At twenty, Gai Nie entered the Qin state and became Ying Zheng's chief swordsmanship instructor and first bodyguard.
His heart should have been as still as water, but before those clear eyes, his sword intent faltered for the first time.
Sixteen-year-old Ying Yue was the Qin king's beloved daughter, and the calamity fate had destined for him.
That year, at Xianyang Palace, he accepted the imperial decree and became Princess Mingyue's swordsmanship teacher.
"My sword is drawn only to protect those who deserve it."
"Sir, stay with Yue'er forever."
Through ten turbulent years, he stood by her through the flames of war across the six states and watched her ascend the throne.
"The realm or you: I choose you."
"Gai Nie, if there is another life..."
"No. This life."
He brushed the frost from her temple, deep in a sea of bamboo.
"I'll stay by your side, growing old with you in this world."
A Gai Nie fanfic
Ying Yue and Gai Nie
Qin princess and heir to the Guigu school
[Please Note]
1. This story mainly follows the leads, so many characters do not appear.
2. This is set during the young Gai Nie period, and the plot still follows the leads.
[This was written on a whim. If you don't like it, feel free to leave.]
Theme: The flowing stream longs for the falling flower
