Just as he stepped through the gates of the Imperial Garden, Emperor Zhengde suddenly stopped, a look of sorrow washing over his face. "Five days ago, my imperial grand-uncle passed away peacefully in his sleep," he said. "Before his departure, he gave me only two instructions. First, that I must give you, Xuer, my absolute and unreserved support. Second, that no future guardian of the royal family shall ever speak of Xuer again. From that moment on, I had a feeling that Xuer was no longer like ordinary people."
"Big Brother Wang is gone?" Zhao Yi sighed inwardly, then said aloud, "A venerable and admirable predecessor! May you rest in peace, Big Brother Wang!"
Facing the direction of the pavilion at the center of the Imperial Garden, Zhao Yi offered a deep bow and stood in silent, wordless mourning.
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