Qu Liu Town.
At daybreak, Yuan Qingyan had already completed his morning practice and dealt with an hour's worth of official duties. He rose every day before dawn, washed, changed, and then sat in meditation for an hour. After his cultivation was complete, his mind would be clear and he would attend to governmental affairs.
Since taking office, his days had always begun this way. In terms of diligence, few in the entire court could compare to him.
An attendant brought in some clear porridge and small dishes, which constituted Yuan Qingyan's breakfast. Uniquely, the rice was Spirit Rice, and the vegetables were spirit vegetables. This was a provision specially distributed by the Western Jin to high-ranking officials. As a Prefectural Governor, he was allotted a monthly ration of Low-Grade Spirit Food, a level higher than Liang Rice.
