As August approached, autumn rain fell, dissipating the heat in Chang'an.
There were several major events in Chang'an in August.
The first was the Imperial Examination in early August, and the second was the third-year-old birthday banquet for the little imperial grandson. His Majesty intended to give the little imperial grandson a name.
Although the matter of illicit salt had not yet been solved, Chang'an became lively again with the coming of the Imperial Examination.
Before the Imperial Examination, Qiao Jinniang received a letter from Li Yun, asking her to meet in the Tasty Pavilion.
Qiao Jinniang went to the Tasty Pavilion to see him.
The restaurant had been full of imperial examinees recently, all inquiring about the test questions and discussing literary topics.