Upon entering the Diligent Governance Hall, Ye Xinyan immediately saw a crowd of people kneeling with their backs turned, along with the emperor seated above.
This visit to the emperor was different from the last. Last time, it was in the emperor's usual office, appearing more casual. This time, however, it was in the grand palace hall.
Ye Xinyan quickly glanced around the hall, its radiant splendor, carved beams, and painted rafters, with various decorations and draperies contrasting with the bright yellow and rich purple, made her feel an immense pressure.
This must be the emperor's majesty heightened by the palace's power.
Though she could only see the backs of those kneeling before her, making it hard to identify them, their uniforms made it clear—they were officials of the Second Rank and above.
