Winter arrived swiftly, yet this year was less cold than the last, though it saw more snowfall. Snow fell every few days, but thankfully, there were no heavy snowstorms, only light flurries that at first didn't stick, but gradually accumulated.
Zhulan and her daughter received an invitation from the Crown Princess Consort to enjoy the flowers at the Crown Prince Residence, which boasted a heated glasshouse that Zhulan had heard much about. This was an unprecedented move by the Crown Princess Consort, who had never before extended such a generous invitation to the officials' families.
Xue Han took a detour to visit her mother so they could go together. Zhulan asked, "Who's looking after Lin Xi?"
Xue Han, smiling broadly, replied, "Mother, have you forgotten? Today is a rest day for the Hanlin Academy, and Rongchuan is at home taking care of our daughter!"
Zhulan slapped her forehead, "Look at my memory, it's getting worse with age."
