Tuoba Zhi dismounted and talked ardently with the young man. He then pointed at the carriage Murong Zhining was in and brought the young man over.

Tuoba Zhi pulled open the carriage curtains, helped Murong Zhining dismount and introduced her, “This is Miss Murong from Nanjin. I have been lucky to be able to accompany her on the way to Nanjin.”

The young man in brocade made a greeting gesture. “Greetings, Miss Murong. I am Lian Kun.”

Murong Zhining returned with ...