Now the court and the public appear peaceful, but Zhang Fengcai knows that Prince Xiang has already led a large army back to the capital under the pretext of "cleansing the court's side," while the Dingyuan Marquis has remained inactive, not following the Emperor's intentions. The court officials all blame the Emperor for forcing loyal ministers into rebellion, and even the Prime Minister has claimed illness and not attended court as a sign of dissatisfaction with the Emperor.
Amidst such circumstances, Dayan is already like oil over a blazing fire, poised on the eve of a storm.
Looking at the injured and unconscious, paper-pale Emperor, Zhang Fengcai felt a surge of boundless sadness.
From when did he start becoming more and more afraid of this man who grew up with him, and forgetting what kind of days the Emperor once experienced.
