Zhao Country.
Capital.
A notice was just posted at the palace gate: Fourth Prince King Sheng has been found guilty of plotting against the Empress, with irrefutable evidence. According to the joint trial by the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Justice, and Zongzheng Si, he should be sentenced to death in accordance with the law.
However, the Empress showed mercy, considering their blood ties, and spared his life. She merely stripped him of his title, confiscated the Sheng Mansion's properties and assets, which were all turned over to the National Treasury, and King Sheng himself was put under house arrest in the palace, forbidden to leave for the rest of his life.
Before ascending to the throne, the Empress narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, which has become widely known.
To this day, people still speculate about the mastermind behind it.
Some say it was King An, as he had the second highest votes among the courtiers after the Empress.
