The cries of an eight-year-old boy echoed within the main hall.
The officials looked at the pitiable Prince Ping, as if a lamb awaiting slaughter, their hearts filled with gloom.
A plot to assassinate the Emperor and start a palace coup—such events have been recorded in the history books of previous dynasties. Who could have thought they would have the fortune to witness it firsthand?
Emperor Taihe's life was cut short at a young age, and shortly after during the mourning period, the Heir of Prince Gaoliang incited a rebellion to force his way into the palace. There must be some connection between the two.
Rumors circulated within the palace that the Grand Empress Dowager had already secretly sent people to arrest Prince Dongping and his son and bring them to the capital. Perhaps there was another mastermind behind the plot to assassinate the Emperor...
"Stop crying!" Jiang Yi's voice rang out again: "Aren't you going to reunite with your mother? I'll send you on your way now."
