It was reserved only for slaves, criminals and political rebels.
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John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Following the events of A Palace Near the Wind, Liu Lufeng and her siblings flee the Palace for the dangerous waters, which contain rebels, allies, and her sister Sangshu—though Sangshu’s conflicting loyalties may clash with Lufeng’s plan to keep them all safe.
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