Capital City was engulfed in an unexpected storm, with clouds that blotted out the sun; a heavy rain suddenly shrouded the entire city.
The common folk, oblivious to what was happening, had closed their shops early and returned to their dwellings, while the few who were aware of the situation were shaking in trepidation, fearful that this inexplicable tempest might touch their lives.
In the heart of Capital City, within a siheyuan, several servants were gathering the delicate items that had been left to dry in the courtyard, whispering among themselves without the slightest hint of panic about the turmoil that had emerged so suddenly.
"Hey, do you know what's going on? Which family has stirred up some big trouble now?"