Outside the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Eunuchs from the Directorate of Ceremonial were sweeping the courtyards. The Directorate of Ceremonial was one of the twenty-four inner court directorates, responsible for the sweeping and cleaning of all halls and corridors—essentially handling sanitation work.
Upon seeing Emperor Chongzhen emerge, the eunuchs immediately halted their work and knelt on the ground respectfully.
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