Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the first anniversary of Ming Teng's mourning for Rong Yushang. The doors of the Hou Residence, which had been closed for the funeral, opened once again. Over the past year, Ming Teng had stayed within the mansion except for a return to the Marquis Zhou's residence.
Lau Jia and her child kept a very low profile. Due to being in mourning, Lau Jia rejected all invitations that were sent to her.
On the first anniversary, Zhou Shuren took a special leave and brought several sons and Ming Teng to offer incense at the Rong family's ancestral tomb.
The snow this winter was frequent, though fortunately not blizzard-like. As the carriage left the city and moved onto the main road, the sound of the carriage wheels pressing on the snow could be heard. The elder Zhou said, "No one clears this side."
