"The Empress Dowager sent her nanny to deliver a message, the gist of which was that it was about time for the Emperor to step down."
"Since that's the case, then I shall lend the Empress Dowager a hand," said the Empress, her lips curling into a malevolent smile as she whispered to herself.
...
Soon after the rumors of the imminent marriage between Prince Mo's Mansion and the Commandery Princess of Liang Kingdom, another rumor spread throughout Shaohua City. It was said that the Emperor had shown favor to a palace maid in his sleeping chamber, then tortured her to death.
The moment this news came out, it caused a sensation in Shaohua City.
Before long, the court officials all submitted petitions, asking the Emperor to clarify the facts or to actively admit his mistake.
Although everyone knew that the Imperial Family would never admit to making any mistakes, this particular error was too egregious.
