The carriage stopped inside the Fu Imperial Gates in the early morning. Xiao Zhan got down from the horse and opened the carriage's door.
Sheng Li rested his foot on the footplate and got down, followed by Jian Guozhi.
"Bring that messenger," Sheng Li ordered Xiao Zhan and walked towards the main palace. The soldiers bowed their heads upon seeing the Emperor.
The First Prince and General Xiao followed the Emperor, who was walking exceptionally faster than usual.
The messenger had shackles on his hands and feet. He was surrounded by the six soldiers. He knew it was his end and regretted listening to Empress Dowager.
General Wang, who was on the main palace grounds, was shocked to see Sheng Li. He ran to the Emperor and bowed his head before him, who had halted at his place. Wang Hao looked at the captive and then at the Emperor.
"How is His Majesty?" Wang Hao asked Sheng Li with a worried look.
