Lin Feng, Who Changed a Life; Troubled Lin Junyu

In the year 556, Lin Feng, who had been constantly at war, finally found some free time—and he also found love.

The woman was merely the daughter of a fishing family who had grown up in River Hill. Her name was He Cai'er. She was ordinary in every way, yet her lively, playful nature deeply attracted Lin Feng.

Lin Feng was a famed general of the Empire. His many deeds were widely known throughout River Hill City, and all the women of River Hill regarded him as their dream lover.

All the more so for the woman fortunate enough to win Lin Feng's sincere heart. And so, they fell in love.

In the year 557, Lin Junyu had gained a preliminary understanding of some spiritual energy research. He emerged from seclusion and returned to River Hill.

To his surprise, he arrived just in time for Lin Feng's wedding. Red cloth hung all across the city, all to celebrate River Hill's pride, Marshal Lin Feng.

At Lin Feng's repeated insistence, Lin Junyu took a seat of honor and became one of the wedding witnesses.

Watching Lin Feng below the stage, joyful and delighted as people continuously plied him with wine, Lin Junyu was sincerely happy for him as well.

In the original novel, Lin Feng's ending could not exactly be called miserable, but it was certainly tragic and heroic.

Now that he had found his true love, even if her status was somewhat ordinary, there would be no regrets as long as he could live out the rest of his life happily.

Just as Lin Junyu was celebrating for Lin Feng, the system in his mind finally appeared again.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully changed Lin Feng's life ending in the original novel and received a reward of 500,000 Life Points! Your current Life Point balance is 1,300,000.]

A double blessing—joy upon joy.

He had no idea how Lin Feng's ending had been changed, but a reward was a reward. This called for a big drink.

Just as Lin Junyu happily took a large gulp of wine, a crisp, pleasant voice reached his ears.

"Brother Junyu, you're finally back! And you didn't even tell Xi'er you were back! Do you not like Xi'er anymore?"

Immediately afterward, Lin Junyu felt his right arm sink into softness.

Turning around, Lin Junyu saw a lively, beautiful young girl hugging his arm.

Her long hair cascaded down her back to her waist. A gentle breeze stirred the strands of her bangs, while her long eyelashes trembled faintly.

Her flawless white face held exquisitely defined features, with a delicate straight nose, tempting pink cherry lips, and bright, lively eyes.

"Oh? It's Fengxi. We haven't seen each other for only a year, and you've grown into such a beautiful young lady. I wonder which lucky boy will get to marry you someday!"

Looking at Lin Fengxi, who had gradually blossomed, Lin Junyu affectionately stroked her head.

Lin Fengxi enjoyed the feeling of his touch, but upon hearing his words, she frowned and retorted.

"I don't want to get married. I want to stay by Brother Junyu's side forever!"

Lin Junyu looked at the girl who refused to let go of him, then at the affection quietly budding in her eyes.

Oh no, I've become a substitute!

Lin Junyu recalled some of the things people had discussed about the original novel and seemed to understand something. No wonder Lin Feng's ending had changed. So this was what had been waiting for me.

But I only see you as a pitiful younger cousin who lost her parents! Don't get attached to me—we can't possibly be together. I'm your ancestor!

The situation was already extremely critical. He had to take decisive action.

With a glance from the corner of his eye, Lin Junyu happened to spot Zichuan Mingyue walking toward him with a hemp rope in her hands.

Ah, everything suddenly became clear.

"Sister Mingyue, you're finally here! I missed you so much!"

Lin Junyu broke free from Lin Fengxi's embrace and immediately ran toward Zichuan Mingyue.

"So you still know how to come back?"

Zichuan Mingyue moved with practiced ease. Her left hand immediately twisted Lin Junyu's ear, while her right pulled the rope around his body.

"Hiss, it hurts, it hurts! Sister Mingyue, give me some face! There are so many people watching!"

Sure enough, the people around them who had been drinking wedding wine all stopped to watch the commotion.

Even Lin Feng came over. After all, scenes of Big Brother Lin embarrassing himself were few and far between.

"Hmph! Fine. Come with me. Just wait and see how I deal with you!"

Seeing so many people watching, Zichuan Mingyue blushed as well. She grabbed Lin Junyu's hand and ran outside.

Only Lin Fengxi, standing there with a desolate, disappointed expression, and a crowd of spectators remained behind.

"All right, all right, everyone disperse. Go back to eating and drinking!"

As the host, Lin Feng urged everyone to return to their food and drinks.

Big Brother Lin and the owner of Snow Moon Tower were really affectionate. But the proprietress was so temperamental.

She was nowhere near as good as his Cai'er. His Cai'er was gentle, clingy, and adorable. Every time he was with her, his heart melted.

"Your Highness, please eat and enjoy yourself. If you need anything, just have the servants in the residence handle it. This subject will take his leave first!"

Lin Feng walked over to Lin Fengxi, who was standing there blankly, and spoke.

"Oh, all right. On this joyous day of yours, Lord Lin, please do as you wish. There is no need to attend to me!"

Lin Fengxi came back to herself and replied to Lin Feng with a smile, her manners impeccable.

Looking at the princess, who seemed somewhat heartbroken yet forced a smile, Lin Feng sighed inwardly.

He knew Lin Junyu's identity. There was destined to be no outcome between the two of them.

This was not something he should meddle in. He only hoped Her Highness the Princess could let go soon.

On the top floor of Snow Moon Tower, a fierce battle began.

Lin Junyu was the one who suffered for it—he had only been back for a short while.

He had merely attended a wedding banquet, only to be dragged back to hand over his "grain."

The battle lasted more than two hours, and it was already dark outside.

Completely exhausted, Zichuan Mingyue lay comfortably against Lin Junyu's chest.

"That little girl seems to have some improper thoughts about you. What are you going to do?"

Zichuan Mingyue lazily traced circles over Lin Junyu's chest as she asked.

"What else can I do? Things will work themselves out when the time comes. I'll just let nature take its course. Besides, there's no possibility between her and me!"

Lin Junyu closed his eyes, enjoying a brief moment of peace.

"Oh? Is that so? A girl who had just lost her parents suddenly met a man who loved and doted on her, and that man was pretty handsome too. If it were me, I'd be moved as well, okay?"

Zichuan Mingyue raised her head and repeatedly teased Lin Junyu's thin lips with her hair.

"Hm? When did I ever dote on or love her?"

Lin Junyu suddenly opened his eyes and propped himself up, looking at Zichuan Mingyue in confusion.

"Mhm~ Don't move. She told me all about the months you spent together in the mountains."

"She told me how thoroughly you took care of her. It made my skin crawl just listening to it! Why have you never taken care of me like that? You're always running around outside every day!"

Zichuan Mingyue pressed Lin Junyu back down and spoke irritably.

"Wasn't that just concern from an elder? Is that wrong too? If it had been anyone else, I would've done the same thing!"

Lin Junyu replied in shock. He had never expected that after Zuo Chuan Mingwang brought Lin Fengxi over, his careful care for her out of an elder's concern and sympathy would be misunderstood like this!

It was all Zuo Chuan Mingwang's fault. If he had done more, things would not have turned out this way.

Every day, he stood on the roof like a wooden post, basking in the sun. He had clearly been the one to bring her here, yet he did not help with anything.

Lin Junyu had to play both father and mother, going down the mountain to buy all sorts of fun things and pretty clothes to cheer Lin Fengxi up.

At night, he had to hold her himself, pat her back, and hum all kinds of little songs before coaxing her to sleep.

After that, he still had to cook every day and make sure she was fed.

If not for the fact that Lin Fengxi had just lost her country and family, falling from a beloved little princess to a surviving remnant of an empire everyone wanted dead, leaving her depressed and with her safety uncertain, he would have stopped caring long ago.

He could have simply handed her over to any household to be raised. She had even delayed several months of his research.

Fortunately, after a few months, her emotions finally stabilized, and under his guidance, she had gradually gained the ability to protect herself.

Only then did he make that useless Zuo Chuan Mingwang hurry up and take her away.

He had never expected that after several months together, she would actually become dependent on him.

"That's how you see it, but from her perspective, you were a handsome man who didn't sell her for a reward, kept quietly giving to her and caring for her, and even taught her skills to protect herself."

"Tell me, wouldn't a fourteen-year-old girl just beginning to understand love feel something in her heart?"

Zichuan Mingyue kept circling a finger over Lin Junyu's heart as she explained everything from a girl's perspective.

"Then what am I supposed to do? I'm her ancestor. This is defying her master and dishonoring her ancestors!"

Lin Junyu stared blankly at Zichuan Mingyue, unwilling to believe any of it.

"Stop flattering yourself. She isn't even from your branch of the clan, and you still want to be her ancestor?"

"If you don't want to deal with it, leave it to me. I guarantee I'll make her give up on you completely!"

"Now that we've rested enough, it's time to play a game. We can't keep talking about other girls."

Zichuan Mingyue whispered seductively into Lin Junyu's ear. Her words made his face flush slightly, and he said helplessly, "Sigh, fine. This is all the bitter fruit I planted myself!"

A new war began.