The climate in Tianqi is milder than in Dasheng. Even as the weather gradually turns cold, flowers continue to bloom across the mountains and plains, blanketed in a lush, endless green.
Setting out from the city, Jiang Wumei and her party traveled along the Tianqi post road. The horses' hooves kicked up dust, and the common folk on either side of the road quickly made way. In a blink, another morning passed. Seeing that they were still a day’s journey from the next city and that both horses and men were exhausted, Chen Yu found a lush, verdant riverside and allowed everyone to rest for a while.
Jiang Wumei climbed down from her horse, her back and waist aching. Qingzhi immediately stepped forward to massage her shoulders and back to relieve her discomfort. The Qilin Guards gathered the horses together to graze and drink water. Jiang Wumei took out her waterskin, uncorked it, and took a sip.
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