Ever since Jian Ruonan had become a Hanlin Attendant, she had to report to the Hanlin Academy every day.
Being an official in Great Xia was no job for a human being. Roll call was at five in the morning, followed by discussions of state affairs until seven, then office duty straight through until four in the afternoon.
On her first day at work, Min was so afraid she would be late that she personally stood guard beside her bed at four in the morning.
"Nan Nan, time to get up."
Since autumn had arrived, each day had grown colder than the last. The maids stood at the door holding her washing things, their little faces red with cold.
Min called several times in a row, but the person under the covers did not stir.
"Nan Nan, you have to go to the Hanlin Academy today."
"..."
"Nan Nan?"
"Waaah, let me sleep another half an incense stick."
Half an incense stick later, Min called again, "If you don't get up now, breakfast will be cold."
"Not eating!"
Jian Ruonan rolled over, turned her face toward the inside of the bed, and went on sleeping soundly.
Min and the maids in the room could not help snickering.
The Fifth Miss was so adorable whenever she refused to get out of bed.
Only at the very last moment did Jian Ruonan reluctantly leave her blankets. Her eyes remained closed as she stretched out her arms for the maids to dress her and wash her face.
Once she was washed and dressed, Granny Chen carried her into the carriage. She continued sleeping inside and only finally opened her eyes when they reached the Hanlin Academy.
Min escorted her to the academy's entrance, looking like a mother taking her child to kindergarten for