700 li to the west lies Guang'an Prefecture,
At 7 p.m., the moonlight clear as ever.
In the southern part of Jingguan City, the Xiao Family's mansion with its red-lacquered tiles is bustling with activity, with house servants and slaves bustling to and fro.
"Hang it here, hang it here."
"Right, that's the way to make it festive."
Servants are climbing ladders, hanging bright ribbons and silks between the beams and pillars, while a Manager below squints and smiles, clapping his hands.
Other servants carry flower pots, placing them along the corridors, pavilions, and by the artificial mountains and streams, while the maids arrange beautiful lanterns amidst laughter and joyous chatter.