In Hofburg Palace, after receiving the news, a group of Grand Dukes from the royal family anxiously pondered their options. It wasn't that they didn't want to flee, but rather they could no longer flee.
Before the situation spiraled out of control, the Vienna Court was holding a secret meeting, considering whether to replace Prime Minister Metternich to appease the public's anger.
As a result, the sudden chaos disrupted many people's plans. Now with rebel army everywhere outside, they dared not take the risk of leaving.
The lessons of the French Revolution taught them that the rebel army didn't care about noble status; they targeted the nobility for execution.
In fact, if the Palace Guard went out to suppress the rebellion at this time, there was still a good chance to nipped the rebellion in the bud.
