Within the palace corridors belonging to the Empress Dowager, the vast space in which it was located was awe-inspiring.
Its interior was far better kept and more grandiose than any nearby ones.
This only showcased the amount of fortune allocated to maintain it at the same level as the main palace.
Nearby gardens framed the entrance, enhancing the opulence of the setting.
The corridors echoed with the sound of footsteps belonging to two figures moving through.
They glided with an almost unnatural grace, their crimson veils trailing behind them like wisps of smoke, brushing the floor along with them.
The first woman walked with a rigid, purposeful stride.
Her expression remained unreadable beneath her veil.
The second woman followed with a lighter step, her movements almost sluggish and playful, not stern, though her demeanor mirrored that of her sister.
As they walked, they appeared almost identical.
