The dark sky was covered with dark clouds, as if a heavy rain was coming.
A bone-piercing wind swept through the world and into Handan City, bringing with it an endless chill. The people in Handan City couldn't help but shrink back, their foreheads frowning.
The extreme cold froze the ice and snow. As the first snowflake fell from the sky, it indicated the arrival of winter.
In this chaotic world, the cold winter heralded darkness and death. After a heavy snowfall, countless cute lives would be buried.
In a remote and dilapidated house in the southwest corner of Handan City.
Qin Mu stood under an old, withered tree in the courtyard and stretched out his hand to receive the last leaf.
The fallen leaves were blown away by the wind in the blink of an eye, just like the hope in this chaotic world.
It was luxurious and dreamy. Once he missed it, he would never be able to do it again.
Snow fell, and the withered branches of the old trees began to grow new clothes, with snowflakes hanging from them.
The snowflakes were very beautiful. They had distinct edges and corners, like dozens of swords criss-crossing each other. They flickered with a cold light, revealing a dangerous and fascinating temptation.
In a short while, Qin Mu's hair had turned white, and his tender face was red from the ice and snow.
Buzz ~
A faint low groan came from the long rainbow at Qin Mu's waist.
Qin Mu took out the long rainbow and held it in his hand. He smiled and said,""Let's dance."
Buzz ~
The long rainbow chanted softly, dispersing the snow on the sword's body, blooming with a dazzling sharpness.
Yin--
Qin Mu held the long rainbow in his hand, and his clothes and hair danced in the wind. He leaped into the courtyard, and the tip of his sword pierced through a patch of goose feather white snow, stirring up a cloud of snow.
Under the eaves, Lady Zhao was kneeling on the seat, mending Qin Mu's clothes.
Dong 'er and Little Ying Zheng sat quietly at the side, occasionally looking at Lady Zhao, and occasionally looking at Qin Mu who was performing sword dance in the courtyard.
"Madam, why don't you go inside? It's cold outside.”Shen Yue brought over a basin of charcoal and said to Lady Zhao.
As Lady Zhao mended her clothes, she looked at Qin Mu, revealing her white teeth. She smiled and said,""It's fine. It's also great to watch Mu 'er perform his sword dance here.”
"Zheng 'er, Dong' er, you can go inside.”
Little Ying Zheng held his head and said in a childish voice,""No, Zheng 'er wants to see big brother's sword dance.”
"Dong 'er isn't cold." Dong 'er echoed and stared at Qin Mu without blinking.
"Alright, then come closer.”
Shen Yue placed the brazier between Lady Zhao and Little Ying Zheng before kneeling down and looking at Qin Mu.
The wind and snow fluttered, and Qin Mu had already forgotten himself. The sword in his hand swept through the air, stirring up the wind and snow. His long hair danced with the wind and snow, and the scene was extremely beautiful.
" Yes." Shen Yue nodded slightly and smiled." I didn't expect Mu 'er's sword technique to reach such a realm in the past month."”
"If Young Master can see it, he should be very happy.”Zhao Ji smiled slightly, but a trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes.
Shen Yue looked at Zhao Ji with a hesitant expression. He was considering whether to tell Zhao Ji the news that Ying Yiren had become the Crown Prince's legitimate son, and that Ying Yiren had already married and changed his name to Ying Zichu.
"Master, just say what you want to say. There's no need to hesitate for us.”Zhao Ji said calmly.
Shen Yue hesitated for a while and nodded.""It's about Young Master."
"Young Master arrived in Xianyang half a month ago and took Lady Hua Yang as his mother, becoming the son of the Crown Prince.”
When Zhao Ji heard this, a smile appeared on her beautiful face. However, Shen Yue's next words made her delicate body tremble.
"After Young Master became the Crown Prince's legitimate son, he changed his name to Ying Zichu and took on the name of Lady Hua Yang.”
Concubine Zhao was stunned for a moment. The needle, thread, and clothes in her hands fell without her knowing. Her delicate body trembled slightly, and two lines of clear tears fell from the corners of her eyes.
"Anything else?" Zhao Ji's voice trembled.
Shen Yue looked at Zhao Ji worriedly and continued,""There is also another piece of news. The Qin Country intends to attack the Zhao Country. General Meng Ao has led 200,000 Qin soldiers out of Hangu Pass and is preparing to meet up with General Wang He, who is currently confronting the Zhao Army.”
"Furen, the actions of the Qin country are very strange. It must be Young Master who invited the old King of Qin. Young Master is saving us back to Qin!”
When Zhao Ji heard this, the sadness on her face lessened a little. She smiled bitterly and said,"Thank you for your hard work, Young Master."
Then, Concubine Zhao wiped away the tears on her face and picked up the needle and thread to continue sewing as if nothing had happened.
Seeing this, Shen Yue couldn't help but sigh. He didn't think that Ying Zichu had done anything wrong. After all, if Ying Zichu wanted to meet the old King of Qin, he had to go through Madam Hua Yang.
Only by worshiping Madam Hua Yang as his mother could Ying Zichu have some power and find a way to save them back to Qin.
However, there was always a loss in everything. Ying Zichu had married someone else for the position of the crown prince's legitimate son. Not only did he hurt Lady Zhao's heart, he also hurt Qin Mu and Little Ying Zheng.
But this was the only way.
Lady Zhao looked at Qin Mu who was still dancing with his sword and muttered,""Unknowingly, Mu 'er has grown up quite a bit.”
"That's right. Mu 'er has grown up. Sometimes, when I talk to him, I feel like I'm talking to someone of the same generation.”Shen Yue praised.
Lady Zhao glanced at Little Ying Zheng, who was standing beside her, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"Actually, I'm not in such a hurry to return to Qin anymore. It's pretty good to have Mu 'er and Zheng' er by my side.”
Shen Yue's face stiffened.
"Although the days in Handan are hard, there is also joy in the hardship. Everything is good.”Zhao Ji said softly.
Shen Yue opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he didn't. He just sighed helplessly.
Whoosh!
Qin Mu put away his sword and quickly walked in front of Zhao Ji and Shen Yue. He bowed slightly and smiled."Mother, what are we eating tonight? I'm hungry.”
What does Mu 'er want to eat?" Lady Zhao stretched out her hand to wipe the snow off Qin Mu's nose and smiled gently.
"I will eat whatever mother makes.”
"Yes, my son has grown up."
Qin Mu winked at Little Ying Zheng and Dong 'er.
Little Ying Zheng made a face at him, while Dong 'er lowered her head, her face blushing.
Qin Mu patted the snow off his body and turned to look at the old tree that was already covered in snow. He muttered,""Winter is here. Spring is not far away.”
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