Heavenly Que Palace Changes Hands

Above the Nine Heavens, clouds and mist coiled like bolts of silk, while golden radiance pierced the haze and spilled over the towering flying eaves of Heavenly Que Palace.

The entire palace complex floated above clouds glowing with shifting colors. White Jade formed its steps, glazed tiles its roof, and pearls condensed from starlight were set into its structure, their mysterious halos flowing beneath the sunlight like a magnificent dream between heaven and earth.

Upon entering the palace gates, immortal birds circled in the skies—Vermilion Birds and Azure Luans. Wherever their wings swept, specks of fluorescent light drifted down.

Divine beasts such as Qilin and Bai Ze lay quietly along both sides of the jade steps, gentle spiritual radiance emanating from their bodies, their majesty touched with serenity.

Countless maidservants, dressed in gauzy robes and colorful ribbons, glided lightly through the corridors. Their ribbons danced in the wind like brilliant rainbows, lending the palace a lively air.

Following the winding corridors, one grand hall after another stood in orderly rows, each adorned with treasures such as coral and jadeite. Wind chimes hung from the corners of the eaves, their soft ringing drifting through the air like immortal music played by the Heavenly Palace.

Sandalwood incense curled through the halls, and carpets woven from cloud brocade lay as soft as clouds. Dazzling Night-shining Pearls illuminated the interiors as brightly as day.

Within these luxurious halls lived the concubines of Heavenly Emperor Xing Ming's harem.

Every one of them possessed peerless beauty and graceful bearing.

Some leaned against carved windows, gazing absently at the distant sea of clouds, faint sorrow lingering between their brows.

Some played zithers and flutes in the courtyards, their lingering melodies intertwining with the wind chimes, telling of endless yearning.

Others, attended by maidservants, dressed themselves with meticulous