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We communicated through letters. His messages were always filled with good news, brief yet vivid descriptions of the customs and life at the Border Defense, or amusing anecdotes from the military. My letters, on the other hand, overflowed with my longing and concern for him, along with snippets of life in the capital.
Each letter's arrival felt like a celebration, filling me with joy. Yet, sending each letter was accompanied by a mix of anticipation and anxiety.
Time quietly slipped away as I waited, spring turned to autumn, and before I knew it, a year had passed. During this year, occasional battle reports from the Border Defense reached me, each one tightening my heart with worry. Fortunately, Gu Lan always reassured me in his letters that he was well and had received several military honors from his superiors.
One day, as I was reading his latest letter, which mentioned he might soon return to the capital for duty, I felt a surge of excitement. Just then, Xiao Tao burst into the room with a beaming face.
“Miss! Miss! Great news!”
“What’s got you so happy?” I asked, setting down the letter with a smile.
“Young Master Gu… Young Master Gu has returned!” Xiao Tao exclaimed, her voice trembling with excitement. “He just arrived! Many people went to the city gate to welcome him! I heard he achieved great merit this time and the Emperor is going to personally reward him!”
Returned?! My letter slipped from my fingers and fell to the ground as I stood there in shock. He was back? So soon?
A wave of overwhelming joy washed over me. I nearly stumbled out of the room, eager to see him immediately.
As I reached the courtyard, I spotted a familiar yet slightly unfamiliar figure standing beneath the old locust tree. He wore silver armor that accentuated his stature even more than when he left; his youthful face had shed some innocence and gained a soldier's resolute demeanor marked by experience. Yet his gaze remained gentle as ever, as if nothing had changed.
“Brother Lan…” I called softly, my eyes instantly brimming with tears.
He quickly closed the distance between us and opened his arms wide, enveloping me in a tight embrace. His embrace carried the scent of travel; though his armor felt cold, his body radiated warmth.
“A Mian, I’m back,” he whispered in my ear. His voice held a hint of fatigue but was filled with indescribable joy and affection.
“Mm,” I nodded vigorously, tears streaming down my cheeks uncontrollably. “Welcome… welcome home.”
We held each other tightly as if trying to merge all the longing and waiting of over a year into that single embrace.
A few days later, news came from the palace that Gu Lan had been awarded the title of Loyal and Brave Marquis for his contributions in quelling the turmoil at Border Defense and had received numerous rewards. In no time, our family was bustling with visitors coming to congratulate us.
Following this honor, Gu Lan's first action was to bring generous gifts and personally visit Su Mansion to propose marriage. My parents were naturally delighted by this development. The marriage between our families was quickly arranged.
On the day of the wedding, the capital was adorned in vibrant red, bustling with excitement. I wore a bright red bridal gown, my head covered with a red veil, as Gu Lan held my hand, leading me step by step toward our future.
On the wedding night, the red candles flickered softly.
Gu Lan gently lifted my veil, and under the candlelight, his eyes sparkled brilliantly, filled with tenderness.
"A Mian," he said, taking my hand and pressing a kiss to it, "from this day forward, you are my wife."
I looked at him, a shy smile on my face, while my heart swelled with an unprecedented sense of peace and happiness.
"Yes, Brother Lan, I look forward to our life together."
He chuckled softly and leaned down to kiss my lips.
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