75 Developments Inside The Imperial Palace - 25.1 (1/2)
As the commotion caused by the combined actions of the Lei Palace and Fan family put the people in a state of turmoil and uneasy anticipation, a lone silhouette that was observing everything that was happening seemingly came from the shadows flickered and disappeared with no one the wiser.
Those who were staying just a short distance away from the current shared gate of both the Fan Estate and Lei Palace to witness the spectacle of people being constantly thrown out in various states of wear with only a few being able to exit unscathed, a few of them thought they saw something rubbed their eyes before shaking their heads and ended up dismissing it as a trick of the light since the figure just vanished within seconds, without a sound while leaving no trace behind.
On the other hand, while everyone was focusing on the Fan family and Lei Palace, there was a carriage that leisurely made it's way to the imperial palace and smoothly gaining entry by presenting a token to the guards.
To those who witnessed it, it sparked a small chatter and speculation especially amongst the palace servants and eunuchs, although after a short while they decided to keep what they saw to themselves before dispersing.
After all, anyone with a token that will enable tjem to gain entry to the imperial palace unhindered is certainly someone of great influence.
As the palace maids and eunuchs scattered, they missed the two figures that alighted from the carriage.
One was older, albeit still youthful looking middle-aged man wearing pale green robes with silver detailings while the other was a handsome looking youth wearing dark blue robes with gold embroideries on it with a matching half-mask hiding his breathtaking countenance. Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.
The two men shared the same traits in terms of bearing, noble aura and dashingly good looks. Like two immortals on earth.
Those who had the fortune of crossing paths with them couldn't help but give an internal sigh of appreciation as the two leisurely made their way deeper inside the imperial palace.
Just a short while later, deep within the opulent walls of Thunder Vale Imperial Palace, inside the Empress' Hall, or more widely known as the Jin Feng Palace which means Golden Phoenix Palace, which is the residence of the Empress, a small group of people were gathered in one of the receiving rooms while amiably chatting as they drank and enjoyed tea that Empress Wu Li Hua was personally preparing.
The group of people consisted of three males and one female, including the empress, while the males where her Imperial Husband; Emperor Jin Fa Chung, her older brother; Wu Zheng He and her nephew; Wu Jun Qiao.
Gazing fondly at the handsome-looking young man, the empress; Wu Li Hua smiled gently as she poured the tea before passing it to him.
”Here, try some of this tea that I've prepared. The palace just recently acquired this particular blend of tea leaves.”
Accepting the proffered tea cup, Wu Jun Qiao nodded in thanks before he took a sip of the tea.
As soon as he took a sip of it, a light of recognition flashed through his eyes at the familiar taste of it.
”This tea is quite good... May I ask where Imperial Aunt got it?” the young man asked with a cordial
voice yet there was something in his tone that hinted that something was amiss which the empress faintly sensed.
”The palace got it as one of the gifts from the visiting princess. Is something the matter with it, Nephew?” Empress Wu Li Hua asked, showing a bit concern as she saw the frown that slowly showed on her nephew's face after she explained.
”There's no need to worry about it, Imperial Aunt... there isn't really anything wrong with the tea.” the young man answered with a smile that didn't really reach his eyes making his aunt frown.
Looking at the young man, the emperor couldn't help but sigh a bit before finally speaking.