Yellow Palace
Qing Yang looked at the Palace Guards with an awkward smile. she was sure that her face looked strange, but she couldn't do anything if panic swept over her. She squeezed her fingers to calm himself.
The palace guard smiled at her while tilting his head to the side. Standing up, stepped out the carriage door that had been opened by the coachman.
She took a deep breath. 'Qing Yang you can do it' she tried to encourage himself from the heart. Stand up, set foot in the carriage door. As usual she was greeted by the helping hand of the Royal guard who would help her get off the carriage.
She welcomed his hand with her left hand. Step on the steps of the train stairs and land her feet on the ground.
Raised her head. Her eyes widened at the majesty of the palace. The gate alone looks majestic and sturdy. It took tens of thousands of soldiers and enormous strength if anyone tried to attack into the palace.
Gate height is 5 meters. Guarded on both sides by palace guards. Not only 2 people on both sides but 6 people. Not to mention that there were 4 guards who were standing not far from the gate to intercept and inspect the people who were about to enter the palace.
People stood in line waiting for their turn to be inspected by the palace guards. Her eyes wandered along the queue for about 10 meters back. Men, Women who carry goods by carriage. Perhaps the items the palace needed.
She exploring gaze was interrupted by the tight grip of the royal guard's hand that was still holding her hand as she got off the carriage. Automatically made her turn to the royal guard with a small smile on her tiny lips.
"Come Miss Shu," said the royal guard without wasting any more time. He let go of Qing Yang's hand. Walk ahead to guide her. As they walked past the door guards, all the guards bowed their heads in respect.
It was clear that they were paying their respects to the royal guards walking in front of her. Because he is the emperor's personal royal guard. for that he also gave a slight movement of his head to the other guards, receiving their respect.
Without any other hindrance, the two of them stepped in through the palace gates. Her eyes were stunned to see the majesty of the palace. If she didn't control herself, she could have opened her mouth, gaping in awe, her heart beating fast not expecting that the palace would be this majestic.
Her eyes couldn't stop in awe. Look around her. There are many buildings separated from each other. from where she was standing now, she had to walk through a wide expanse of field to reach the first building from the gate. 'This field is large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of soldiers' she thought inwardly.
She puffed out her chest straight, walking elegantly and dignifiedly as Grandma had taught her. The sun is still not too hot because it is still early in the morning. If in the daytime walking here of course it will be very hot and make the forehead filled with sweat.
They kept walking to reach the first building. The building stands wide almost half as wide as the field. Perhaps it was the building to welcome all the palace guests. Built quite majestic and elegant. Blend in contrast with red and gold. To give an impression, why it is called the Yellow Palace. The golden color dazzles the eyes in the sun, it might be even more dazzling in the middle of the day, under the scorching sun that stings the skin in a hot summer. Luckily it was autumn, so the sun wasn't as hot as summer. The entrance is carved in such a neat way. Both sides of the door leaf are carved in the shape of a dragon. Their body swerved to the length of the door. Their head is in the middle of the door leaf. With his mouth wide open and in the middle of their mouth is a round carving that resembles a pearl. The same thing happened in all the windows along the front of the building, the clouds were carved with sky blue color and other symbols followed around the building.
She was still staring in awe at the building in front of her when she reached the steps of the building. A guard approached the royal guard. whispered in his ear for a moment then was greeted by a small nod.
"Come Miss Shu, the emperor would like to meet you at the Spring Pavilion, before your teaching process begins." The royal guard said after he finished listening to the whispers of the other guards. and signalled to walk towards the left side of the first building.
She followed the palace guards walking past the first building. Behind the first building, stand other buildings with the same building details as the first building. They continued walking past the buildings. She kept looking right and left not wanting to miss other details of the palace because this is her first time to come to the palace. There were guards and palace maids passing by and from one building to another.
She continued to pay attention to her surroundings and kept walking until they were in a garden filled with flowers. There are many types of flowers with colorful decorations in the garden. Not to mention the butterflies flying from one flower to another, adding a cool impression to the eyes, making the heart peaceful.
She is very happy with flowers. That's why her mouth immediately smiled cheerfully wide open. If only she wasn't in the palace and was in the forest with the other xiao hai kids. She was already jumping for joy. With her arms wide open on both sides, eyes closed, her nose inhaling the fresh air that smells like flowers. enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature.
She tried to control herself by taking a deep breath and inhaling the fresh fragrance of the flowers around her. In the middle of the garden there is a small pond. In certain spots lotus flowers sticking out above the water. The pool water looks clear which makes the eyes can see into the pool. Fish of all kinds and colors swam happily and in the middle of the pond was a pavilion. To reach the pavilion, you must pass a bridge that is heavily guarded by palace guards.
From a distance it was clear that in the middle of the pavilion there was an emperor in a yellow dress. This was the second time she had seen the emperor in his imperial attire after the closing ceremony of the summer festival. When giving awards to the winners of the dragon boat race.
Her heart was beating so fast it felt like it was going to burst out of her body. She started walking restlessly. Unknowingly, she clasped her hands together. wringed her fingers. She always did this when she was nervous.
Her mind began to jump from one thought to another. flashes of events flashed before her. Since the first time she started meeting the emperor by accident until last night by the coast under the warm moonlight. It made her heart even more restless.
She was afraid and restless to meet the emperor. this is the second time she feels her mind was filled with anxiety about what the emperor would say and then how she should answer every question from the emperor. her hands squeezed her fingers tighter until her knuckles which should be red, but due to anxiety made her also let out a cold sweat, which made her hands icy cold. thus, making the hands and fingers pale.
Her feet were still walking, following the royal guards past the guards guarding in front of the bridge. Head down to avoid looking around, also wish not to do things that are not desirable to happen.
The royal guard's feet stopped before her. She stopped too. She knew that they had already arrived before the emperor. but she was afraid to lift her head to look ahead. She waited anxiously and frantically. Seconds to minutes seemed too long for her.
Then she saw the royal guard's feet move to the side, standing on the left side in front of her. She panicked even more but her panic was stopped by the emperor's voice and made her stand frozen for a moment.
"Leave us" the emperor's command voice sounded. The royal guards moved backwards. It wasn't just the royal guards who had escorted her all the way to this pavilion. The sound of other footsteps was also heard behind her. all the guards standing on either side of the bridge also left.
Her chest stopped moving, she forgot to breathe.