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<< Previous Chapter Table Of Contents Next Chapter >> The sun hung lazily in the sky. The youth’s eyes remained closed. She laid on the sunlight-filled mat as several other sitting children pretended to read. She had a complexion darkened by the sun, black hair short enough to scatter about, and eyes a piercing hazel. She hummed a folk tune as time passed too…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> “How?” A simple statement without adornments on a neutral face only highlighted its meaningfulness. Danlu thinned his lips. He had wanted to at least hide it until the day was over. “The pair was one of the headquarters’ drivers. A job came in for them to transport a man to Shangsuo Province and back, but…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> Xiyun woke up just as the sun was rising. He had chosen the middle room attached to the north side of the courtyard. Outside, he noticed that Yeon’s room was still silent. He passed the courtyard and opened the gate. Sitting on a stool and leaning against the wall, was the carriage driver from yesterday,…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> Between the patches of dry grass and sandy dunes stood a small town protected by three layers of short earthen walls. Its flat buildings were built from various grey and yellow stones. Its name was Sucheng. Drunk soldiers slouched against the sides of the main street. When they saw a young soldier walk alone towards…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> The wide endless blue sky began to shift to gold. The lonely carriage rode forward next to a clear stream. Chu Danlu glanced at their sleeping customers and then at his father. “It’s rare for requests to Lan Prefecture. Are we taking the road we usually use when we go to Xiannan?” “Yeah, yeah, same…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> As Xiyun and Yeon returned to their courtyard, Gaokang tailed behind them. Before the gate, Xiyun frowned. Yeon didn’t know why he wasn’t opening the gate, so she did so instead. As the door opened, two rows of men and women lined up along the courtyard. “Welcome home, Ninth Master Xiao!” “Welcome home, Ninth Master…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> Ruidie slouched at her desk and spun a brush between her fingers. “Instructor Lei, another question.” “Another one? How many more are there?” Lei Shiwen kept his gaze on at his table and was writing something like always. The class already ended and she once again remained at her seat. “About the next essay. If…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> It was a cloudy day after a midnight drizzle that they finally caught sight of Lanzhou. “So it’s about the previous dynasty, the Jiang?” Danlu bugged Xiyun about the book he held, again. “Maybe.” “But the title says ‘Weather’.” Danlu nudged his side. He and Yeon had traded spots. “It’s a compilation of records of…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> Xiyun and Yeon stayed inside the carriage service headquarters until the evening. They watched as Chu Su read scrolls and spout out orders. Although he wasn’t sure, Xiyun thought that the display impressed Gaokang. The building had a kitchen that was able to provide a small meal between their stay. At one point, Xiyun picked…

<< Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter >> Ruidie picked up Memory Palace. Before, she wasn’t going to take the book with her, but now, she felt that it was important. She had to make a copy and knew who to look for. The southern building was nearby, so it was quick to get to. From the hallway, she stepped into the largest entrance…