The Crown Prince, drunk and rambling, inevitably shook the confidence of the imperial court. Fortunately, he knelt before the throne, and his attitude was, for the time being, acceptable.
Emperor Zhao Zheng stepped forward and kicked him twice. When the ministers nearby intervened, the Emperor allowed himself to be held back. Regardless of whether those kicks were performative, the incident of the Prince’s drunken outburst was temporarily swept under the rug.
Following this, the Crown Prince’s entourage was purged. Anyone who had previously incited, provoked, agitated, or encouraged his behavior was dealt with under severe charges.
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