This was the biggest thing that had ever happened in Thirty Mile Camp. Although the incoming imperial decree was to be announced to Lian Manman's family, everyone in the village felt honored.
As they busied themselves with preparations, the sound of gongs clearing the way came from the official road. A grand procession of sedan chairs and carriages headed toward Thirty Mile Camp, led by the Magistrate of Jinyang County, with soldiers under the command of Commander Zhang providing an escort.
In the middle of the procession was a luxurious carriage, followed by the Shen Family's carriage, and then the carriages of Liaodong Prefecture's magistrate and other government officials.
