Chapter 77
The main place for hosting banquets in the imperial castle was the Golden Palace. The Golden Palace, originally built for banquets, had such a splendid appearance that it could leave first-time visitors in awe. The impossibly high ceiling with inexplicably painted ceiling murals, window frames decorated with gold, dazzlingly bright chandeliers, flowers filling vases all year round...
However, when they reached the front of the Solar Palace where the Emperor was said to reside, Liv thought there couldn’t be a more magnificent building in the world.
The Solar Palace was so grand and overwhelming that it made even the Golden Palace lose its luster in comparison. As the majesty of the Solar Palace, filled with all sorts of decorations she had never imagined before, was revealed, Liv instinctively had to stop in front of it. It could truly be called the sun descended to earth.
“...Although they say all who work in the imperial palace are the Emperor’s people, this is especially true for the Solar Palace. You must be careful, Liv.”
“Yes... But was this building so magnificent from when it was first built?”
Feeling that it somewhat contradicted the doctrines of the Holy Church, Liv asked this, and Emmett whispered in her ear with a troubled face.
“The Solar Palace underwent renovation when the current Emperor ascended to the throne. His Majesty likes splendor, you see.”
“Ah...”
It was such a luxurious building that Liv thought if the starving people suffering from drought saw this palace, they might start a riot. Future historians might present the Solar Palace as evidence that August was a tyrant...
“Well, shall we enter?”
“Yes.”
Liv took Emmett’s hand and stepped into the Solar Palace. By now, it was surprisingly familiar to have his large hand covering hers. There was a time when just touching him had been her wish.