The sky slowly darkened, and the room was lit by an oil lamp, casting a dim, flickering light. Seeing that the situation was turning sensitive, Old Zhang quietly slipped out of the room.
Ye Qing studied Wang Yueshu intently. The young woman before him began to merge with the mischievous little girl in his memories. His expression stiffened, and he tried to smile, but his muscles felt frozen. After a long moment, he said, his voice choking with emotion, "Are you... little Yueshu?"
Wang Yueshu’s eyes reddened. Ye Qing had been her father's subordinate, and they had been very close. Whenever Ye Qing wasn’t on a mission or training, Wang Yueshu would trail behind him; even her combat and shooting skills had been taught to her by him. When she and her parents had left years ago, Ye Qing had been away with his troops, and they hadn't even had the chance to say goodbye.
Chapter 196