Taihe Palace.
Prince Jin was discussing the funeral arrangements for Prince Rui with the officials from the Ministry of Rites when suddenly a eunuch, in a panic, stumbled and crawled into the room: "Your Highness... Your Highness!"
Prince Jin sternly asked: "What has got you so flustered?"
The eunuch gulped in fear, looking at the room full of officials, unsure whether to speak or remain silent.
Prince Jin said: "You all may withdraw for now. We will discuss Prince Rui's matters later."
The crowd acknowledged his words.
Only Prince Jin and his confidant remained in the hall. He calmly said: "Speak!"
The eunuch was on the verge of tears: "The Imperial Mausoleum... there has been an incident!"
Prince Jin, who was already frazzled by Prince Rui's funeral matters, casually asked: "What could happen at the Imperial Mausoleum?"
The eunuch replied: "General Wang... is dead!"
The memorial slip in Prince Jin's hand dropped to the ground with a smack.
