Led by Wang Zhen, Wei Fei entered the imperial palace. Not only were his ill-omened prison rags replaced, but he was also allowed to have the imperial physicians dress his wounds.
The thought of meeting the Emperor immediately left Wei Fei feeling deeply unsettled. The Emperor was the supreme ruler of the Dazhen Dynasty, the Son of Heaven! Aside from officials of the fourth rank or higher who were qualified to see him in person, common local officials might go their entire lives without ever catching a glimpse of the nation’s highest sovereign. Although meeting the Emperor meant a chance to seek justice for his family, Wei Fei was terrified that he was merely walking from one abyss into another.
Seeing Wei Fei unable to sit still, Wang Zhen reassured him, "There is no need to be nervous. I have already sent word to request the Emperor’s presence."
Chapter 54