Lu Yuan mounted his large foreign horse, a big red flower pinned to his chest, and set off.
As soon as they started, the professional wedding procession he'd hired began to play their suonas, but Lu Yuan immediately stopped them.
Lu Yuan looked back and said, "Don't play yet. We're still a long way from the Imperial Capital. Save your strength."
He was worried about disturbing the public so early in the morning.
Lu Yuan and his retinue had a smooth journey and arrived at the Imperial City Gate.
By now, the sky was beginning to brighten.
Along the way, Lu Yuan could sense that many of the passersby were highly skilled individuals, likely the Court's Eagle Claw Jinyi Guard.
The Imperial City Gate opened much earlier than usual, and the guards at the entrance didn't stop Lu Yuan's wedding procession.
Before entering the gate, Lu Yuan decided it was time for music and said, "Strike up the music!"
