Chapter 49 Leading the Way(1)_1

At the summit of the mountain, robust guards in dark-coloured brocade suits circled around, poring over a map and gazing into the distance.

Not far off, a man, attired in jade belt and blue robe, adorned with a gold crown and jingling jade ornaments, was standing under a pine tree in his white fox fur. Backed by a snow-covered mountain, his handsome, jade-like face appeared more striking. His naturally beautiful face was slightly scholarly, but with an edge of anxiety, added a tinge of charm.

"Master."

The guard knelt on the ground, a layer of shame on his face: "The heavy snow has buried the mountain path, we are incompetent, we cannot find the way out!"

"Huh!"

The man chuckled softly but sharply; his voice reminded one of cracked ice on a winter lake, permeated with bone-chilling coldness, incredibly cold!

"If you are incompetent, why should this prince keep you!"