As the Ghost Festival draws near, signs of festivity are visible throughout Xia Capital.
Since Eldest Miss Lan, Lan Cai, is still in closed-door cultivation, this year's Ghost Festival will see Lan Yingwu attending the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet at the Imperial Palace, accompanied by his beloved wife Lady Lan and the newly recognized Second Miss Lan.
Autumn has arrived in Xia Capital, and the season is fragrant with the scent of osmanthus, permeating every corner.
Early in the morning, Lan Lingyue was carefully dressed by Lady Lan, and even General Lan, who usually cared little for appearances, had neatly shaven. By evening, the family of three took to the carriage, and set off rumbling towards the Imperial Palace.
Upon reaching the gate of the Imperial Palace, lanterns were already hung inside and outside. The carriages stopped outside the palace walls according to officials' ranks.
