Chapter 487: Secret Vault
The two left the independent courtyard and, guided by Martial Academy attendants, boarded a palace carriage that had been prepared in advance.
The carriage was pulled by four snow-white, extraordinarily magnificent dragon horses. The carriage was crafted from rosewood, carved with dragons and phoenixes, lined inside with soft sable fur cushions, and scented with elegant sandalwood.
This was the palace's four-horse specifically used to receive honored guests. Only princes, important ministers, or those who had rendered exceptional service could ride in it.
The carriage departed the Martial Academy, passing through Jade Capital City's wide, straight Heavenly Street, heading toward the imperial palace.
Common people along the way, seeing the carriage's specifications and the palace guards escorting it, moved aside to pay respects, their gazes full of awe.
About a quarter-hour later, the majestic palace walls came into view.
The palace walls, twenty zhang high, were built from whole blocks of azure steel rock, their surfaces polished smooth as mirrors, glinting with cold, hard blue light in the sunlight.
The wall tops bristled with arrow slots, Forbidden Guard armored soldiers stood holding halberds, banners fluttered—a killing atmosphere rushed forward.
The carriage passed through three palace gate inspections before finally entering the inner palace area.