There were many renowned scenic wonders near Great Prefecture, the most famous of which was the "Giant Palace Stone" atop Rongjian Cliff in Hansi Commandery.
This enormous boulder was exceedingly unique. It measured a hundred zhang in both length and width, nearly square in shape, with its four corners supported by four naturally formed stone pillars. This giant stone had appeared in many celebrated writings and paintings; even those who had never visited Great Prefecture had indirectly witnessed its splendor.
After Zhang Yu brought Azure Sunlight and Azure Dawn here, they beheld beneath the blue sky an incomparably massive, golden-yellow boulder, lofty and majestic, held high upon four thick stone columns.
From afar, it resembled a giant's palace rising atop a high cliff. Below it lay the crystal-clear Half-Tile Lake, like a mirror that had quietly reflected this near-miraculous sight for countless years.
Azure Sunlight could not help letting out a soft cry of surprise. Her eyes widened as she stared at the wondrous scene before her, unable to recover her senses for a long while.
Zhang Yu studied the giant stone for a moment, then gave an instruction and had Azure Dawn fetch the easel, paints, and brushes from the carriage.
He then set the easel upright, stretched and fastened the canvas upon it, and took up his brush to depict the giant stone before him.
As a famous sight, the Giant Palace Stone often drew visitors and sightseers. Yet it stood in the wilderness, half a day's journey from the nearest town, so most who came had to travel by carriage. A small number of those with considerable wealth, however, chose to come directly by construct. Such people were either rich or noble.
At this moment, a finely dressed middle-aged man stood in the distance, watching Zhang Yu