Li Yao exhaled deeply as she finished reviewing the final document. In truth, the Empress had done most of the work. She had first tried to guide her but it got so frustrating that she just did it herself.
Setting the papers aside, she thought to herself that her senior brother should have begun refining the bloodlines by now. It would be good to check on his progress.
With that thought in mind, she rose from her seat, crossed to the window, and flung it open. Without a backward glance, she launched herself into the air, her form streaking across the sky as she flew toward Mountain Heart Pavilion.
"Sect Master?" Elder Huang called out as she entered the chamber moments later, only to find it empty. Her eyes immediately landed on the open window, and understanding dawned. A knowing smile curved her lips as she crossed the room to close it. She thought to herself that despite her new position of authority, Li Yao remained the same impulsive, free-spirited girl she had always been.
