He wandered the world alone, never taking off the longevity lock around his neck. Whenever illness, loneliness, or despair came upon him, he would clasp the lock and recall his parents' words from when they were alive and as they lay dying.
By then, "seeking peace and health" was no longer just a personal wish. It was also a way to fulfill his parents' hopes. He avoided Gu Zhou and stayed clear of conflict, following his parents' warning: "Don't get caught up in grudges. Just seek a peaceful life."
Core message: Nie Xieyan is also Zang Ankang.
Afflicted with a chronic illness since childhood, he was seventeen when his family fell from power. He lost his sight in a dungeon, then lost the loyal person who stood by him.
He wandered under an assumed name for thirteen years, enduring wind and frost, alone for half his life.
Everyone else sought wealth and glory. He spent his whole life seeking just two words: peace and health.
But when the smoke of war finally cleared, he learned that lasting peace and health were ultimately hard to find.
