April 10th.
Dong——
Dong——
The deep bell sounds resounded through the majestic Imperial City and the streets and alleys. The first ray of the spring sun in the morning shone warmly on the Taihe Palace of the Imperial City.
The warm sunlight seemed to bring new life to the Celestial River. As Geng Songfu and his group arrived, the Court operated in an orderly manner, managing the great machinery of the Great Song smoothly and steadily. The city was peaceful and harmonious.
The civil and military officials, dressed in grand court attire, filed neatly through the Imperial Dao beneath the palace gates.
The common folk of the marketplaces were also very lively. In recent days, more and more carriages and caravans from afar entered the Capital City.
The Emperor's carriage has six horses, the Dukes have five, Ministers four, Warriors three, Scholars two, and Commoners one.
