On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, many members of the Zhao family returned to their posts. The higher one’s position, the more cautious and diligent one must be; there was little time for long holidays. Meetings, both large and small, were held back-to-back to consolidate intelligence and ensure its execution. Even the women of the family went to work, leaving only the children to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Zhao Tiezhu took Qin Peiyao and the others out to visit a tourist attraction. It was not often that they had the chance to visit the Imperial Capital, so they were determined to see the sights. Zhao Tiezhu had only felt comfortable taking them out after achieving a breakthrough in his mental energy. Now, if anything seemed amiss, he could map out everything within a hundred-meter radius and prepare in advance. He could not keep them cooped up at home forever; they deserved to enjoy life.
Han Piaoxue, a native of the Imperial Capital, acted as their guide, leading them to the best spots. "This park used to be the Emperor’s hunting ground. It takes ordinary people six or seven hours to walk the whole loop. We’ll finish it in two; no need to rush!"
Chapter 1253