At the beginning of every dynasty in this feudal age, the Emperor always understands one truth: water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Yet, as time passes, those royal descendants raised within the Imperial Palace lose all ability to imagine the suffering of the common people. Their mindset gradually shifts, convincing them that the world belongs to them and that they are free to act with impunity.
Descendants of the imperial line like the Grand Princess—who ignore the law and do whatever they please—are, in fact, countless. They always feel that they are the rulers of this nation and have the authority to act as they wish. Often, when they commit acts that provoke the wrath of both heaven and man, leaving behind a mess, they must find someone else to take the blame. Guo Jinshen was exactly that kind of scapegoat.
Although he had not witnessed it personally, Zhao Yi could imagine the injustice the Guo family had suffered. Empathizing with their situation, he thought that if he were to face such injustice, he too would likely be driven by the rage of an ordinary man and dare to pull the Emperor from his throne.
Chapter 386