2.The Forbidden City is divided into two parts : the outer court and the innercourt. The outer court was the place where the Ming and QIng emperors gave audience and handled state affairs， while the innercourt was the living quarters of the emperors and t
5.The palace is divided into two main sections. The southern part, which is the outer court was for holding ceremonies; while the northern one, the innercourt, was used as the living quarters for the emperor and his family.
6.And on the day he enters the sanctuary, into the innercourt to minister in the sanctuary, he shall present his sin offering, declares the Lord Jehovah.
8.On the north of the three grand halls was the InnerCourt. The three inner halls were also built on the central north-south axis, which was surrounded by the Six Eastern Palaces and the Six Western Palaces.
9.And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, unto the innercourt, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering, saith the Lord GOD.
10.The third palace in the InnerCourt is the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. This palace was the private residence of the empresses during the Ming and the early Qing dynasties.
