Su Xinyi was not visiting the imperial palace for the first time. She followed the visitor all the way to Zichen Palace. Outside the palace, the guards' armor shone brightly, and the eunuchs stood at the door with their hands by their sides.
She waited outside the hall for an audience, and soon Hu Siyi came out.
"Old servant greets Prince Yong'an."
Su Xin smiled at Hu Siyi, "Manager Hu."
"Countess, His Majesty has summoned you for an audience."
"Thank you, Manager Hu." Su Xinyi thanked Hu Siyi before stepping into the hall.
In the late autumn and early winter season, it was slightly colder inside the hall than outside. Su Xinyi walked step by step, bowing to His Majesty seated on the throne, "Your humble daughter pays respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor, forever and ever."
The hall was very quiet, making one's mood inexplicably heavy.
"Rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Su Xinyi stood up only after she heard His Majesty's voice.
