The morning sun shone brightly over the training grounds.
Yue Ling stretched her arms as she walked,
yawning loudly.
"Wow… they wake up so early here."
She glanced around.
Soldiers training.
Swords clashing.
Everyone moving with serious expressions.
"…There's no chill here at all."
"Because this is not a place for leisure."
She froze.
"…There you are again."
She slowly turned.
Shen Yan stood behind her, arms crossed,
his usual cold expression on his face.
Yue Ling smirked.
"Good morning to you too, General."
He ignored her tone.
"From today onwards, you will stay by my side."
Her eyes widened.
"…Huh?"
"As my assistant."
Silence.
Then
"WHAT?!"
"Your assistant?!"
"Yes."
"Why?!"
"To observe you."
She crossed her arms.
"Excuse me?
Am I some kind of experiment?"
"…You are suspicious."
She scoffed.
"I knew it."
Then she sighed dramatically.
"Fine. As long as there's food."
"…You really only think about food."
"That's important."
Before Shen Yan could respond
A voice interrupted them.
"General Shen Yan."
Both of them turned.
A woman in elegant clothing approached, her posture graceful and noble.
Her beauty was striking.
But her eyes
Sharp.
Calculating.
Yue Ling blinked.
"…Wow."
The woman stopped in front of Shen Yan and smiled softly.
"I heard you brought someone unusual into the camp."
Her gaze slowly shifted
Landing on Yue Ling.
And instantly
The warmth disappeared.
"…So this is her?"
Yue Ling tilted her head.
"Hello?"
No response.
Instead, the woman looked her up and down.
Judging.
Cold.
"Who are you?" the woman asked.
Yue Ling smiled.
"I'm Yue Ling."
Silence.
"…That was not what I meant."
Yue Ling blinked.
"…Oh?"
Shen Yan stepped in.
"She is under my command."
The woman frowned slightly.
"Under your command?"
Her eyes narrowed.
"Since when did you start bringing strangers into military grounds?"
Yue Ling whispered,
"…Wow, she's mad."
Shen Yan ignored her.
"She is not your concern, Princess."
Princess.
Yue Ling's eyes widened.
"…PRINCESS?!"
Oops.
Too loud.
The princess Zhao Lianhua looked at her, clearly annoyed.
"…You lack manners."
Yue Ling forced a smile.
"Sorry, it's my first time seeing a princess."
The soldiers nearby tried not to laugh.
Big mistake.
Zhao Lianhua's expression darkened.
"You dare mock me?"
"No, I'm just being honest"
"Enough."
Shen Yan's voice cut through the tension.
Silence fell.
Zhao Lianhua took a deep breath, regaining her composure.
Then she turned to Shen Yan.
"General, be careful."
Her tone softened
But her words were sharp.
"Not everyone you bring close to you can be trusted."
Her gaze briefly landed on Yue Ling again.
"And some… bring nothing but trouble."
Ouch.
Yue Ling raised an eyebrow.
"Wow. Harsh."
Zhao Lianhua turned and left gracefully.
But the tension she left behind remained.
Yue Ling looked at Shen Yan.
"Wow."
No response.
"I already have a hater."
Still nothing.
She smirked.
"…Is she jealous?"
Shen Yan glanced at her.
"…Don't be ridiculous."
She laughed.
"Sure."
He started walking away.
"Follow me."
Yue Ling quickly followed behind him.
"Hey, seriously what's your relationship?"
No answer.
"Is she your ex?"
"…Silence."
"She likes you, right?"
Shen Yan suddenly stopped.
Yue Ling almost bumped into him.
"…You talk too much."
She grinned.
"I'm used to it."
As they continued walking
Yue Ling couldn't help but smile.
For the first time since she arrived
Things felt…
A little lighter.
But deep inside
She knew.
This was just the beginning.
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