Tang Xiaobai wanted Princess Runan to stir up the situation, but she didn't expect it to escalate this much.
That night, news about Princess Runan was delivered to the Eastern Palace.
Tang Xiaobai had not yet recovered from the shock when a messenger from the neighboring Taiji Palace anxiously knocked on the Eastern Palace gates under the night sky—
...
Taiji Palace was in chaos for three whole days.
Three days later, Tang Xiaobai visited Taiji Palace.
Liangyi Palace is the inner court of Taiji Palace, where the Emperor often met with trusted ministers; hence, the foundation of Liangyi Palace was slightly higher than other palaces except the front and middle courts.
From twenty or thirty steps away, Tang Xiaobai gazed at Liangyi Palace from afar.
Below the steps in front of the palace, a figure in purple robes with a jade belt stood silently, appearing both quiet and desolate.
