Historical Fiction
The Celestial Serenade
A Tale of Love, Loyalty, and the Harmony of Heaven and Earth
The moon, a glowing crescent, cast its silvery light upon the ancient city of Xi'an, as if to awaken the sleeping beauty that lay beneath. The year was 742 CE, and the Tang Dynasty was at the height of its power. The streets, once bustling with merchants and traders, now lay quiet, save for the soft hum of the Lo River, which had always been the heartbeat of the city.In a humble courtyard surrounded by intricately carved wooden screens, a young woman named Wei Qi lay on a silk-draped bed, her dark hair disheveled, her eyes still heavy with sleep.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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600 Words