Winter had arrived.
The cold winds were coming. Up north, the homeland was already frozen solid, but here in the water towns of Jiangnan, life was still pleasant enough.
Frost clung to the plum branches by the ancient town's bridge. Passersby's breath formed clouds in the air, but none of it dampened the good mood of the Liu family's young miss as she stood at the bridge, gazing toward the town entrance.
If her memory served her right, today was New Year's Day, which meant her beloved should arrive in Jiangnan today.
Three days ago, Ruoning had packed her bags at the Liuli Sect, hastily requested leave from her master, and traveled back to her hometown from the sect's secluded suburban location.
Since returning home, she'd run into plenty of troubles.
Like her mother's marriage pressure...
Like her sisters constantly comparing their husbands...
Like the rather sharp-tongued family elders...
