Song of Adolescence

In "Song of Adolescence" by Zhou Mu Nan, a prince stripped of his birthright is entangled in a shadowy plot amidst a violent struggle for a throne unjustly claimed. The narrative follows a group of youths embarking on their initial foray into the martial world, commencing a monumental adventure. Their journey begins at the Fallen Snow Villa, an inn nestled beside verdant mountains and a scenic lake. Inside, a boisterous dozen, led by a hulking man, demand the inn's finest fare. The innkeeper, Xiao Se, politely insists on payment before service, only to be met with the leader's declaration of having no money. The man then eyes Xiao Se's fur coat, suggesting it has value. Xiao Se vehemently refutes this, explaining the coat's exceptional quality, crafted by imperial capital seamstresses over months, making its price far exceeding the man's estimate.