Suchen walked slowly along the winding palace pathway paved with golden bricks, eventually arriving at the Empress's bedchamber. Sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices at that moment, casting dappled shadows that lent a serene atmosphere to the hall.
Empress Mi Yifang was seated gracefully beside an exquisite pearwood table, elegantly sipping the newly tribute-offered fragrant tea. She wore a magnificent brocade robe, her posture poised and every gesture exclaiming the regal dignity of an empress.
Seeing Suchen arrive, she gently set down her teacup, her lips curving upward into a gentle smile as she warmly greeted him, "Suchen? Why are you here? Come, come taste this new tea that just arrived in the palace; the flavor is truly unique."
Chapter 358