Blue Phoenix Chapter 47 - The Imperial Palace

Li Meilin was escorted by a large group of knights, all of which were dressed in the Emperor’s red colors showing that these experts were from the Royal Guard. The Royal Guard were the most elite guards in all of Siban. For Li Meilin to be escorted by his force, one could tell just how much the Emperor valued her.

Li Meilin was picked up within one of the marketplaces in the commoner part of town, and now she was escorted by twenty red uniformed men. Their speed slowed down, and it took them around two hours to make their way through the lively city. Even the usually uncrowded areas where family compounds were located turned crowded as news of Li Meilin’s return had spread through the capital like wildfire. Everyone wished to get a look at this woman. This woman who was the first person ever to leave Shenyuan.

Finally, after hours of moving at snail’s pace, Li Meilin saw the Imperial Palace in front of her. Her heart squeezed tightly in worry about the subject she was about to bring up with the Emperor. Although the Emperor was far inferior in power when it came to cultivation, he was nonetheless the head of the entire Siban Empire, a man whom Li Meilin looked up to and would do anything for.

Walking through the many different corridors and halls, they finally reached the hall in which the Emperor greeted his subjects. As soon as the guards noticed Li Meilin, the two of them opened the doors and with loud voices proclaimed, “Lady Li, Senior Overseer from the Shenyuan Delegation.”

As soon as her name was called, a murmur rose from within the hall as neither nobles nor officials could keep their voices down. They all felt excitement upon having an expert return, yet although she had returned many were curious as to why she had survived when even the Saint leading the delegation seemed to have died. He was by far the strongest of the group, yet despite that, it seemed like he had succumbed to the lands of Shenyuan.

Entering the room the murmur grew louder and louder, but no one could hear what exactly was being said a

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