August 18th, the first day of the seventh lunar month. The month of July, Ghost Month, the opening of the Ghost Gate.
The temperature suddenly dropped on this day.
In the early morning hours, a dense rain poured down, soaking the trees and flowers that had been scorched by the previous days, making every vein shimmer with a lush green glow, looking extraordinarily vibrant.
By morning, the sky was dull, and although the rain had stopped, the damp marks on the ground remained, and the air was filled with a fresh scent, making it exceptionally delightful.
However, those accustomed to the scorching temperatures of the Imperial Capital, upon suddenly stepping outside, felt the cool breeze chilling them to the bone, causing many rushing to catch the subway to hunch their shoulders involuntarily.
