How Can a Soldier Be So Fair? (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 2

A distant foreign land.

Endless greenery and gorges stretched out as far as the eye could see. Guizhou Province, famed for its cool, rushing waterfalls, was a beautiful rural village situated far from the heart of that foreign realm.

Though rarely encountered in Joseon, few places rivaled it for living a leisurely life in harmony with nature.

In the yard of a small thatched cottage in the village stood a man who, at first glance, appeared to be a local—but upon closer inspection, clearly bore an unmistakably foreign air that clashed with the surrounding ambiance.

The man, who once practiced martial arts in his homeland, now leisurely brewed plum wine with hands whose tendons stood out from years of training.

Despite his robust physique, this tranquil pastime contrasted with his sun-darkened skin—a feature that now made him indistinguishable from any other rural youth.

Just then, a servant approached him.

When the servant presented a letter, the man paused his work and washed his hands in clear water.

“Master Bi Young, a letter from Hanyang.”

“Thank you for your efforts.”

Bi Young thoroughly dried his hands with a clean cloth before accepting the letter from the servant.

Living so far from civilization, exchanging letters with his distant homeland required great patience—yet receiving one after such a long wait felt like drinking a sweet sip of cool water after enduring a long thirst.

When he opened the letter sent by the person he now called his sister, the scent of his beloved homeland seemed to emanate from the pages.

Bi Young unfolded the letter and savored each word of Yeon Woo’s daily life, reading slowly as if savoring every character.

Just as a gentle smile began to spread across his lips, another man approached.

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