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Chapter 84 – Extra <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents> 1 – Suspending Court When Li Yi opened his eyes in a daze, he found himself surrounded by intricately carved patterns, with everything appearing as silhouettes. The windows were draped in a faint bluish-white hue. For a moment, he didn’t know where he was until someone beside … Read more
Chapter 83 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Before leaving, Li Yi went to bid farewell to the emperor at Zhonghe Palace. As Zhao Heng had just ascended to the throne, he was extremely busy. Li Yi had no intention of meeting the emperor, but he had to observe the formalities. Unexpectedly, Zhao Heng dismissed his … Read more
Chapter 82 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Li Yi never thought that he would return to the Eastern Palace after more than ten years of separation, let alone in such a situation. The morning was slightly chilly, and the red leaves in front of the Wenhua Hall were falling all over the front yard. Several … Read more
Chapter 81 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Wei Che was still struggling, and because of Zhao Heng’s thoughts, he blurted out, “Royal Uncle, please spare his life!” Wei Che looked at the Emperor with a dim expression. At such a critical moment, the emperor actually exposed his weakness, causing Zhao Yuan to know his concerns. … Read more
Chapter 80 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The Empress Dowager was shocked to hear the news of Duke Dingguo’s death in the palace, and her anger and sorrow caused her to faint. By the time the Emperor arrived, Shen Zhi was still lying unconscious on the bed, and the palace maids and eunuchs were all … Read more
Chapter 79 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In Zhonghe Palace, the shadow of a person was reflected on the polished jade steps. Zhao Heng was listening to the wind and rain beating against the window frames, thinking that if it didn’t stop soon, the eastern part of the city would be flooded tomorrow. The incense … Read more
Chapter 78 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Liu Dianbu led Duke Dingguo’s Mansion people straight to the garden, revealing their whereabouts only when they arrived. The sound of killing suddenly echoed from all sides, and as the flames grew, the guards in the Wang Mansion quickly gathered in the garden. Zhao Xi listened to the … Read more
Chapter 77 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The princes who were sent to their fiefs had done so, while those who stayed in the capital became idle princes. The Duke of Dingguo, Shen Yin, became the head of those who opposed the Prince Regent in the capital. Anyone who did not clash with Zhao Yuan … Read more
Chapter 76 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The rabbit that came to the door by itself was here, and Zhao Heng had no reason not to take the opportunity. As it happened, Ning Wang also came to test the emperor’s attitude. Ning Wang immediately stated that he wanted to punish Jing Wang’s serious crimes and … Read more
Chapter 75 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> It seemed that Emperor Zhao Heng was not satisfied with the scorching summer of the third year of Qi Yuan’s reign. He issued an order that shocked the court. The princes who held military power were either ordered to lead troops to the border of their fiefdoms within … Read more
Chapter 74 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The bright moonlight shone through the palace, and half-human-high brass ice mirrors were placed in the corners of the room, giving off a cold aura, which had an ethereal quality in the night. Although the room was cool, Zhao Heng tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The Emperor … Read more
Chapter 73 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> After changing into his regular clothes and washing up simply, Zhao Yuan still had a faint smell of blood that could be sensed by anyone who came close. Perhaps because of the previous scene, anyone would have been suspicious of the smell. Zhao Xi turned around and finally … Read more
