The Imperial Palace had not been this tense in years.
Seventeen days had passed since Shin Gu's death.
Seventeen days without a single major paranormal incident.
Yet instead of bringing comfort, the silence had created another question.
If Shin Gu was truly responsible for everything, why had the strange disturbances continued?
That question had brought everyone important into the Emperor's private study.
The Emperor sat behind the large wooden table.
Beside him sat Lian An, the Empress.
Across from them were the Dowager Empress, Prince Liang, Princess Zhi, and Lady Chen.
No ministers were present.
This was not an ordinary court meeting.
This was a family discussion.
The Emperor placed a sealed report on the table.
"Seventeen days."
Everyone looked at him.
"Seventeen days since Shin Gu died."
Princess Zhi lowered her eyes.
The Dowager Empress remained silent.
Lady Chen's fingers tightened around her sleeve.
Lian An looked toward the Emperor.
