C209 Difficult to ascend to heaven

A carriage with a verdant canopy and red curtains slowly pulled up outside the Palace of Brilliant Light. Shen Xijun, in careful disguise, helped Ah Zi's hand out of the carriage. The red train of her dress, which fell to the ground, was embroidered with large peonies.

Ah Zi looked towards the palace door and chuckled. "Esteemed wangfei, look, the prince is waiting for you