Emperor Muwu was dead.
The funeral bells tolled for a full day, their sound spreading throughout the entire Capital City.
Overnight, all government offices replaced their lanterns with white ones and hung up white cloth.
The Third Prince, Prince Lie, ascended the throne by imperial edict, becoming the new emperor. His reign title was Jianqing.
For a hundred days of national mourning, the entire country grieved.
...
「Ye Mansion.」
Ye Chutang was lying on a rattan chair, casually holding a travelogue to read.
Xiao Wu sat beside her, diligently practicing her calligraphy, stroke by stroke.
Ye Jingyan was opposite them, having just finished writing an essay.
"What a pity."
Ye Chutang turned a page and said lazily,
"I was thinking the Capital City would be lively during the spring examinations, but who knew they'd be postponed until next year."
