In the winter, staying warm was of paramount importance. Therefore, she purchased a plethora of thick clothes, shoes, socks, quilts, firewood, charcoal, and other necessities, ensuring her stockpile was well-supplied.
As the twelfth lunar month approached, the capital brimmed with increasing festivity for the upcoming New Year celebrations.
Being newcomers from the countryside, both Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan were enthralled by the city's unique charm and financial prosperity. Money was not an issue, and they indulged in buying various New Year goods, unintentionally amassing a considerable collection.
Meanwhile, Lixia and Liqiu busied themselves by making numerous meatballs and marinating some smoked meat for the festivities.
As evening approached, dark clouds gathered ominously, hinting at an impending heavy snowfall. Seasoned elders, well-versed in such signs, predicted the snowstorm.
