Zhi'er and Feng Fuce stepped down from the carriage. Jun Kuang, who had heard the Princess was arriving, had already hurriedly hitched up his robe and rushed out.
"Brother A Kuang, today should be your day on duty at court. How come you're still in the Wen Mansion?" Zhi'er asked curiously.
Jun Kuang cupped his hands in greeting to her and Feng Fuce, then smiled gently and said, "The imperial examinations are about to begin. Before that, we follow the Wen Mansion's rules. I'm leading the scholars who are about to sit the exams to hang red wishing ribbons on the trees."
This was a rule set by Zhi'er, there from the very founding of the Wen Mansion.
On this day, all the candidates must write their blessings for the examinations on the red ribbons, along with their future ideals and aspirations for office.
Three years later, they will all come back here to take down the ribbons they once hung.
