Both the TV series and the original novel briefly mention the five years of separation, but those five years were extremely painful for Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi, and they were filled with endless longing and regret...
"Do you know how long the day is? You must know. But do you know how long the night is? I must be the only one who knows. I have counted every drop of waiting, and I have counted the heartbreak after every breath."
"I know. I have counted every murderous night since I lost you. It is the longing of a hundred sword swings, and the self-mutilation of a thousand fights. No matter how cold the night in the northwest is, the pain of my missing you will be."
This article is written from two perspectives. Please remember to read the label. For example, Cheng Shaoshang's words are written from Shaoshang's perspective. The time is correct!
Intention: The five years we were separated were not good.