The next day, Yuwen Xuan personally donned his armor and rode into battle. The fierce, cold wind swept his dark red cloak behind him. Sunlight, just a little too bright, struck the ridges of the armor-piercing spear in his hand, glinting with a cold white light.
Across from him, Mu Qing wore blue armor and sat high atop his warhorse, carefully observing the battle formation the Chu army had arranged this time. His expression was calm and composed, with none of the tension one might expect on the eve of battle. Yuwen Xuan suddenly recalled their first meeting outside the gates of Jinling several years ago. Back then, Mu Qing had been young and hotheaded; a few teasing remarks from him had been enough to make Mu Qing draw his sword in furious indignation. Yet in just a year or two, he had become like this, all stiff and old-fashioned. How utterly dull.
From far away, Mu Qing sensed someone repeatedly watching him. After paying a little attention, he realized it was Yuwen Xuan. Though he showed nothing on his face, he was immensely pleased inside.
You used to be so smug, with your nose in the air. Today, I'll beat you until you admit defeat, and make you say yourself that you're not as good as me!
A Nirvana in Fire fanfiction, with some elements from the TV drama. The timeline is roughly after Mei Changsu's death and Xiao Jingyan's ascension to the throne. It can be read alongside Trapped, Yet Never Mine, but the two stories can also be enjoyed separately. Main pairing: Qing Xuan. Side pairings: Rui Jin and Ting Yan.
Update soon, I was enjoying watching it, but it's gone, gone...!!!!!
The first chapter is a big scene, it's a blast to watch!