When it truly came time to leave, instead of feeling much emotion, there wasn't really any sentimentality to speak of.
The travel attire had long been prepared, neatly arranged in the green-canopied carriage waiting outside the side gate of the Prince Mansion.
Most of it was arranged by Zhu E herself, the true mistress of the Prince Mansion, meticulous down to the last detail, considering every aspect thoroughly.
All clothing, shoes and socks, inside and out, were made of the finest materials, with tight stitching and elegant styles, befitting both status and long journeys. Preparations for spring, summer, autumn, winter in various thicknesses were made, wrapped separately in moisture-resistant oilcloth, stacked neatly, with a few sets of better quality and more refined patterns separately packed in a camphorwood box for meeting important people if necessary during the journey.
