Imperial Palace, Imperial Garden.
The man in the Dragon Robe was ineffably relaxed and cheerful as he tossed bait to the fish in the pond. Only when Eunuch Yan led his men briskly into the garden did he toss the feed to a nearby Palace Maid and wipe his hands.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Crown Prince flew into a rage today. He has placed all the old ministers under house arrest in Chenxin Hall, denying them food and drink. He has also sent ministers like Yuan Xuangang, who advocated for the political marriage, to the Imperial Prison. He declared that they cannot take a single step out of the hall until his demands are met."
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's actions have already drawn the ire of many ministers. It is quite outrageous. Should we… intervene?"
Eunuch Yan cautiously raised his head.
