Leaving the opulent Skyhall Palace, Li Changsheng chose not to return to his own residence. Instead, he made his way to the Imperial Harem, where both Ying and Chang'e currently resided.
The Imperial Harem had remained mostly vacant during Li Tianji's brief reign as king due to his intense infatuation with Jiang Lingyan, the former Dark North Queen. His fixation on her led to the absence of any concubines in the harem. Consequently, when Ying and Chang'e arrived, they found themselves to be the sole occupants in this vast and luxurious palace complex.
As the arrival of Jiang Lingyan drew closer, Li Changsheng recognized the importance of making sure the living arrangements for Ying and Chang'e were properly managed. This was particularly crucial, given the recent tensions between the Great Desolate Kingdom and the Dark North Kingdom.
