The Eastern Palace has been thoroughly cleared out, with only a faint scent of blood in the air reminding everyone of the fierce battle that occurred here.
"How is the Emperor?" Huo Guangzhi asked urgently as he saw Zhang Xiaoying return. "Have the rebels been subdued?"
Zhang Xiaoying replied, "I caught a glimpse from a distance; the Emperor and His Highness are fine, and the Eldest Prince has already become a prisoner."
"Ah, this..."
Huo Guangzhi sighed but ultimately said nothing.
"You've also worked hard, take a rest first. I'll handle the rest."
"Mm, thank you, Grand Tutor."
Zhang Xiaoying returned to her position and continued with her tasks.
...
Fu Yuhui's attempt to seize the palace failed. Emperor Mingjing did not kill him; he was merely demoted to commoner status and confined in the Royal North Garden, never to step out again for the rest of his life.
