As the guests left the celebratory hall and departed on mute feet; as they dispersed themselves slowly, with tears in their hearts and raindrops on their faces; as the mournful silence walked within the walls of the Palace; every person and servants alike knew there was something wrong and were left confused to what was happening.
They never saw so many Imperial guards and armoured soldiers riding and running around. Everywhere they were scurrying. Swords and silver breastplates shimmered and sparkled like moonbeams over water.
Uniformed men from the Dragon corps swarmed all over the Palace premises; all the building were searched, all the gates were locked. No one was allowed to leave or enter the Imperial City compound.
