The carriage finally came to a halt in front of a grand palace deep within the inner city.
When Li Changhe and Xiao Nan got off, what they saw were palatial halls that covered an enormous area of land.
According to the Royal Guard, all affairs, both large and small, within and outside Xuan City were managed here. It was the core area of Xuan City.
The Queen of Xuan City had cleared out a palace to set up a lavish banquet for Li Changhe. It was an exceedingly rare honor, so they said...
However, through his Hawk Eye Magic Eye, Li Changhe saw the busy female officials. They seemed somewhat impatient and preoccupied, paying no mind to him, a guest invited by the queen. There was even a hint of revulsion.
Indeed, as the Expeditionary Army of the Great Tang assembled, a significant number of troops were approaching Xuan City.