Chapter 366 - 351: The Struggle in the Court
On the morning of May 20th, Yang Zhenshan led his troops on a military expedition, advancing directly into the territory of Qinghua Prefecture from the Tenglong Guard, with their swords pointed at Qinghua Prefecture City.
Prince Qing received the news immediately, and he was not panicked by this, as it was something they had anticipated.
On May 21st, the troops of the Tenglong Guard were stationed under the city of Qinghua Prefecture.
Meanwhile, news of Prince Qing colluding with Ji Feiyu in rebellion also reached the Capital City.
The news was reported by the Secret Martial Guards, and Yang Zhenshan had also made a report, but he could not use the expedited 800-li express, so his report was a step behind the Secret Martial Guards.
In the afternoon, within the Taiji Palace of the Imperial City, the Crown Prince, Prince Cheng, Prince Gong, and the important ministers of the court gathered together.
The Crown Prince, Prince Cheng, and Prince Gong were seated below the Emperor’s throne, while the various ministers stood in the hall.
At this moment, the Crown Prince’s face bore an indisguisable fatigue; he had not expected the situation to evolve into what it was now.
He had just begun to oversee the state, and then the Wuliang armies invaded Liaoxi, and Prince Qing conspired with Ji Feiyu in rebellion. He felt the immense pressure weighing upon him.
He had always longed for the throne, and now was the closest he had ever been to it, yet he also felt the tremendous pressure that came with the throne.