Snow had been falling steadily since morning, and by now it was knee-deep on Yun Zi'an.
She waded through the thick snow, her footsteps crunching crisply as she pressed forward with unyielding determination, turning a deaf ear to the guards calling out behind her without glancing back even once.
Seeing how stubborn she was, the guards exchanged helpless glances before closing in around her, a hint of apology in their tone: "Your Highness, the Emperor has given strict orders. We must bring you back safely."
Chapter 25