Just before New Year's Eve, another snow fell upon the Capital City.
Taking advantage of a clear day, Mo Lingwei, having finally wrapped up most of his work, sent for Shen Ningning to join him at the palace to admire the plum blossoms.
Coincidentally, Grand Tutor Ye had also come to request an audience with the Crown Prince.
As Shen Ningning stepped down from her sedan chair, she saw Grand Tutor Ye clasping his hands in a salute, asking a guard outside Zichen Palace to announce him.
"Grandpa Ye," Shen Ningning greeted him, her voice sweet and soft.
She was very close with Ye Shangyi and had been a frequent guest at the Ye Mansion over the years.
In private, Grand Tutor Ye treated her almost like his own granddaughter.
Upon seeing Shen Ningning, a smile immediately spread across Grand Tutor Ye's otherwise stern and dignified face.
"Ningning, have you also come to see the Crown Prince?"
"Brother said he was taking me to see the plum blossoms today."
