In the imperial harem, death was not uncommon.
But for the eunuchs serving Li Chengzhen, losing one or two every month was truly bizarre. Shen Wei instructed Cai Ping: "Keep sending people to watch. If another body appears, find a way to intercept it."
Cai Ping nodded: "Rest assured, my lady. This servant has already ordered constant surveillance."
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Several days later, during a day of rest.
The training grounds were bathed in sunlight as Li Yuanjing summoned all his sons. Having ascended the throne four years prior, Li Yuanjing had only one son born within the palace—Li Chengjue, born to Consort Lu Xuan.
But before his reign, the Yan Prince's residence had already housed many sons. Over the years, eight had survived.
Among them were Li Chengzhen, born to the Empress; the Third Prince Li Chengxun, born to Consort Qiao; three sons from other concubines; Li Chengtai and Li Chengyou, born to Noble Consort Shen Wei; and Li Chengjue, born to Consort Lu Xuan.
