The Emperor's Banquet Part: The welcome

The prince narrowed his eyes slightly.

Something about her had changed.

Hua Jing, unaware of his thoughts, merely hummed to herself, her expression relaxed and at ease as they followed the Emperor and Empress into the main hall.

As Hua Jing walked in step with Zhao Yan, following the Emperor and Empress, she couldn't help but be mesmerized by the grandeur of the Hall of Radiance.

The sheer extravagance was beyond anything she had ever seen. Every inch of the palace seemed to be drenched in gold, the walls adorned with delicate carvings, intricate tapestries, and priceless jade ornaments. The air carried the faint scent of incense, a fragrance that felt both calming and overwhelming at the same time.