White banners fluttered in the Song Family, and white lanterns were hung. Such suddenness astonished the nobility of Shangjing, their first thought was whether the old lady of the Song Family had passed away?
However, upon inquiring, it wasn't the old lady but the young Song Zhiqing, the unlucky fellow who was dismissed after being removed from his post, now even more unfortunate, as he lost his life.
How did he die?
It wasn't a secret; he had gone to Changqing Temple to practice Taoism, staying at his family's estate, which was forcibly invaded by rebels leading to his demise.
It's said that Prime Minister Song was furious and requested a decree for local garrison troops to suppress the bandits, granted permission to kill all who resisted, restoring Great Qing to peace.
The Emperor granted the request.
Upon learning that the Song Family was holding a funeral for Song Zhiqing, those close to the family naturally felt relieved, thankful it wasn't Song Ci, cough, Amitabha.
