In the Celestian Empire, there were many palaces with the Royal Palace being the most conspicuous, standing majestically at the very center of the capital city.
Among these palaces, there was a magnificent one, situated directly to the right of the Imperial Palace. Though not as grand, its exquisite architecture gleamed under the sun, while its intricately carved stonework shimmered under the moon.
This resplendent Palace, known as the Palace of the Empress, though not as large as the Royal Palace, still occupied a vast expanse of land, its boundaries marked by towering walls.
Within the walls, a breathtaking garden blossomed, its beauty rivaling even the finest silk paintings.
At the heart of this verdant paradise lay an artificial lake, its surface a mirror of shimmering glass, reflecting the azure sky above.
Red carps, their scales gleaming like rubies, glided gracefully through the crystalline waters.
