People in the world are divided into men and women, but there are other kinds of people in the palace. They are slaves but often do not regard themselves as slaves.
The palace was gentle and rich, and outside the palace was lively and prosperous. All kinds of goods were spread out for miles and miles. The voices of the hawkers were attractive, attracting people to patronize the things they sold. There were sounds of bargaining, laughter and arguments, and there were also shouts and curses. …………
