Nanyin trudged through the snow, one deep step followed by a shallow one, creating a 'crunch crunch' sound underfoot. The biting cold wind hit her face like a knife, turning her once fair complexion into a bluish-purple hue. She decided to wrap a small blanket over her head, covering her already pale face, leaving only her eyes, which were slightly red and frosted with snowflakes, visible. However, this action left her body more exposed to the howling mountain winds, which cut right through her. A gust of wind mixed with snowflakes blew past, causing her to shiver violently as she hugged her shoulders."Li Qiaoyi, I really have to thank you," Nanyin muttered bitterly, complaining about Li Qiaoyi for not even giving her a coat when they left the palace. Now, all she had was a long robe in a Middle Eastern style, but at least she wore knee-high leather boots that provided some protection against the cold. Bending low, gritting her teeth, Nanyin struggled forward, each step a challenge i
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