The emperor had been working at his desk for a long time, only raising his head when the palace attendants came to light the lamps. Adjusting his eyes, he couldn't help but rub the corners of his eyes.
Gu Zhong noticed and immediately approached, gently advising, "Your Majesty, you've been toiling all day. Why not take a walk outside? It's about to get dark, and reading at night isn't good for your eyes."
The emperor thought for a moment, feeling a bit heavy-headed, so he put down the pen and went outside.
He walked around the camp, twisting his neck as he wandered. With continuous battles, they've been straining both the soldiers' minds and bodies. A short break was necessary, which is why the emperor chose this time to handle the accumulated affairs and let everyone rest for a few days.
Of course, it was also because several small cities below surrendered directly, and they were busy taking over control, preventing any immediate advancement of the front lines.
