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It was spring again, and Gu Fengjian was due to return to the capital to report on his duties. ...

It was the Mid-Autumn Festival once again, and Song Chuzhao had been in the county city for a month. ...

A woman, clad in tattered clothes, stood before the gate. ...

Two days before the wedding, at General Song’s suggestion, He Wan moved back to the Song Mansion. She then directed the servants to begin decorating the mansion with lanterns and colorful banners. Although everyone, even the citizens of the capital, had noticed something was amiss, they still tried to maintain a tacit understanding. Old Madam Song finally dared not cause trouble for He Wan again. She didn’t interfere with any of the matters related to the wedding at the Song Mansion....

Song Chuzhao and the other two returned to Master He’s mansion, only to find the people inside engaged in a drinking session. Since there were guests present, Master He did not come out to greet them upon hearing of their arrival. He simply instructed the steward to bring them in. ...

The New Year was just around the corner. ...

Song Chuzhao rode on a tall, powerful horse, while Fu Changjun held the reins, leading her step by step. ...

Song Chuzhao returned home and immediately called out from the entrance, announcing her arrival. ...

When Gu Fengjian returned after half a shichen1 later, Song Chuzhao had completely blended into the Imperial Insignia Guards’ ranks, playing with reckless abandon. ...