Regulations at the Da Jin Mansions are strict; the main gate of the Duke Shun Mansion is not open all day. It only opens for honored guests or on particularly important occasions, so few times through the year that they can be counted on one's fingers.
The last time it opened was to receive Wei Zhao's coffin.
Today, Marquis Ning and Madam Ning came and entered through the side gate.
Before Wei Zhao entered the palace, he too handed over the confused woman he brought back to the butler through that side gate.
Though it was a side gate, what Yu Tingwan saw were red walls and yellow tiles, flying eaves, and bracket sets. Above the lintel, there were carvings of pine and crane symbolizing longevity.
She found it exceptionally grand and imposing.
But this time the carriage bypassed the side gate and headed towards the main gate.
The white silk draped across the Wei Family was removed, and the mourning lanterns replaced with red lanterns.
