The battle for the throne had officially begun. In a single night, the residence of the Chancellor, Rong Cang, was sealed off by imperial decree, and the entire household plummeted from heaven into hell.
Screams echoed from within the estate as those inside protested their innocence, but the Emperor turned a deaf ear. He had Rong Cang and the Eldest Princess thrown directly into the dungeons and placed their estate under guard, forbidding anyone from entering.
The Second Prince knelt outside the Emperor's palace for a day and a night, hoping to soften his father’s heart. Little did he know that this very act only served to further incense the Emperor. A prince should prioritize the interests of the imperial family above all else, yet the Second Prince was far too biased toward his mother’s family.
Chapter 190