The next morning.
Imperial Physician Xu rose early, intending to check on the Empress’s condition before heading to the morning court session. As he reached the palace gate and stepped out of his sedan chair, Song Zhiyuan, a deputy minister from the Ministry of Justice, sidled up to him.
Ever since his attempt to attack Zhao Yi had been publicly refuted by Xun Rui, leaving him humiliated, Song Zhiyuan had harbored a deep grudge. After returning home, he held a secret meeting with the Fourth Prince and, under his instruction, shifted his strategy. Their new target was Xie Ping.
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