Zhao Changhe carried Tang Wanzhuang brazenly into the inner palace.
Inside the inner palace, there was a hot spring bath exclusively for the Emperor's use. In fact, Xia Longyuan himself had never used it; being untainted by earthly grime, he had no need to bathe. The only person who normally used this bath was the long since executed Empress, and even Huangfu Qing had never bathed there; theoretically, she couldn't come without being summoned.
Even though it had been rarely used, a large staff still maintained it daily, cleaning and changing the water. The place was shrouded in mist, walking into it felt like entering a wonderland, far more impressive than the Huaqing Pool seen during modern-day tours.
The palace maids, all clad in light gauze, watched trepidatiously as Zhao Changhe carried Tang Wanzhuang inside. Amid the wonderland's misty haze, they waited on their knees, with fruits beside the pool to serve, appearing extremely decadent and corrupt.
