The Northern Iron Cavalry triumphed, the palace held a banquet for three days, and the city's wealthy merchants collaborated to set up three days of flowing feasts. The entire nation celebrated, and for three days there was no curfew. The streets were livelier than during the Lantern Festival. Everyone was filled with joy, ministers and subjects alike. Feng Shu left home early and returned late, rarely seen at home, leaving Fengyu bored and leaning idly against the windowsill.
Ever since Xie Zhang's older brother came back, my sister's really been invisible.
With an exaggerated air of maturity, she sighed, "Girls grow up and stop being easy to hold onto."
These past few days in the capital have felt festive and exuberant, as lively as the New Year. Fengyu absorbed some of the celebratory spirit herself as her family busily prepared for Feng Wan's wedding. With nothing better to do, she invited Fang Lingjun to go out and explore the streets.
