Chapter 13 Gray Day In Forbidden City

• Despite the brilliant dawn, around eight in the morning, a cluster of gray clouds had covered the celestial expanse. Now the town of the Forbidden City reflected the true mood that hung over the entire realm and its people.
• Within the walls of the Forbidden City, which were reserved for the emperor, his courtiers, and his servants, An's episodes of convulsions had ceased, at least for the moment, and the palace healers were attending to her, while Heng and Shun returned to the chapel to pray for the umpteenth time.
• "And your brother?" the emperor inquired with a dry tone.