158 Beginning Of A New Journey (2/2)
Wei Jingyi had handed An Sun and Bai Han a pair of dark-colored tunics, the sleeves were long and loose-fitting. Due to the frosty weather, they both wore a thick jacket made of hemp, which was padded for additional warmth.
An Sun's broad shoulders and narrow waist, carried the tunic well and instead made him look as if he were sculpted by the gods.
The casual look diminished the icy aura around him, giving the handsome man a more seductive and potent charm.
An Sun bound his long, dark hair into a simple bun, revealing his long and narrow almond-shaped gray eyes. They were stirring, yet the coldness within, caused people to experience the urge to tremble in fear.
Wei Jingyi silently watched from the side and fell into deep thought.
No matter what angle you looked, he was still good-looking! Perhaps this man was too handsome to act as a commoner.
Well, what's done is done. He could only hope his looks wouldn't draw in too much attention. Bai Han followed everyone's line of sight and quietly snorted to himself.
When the two finished clothing, Wei Jingyi informed the two of a few minor things.
”Remember, you two are grandfather and grandson. It's best to speak as little as possible, but if you do, put down all formalities. Especially you, An Sun - lose the aggressive attitude.”
The corner of An Sun's brows twitched. ”Are you saying I am incapable of losing my pride?”
Wei Jingyi chuckled. ”Of course not. However, it's rather hard to lose what we've been raised with for so long. The teachings and attitude of the An Clan are different from the ways of mere commoners.”
Wei Jingyi didn't dare say the An Clan's attitude was more brazen.
After Wei Jingyi finished informing the two, An Sun turned his head to see Manchu delivering him his horse.
Compared to his grand dark horse, the one before him appeared meeker and frail - as one would expect a commoner to have.
”Are you certain you will be able to bear acting as a commoner?” Manchu's brows furrowed somewhat.
”You also think I'm incapable?” An Sun frowned slightly.
He withdraws his deep gaze and gently patted the horse. A glint flashed through his gray pupils. His brows drew together, slightly as he sighed.
”I've changed, haven't I? During the beginning of all this, I was impulsive and merciless. Had you told me I would be doing this back then, I would have called you a liar.” An Sun's voice had turned light as he gently stroked the horse's back. ”I believed too much that if I left everything alone and carried on by myself with the name of the An Clan behind me, I could live freely.”
He lifted his lips into an unexpected smile. ”I was an arrogant and pathetic fool. The power I possessed over provinces was one that was not my own. The title of a commander was given to dispose of me. The freedom I thought I had was never there. The people I swore to protect, I couldn't.”
An Sun mounted his horse and looked out into the great province covered in snow.
”Everyone's fighting for their own kind of freedom. This time, I will earn my power. I will earn my title, and I will protect those I hold dear.”
Manchu gazed up at the man mounted on the horse with wide eyes. He hadn't expected such words from him. He felt slightly troubled.
”Hey, Sun…”
An Sun's gaze swept back to look at Manchu, his eyes narrowed up.
His lips remained spread in a smile as he said, ”Once I've become stronger, I won't have to be this miserable. Until then, I will bear with the cruel challenges that come my way.”
As he declared these words, An Sun ushered his horse forward to stand beside Bai Han. The old man was silent, his head slightly lowered as if he was deeply thinking about something.
”You ready, old man?” A deep, low voice separated him from his thoughts.
Twitching his silver brows, Bai Han was surprised to receive a pair of smiling gray pupils. An Sun's handsome features seemed to enhance as the icy glint in his eyes softened.
It was unusual, but he oddly looked nobler. Almost free.
Bai Han raised his eyebrows in ridicule as he looked at An Sun, a sneer on his face.
”Who are you calling old man, punk?”
An Sun did not answer but silently raised an eyebrow. Bai Han paid no heed to the young man and urged his horse forward.
”What need is there to ask such a question when I'm always ready?”
Though he was far ahead, An Sun had heard him clearly. His lips curled up slightly as he followed the old man behind.
Thus, the journey to find the long lost strategist began.
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