Every prince and princess… along with the Queens and the Empress, received an emergency summons.
The letter bore the Emperor's personal seal.
It was absolute, which could not be disobeyed, nor delayed.
Within just a few days, even those stationed in distant lands abandoned everything and rushed back toward the Imperial Palace.
No one dared to ignore it.
No one dared to be late.
Soon… the Imperial Palace was filled once more.
All heirs of the throne had gathered.
From the moment they arrived, the tension in the air was palpable.
They were all competitors.
Aside from a few who still maintained some form of relationship, most exchanged cold glances with one another.
Hidden hostility flickered beneath their calm expressions.
Yet no one acted openly.
After all… it was the Emperor who had summoned them.
On the surface, they greeted one another like normal siblings.
"Brother Longxuan, I heard you made another breakthrough. Congratulations!"
