In the afternoon, Chen Ming entered the palace sitting in a luxurious carriage.
The carriage was a gift from his fiancée, Xia Mudan, to provide transportation for him. Their wedding date had already been set, scheduled for six months later. This date was specially calculated by the Imperial Observatory at the request of her mother, Princess Yong'an, who reported it to the Empress Dowager and received her approval.
After the wedding date was set, Xia Mudan found it inconvenient to visit him and stayed home, patiently waiting for the marriage.
These aristocratic families have many unconventional customs.
Her mother, Princess Yong'an, was not one to abide by rules herself, yet she liked to ensure her daughter followed these old customs.
As Chen Ming was contemplating this, he heard Little An, the young eunuch who was driving the carriage, remind him, "Prince, ahead is the Eldest Princess's carriage. Shall we go up and greet her?"
"Of course."
