Hou Jingshu, Part II

Hou Jingshu hated having decisions made for her more than anything. She was never allowed to make her own choices. Just once, she wanted to decide what she could and couldn’t do. Was that really too much to ask for?

Finally, they at long last appeared before a small city, though she hesitated to call it such after seeing how tiny it was. There was no gate or guard protecting the entrance. Considering they lived in the sticks, where magical beasts were prone to attack, it was a wonder they were able to remain safe. However, perhaps because this place was so different from what she was used to, Hou Jingshu found herself staring in fascination out the window.

“It’s a lot different than the royal capital, isn’t it?” Father said with a kind smile.

“I never got to see much of the capital itself since someone I refuse to name kept me confined to the palace… but yes, this place does not look anything like the capital,” Hou Jingshu admitted.