Chapter 61: 061. Nian Jincheng's Questioning (Second Update)

The day after leaving the capital.

During a break, Nian Ye asks, "The emperor won't let you stay in the north for too long, will he?"

Nian Jincheng puts down his water bottle, slightly tilts his head back, and looks at the rising sun in the eastern sky. A faint smile appears on his handsome and resolute face, which disappears as soon as it emerges, "Guarding a mine is not bad either."

Nian Ye frowns, "Didn't you want to become a great general and gallop across the battlefield?"

Nian Jincheng, silent, takes another two sips of water, and lets out a slight sigh, "Indeed."

But the burning enthusiasm of his youth has grown cold over these last two years.

He has been busy doing what others deem necessary. He is very harsh on himself, always striving for perfection, and thus receives a lot of praise. But when he is alone, he still feels a void in his heart.

He increasingly doesn't know why he does those things. It would seem that no matter how hard he tries, no one cares...