*GENJI'S POV
Indeed there was no place like home. When we arrived at the palace, almost all of Chaoxing's concubines had come to welcome us home. I felt so happy returning as the Empress of Han and not as a fugitive who had ran away several months ago. Chaoxing takes my hand as I climb down from the carriage. While I am distracted by the view and air of Han, I am surprised when Wuji starts reading a royal decree.
"The Emperor's decree!" Wuji said loudly.
All the consorts, guards and servants fall to their knees immediately. Just as I am about to follow suit, Chaoxing holds my hand stopping me.
