Although spring was gradually approaching, Chang'an City, situated in the north, was still quite far from feeling truly warm. Regardless of whether one is a modern person or an ancient one, the colder it gets, the more people prefer to stay curled up in their blankets.
However, for those at the Imperial College, no matter how cold it might be, waking up early is a necessity. Although the Juewei Food Stall had recently added two more stoves, which significantly increased the speed at which the Egg Pancakes were made, the amount of batter Madam Ling brought each day was limited. If one didn't hurry to buy a pancake, Madam Ling would pack up as soon as the batter ran out. Missing out on such a warm, delicious treat was truly frustrating.
That’s not even mentioning the current trend of "proxy buying" that had taken hold within the Imperial College. Ever since Qin Zhenzhen’s father boasted about the stall at the Dailou Courtyard, many officials in the imperial court had become aware of the fame surrounding the Niangzi Stall at the entrance of the Imperial College.
Chapter 60