Knock Knock
With that done, Elder Jing stood outside, waiting.
Seconds soon turned to minutes, but despite that, no response came from within.
However, Elder Jing didn't worry and just patiently stood there, her head tilted downwards in a reverential manner throughout.
Exactly ten minutes later, a sharp voice resounded from within the room.
"What is it?"
"Greetings to the Empress!" Elder Jing said respectfully and quickly addressed the question.
"The Fire Dragon Emperor has arrived and is requesting the Empress's audience."
Silence.
A few minutes later, the imposing door in front of Elder Jing slowly opened, and from its dimly lit interior, Feng Yu's figure walked out.
Step.
Step.
Step.
With steady, measured steps, she made her way towards Elder Jing.
She was wearing an elegantly designed hanfu, which was a combination of red and black. As she took each step, its flowing ends gently caressed the marbled floor like water trickling down a stone.
