Midwinter Town: A Novella
With a resolve in his heart, the prince sat out for the capital.
II
His footsteps echo against the cobblestone floor. The Emperor is sitting on the Jade Dragon throne. His richly ordinate robes fly as he stands up to great his son.
“Father, I’m successful, I have defeated the bandits,” the prince knelt.
“I know,” replied the Emperor, “rise, we have bigger problems to speak than common bandits.”
“What problems, Father?”
“Rebellion in the Eastern Province,” the Emperor moved back.
“Rebellion?” the Prince looked at him.