In the following days, life went on without any remarkable incidents.
Unremarkable meant that the daily casualty numbers released by High Command did not exceed ten thousand.
The Eastern Holy Church celebrated Christmas on January 7th, but due to the vast expanse of the Ante Empire, in consideration of the ethnic groups within its borders who observed Christmas, a simple celebration would still be held on December 25th.
On the morning of December 25th, Wang Zhong was roused early by Nelly. As soon as he sat up, Liu Xia did too, accidentally bumping his shoulder.
Wang Zhong exclaimed in surprise, "Liu Xia didn't wake up either this time?"
Ludmila usually got up early, but had been lying in bed waiting for Wang Zhong so they could get up together; this time, she hadn't even opened her eyes yet.
Nelly said, "Today is Christmas, and although we don't celebrate it, we need to attend the activities held at the palace."
