Half a day later, a crowd of people entered Lin'an City.
The commoners of Lin'an, having heard that the Crown Prince's carriage had arrived, gathered on both sides of the city gate's streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Crown Prince's countenance.
Last time, a year ago, when the Crown Prince had come to Lin'an, he traveled light with only a few companions, without causing much stir, and went directly to the Hua Residence to deliver the Empress Dowager's marriage decree himself.
But this time, Yun Chi came with five hundred dowry carriages, entering Lin'an in a grand procession. He did not employ officials from the Ministry of Rites, nor did he invite renowned scholars of the time, opting instead to come in person to ask for Hua Yan's hand in marriage.
