The Eldest Prince encountered assassins outside the city on the first day, and Chief Xue's son, Minister Xue, died blocking arrows for him.
This event spread swiftly through the city, causing a great uproar within half a day.
When the body was sent back to the Minister's Mansion, Zhao Xi saw Xue Yinhuan, her eyes red, kneeling on the ground without saying a word or shedding a tear, appearing slightly dazed.
Xue Yinhuan's stepmother Mrs. Xie, however, cried very sorrowfully, and had to be pulled up with effort by her sister-in-law. Upon seeing Zhao Xi standing aside speaking to Mr. Cui, she turned to confide in her sister-in-law, "I originally intended to leave the city today to pray to the Bodhisattva, seeking a good marriage for Yinhuan, but who knew that my husband would suddenly..."
At this point, Mrs. Xie covered her lips with a handkerchief, crying once more.
There was a lot of information in her words.
