Inside the magnificent, gold-adorned imperial palace hall, the Emperor and Empress sat enthroned on the high dais, their expressions solemn and dignified. The Crown Princess, dressed in elaborate finery, walked slowly into the hall.
Yet, the very moment the Crown Prince reached out to take the Crown Princess’s hand, a spray of black blood erupted from his mouth.
The hall erupted in an instant; the courtiers turned pale with shock, and one official even accidentally knocked over the jade cup in his hand. Cries of "Quick, summon the imperial physicians!" echoed one after another as the entire hall descended into chaos.
Chapter 501