Occasionally along the path, palace maids holding lamps came into view. Their youthful faces, radiant and elegant, glanced curiously at the foreign man passing by. Yet when Chen Yi turned to look at them, the maids quickly averted their eyes, blushing shyly.
Many of the inner court's palace structures were interconnected by corridors and adorned with carved windows to let in the breeze. This design helped residents escape the summer heat and shelter from the winter chill. Yuan Chun Hall was no exception. Guided by Su Xin, Chen Yi traversed the long corridors, making several turns before arriving at a Buddhist sanctuary.
