In the days after it stopped snowing, Lin Nan City resumed its commercial trading and the war was over. The families of lost soldiers were slowly healing their wounds and the unwashed bloodstains on top of the city wall began to fade. Liu Jue’s wound healed quickly and he stayed in the residence to recuperate, keeping close to Qing Luo …
Chapter 42
Happily, Ah Luo found Liu Ying and asked, “Where is my mother and Xiao Yu?” Liu Ying replied respectfully, “Has my Lord agreed to let you see them?” Ah Luo’s eyes widened, “Your Lord is still waiting for me to be in a good mood and make him food. He’s the one lying on the ** unable to move right …
Chapter 41
When everyone saw Liu Ying carrying Liu Jue as he rushed into the generals’ residence, they were so frightened that their limbs weakened. A doctor was already waiting and Liu Ying peeled off Liu Jue’s armor, seeing that his shirt inside had been stained red and half of his body soaked in blood. Liu Ying’s eyes were rimmed red with …
Chapter 40
The snow continued to fall, floating down slowly. On top of the Lin Nan City wall, thick straw mats had been spread all over and charcoal braziers had been set up every 100 metres. The soldiers on duty huddled together beside the braziers, secretly thanking General Ping Nan for his sympathy. Liu Jue had ordered that all the families living …
Chapter 39
Laying on the couch, Ah Luo read about the cultures of the five empires. The book said, “On the 21st solar term, the Han River was misty. From west to east, the surface of the river was covered with a swirling white fog like surging dragons from the heavens, dissipating about ten metres away from the river. All the empires …
Chapter 38
The small Chang Le Restaurant suddenly fell into silence. The leader of the black-clothed men suddenly burst out laughing crazily, “Come on then!” As soon as his voice sounded, the other 12 black-clothed men formed a circle quickly. Liu Jue sighed. This way, his men would not be able to capture a prisoner. He said in a deep voice, “Shoot …
Chapter 37
The generals’ residence in Lin Nan City was filled with laughter and elation as the generals drank wine in big bowls and took large mouthfuls of delicious food. Someone picked up a wine bowl and stood up, then said with a laugh, “Let me give a toast to the generals. Today, the sound of the generals’ drumming shook the lofty …
Chapter 36
Liu Jue looked at the battlefield below, his face revealing a tired expression, although it disappeared in an instant. Beaming buoyantly, he said, “Tonight, there will be a banquet at the general’s residence to celebrate victory!” All the officers and soldiers were jubilant. When they went down the city gate tower, the people of Lin Nan all cheered without exception …
Chapter 35
Early in the morning, the sound of Xiao Yu’s laughter spread throughout the courtyard, “Miss, it’s snowing.” Ah Luo walked out of the room wearing a long robe with her hair loose. Sure enough, the houses on the hillside near and far were covered in a silver sheen with spots of greenery struggling out of the snow. The eaves on …
Chapter 34
When Gu Tian Xiang walked into the courtyard, he was stunned by the sight before him. Lanterns had been hung up in the courtyard and several large braziers had been set up. The begonias seemed more delicate and charming in the warm atmosphere, the crimson red flowers glowing brightly in the smoke. Liu Jue was lying lazily on a chair, …