Min's hand did not pause, but rather plucked a fluffy flower from her head and placed it atop the snowman's head: "There." He clapped his hands: "A snow beauty."
The Empress held her breath, nearly collapsing into the snow, but inside her heart surged with sweetness.
New Year's Eve arrived in the blink of an eye, and it was customary in the palace to stay up for the night. Min took Empress Zhuang to Cining Palace for a reunion dinner, while the Third Prince clamored to set off fireworks. Le Xiu waved her hand with a smile, saying: "Go ahead and play. Staying with us would be uncomfortable for you and dull for us." Then she looked at Consort Wen and said: "You stay and chat with me, let's keep each other company."
Consort Wen nodded in agreement, looking at the Third Prince affectionately: "Go on, but don't be naughty and create trouble for the Emperor." The Third Prince nodded, pulling Min along to leave.
