Ever since Shen Bozhou confided his troubles to Tao Mian, his spirits had noticeably lifted.

He had more strength for chopping wood, cooking no longer tired him, and he moved swiftly up and down the mountain.

Tao Mian was quite satisfied, as he could now lie down again.

The autumn air was crisp and refreshing, and the temperature was just right today. Tao Mian instructed Liu Chuan to take the books out of the study to air them.