The next day, the capital exploded with activity as soon as dawn broke. On the first day of the new year, instead of the traditional New Year greetings, the city was abuzz with explosive news.
Upon hearing this news, who could still find the heart to celebrate the New Year?
Those who had gathered for New Year's greetings discussed these events together. The empress and the princess became fools. The death of Royal Physician Liu and his wife, along with over a hundred dismembered bodies on the streets, made the people shudder with fear.
This was the capital, the heart of the country. Three shocking events occurred overnight. Who wouldn't be afraid?
Even in the heavily guarded imperial palace, someone could enter freely; what about ordinary households? Just thinking about it made one break into a cold sweat. Due to this, every household reinforced its defenses. Even the idle young elites became much more obedient.
