Jin'an, Capital City of Qi Country.
The struggle for the throne was about to be settled, and Pavilion Elder Chen, who supported the Third Prince, had already submitted his resignation and obtained Emperor Qi's permission.
Pavilion Elder Chen was about to leave the capital after his resignation, and it was not easy to retire amid the fierce struggle for the throne, a status that was inextricably linked to his revered position as a veteran minister of two dynasties.
Minister Guo Rongshan, considered one of the Third Prince's confidants, still had his ultimate fate undecided, with the best outcome being merely dismissal from office.
At worst, he faced exile or even execution along with his entire family!
