Chapter 51: The imperial city

Behind her, the servants finished their preparations and moved aside.

The guards took their assigned positions, with the two Foundation Establishment cultivators remaining closest to the carriage.

Zhao Lianyu followed Zhao Linger inside.

Outside, the remaining guards mounted their horses and formed around the carriage.

The spiritual beasts lowered their heads as the carriage formation slowly activated, releasing a faint hum that spread across the plaza.

Zhao Linger settled into her seat and looked through the carriage window at the Royal Palace one last time.

The golden roofs and crimson pillars were illuminated by the morning sunlight, while the familiar courtyards slowly disappeared behind them as the carriage began to move.

Before long, they reached the enormous palace gate.

The towering crimson doors opened slowly, revealing the Imperial City beyond as the carriage passed through the massive archway.