In the autumn rain, the Capital City appeared rather chaotic and desolate amidst the usual solemnity and grandeur of the Imperial City.
The palace maids, eunuchs, and Imperial Guard inside the palace were in a panic, as the Third Prince from Yelang, who wielded immense power, had been taken hostage by bandits.
The most puzzling thing was that these bandits did not flee; instead, they brought the Third Prince to the Imperial Palace and rushed toward the Emperor's bedroom, which left people quite baffled.
But what they knew was that at this moment, someone needed to step forward and take charge.
Although the Empress held a noble status and was the sister of the Grand General, the Yelang Imperial Family had a tradition barring women from participating in politics, so despite her noble status, she held no power in the court.
They had no choice but to seek the Three Ministers.
To seek the Prime Minister.
