You walk a path inside the palace grounds. You were then treated by the emperor's palace maidens just by the entrance and after short introductions, they would then lead you into a courtyard filled with ladies dressed elegantly, in hopes to win a place as the emperor's concubine, like yourself.

"Emperor Zhongli wishes to interview you personally. Must you walk up here once I call your name." The head maiden, Nigguang exclaimed from the podium.