Pingan snorted out hot air. The horse hooves clattered, anxious to gallop away.
The morning light was faint, filtering through the clouds.
Golden light outlined the edges of the cloud sea at the horizon, slowly breaking through and illuminating half of Shuoyang City.
Bai Jinzhi turned her head, her eyes red as she looked at her younger sisters wiping their tears. Her gaze fell on Mrs. Li, and she choked up as she spoke, "Mother, don't worry. I will write home often and be careful on the battlefield!"
Mrs. Li clutched her handkerchief tightly, restraining her emotions. She nodded to Bai Jinzhi, but tears streamed down uncontrollably. She waved her hand, signaling Bai Jinzhi to leave quickly.
Bai Jinzhi cupped her hands towards her aunts, then spurred her horse and, followed by the Bai family guards, galloped towards the city gate.
Bai Jinzhi looked straight ahead, her eyes filled with a resilience beyond her years.
