Koala Reads

"The empress knelt in front of the statue, holding the three burning incense sticks above her head and bowing devoutly three times."

"The Buddhist incense curled in the room. Even the corners of her clothes seemed to be tinged with its fragrance, bringing peace to the heart."

"She opened her eyes, rose with the help of the maid, inserted the incense sticks into the burner, stood upright, clasped her hands together, and bowed three more times."