The golden crow plummeted in the west while the jade rabbit rose in the east.
Nightlife was just beginning when a message from the Chenlong Martial District sent shockwaves through the already bustling Imperial City of Cangyun. Han Shaobai, Chen Jian, and Xia Chen were ennobled as the Peerage King, Mountain-backed King, and Dongzhao King, respectively.
Following Ye Kuan's execution, the Chenlong Martial District could not remain without a leader. Thus, Han Shaobai, Chen Jian, and Xia Chen, all former deputy generals, were promoted to jointly oversee the entire district. Having just assumed their offices yesterday, they were made kings today.
Three kings were granted their titles in a single day. This was unprecedented in the entire history of the Martial Department, setting a new historical standard.
This single act of ennobling three kings in one district was a telling glimpse into a much larger situation.
Is this... a prelude to a national war?
