Chapter 41: The Retired Emperor Outside the courtyard wall, dry leaves swirled in the wind. Da'an Palace was not far from the Imperial Kitchen, separated by only two partition walls. It was usually quiet around here; aside from the swill carts, no one ever ventured into this out-of-the-way corner. Li Yuan strolled along at an unhurried pace, hands clasped behind his back. The coiled-dragon everyday robe he wore was somewhat worn, its cuffs frayed white. He had not bothered with that…