The capital rang with drums and gongs, and firecrackers burst in celebration. The grand wedding procession stretched far and wide, its bustle extraordinary.
Someone recognized the groom as Ning Ze, the only son of the powerful Grand General Ning, a man of great influence at court.
Wen Han appeared in red wedding attire and said calmly, without a hint of deference, "Don't go too far. This is the Grand Tutor's residence, the home of the current Crown Prince's teacher. If word gets out, it will be your General's manor that loses face."
Ning Ze sized up the bride.
"I hear the eldest young lady of the Wen family keeps her face half veiled all year round and goes to villages outside the city to teach poor children to read. No one has ever seen your face. Today, I'm going to find out whether it's because you're too ugly, or because you're so beautiful you don't dare show yourself."
Theme: Lovers will find their way to each other in the end.
