The second son led Shu Guan and a few others out of Emperor Gengshi's sleeping quarters, and Director Chen, standing outside the door, quickly bent forward with a flattering smile.
"Second son, have you finished your tour?"
"Yes, thank you for your effort, Director Chen. You can lock the main gate now."
"No trouble at all, no trouble, it's all part of the job. Take care on your way out."
Amid Director Chen's obsequious farewells, the group made their way out of the presidential residence.
It was now around nine in the evening, and the winter night was unbearably cold. Especially for Elder Qian Jingan, who seldom exercised and had just woken up from a nap in Emperor Gengshi's sleeping quarters, shivered violently and sneezed repeatedly along the way. Therefore, the second son had the guards fetch several cotton-padded jackets immediately and also arranged for a car.
"Have we been inside for that long?"
