When Zhang Gaoyi hurried over, the sun had just risen, casting soft light through the thin tent cloth.

At this time, Ye Zifen was still immersed in a sweet dream, unaware of what was happening outside.

The entire tent was silent. The only sound that could be heard was Ye Zifen's soft and even breathing, which echoed slowly in the air like the breeze blowing across the strings of a musical instrument.

Zhang Gaoyi carefully lifted the tent curtain and tiptoed in.

He walked very lightly, as if he was afraid of crushing the dewdrops on the ground.

After entering the tent, his eyes were immediately attracted by Ye Zifen's peaceful sleeping face.

I saw her eyes closed tightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly like butterfly wings; her pink lips were slightly open, as if she was whispering in her dream.

The sunlight shone through the gaps onto her face, creating a beautiful picture.

Zhang Gaoyi stood beside the bed, gazing at Ye Zifen quietly, with endless tenderness in his eyes.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally decided not to wake her up. Instead, he gently unbuttoned his coat and lay down next to Ye Zifen with his clothes on.

He was extremely cautious in every move he made, fearing that any noise would wake up the sleeping beauty.

After lying down, Zhang Gaoyi did not close his eyes to rest immediately, but continued to stare upwards.

At this moment, his mind was full of thoughts, recalling every detail of his acquaintance with Ye Zifen.

Those beautiful times kept flashing before his eyes like movie scenes, making him couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth and reveal a happy smile.

At this moment, Ye Zifen, who was originally in a half-asleep state, seemed to feel someone approaching.

But the familiar breath quickly put her mind at ease, knowing that the person who came was Zhang Gaoyi, whom she had been thinking about.

So, she subconsciously moved her body slightly, and like a lazy kitten, she curled up into the warm quilt, and then continued to fall asleep peacefully.

Zhang Gaoyi noticed Ye Zifen's little movement. He slowly turned sideways and looked at her face closely.

Looking at her lovely appearance while she was sleeping, Zhang Gaoyi's heart was filled with pity and love.

He couldn't help but stretch out his hand and wanted to touch Ye Zifen's cheek, but he stopped at the moment he was about to touch her.

He was afraid that this would disturb her sweet dream, and finally he just sighed softly, as if he wanted to exhale all the fatigue brought by the journey.

When she slowly woke up and opened her eyes, what she saw was that familiar and resolute face - Zhang Gaoyi was sitting quietly beside her.

Ye Zifen rubbed her eyes and asked sleepily, "What's the situation in the military camp now? Have all the things been dealt with?"

Zhang Gaoyi looked at her and replied with a smile: "After careful consideration, the general finally decided on the five candidates to take away. However, they seem to be in a hurry to leave here, so the military camp will hold a grand farewell banquet tonight. Do you want to go with me?"

Hearing this, Ye Zifen couldn't help but frowned slightly and asked, "So, you should have met the people in the military camp? Do they also know the whole story?"

Zhang Gaoyi nodded in affirmation: "That's right. The general not only handed me the tiger talisman that symbolizes supreme power, but also took me to meet all the soldiers in the barracks one by one, even the firemen who were responsible for logistics and meals."

After hearing this, Ye Zifen slowly sat up straight, and her originally confused eyes instantly became determined.

She said without hesitation: "In that case, then fine, I am willing to go to the farewell banquet with you. In addition, we will set out with the general tomorrow, but the difference is that they will return to the capital, while we will go deep into the vast grassland."

Zhang Gaoyi nodded slightly and said softly: "Well, let's go."

As soon as the words fell, the two walked out of the tent side by side.

It was just sunset, and the sunlight fell softly like a golden veil, shining on them and casting two long shadows.

Looking around, everyone in the caravan was busy in an orderly manner, preparing for the evening meal.

Wisps of smoke rise up from the cooking fires, like a mysterious link between the earth and the sky.

Some people were holding sharp knives and skillfully cutting fresh pieces of meat, each cut was precise and neat; some were squatting aside and carefully washing dried vegetables, their movements gentle and focused; others were carefully organizing various cooking utensils and placing them neatly.

When everyone saw Ye Zifen and Zhang Gaoyi coming out of the tent, they greeted them enthusiastically.

"Hello, Miss Ye Wu! Hello, Brother Zhang!"

"Are you two planning to go out?"

Facing everyone's greetings, Ye Zifen smiled and responded, "I'm going to the military camp to have dinner tonight. We will leave here and enter the vast grassland tomorrow. So everyone should take a good rest tonight and don't wait for me to come back."

After hearing this, the members of the caravan nodded and said they understood.

Then, Ye Zifen and Zhang Gaoyi turned around and walked towards where the horses were tied.

There, several horses stood quietly, waiting for their owners to arrive.

The two men walked closer, untied the reins skillfully, and then jumped lightly onto the saddle.

All that could be heard was the sound of crisp horse hooves, raising a little dust, like a dynamic painting.

When I slowly stepped into the military camp, a completely different atmosphere instantly surrounded me.

It was an even busier scene where the firemen were. They were seen shuttling between the stoves, with the spatulas in their hands flying up and down, colliding with the pots and pans, making crisp and rapid sounds.

At the same time, the blazing fire roared, as if cheering for this busy feast.

The billowing smoke rising up was like a thin veil, gradually blurring the figures of the firemen working hard.

Looking around, except for those soldiers who were standing guard with upright postures, the rest of the people were sitting on the ground, scattered in the open space.

Some people lowered their heads and remained silent, as if immersed in their own thoughts; others stared quietly into the distance, their eyes distant and deep, with all kinds of complex expressions on their faces.

In the eyes of these people, one can clearly see a trace of sadness, which is like the fog that covers the earth in late autumn, quietly spreading to the depths of the eyes.

Recalling the years when I fought side by side with my comrades, every order from General Zhenbei resounds in my ears like a huge bell. His heroic figure leading the troops and charging into battle is even more vivid in my mind.