The Eighth Year of Hongzhi Era, late September, Shuntian Prefecture, East City of the Capital.
The September in the Capital is golden, like the autumn sun in the sky. The golden leaves of the ginkgo trees drift down among the vermillion walls and black tiles, with officials' sedans and household servants roaming in groups, like floating clouds. The servants hold their heads high, dressed in purple robes and golden crowns, walking on the golden gleam, their belts fluttering with a touch of nobility.
This imperial city's nobility is indeed splendid, beyond compare to even the affluent Jiangnan's riches. Yet when a light carriage floated by, the servants of the proud nobles all paused. The faintly visible royal entourage, although not ostentatious, couldn't escape their sharp eyes.
"Master, it's the carriage from the palace."
"The palace's carriage? Someone from the palace coming?"
