Next day, the entire Kim household was in an uproar as both servants and family members dashed around the house like mad. They decorated the courtyard and the house with beautiful colored paper lanterns, and even hung a few in the trees. The festive atmosphere throughout the city wafted inside the residence, making everyone feel exuberant. Even Shin, who normally remained impassive during this type of activities, was displaying an unusual enthusiasm.
After they finished with the decorations, the young people went into their own rooms to get ready for the lantern procession. That part of the event was going to take place during the evening so they had enough time to prepare themselves before leaving the house.
