Chapter 15 (1/2)
Chapter 15
Chapter 15: First Snow Above Xianyang
It was November and the snow started to appear over the lands of Qin
The wintery winds felt dry and passed through the clothes unabatedThe occasional snow flurries layered itself on the ground carelesslyThe protruding eaves were covered with a coating of snowThe wind may rustle a small pile off the branches or roofs
Unlike the later generations, these people only clutched their clothes closer, looking at the snoith a sullencold only served as a rees and death
This winter, who kno many will die of starvation in this impartial snow?
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“Ta ta ta” The sound of hurried footsteps sounded within the palace halls
A thin ed man came to a sharp stop at the door of the main hall
“King, the military report”
The tall chamber was filled with dozens of skilled dancers and h the man’s voice was quickly overshadowed by their perfor above still raised his head in acknowledgment
The other figures in the grand room didn’t seem to notice
The older htly and placed down the cup of wineIn a regal wave of the hand, he dismissed the performers below
Everything ca
After several moments, the entire hall was empty
The older ht“What is it?”
The ed man finally entered and hurriedly handed over the bamboo slips
Finishi+ng the rest of the wine, the older man unrolled the bamboo slips
After attentively reading over the report, his lazy look gradually turned heatedWith a long tiaze away
“Zhao, a change is co”
The ed man felt shocked, but he quickly lowered his head, afraid utter a single sound
Sometimes it is better to not hear than to hearHe could easily be silenced to prevent leakers
“Look up” The old man ordered
“Take thisSend it to Lord Wu’an and tell him to see me”
“Yes”
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The snoeather brought about a chilly feeling to everyone under it
However, this effect is only h to break past their tempered physiques
Gu Nan was standing atop the stone courtyard walls, sword in handThe snow fell with slow accumulation all around herHer usual cyan robes were overlaid with a cloak upon her shoulders
Above the tiles, she saw the rest of the capital of Qin and of the lands outside, all enveloped by a layer of white
Without her noticing, half a year has passed since she arrived
Within this ti simply and reclusivelyThe outside world was left unexplored and unconcerned, but she didn’tthis waySometimes she wonders if this world is only an extended dream
But, even now, the coldness of the scabbard in her and the wind brushi+ng past, it all reminds her that it is real
Her past life feels like a world ago
In the past life, there weren’t many chances to experience snow in the south
Qin’s snow isn’t too heavy, but it is dry and coldWhen it falls, it refuses to meltEventually, it accu
“Miss, what are you doing? Be careful not to fall” Xiao Lu called from below
Gu Nan looked down and shook a bit of snow off her cloak and onto Xiao Lu’s face
She laughed and juh were no obstacle to herShe quickly landed in front of the pouting Xiao Lu
Reaching out, she brushed off a piece of white snow fro?”
Xiao Lu blushed by Gu Nan’s inexplicable actions
Why is this girl always like this? Most girls wouldn’t be so easily embarrassed, so why is Xiao Lu so different?
Although Gu Nan isn’t one to notice, her appearance and temperament caused her to have an aura of heroism and charmIt even makes Xiao Lu unconsciously fascinated
Looking at Gu Nan again, Xiao Lu felt another feeling of admiration
Miss so handsome!
Miss so handsome!
Thinking of this, her face reddened again
Gu Nan only patted her head and then untied her cloak, putting it around the girl’s body
“Xiao Lu, you are not as rugged as we areIf this is all you’re wearing, are you not afraid of catching a cold?”
“Miss is not a rough personI have seen many people and none is as smart as Miss”
“Oh? Haha” Gu Nan laughed
After a fewdown from it
“The snow is co in really early”
“It’s been earlier in the pastI think it began about early Noveaze towards the sky
“Is that so?” Gu Nan wasn’t sure why, but she started to reminisce and a so by without any snowSo every time it does, many people will come out and watch it”
“Miss…” Xiao Lu turned, somewhat confused
Is Miss homesick?
“Miss, Miss where are you from?”
Gu Nan looked back up at the falling snow and gray cloudsIt was only after a while that she turned back around
“The snow is too heavy, too heavy”
Sighing to herself, she finally smiled a bit“Xiao Lu, I want to do another sword dance, do you want to see it?”
Sighing to herself, she finally smiled a bit“Xiao Lu, I want to do another sword dance, do you want to see it?”
“Okay” Xiao Lu said happily
Miss’s sword dance is the best, even better than MrGhost Valley’s
“zing”
The sword glea across the bladeThe surface formed a thin layer of frost as it collided with the chilled air