Fantasy Fiction
The Whispering Jade
A Tale of Forbidden Magic in the Imperial Halls of Qing Dynasty
As the sun dipped into the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the Forbidden City, Empress Wu Zetian, the sole ruler of the Qing Dynasty, sat upon her throne, Ruyi of glass warm in hand. The whispers of the palace servants, their gentle hum of conversations and rustling of silk robes, filled the air as they went about their evening routines.In the grand hall of Light, the intricate tapestries depicting the mythology of ancient China seemed to come alive, their colors shifting from vibrant hues to muted tones as the lights adjusted with the setting sun.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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447 Words