The Prime Minister's Darling

Chapter 1084 - 1084 523 The couple meets (second watch)_3

?Chapter 1084: 523 The couple meets (second watch)_3 Chapter 1084: 523 The couple meets (second watch)_3 “Has the snow sealed the mountain again?”

While writing a memorial to the emperor, the Minister Xing asked Xiao Hen, who was sorting through letters by his side.

Xiao Hen put away the letters, his tone as usual: “Mm, there’s been a delay in Cang Continent.”

The minister furrowed his brows and said, “Cang Continent is at least a seven-eight day journey from here, I’m afraid the army won’t make it back before the end of the year.”

The day after tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, and even if the army marches day and night, they still won’t be able to reach the Capital City in time.

Xiao Hen looked out the window at the swirling snowflakes, his expression one of contemplation.

The border pass is bitterly cold, filled with the haze of gunpowder smoke, yet the Capital City remains untouched by war. The avenues are bustling with commoners and shop vendors, a scene of flourishing prosperity.

Every household in Bishui Alley has hung red lanterns, pasted paper-cuts, and couplets on the windows, and so has their family.

This year, Lin Chengye and Fen Lin had both returned to Youzhou for the festival.

The house is filled with many, but still feels empty. Is it because they’re missing, or is it because Gu Jiao is not here?

The little monk no longer blares out loudly, Auntie has stopped inviting neighbors over for cards, and Yao Family’s youngest son, three months old, is so well-behaved, quiet, as if there’s no baby at home.

Standing on the threshold, Little Jietan stretches out his tiny arms behind him, his small body flapping out the door, his tiny head turning left and right, looking down the alleyways.

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