She once thought he was the one she could spend her life with, but in the end, they became strangers.
She once thought there would never be anyone else. Then, at last, she turned around, and there he was, waiting among the distant lights.
When will the beacons of war ever cease? The realm remains, while the beauty of old is unchanged.
No matter how noble one's station or how passionate one's love, in the end, it all comes down to choosing between the realm and the woman one loves.
Fortunately, one person finally reached out a hand and smiled at her. "I've been waiting for you."
*This story is set against a historical backdrop. I'll try to stay true to the facts, but I'm not a stickler for historical accuracy.
*I chose this story because Cai Yan's life really moved me, and I selfishly wanted to give her a happy ending.
*Finally, repeat after me: there is only one male lead.
Ta-da! I'm a new author, and this is my new story. I really like the song "Old Beauty," and the lyrics fit this story so well that I used them directly. I hope you enjoy the story! Please be gentle with me.
This is a fairly short story, and I'll update as soon as I can. Exactly when depends on circumstances.
