Chapter 97: Yangzhou

Nan Xun knew how urgent this matter was to Jun Huang. Without wasting any more time, he mounted and squeezed the horse’s torso with both his legs. The horse broke into a gallop, bringing sand and dust up in the air. In the veil of yellow dust, Nan Xun’s eyes were drawn to Jun Huang’s aloof face. The silk robe she wore looked pristine against the backdrop. She looked like a goddess riding on her horse.

Their horses galloped forward. Their clothes fluttered and rustled in the wind. The only thing they could hear was the swooshing sound the air made as it rushed by. The beautiful scenery was left unnoticed as the two of them tried to reach Yangzhou as soon as they could.

They arrived at the gate to Yangzhou city before sunrise. They dismounted and smiled a little at their destination.

Nan Xun turned to Jun Huang, who looked back at him. They led their horses towards the checkpoint. After answering the guards’ questions, they made their way inside. The streets were bustling with people roaming the stands. Jun Huang relaxed visibly.

She had seen how difficult life at the border was. She was afraid that Yangzhou might have suffered the same...