Chapter 494 - 325 Lanling
Chapter 325
By May, one could already feel the heat of early summer, but fortunately, a rain during the ’Stop Seven’ days brought the temperature down significantly.
Chang’an City seemed touched by the two grand funerals, and various teahouses and taverns were much quieter than usual.
The remains of the Grand Madam had to be transported back to Lanling for burial without delay, so the death of Ling Xiang was temporarily set aside.
Xiao Song and Ran Yan also needed to go along. After the burial of the Grand Madam, during the mourning period, Ran Yan paid tribute at the ancestral hall, formally becoming a member of the Xiao Family.
Xiao Song had to support the coffin and follow alongside it, while Ran Yan followed behind with the women of the Xiao Family. The weather was hot, and the coffin could not be delayed on the road, so ensuring safety while hurrying was a difficult task indeed.
Like the other women, Ran Yan rode in a carriage, which was somewhat more comfortable than what Xiao Song and the others experienced.
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’Lan’ is the fragrance of a holy king, ’ling’ refers to high ground. The meaning of Lanling is a high ground filled with orchids.
Upon arriving in Lanling, indeed, the place did not disappoint Ran Yan. Orchids clustered in the vast, tranquil forest emanated a clean, fragrant aroma everywhere, and the view was utterly breathtaking.