Celestial Harmony Palace - Capital
The golden rays of the late morning sun streamed through the vast windows of Celestial Harmony Palace, casting a warm glow upon the polished jade floor. The scent of freshly burned sandalwood drifted through the hall, mingling with the faint rustling of silk robes as courtiers and ministers stood in perfect formation. Despite the serenity, an underlying tension crackled in the air, unnoticed by none.
Seated upon the Dragon Throne, Emperor Xu Tianguan observed his guests with a gaze as steady as a still lake. His golden robes, embroidered with celestial dragons, shimmered under the sunlight, but his expression remained unreadable.