Chapter 504: In The Court
This wasn’t an imperial court of a mortal kingdom. Each of the officials here was quite powerful with qi images looming above.
Even the civil officials had used spirit medicines. They had a different essential aura compared to everyone else, akin to peaceful immortals.
Above the court was a firmament with white clouds and golden tiles on top of a dragon diagram personally drawn by the emperor. It emitted a terrible yet awe-inspiring prestige.
The three directors and nine ministers were all present. Each of them was still in great spirit; old but not decrepit.
The Grand Tutor, in particular, didn’t wear an official robe but a slightly-red daoist gown with a lotus on it.
Feiyun slightly skirted past him and could sense a massive divine intent surpassing everyone else in the court.
Eight marquises were here with two from his faction, Elephant and Lion Marquises. Battler wasn’t here while the other marquises were camping far away from the capital.
He spotted Princess Luofu among the crowd as well. She dressed in a noble style right now with a long cloth draping over her shoulders. She didn’t have a veil today so her supreme beauty was for all to see.
This was his first time actually seeing her but he could recognize her instantly due to her proud aura. Other women couldn’t compare to this domineering presence at all, not even the officials here.
The third beauty of the dynasty was worthy of her rank. A group of officials were behind her talking; this was her faction.
The Crown Prince, Long Shenya, was walking behind the Grand Chancellor with his own group of officials including marquises and members of the nine ministers. They were quietly discussing something and seemed to be very familiar with each other.
Of course, the court also had neutral members such as the Grand Tutor and Grand Preceptor. Many officials would bow to greet these two.