Seeing Zhao Douan struggling to keep from laughing, he remembered doing similar things when he was a child.
After the brother and sister finished pasting the Spring Festival couplets, nearby official families came to visit. This wasn't considered a New Year's visit, so Zhao Douan amiably chatted with them.
By noon, the family had a satisfying meal, and Zhao Douan changed into his official robe, setting out for the palace.
You Jinhua and Zhao Pan also had plans, arranging to view lanterns with several noblewomen in the capital.
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After leaving the house, Zhao Douan first went to the Imperial Court to join the main group.
During the Grand Banquet Ceremony, the Jinyi Guard, as part of the imperial guard, also needed to enter the palace to maintain order — in truth, they served as the honor guard.
"Come over here." Ma Yan saw him approaching and waved him over to share the carriage.
