Led by Qingping into the palace, Pei You kept her hands tucked into her sleeves, wringing them nervously. She dared not look up at the Emperor on his throne, and instead followed the others in performing the kowtow.
"This subject greets His Majesty. Long live Your Majesty, long may you live."
Emperor Chengyuan looked down at Pei You, who was bowed low in the hall, and said in a deep voice, "Rise."
Chapter 36