On the ninth of the first month, a grand royal ceremony took place in the palace, followed by a visit to the Imperial Temple to worship the ancestors.
Today is the sixth of July, with three days left.
Gu Wen noted the time, took a sip of his tea, and asked, "Qin Mian, do you have any family in the capital?"
This person might not be entirely loyal; he was there to cling to Gu Wen's power, yet actions spoke louder than intentions. Gu Wen himself was consciously and unconsciously trying to win him over, using him to gather information from within the palace.
Qin Mian had at least been of help, though not as significant as when Jiang Fugui had once provided crucial help during a desperate time with just a few copper coins, it was still an added bonus.
Soon, Bianjing would descend into chaos, and many might die. As a member of the imperial guard and Zhao Feng's trusted aide, Qin Mian undoubtedly stood in the most dangerous position, very likely to confront Gu Wen in battle.
