In the Chou hour, the emperor had just fallen asleep not long ago when Sun Kui woke him up.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has been attacked."
"What?" The emperor, who had just been awakened, was still a bit dazed. Upon hearing that the Crown Prince was attacked, he instantly became alert. He furrowed his brow and asked, "What happened?"
Sun Kui said, "General Shen sent someone back to report that at midnight the Crown Prince was attacked. Fortunately, the Crown Prince's injuries are not serious." Hulong Temple is located on the outskirts of the capital, some distance away, so the news only reached the palace at the Chou hour.
The emperor frowned, and solemnly said, "Get dressed."
"Yes." Sun Kui swiftly helped the emperor change his clothes.
"To Hulong Temple."
Before waking the emperor, Sun Kui had instructed his apprentice Sun Doudou to bring Lie Huo from the stable.
