After an entire night of snowfall, the wind and snow finally ceased. Peddlers began putting up their stalls in the streets, and people began a new day of busy life. The streets of Cloudcenter City were gradually filled with a layer of water vapor.

Zu An ordered a soldier to pick up the horse he had left in the tavern outside the city previously. Meanwhile, he himself went to Yu Manor on foot. Even though a good amount of the snow had already melted, it wasn’t suitable for horse riding.

He arrived at Yu Manor soon afterward. After his experience the previous time, the guards at Yu Manor’s entrance didn’t stop him this time. When he went in, a pretty maid greeted him. “This must be young master Zu? I have received the madam’s orders to come and receive you. The madam is currently dressing and grooming herself, so I ask that the young master wait for a bit.”

“It’s fine; I did come a bit too early.” Zu An returned the greeting. He quickly examined the other party. Her appearance was fine,...