"Ying Tian Mu," I whispered that name, longing to meet the most beautiful woman in the world.
"My dream woman. Sigh, when will I be blessed by heaven to meet my beloved Ying Tian Mu..."
"Come back to reality from your dreams, my beloved friend. Lady Ying Tian Mu and you? Haha, let's not get me started. You're a baron's son, and she is royalty.
Lady Ying is no less than a dream, but you must not wish for a dream that can never be fulfilled. Look at me-I stopped dreaming about her and found Xiaonling. Isn't my Xiaonling the prettiest? The love of my life.
'Ugh' anyway, take my advice, my friend; forget about her and look for someone else. We have lots of beautiful girls in our village, for example, Xiao Ming, Ling Ling, Nu Fumi... they are beautiful and also seem to be interested in... you."
"No, no... no!!! I will not stop dreaming about my Ying Tian Mu," I replied in a frustrated tone.
"Oh, my lord, you have never even seen her face, and meeting her in person is far more impossible... In fact, nobody saw her face. Rumors say whoever laid their eyes on her either died, disappeared, or became blind mysteriously."
Then he turned around, tapping me on the shoulder, and said, "Forget about her..."
"NOOOO.... Even if it's impossible, I'll make it possible. You'll see!! Mark my words," I said, standing at the top of a cart of hay.
"I, Kai Li Feng, son of Hwan Li Feng and Ningguwan Li Feng, will forever be in love with her highness Lady Ying Tian Mu, even if I have to become blind or have to die!"
"Hēi bèndàn!!! Those hays are not for you to stand upon. Come down immediately!!!" A voice came from inside the house, calling me a 'fool'...
"Oh! It is my old man. Got to go before he catches me." I jumped down the cart and fled from the scene...
Running in the field while singing a melody I wrote myself for my beloved Ying Tian Mu...
"Running through the wild~~~ Wishing you could be mine~~~ Oh, I know you will be mine, (X2) one day, it's not too late, I wanna hold you closer to my heart, Never letting you go again for one more time ~~~ Oh dear, I wanna hold your hand while we are running through this field. Showing you the beauty that you're missing. Coz, I want you to see..."
"Ahem, ahem"...
I turned my head towards the noise, and then I saw an old man lying there on the ground.
Seeing that old man lying there helplessly, I rushed towards him. "Sir, are you okay?" I asked. "I am fine, thank you for asking, but... Young man, you have a pleasant voice, but I would rather suggest you stop singing while an elderly person is trying to sleep!!!" The old man replied while yawning.
"What!!! You were sleeping here!?" I asked in awe. "Indeed, I was sleeping but unfortunately, you ruined it. Now go, find a place somewhere else to sing. Shu..."
Feeling slightly embarrassed, I nodded at the old man's request and decided to continue my journey elsewhere. As I walked away, I couldn't help but mumble my song lyrics under my breath, still lost in the dream of Lady Ying Tian Mu.
The village was alive with activity as I strolled through, contemplating the advice from my friend about letting go of my impossible dream. However, my determination remained unyielding.
In the distance, I noticed a gathering near the village square. Curiosity piqued, I approached to see what the commotion was about. To my surprise, a traveling performer was captivating the crowd with mesmerizing tales and enchanting music.
As I stood there, entranced by the performance, I couldn't help but think of Lady Ying Tian Mu. Perhaps, in the vast world beyond our village, there were other stories waiting to unfold.
Days turned into nights, and I found myself torn between the practicality urged by my friend and the romantic idealism that fueled my dreams. Each passing moment brought new encounters, new faces, yet my heart remained steadfast in its pursuit of an improbable love.
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the village, I caught a glimpse of a mysterious figure. Could it be? I squinted, my heart racing with anticipation. However, the silhouette disappeared into the shadows, leaving me in a state of uncertainty.
Undeterred, I decided to embark on a new chapter of my quest. Determined to unravel the mystery of Lady Ying Tian Mu, that's when I decided if I wanted to find out more about her than I need to find a way to get close to her first
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Promises
Historical FictionKai Li Fang, the barn's son, faced with the challenge of his low profile dreams of marrying the princess. Determined, he embarks on a journey to become an imperial guard. As he guards the love of his life, he discovers a mystery behind her mask. ...
