Chapter 813, Jiang Jinghui Dies

The Lantern Festival was a time of celestial celebration. The entire city of Beijing was aglow with lanterns and festooned with decorations, while the cacophony of drums and gongs filled the air. Dragon and lion dances mingled with an array of other entertainments in the bustling streets, with every face beaming with joy.

In stark contrast to the boisterous revelry of the common folk, the atmosphere within the Imperial Palace was jubilant, yet more restrained.

Most of the nobles and officials attending the palace banquet gathered in conversation, chuckling and chatting, but careful to keep their voices down.

Daohua and Xiao Yeyang had first returned with Prince Ping to change their attire at the Prince Residence before collectively proceeding to the Imperial Palace. By the time they arrived, Taihe Hall was nearly filled with guests, leaving only the Emperor and a select few dignitaries yet to appear.