In the bell tower of Central City, the Bronze Bell tolled in the middle of the night, echoing throughout the entire city.
The morning bell and evening drum, ringing the bell at night, only for urgent military matters.
Once the bell starts ringing, all civil and military officials must await orders outside the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall.
In Central City, a group of civil and military officials tidied their outfits and emerged from their residences, engaging in various discussions outside the hall.
Someone asked, "What's happening? Why is everyone being called out in the middle of the night?"
Someone whispered, "I heard the Seventh Princess has returned and is angry that we didn't fight back!"
"What's the use of her getting angry? This Heaven-Piercing Palace still listens to what the Crown Prince says, even if the Eighth Prince is no more."
Someone muttered softly.
