Inside the imperial palace, Zhao Zhen was strolling through the back garden with Zhang Zhiheng. Wanting to enjoy some private time together as a couple, Zhang Maoze tactfully did not follow them closely, instead going off to attend to his own matters.
Yet he himself had little to do. His usual hobby was finding someone to play chess and drink tea with, but throughout the entire palace, there truly was no one who could keep up with him for more than a few moves.
This meant his hobby of playing chess could not be indulged for amusement, and playing against himself was even more boring. So he simply walked around the palace, taking the opportunity to correct the etiquette of any young eunuchs he passed.
Chapter 424