East winds howl, the clatter of horse hooves incesstant on the official road leading west from Qinglong.
Under the eaves of the tea shack hangs an ancient red lantern, swaying endlessly; at night, the light and shadows would certainly intermingle.
Toward the south side...
That girl with the sheer veil leaned lightly against the vermilion pillar, marked with mottled traces, her gaze pierced through the white gauze disturbed by the east wind, fixated on the young man's face in front of her.
Despite her younger brother's timid nature, his abilities were by no means weak.
The youth was slightly nervous, his hand involuntarily moving towards the bamboo flute next to the teacup.
"Sister, Third Senior Brother usually has the best temper, but if it's something... something his master has ordered, he often carries it out impartially, without leaving room for sentiment."
"If it were Fourth Senior Brother, that would be easier to talk to."