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When they returned to the capital, it was the height of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
By the time they left Chang’an, the snow had already stopped. But upon arrival in the imperial capital, a light snowfall dusted the streets. It was not heavy, just enough to paint a picturesque scene. There were children in felt hats resembling a tiger’s head running about, building snowmen, while firecrackers crackled across the city, filling the air with festive fervor.
The three of them chose not to disturb the city’s defenses, instead descending into a secluded area from above. They led Snow-Treading Crow through the streets, smiling as they took in the sights of the capital.
It had been some time since they’d last been here. Back when Lu Jianzhang and his ilk had courted death, the city had been eerily quiet. Now, the atmosphere had begun to thaw, as if the city itself was awakening with the promise of spring. Though it still could not compare to the bustling grandeur of Chang’an, it was finally beginning to show signs of life.
That battle had sent ripples far and wide, yet under Tang Wanzhuang’s careful management, the purge had not...
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