Volume 5 Phoenix Flower Blooms Chapter 12 Phoenix in Flight (2)

Lize Palace was divided into two main palatial complexes: the Xidou Palace, which fell under the Vice Palace Master's jurisdiction, and the Jingui Palace, which was governed by the Great Palace Master. Between the two complexes stood a huge stone platform, coated in vermillion, known as the Danyat Platform. Whenever there was an important matter that required consultation between the two palace masters, the fire pillars on the Danyat Platform would be lit as a signal.

By the time Yu Sifeng and the Great Palace Master arrived at the Danyat Platform, the Vice Palace Master had already been waiting there. Standing against the wind, his green robe rustled, and Ruo Yu stood beside him with her head bowed. Upon seeing the Great Palace Master, she immediately knelt to pay her respects.

"You've been missing these past few days, and yet you have the audacity to show your face here now," said the Great Palace Master coldly.