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When Li Meilin headed to the Imperial Palace, she was astonished to see a group of guards come out to greet her and take her directly to meet the Emperor, who was waiting to hear what she had to say.
The Emperor sat on his throne, dressed in royal attire, holding the Royal Seal in his hand, patiently awaiting Li Meilin's arrival into the hall. One side of the grand hall was filled with officials, nobles, and everyone of high rank within the Siban Empire. All were eager to hear what Li Meilin had to say. She was the only person to have ever returned from the Divine Domain.
Accompanied by a large group of knights, all clad in the Emperor's crimson uniform, it was evident these experts were members of the Royal Guard, the finest protectors in all of Siban. The fact that Li Meilin was escorted under their watchful protection demonstrated the Emperor's level of importance placed upon her.
