49 Turbulence (1/2)

On the snowy slope of a mountain among a mountain chain was a massive complex. This area was its own world, its own haven among the desolate whiteness and coldness of nature.

A long step of stairs led up the mountain to the complex. The steps were half-covered with snow. A young man covered with snow to the point where the color of his robes couldn't be seen was making his way up the steps. The winds were howling, but his steps were firm and steady. One step, two steps, he made his way up.

The sky was white, the falling snows were white, and the snow-covered ground and building in the distance were also white. Everything was pure white.

The young man eventually made his way up to the top.

Another man stood at the top waiting. His age was similar to the man, he was also handsome. He wore a fine purple robe. There was a symbol of a silver hawk embroidered on his robe. Not even a speck of snow could be found on his body. The two men stood facing each other.

The two immediately gave each other a warm hug.

”Come in, it's cold outside. My father is waiting for you,” the man in purple said.

The man in purple led his snow-covered guest inside the building. Once the man was inside, the ice on his clothes was instantly melted, revealing his deep blue robe. The building was massive, not only was the roof very high and space spacious, but everything was finely decorated.

After some time they headed deeper into the compound and entered the Province Lord's reception hall.

The Tai Province Lord was seated behind a wooden desk. He was a scholarly-looking man. He looked like a man in his 30s. He looked young for a man who had grown up children and was a patriarch of a powerful family and one of the powerful nobles of the Empire.

”Uncle, my father sent me to deliver a letter to you,” the blue-robed young man, Alyan, said.

Alyan gave the letter to his friend Shen, the man in purple. Shen gave then went up to his father and handed him the letter.

The Tai Province Lord spread the large letter and gave it a careful look. He then put it down when he was done. The content was what he had expected.

The Tai Province Lord looked at Alyan and shook his head.

”This is not a small matter. I cannot give your father an immediate reply. I need time to consider.”

”Yes, uncle.” Alyan could only reply that way.

It would seem that his task would not be easily accomplished.

”You must be tired from your travel. Shen, take him to his room.”

”Yes, father.” Shen replied. He then went up to Alyan and the two left together.

Alyan was given a guest room to rest in.

Alyan settled himself in the room, although he really didn't need the rest at the moment. It was not even dark out yet. Just as he was contemplating what to do next, he heard a melodious voice from outside.

He rushed to open the window of his room and the sound became even clearer. It was the sound of a girl singing.

The sound was soft and indescribably beautiful. The song she was singing was very wonderful and pleasant.

The sound was so wonderful and unlike anything the man had ever heard in his life before. He heard seen many beautiful women and listened to many famous singers, but this was the first time in his life that his heart was moved this much.

How nice it would be if he could hear this song whenever he wanted. How nice it would be if this girl was his.