Within the Imperial Palace.
In the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Jingping furrowed his brows, his face full of disbelief. He knew what had happened, yet seemed unable to believe it.
The Crown Prince had truly rebelled!
Although he usually blamed him for not living up to expectations, he was still willing to always give him a chance, never directly abolishing the Crown Prince through an imperial decree.
The Emperor, who had toiled for years, closed his eyes and hoarsely asked, "What is the current situation outside?"
Shen Chen, standing to the side, solemnly reported, "The one hundred thousand troops from Yongzhou have already reached halfway to Xuan City. Outside the Capital City, the forces are led by Li Ming, numbering fifty thousand. Inside the city, Marquis Yongqing's entire family has also revolted, bringing another fifty thousand troops, advancing toward the Imperial Palace."
He paused and added, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will go to battle now and ensure your safety."
