Chapter 65: Next Stop – The Imperial Capital
In the small valley, sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, spilling over the landscape. A nearby stream, clear to its very bottom, murmured as it flowed, casting a golden veil over this tranquil sanctuary. A gentle breeze blew, carrying the fresh scent of grass and a faint hint of medicinal herbs.
In the herb garden, a young woman wearing an apron and a light green headscarf looked like a beautiful village girl. She stood amid the herbs, bent at the waist, her long, slender fingers working with practiced, nimble grace.
Chapter 63