On Laba Festival, one must rise at midnight.
After all, the princes must go to Fengxian Hall to offer incense.
So, while the sky was still dark, the princes headed to Fengxian Hall assisted by their respective servants.
Hongxin was truly sleepy, attended by Treasure Bead and Bao Yu, clad warmly, and given a bowl of meat soup before being handed over to Fu Lai, who had been waiting for a long time.
The same applies today; maids, wet nurses are not allowed to follow.
Thus, Fu Lai carefully escorted the prince, who still seemed unable to open his eyes, outside.
From the prince's residence to Fengxian Hall, there are no sedan chairs available, so they walk instead.
It's said that snow isn't cold, but the thaw is, and after two consecutive snowfalls this month, the weather is frightfully cold now.
Indeed, it was cold enough to freeze one's fingers off.
