Leaving the Empire [2]
The sun had barely risen over the distant mountains, casting soft golden rays across the palace of the Northern Bei Kingdom.
The air was cool, crisp with the lingering chill of early morning, and a soft mist clung to the cobblestone streets.
Zhang Yuan, Ming Yuelin, and Xue Hua walked down the large stairs leaving the palace and made their way toward the carriage.
Zhang Yuan glanced at Ming Yuelin and spoke "From now on.. you will have to train hard, no slacking off anymore."
Giggling, Ming Yuelin hugged his arm "Yes, my dear Master..."
Zhang Yuan just shook his head helplessly and Ming Yuelin turned to look at Xue Hua "See.. Junior Sister, you said you don't like ornaments but you are still wearing the hair pin Master bought for you."
Hearing her tease, a faint blush crept on Xue Hua's cheeks and she raised her hand touching the silver hairpin on her head "It is because something master bought me... not wearing it will be disrespect to him."