The Eastern Palace Mansion was located in the eastern part of the Imperial City.
In the dead of night, a magnificent carriage arrived before a rather imposing mansion. Above the crimson-lacquered main gate hung a plaque inscribed with "Eastern Palace Mansion." Flanking the gate were two majestic stone lions, along with armored Imperial Guards standing watch, weapons in hand.
Even at night, two bright, long-lasting palace lanterns fueled by refined jiao-dragon oil adorned the mansion's entrance—an extravagant display.
'This place is huge.'
Lu Mingyuan alighted from the carriage. As he returned to his new residence, he scanned his surroundings, astonished at how luxurious the renovated Eastern Palace Mansion was. Compared to the space in the Cold Palace, it was like comparing a molehill to a mountain.
