Imperial City, Taiji Palace.
Early morning, as the first rays of sunlight spilled over the Imperial City, the entire court of civil and military officials had already entered the palace for the morning court session.
Emperor Chengping was still gravely ill, and court affairs remained under the supervision of the Crown Prince, with Prince Cheng and Prince Gong observing the governance.
The two ranks of ministers took their seats, and a eunuch with a high-pitched voice called out: "Present your reports if there are matters, leave the court if there are none!"
The Crown Prince sat beneath the throne, his eyes keenly watching all the ministers in the hall.
Princes Cheng and Gong appeared calm, their eyes slightly closed, as if they were half-asleep.
However, today's court atmosphere was clearly different from the past two days; everyone had previously been immersed in the joy of the victory in the Nameless Valley, and the mood was naturally relaxed and joyful.
