Yu Jiuqing had gone on this expedition in the name of Princess Mingzhu from the start, so his actions couldn't be considered a betrayal of the Imperial Family. After Marquis Wu'an and Tiao Hou publicly pledged their allegiance to Yu Jiuqing, an increasing number of officials in the Daqi Court also voiced their support for him and Princess Mingzhu.
The new emperor, Sima Heng, who had been on the throne for less than half a year, instantly became the target of universal condemnation. It was said that on the day news of Marquis Wu'an and Tiao Hou's defection reached the Imperial Palace, Sima Heng flew into a thunderous rage. Countless eunuchs and palace maids died or were injured that day, and there was scarcely a single floor tile in the palace unstained with fresh blood.
However, no matter how madly Sima Heng acted, his defeat was already sealed.
It was impossible for him to remain the ruler of Da Qi.
