The news of the assassination attempt on the Emperor last night sent shockwaves through the Capital. With rumors circulating in every alleyway that the assassin hailed from the Murong family, combined with the recent scandal at the office of the Governor of the Capital regarding the seven noble youths found buried in a dry well, the major noble families were all in a state of unrest.
The heads of the families aligned with the Murong clan held a secret meeting, though they were unsure if the rumors were true. Consequently, they dispatched a representative to the Murong estate to ascertain if the Murong patriarch had any major moves planned. Much to their dismay, the Murong steward informed them that the old man had entered the palace early that morning.
At the Prime Minister’s residence, the Xie estate, the Marquis Zhongyong—representative of the faction led by the Xie family—sat across from the desk, his face etched with worry. "Lord Xie, please, say something. Is it true that the Murong family sent assassins for the Emperor last night?"
Chapter 48