Winter also has its sunshine.
For several days in a row, the Imperial Capital was blessed with good weather—the sun hung in the sky, and the long-missed sunlight, though not as fervent as in June, caressed faces like a mother's touch, bringing an indescribable comfort and warmth.
The snow, too, was silently and stealthily melting away.
With the year coming to an end and the weather being so fine, the number of people traveling to the Imperial Capital to visit relatives or for sightseeing substantially increased.
The entire Imperial Capital can be divided into an Inner Capital and an Outer Capital. Along various provincial roads and through numerous toll stations, once you pass a milestone marked with the character "Jing," you are considered to have entered the Imperial Capital.
