The Imperial Palace or Imperial Court is a palace complex in the Royal Capital of Li. It consists of two parts: the Rear Palace or Inner Court, where the Imperial Harem lives, and the Outer Court, where the offices of court officials are located. It serves as the Emperor and his government's main base of operations, and is the main setting of The Apothecary Diaries.
Royal Pavilion[]
The Royal Pavilion is group of buildings inside the palace that serves as the residence of the Emperor, with similar pavilions housing other members of the Imperial Family. It is not clear if the Royal Pavilion is considered part of the Inner Palace, but is likely directly connected to it, unlike any parts of the Outer Palace.
Rear Palace[]
- Main article: Rear Palace
The rear palace (or Inner Court; 後宮, Kōkyū or Hougong in Chinese) is the home of the Imperial Harem.
Outer Palace[]
The Outer Palace (or Outer Court) is where most of the lower-ranking officials, servants, and facilities that support the workings of the Imperial Palace exist. It is much more populated and bustling with activity compared to the Inner Palace. The Imperial Medical Office is reckoned to be part of the outer court, although its facilities are distributed throughout the palace complex.
Notable buildings[]
- Long building that served as part of the old Inner Court, was where the Former Emperor was raised and later died, and housed his art room.[1]
References[]
- ↑ The Apothecary Diaries light novel: Volume 3, Chapter 14