Inside the Imperial Study, Xiao Mo was looking over the memorials submitted by his ministers and a reply from the Sovereign of Qin.
After finishing, Xiao Mo set them down, took a sip of tea, and said to Wei Xun, "Inform the Ministry of Rites to proceed with the date they've set. It's around the beginning of the seventh month, correct? Have the daughter of the Yan Clan and Princess Qingyang enter the palace then."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Xun nodded and quickly jotted it down, preparing to relay His Majesty's decree.
"Wait." Xiao Mo stopped him.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Wei Xun asked, bowing.
"If I recall correctly, today is the Poetry Lantern Festival?" Xiao Mo asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Wei Xun replied. "Tonight in the Imperial City, every household will hang red lanterns, and many teahouses will hold poetry gatherings. It will be very lively."
"Hmm." Xiao Mo stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.
