Having temporarily acquired a spacious bedroom and a magical canopy bed, Yuanbao felt quite pleased.
On the first day as a companion, the Imperial Palace appeared wonderful to him, reading made him happy, and the Eldest Prince was amiable and easy to get along with.
When, before the early morning hours, someone knocked on the door, Yuanbao, too sleepy to open his eyes, felt that this job was simply inhumane.
Realizing the magnitude of his task, Yuanbao didn't delay; no matter how sleepy, he forced himself awake, quickly dressed, and went to open the door.
Outside stood a young eunuch who served Zhao Xi, holding a delicate horn palace lantern. Hearing the door creak, he leaned in and asked, "Young Master Song, are you awake?"
Yuanbao yawned as he asked, "Has His Highness gotten up?"
The young eunuch replied, "Already washed and dressed, just waiting for Young Master Song."
Yuanbao said, "…Did His Highness not close his eyes all night?"
