The site for the Summer Resort had already been selected, so naturally, it required careful planning. I spent three days meticulously surveying every inch, inside and out, and all the surrounding areas. In the end, I designed a magnificent palace featuring a three-thousand-foot waterfall, making the entire structure breathtakingly beautiful.
I used my own unique pigments and had the Crown Prince provide the finest silk for the blueprints. It took me four days to complete the full design for the Summer Resort. It was truly my masterpiece—an ethereal, otherworldly creation. I even illustrated the clouds in the sky as they would appear once the buildings were completed.
The mere sight of the design left everyone in awe. People marveled that living in such a place would be the greatest joy in life, to the point where even the Imperial Capital began to seem lackluster by comparison. As for security, I planned to have all the surrounding mountains enclosed by stone walls, which would ensure absolute protection. I also designed the city walls, making them both grand and imposing, ensuring they were not only strong enough for defense but also aesthetically stunning.
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