However, this was just a suspicion the officials had.
His Majesty had given his imperial edict and there was no chance they could overturn it.
Long Xuan understood why the officials would be suspicious of him, but he made no attempt to explain himself. It would be more practical to use actions to prove himself rather than words.
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There was no change to the routine at the imperial court despite the rebellion of two vassal kings. The officials continued attending the imperial court every day and conducted their duties as usual.
The imperial capital was bustling just as usual.
When it came to the middle of the sixth month of the lunar month, it could be an effect of the weather, for Lu Liangwei was more irritable than usual.
However, she continued with her usual exercises every day.