"This was bestowed by the Emperor, likely written by some high official in the Ministry of Works," Ye Muyu said.
"Alright, it's too cold outside. Let's go inside first; I can't stand the wind anymore."
Madam Liu was a true southerner from Jiangnan, utterly unable to withstand the cold of the capital. A sudden gust of wind made it feel as though even breathing was difficult.
"Mother, you go inside first. I have already instructed the kitchen to boil water, and I have prepared a brazier in the room. You wash up and settle in, then go to the front hall for a meal. Ah Heng will return for lunch," Ye Muyu said.
Chu Heng usually had rest periods at the yamen each day at noon. During these times, he had been organizing documents related to flood management. Next year, another official from the Ministry of Works would go to South State to handle the situation, while all he needed to do was compile the data into a book.