The day after the New Year's Eve celebration, Xiao Yue had a vision.
It took place on a night that was illuminated by soft lantern light at every corner. The main courtyard in front of the Queen Dowager's palace served as the center of celebration. As the musicians beat the drums in rhythm with the graceful movements of the dancers, sounds of laughter and excited chatters filled the vast courtyard.
The King and his whole family sat together as a family to enjoy the performance and fine dining under the bright moon. Maids went back and forth quickly between the royal kitchen and the courtyard to fetch bottles of wine and fragrant dishes. The weather was cold, but they light beads of sweat started to build on their foreheads as they rushed around.
