When Heaven Won't Let Guests Leave

After seeing Sun Zhaolin off, the East Wing Courtyard's festivities also came to an end.

Once most of the guests had been politely escorted out, a banquet was laid in the main hall for the few with closer ties, celebrating the successful conclusion of the rehearsal.

There was no need to dwell on the laughter, teasing, and banter at the table.

Just as the drinking was reaching its height, Sun Shaozong received word that First Wife had sent Yuanyang over with a message.

Excusing himself from the table, he stepped outside and found the sky dark and the ground a vast expanse of white.

This year's snow was likely going to become a disaster!

As Sun Shaozong muttered to himself, Yuanyang came forward and curtsied. "Second Master, you can see it yourself. If people will not keep their guests, Heaven will—while the gentlemen may be all right, the young ladies are delicate. How could they bear traveling through wind and snow?"

"Madam means for everyone to stay here for the night and leave tomorrow after the sun comes out. That is why she specially sent this servant to ask Second Master to inform the two uncles first."

That was only to be expected, so Sun Shaozong naturally had no objection. He nodded at once and went to explain matters to Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu, Xue Pan, and the others.

After delivering her message, Yuanyang returned along the same route to the rear courtyard. She found red lanterns already hanging before the main hall, while Shi Xiangyun, Xue Baoqin, and Tanchun each held a Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl bronze hand warmer, pointing and gesturing beneath the covered corridor. Who knew what mischief they were plotting now?

Yuanyang hurriedly called Xiuju over and instructed her to keep a close eye