With the arrival of the little crown prince, life in the palace seemed to pass by in a blur.

As the scorching summer and golden autumn came and went, when the people of the Great Liang Kingdom celebrated the New Year, their little crown prince also turned two years old.

At two years old, the little one had grown a bit more, his chubby face now looking even more lively and adorable, especially in the custom-made little snake robe from the knitting workshop.

His legs were sturdy, and he ran around the palace all day long without stumbling, speaking clearly and articulating his words so that everyone could understand.

On New Year’s Day, he accompanied his parents to meet the relatives and officials who came to the palace to offer their New Year greetings. He behaved cutely and graciously, politely thanking everyone who praised him, showing off his excellent manners.

After the lively celebrations of the first three days of the New Year, on the fourth day, coinciding with the little prince's second birthday, the imperial court was still on holiday. Emperor Yuwen Lan and his wife, Yanshu, took advantage of the break to bring their son to visit his grandmother.

The day before, snow had just fallen, and Yanshu had been worried that the mountain roads would be slippery. However, by the time they arrived at the front of the house, they found that the snow had already been cleared.