5 p.m.
After the heavy snow, nightfall in the Imperial Capital came earlier. By 5 p.m., the sky had already darkened completely.
Xu Shu didn't wait for it to get dark, but took Zhang Zheng out the door, without anyone knowing where they were sneaking off to.
Zhang Zhuo returned to the government office. It was said he had been very busy lately, sometimes staying all night reviewing documents in the office.
Mrs. Zhang retired early, saying that starting tomorrow, important officials in the Imperial Capital would begin their New Year's visits, and she had many things to prepare.
Only Chen Ji and Zhang Xia...
The two sat in silent contemplation at the stone table in the West Garden. Chen Ji looked up at the dark sky, while Zhang Xia recited the "Cloud Covering Scripture" with closed eyes. The two seemed like stone statues, neither mentioning heading inside to rest.
