Lilacs are very common and not a precious flower species, just like Ling Tong was an ordinary person in Soochow.
But lilacs have a very strong and special aroma. When spring comes and the mountains are blooming, there will be a very fragrant smell when the wind blows. Although people cannot see the flowers, they can tell that they are lilacs by their scent. That unique aroma is unique to lilacs, and this is what makes it attractive.
Ling Tong, just like Ding Xiang, although he is a very ordinary general, he has a unique charm and attraction, so it is not strange or impossible that Gan Ning would like him.
Moreover, in addition to the "first love" mentioned in the article, the flower language of lilacs is "missing", which is why Ling Tong finally put the flowers in Gan Ning's hands and buried them together.
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