September in autumn, the ground was covered with fallen maple leaves, like flames in full bloom.
The Empress of Great Jin, Qin Liuli, stood in front of the Taiji Hall, which was now the Green Tiles Small House in Present Village. She gazed into the horizon, her eyes empty and devoid of spirit.
Su Qingqiu, dressed in a plain white dress, held her sword in both hands and quietly followed behind the Empress. She had lost her usual lively and charming demeanor and remained silent.
"Have they found the Empress' Husband?" Dongfang Liuli's voice was slightly hoarse.
