling possessed a restless personality and often disguised herself as a man, serving as a guard by General Zhōu’s side. The General was a carefree man who doted on this daughter and had always indulged her. When they were attacking Pingcheng, Zhou Ling had accompanied the General, which is how she had the fortune of seeing Moyuan.
Moyuan possessed a heroic bearing; his handsome features and elegant, noble temperament were starkly different from the soldiers surrounding General Zhōu. Zhou Ling, just in the bloom of youth, had her heart conquered by him the moment she laid eyes on him. After Moyuan returned to the Capital City, Zhou Ling lost her appetite and pestered Madam Zhou every day, asking when they would be able to return to the capital. At first, Madam Zhou was confused, but after hearing of Zhou Ling’s feelings from Zhou Xuan, she suddenly understood.
She vaguely inquired with General Zhōu, who only then realized his daughter had set her sights on Moyuan. While he admired Moyuan’s military prowess, that did not mean he could accept Moyuan’s status. He immediately summoned Zhou Ling and scolded her, earnestly warning her about the deeds committed by the Jinyiwei. Yet, Zhou Ling believed the rumors were untrustworthy; she argued eloquently on Moyuan’s behalf, insisting that he was merely fulfilling his duty and had no choice in the matter. In the e…
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