Unlike the red walls and green tiles of the Imperial Palace, the Ministry of Industry boasts blue tiles and gray walls, grand in scale and solemn in appearance.
Outside the main gate, flanking either side, are majestic stone lions weathered by time. Their bodies are speckled with moss, and raindrops from the previous day still cling to their curled manes. Above the vermilion gate hangs a large plaque, inscribed with the bold characters "Ministry of Industry" in vigorous regular script.
"Gentlemen, please follow me."
Not to mention that the Mo Sect, the most influential faction within the Ministry of Industry, has a good relationship with Li Yan. Even with Luo Mingzi's waist badge, no one dared to put on airs. Soon, a clerk came out to greet them.
Crossing the high threshold into the main courtyard, what greeted the eye first was the expansive ceremonial gate courtyard.
The ground was paved with square bricks, turned dark by the rain's dampness.
