The convoy traveled for a day and entered the city gates. Before nightfall, the ministers accompanied Nanyang County Princess and Prince Ping into the palace together.
Prince Huaiyang remained silent throughout the journey, saying nothing until he entered Jingyang Palace. Suddenly, he knelt down with a loud thud and cried out loudly: "Imperial Aunt, I am wronged! I have never been ambitious for the throne, nor dared to conspire against it. I beg Imperial Aunt to save my life!"
Jingyang Palace was brightly lit, as bright as day.
Sitting on the Phoenix Chair, Grand Empress Dowager Zheng, with her hair completely white, appeared gaunt and haggard, her expression unsightly. She stared viciously at the weeping Prince Huaiyang: "Your words are light. Wu Wei and Si Wu are both your confidants. Their participation in the rebel uprising, is it not under your instructions?"
