The capital of the Xia State was bathed in golden morning light.
Ever since Li Feng had caused such a stir, he had inadvertently cleared up many of the capital's problems. The lives of the common people, in particular, had seen significant improvements, making this winter noticeably more vibrant.
Compared to the bustle outside, the imperial palace felt rather desolate. Empress Ji looked haggard, staring at the table full of delicacies with no appetite. Her life had been difficult lately; ever since she lost the "money bag" that was the royal industry, her quality of life had plummeted. Accustomed to a life of extravagance, she now had to hesitate even over buying a new nine-phoenix hairpin, which made her feel as though this wasn't a life fit for a human being.
Chapter 192