The Great Prosperity Imperial Palace had been completed for many years, yet it had never truly been finished.
Because it had been newly built, just like the entire city of Great Prosperity, it had initially only been put into basic use, with additions and construction continuing afterward. This was especially true of the imperial palace. There were never enough royal buildings; whenever the need arose, another hall had to be built.
The main reason was the emperor's peculiar nature. After taking a stroll through the palace, he would always feel that something was missing. Yang Jian was better in this regard and practiced frugality, but once it came to Yang Guang, there was no stopping him.
The man responsible for constructing Great Prosperity, the imperial palace, Luoyang, and even Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty was all the same person: Yuwen Kai.
This man was highly capable in architecture, a true master builder. He was also honest, formed no factions, and simply devoted himself to construction. He was considered someone who lived quite happily...
Unfortunately, Wang Yan had no chance to witness the full grandeur of the imperial palace just yet.
Wang Yan wore a marquis's court robes. In accordance with his rank as a second-grade marquis, he was led to a position near the front among the military officials, where he waited for the time to line up and enter.
Of course, he was not truly that far forward. This was the early days of the dynasty, and anyone qualified to attend court had some noble title on them. There were plenty of dukes of the state and dukes of the commandery.
Standing amid the ranks, his hands tucked into his sleeves, he silently observed those who were observing him in turn.
Based on their positions and the hushed conversations