After dark, the Imperial Guard outside the Heavenly Prison changed shifts.
Liu Hengmao was on duty tonight, wearing gleaming soft armor, patrolling inside and outside the prison.
This palace coup was almost catastrophic for the Imperial Family, and those civil and military officials who died in the coup were unlucky fools. Nanyang County Princess was the biggest winner.
As for the Liu Family, they placed their bets early, with Liu Hengchang joining the Nanyang Prince Mansion as a trusted aide years ago. Over the past few years, Liu Hengchang had been training troops, making a name for himself in the Personal Guard Camp, and gaining the Princess's favor. His defeat of the Rouran army in the Battle of Pingzhou made him famous across the land.
