Marketplace.
Mi Wen issued a strict decree prohibiting discussions about the grand wedding. She also dispatched many informers, and quite a few soldiers were stationed in the market. Anyone found making unauthorized remarks would receive heavy punishment, leaving the people angry but afraid to speak. The once bustling market now seemed much quieter.
Pastry shop.
"Come, take these pastries and share them with the street children." Manager Chen instructed the staff to distribute several baskets of unsold rice cakes to the children.
"Alright."
