Plans often fall behind changes. On the day scheduled for rest, a fierce wind howled and snow fluttered through the air; going outside would surely turn one into an icicle. In such harsh weather, let alone going out for leisure, even staying indoors felt bone-chillingly cold. Fortunately, money was not an issue this year. Zhao Yan had prepared high-quality coal well in advance. This type of coal burned with almost no smoke, so even staying indoors all day, one would not feel suffocated. Once the family tried it, it received universal praise.
The coal in Xiaobaozi and Xiaotangyuan’s room never ran out; the moment you stepped inside, a cozy warmth would envelop you, a balmy feeling that made one feel immensely comfortable.
Gu Muling opened the door a tiny crack. The snow outside had not stopped since last night; the accumulated snow in the courtyard had already covered the ground in a layer of white, deep enough to reach one's ankles with a single step.
Chapter 506