The 26th day of the fourth month, year 135 of the Chu Calendar.
It was a historic day: the imperial examination results were announced, the Crown Prince's wedding took place, and Emperor Guangxi abdicated.
It was also the day Song Yuanbao married Miss Ye from the Ye family.
The auspicious time for the Song family's wedding procession was at dusk. So, even though the entire courtyard was festively decorated in red, the groom-to-be, Song Yuanbao, still had time to go to Taihe Palace to listen to the Minister of the Ministry of Rites announce the results.
He went with Xu Dengke, leaving before dawn, and by the time they arrived, there was already a line of examinees waiting.
It was still early, and the Chang'an Gate hadn't opened yet.
Someone with sharp eyes spotted the two of them and hurried over with a group to offer congratulations, "Young Master Song, congratulations on your marriage!"
