Fanyun Fuyu Thirteen Fortresses(Part Four) The gloomy sky weighed heavily, oppressive and dull. Yu’er, hindered by her uncooperative legs, had already run out of breath by the time she reached the city’s outskirts. The piercing cold wind of early spring chilled her to the bone, and the muddy road sullied her snow-white boots. Yu’er ran on, her eyes darting around,…
Fanyun Fuyu Thirteen Fortresses(Part Three) The following day, four of them, Qing Jiu leading, rode their horses towards Ning City. The sun shone brilliantly, the hour was still early, and a light mist veiled the streets where vendors had already begun their business. Mo Wen rode on the outermost side, dizzy and leaning forward on her horse. Tang Linzhi commented,…
Fanyun Fuyu Thirteen Fortresses(Part Two) The next morning greeted Yu’er with a warm wash of sunlight filtering through her window. She awoke with a start, her fingers brushing against the soft, clean bedding beneath her. Dressed in fresh, clean clothes, she lay there for a moment, slowly accepting that the events of the previous night were indeed real, not just…
Fanyun Fuyu Thirteen Fortresses (Part One) Trigger Warning: Attempted Sexual Assault. “You little bitch! Are you trying to scald me to death!” The teacup clattered against the floor, followed by a dull thud as hot tea splattered everywhere. The wick on the candlestick sputtered, causing the light to flicker unsteadily. The burly man in the short shirt, with his chest…
After officially becoming recognized as a couple, Xu Nian distinctly felt Ji Yuebai becoming more clingy. It wasn’t so much about being clingy as it was about the invisible ceremony and title giving her a sense of security. Xu Nian mused on this realization with a bit of surprise. It seemed odd to her that someone like Ji Yuebai would…