After finishing their meal, the two did not return to the Chongwen Pavilion. Instead, they placed their writing tools in a basket and, fighting off drowsiness, headed to the observation tower outside.
Others glanced at them briefly, walked around the courtyard twice, and then returned for a nap, too lazy to bother with them.
Humph, when they become officials, they will definitely propose an additional recommendation to the court: engaged couples should not be allowed to study or work in the same department.
Married couples shouldn't either!
Bai Shan carried a pot of water and two cups, following Manbao upstairs. They found a spot on the tower and sat down, unable to resist yawning simultaneously.
There was no helping it; after a hearty meal during the slightly chill winter season, it was particularly easy to fall into drowsiness.
