A bout of intense coughing interrupted Ichuan Fei's memories. He covered his mouth, his face looking somewhat unpleasant.
"Are you alright, Manor Lord? It's best if you rest more," Huayu Xuan said with concern.
"I'm fine." Ichuan Fei waved his hand, his gaze falling on Jiuyun Shuang.
Jiuyun Shuang was the fourth son of Jiuyun Zheng, the patriarch of the Jiuyun Clan in the Northern Province, and also the younger brother of Jiuyun Ying. Jiuyun Ying, who had protected everyone on their return to the pass, passed away five years ago due to illness.
That war brought severe consequences for many people, including mental and physical damage. Both Ichuan Fei and Jiuyun Ying were left with ailments that would flare up every winter because of that war.
And Jiuyun Ying left everyone in that winter five years ago.
Ichuan Fei could not forget the scene of the last time he saw Jiuyun Ying, lying on the bed, his face pale, lips devoid of color.
