Spring Festival Carnival (I)
The next day, Zheng Liang and Yang Ning made their way to the Main Palace in the morning to greet His Majesty and seek his blessings. It was the first day of the Spring Festival, a time of renewal and new beginnings.
After the tumultuous events of the past months, which included His Majesty being poisoned, the exile of the Empress, and an attempt on Zheng Liang's life during his trip outside the palace, it was a moment to put those troubles behind and embrace a fresh start.
Zheng Huang, seated on his bed with his back against the headrest, directed his concerned gaze at Yang Ning, who occupied a chair beside him. He remarked, "It's been quite a while since I last saw you. You appear to have lost a considerable amount of weight. Are you not eating well these days?" His worry was evident in his tone.