The bedsheet was stained red with blood.

It's over.

The resentment from past lives, as well as the anger from this life, all came to an end.

In that moment, I felt happy, yet a sense of emptiness followed.

With the vengeance fulfilled, where do I go from here?

At that moment, I saw the King of Qin rise and stride over.

He ordered the officials in the tent to leave, then had the place tidied up a bit. He lightly patted Luan Zhong's arm, his tone much gentler, and smiled, "I've been hearing about you from Wanwan these days, indeed a good lad, been practicing martial arts for a few years?"

Luan Zhong hurriedly replied, "Twelve years." He suddenly knelt down, respectfully kowtowing three times to the King of Qin, "Thank you, Your Highness, for seeking justice for this humble one, and for protecting Wanwan."

The King of Qin personally helped Luan Zhong up, admiring the man, smiling as he asked, "Mr. Luan, do you have any plans for the future?"

Upon hearing this, my heart couldn't help but race, feeling nervous.

Glancing sideways, indeed, Luan Zhong was also sneakily looking at me at that moment.

I quickly avoided his gaze and smiled at the King of Qin, "Mr. Luan still has his business in Songyang Prefecture, with the escort agency, mostly..."

Unexpectedly, Luan Zhong interrupted me, loudly declaring, "To Your Highness, this humble one wishes to join the army to serve the country, to help Your Highness expel the invaders and reclaim lost territories. Firstly, this humble one deeply resents the barbarians occupying our beautiful lands, and secondly, there's a woman who once vowed that until the lost lands are recovered, she will remain unmarried. I, I don't want her to become a nun."

The King of Qin laughed heartily, pointing at me, "She's already my adopted daughter, she can't be considered a nun."

I blushed, stomped my foot, and ran out of the military tent.

By then, the snow had stopped, the orange sunset hung on the mountainside, a gentle breeze blowing, like a tender hand caressing one's face.

I walked slowly in the snow, reminiscing about everything that had happened since my rebirth, the moments of joy, anger, and sadness...

At that moment, I remembered the jar of lychee sauce that Luan Zhong had brought that night, tasting sweet between my lips.

I couldn't help but smile.

Suddenly, I heard familiar footsteps behind me, turning around, I saw Luan Zhong coming out.

He followed behind me, stepping on the footprints I left, not saying a word, just quietly accompanying me, like in the days before.

"Thank you," I said softly.

"Don't be polite with me," Luan Zhong was extremely gentle.

"Second Brother," I blushed.

Luan Zhong smirked, "Huh? What did you say? I didn't catch that, say it again."

I scolded, "I won't say it again."

Second Brother.

I smiled at the corner of my mouth, calling him in my heart.

These two words, I knew I would keep calling him this in this life.