Deep into the night, Li Ang sat at his desk, flipping through letters from friends and relatives in Chang'an, his face flickering in the candlelight.
Remote communication via the Nearby Worm had a monthly usage limit. The younger the Nearby Worm, the fewer times it could be used each month. Therefore, even local officials couldn't use this public resource for non-urgent private matters to "call" friends and family in Chang'an.
Most of the time, people still relied on written correspondence.
The Academic Palace had ended its winter break and officially started the new semester, propelling academic exchanges into a new phase.
The agricultural competition was divided into many categories, including flowers, fruits, vegetables, and potted landscapes, among others.
