Situation

Yan Liqiang exited the Yan Residence after bidding farewell to Yan Dechang. It was still cold, but it was no longer snowing today.

Yan Liqiang looked up at the sky, then patted Goldie, who had followed him out from home, on its head. He didn't bring any escorts, only Goldie who was bouncing around in front of him among the snow while they made their way to the archery academy.

As usual, the archery academy stood in its stillness. Although it had been snowing for the past few days, the students had cleaned the plaza outside and the smaller paths every day. The path was lined with plum blossoms planted by Yan Liqiang and the students and they were in full bloom since two days ago. Beside the plaza was a forest of plum blossoms that emitted pleasant fragrances. The forest was so beautiful that it attracted many tourists who came for flower viewing.

The students lined up in two rows and stood straight on both sides of the archery academy's entrance.