บท 64: Chapter 60 Success or Failure Hangs in the Balance

The lake outside the imperial study reflected the moonlight. Moonlight Lake was calm, as if the moon itself had fallen into its waters, shimmering brightly.

Then a gust of wind swept over, rippling the surface of the lake. It was Prince Ying passing by.

As soon as he entered the imperial study, he knelt with his fists clasped, "This son pays his respects to Father Emperor."

The emperor sat unmoving, deeming it superfluous to even glance at him, and asked with his eyes closed, "Do you know why I have suddenly summoned you to the palace?"

"This son does not know, please enlighten me, Father Emperor."

The emperor's brows furrowed, he opened his eyes and glared at Prince Ying, "You desire to usurp your elder brother, the Crown Prince, having previously framed him for treason. And now, with disloyal intentions, you plot to seize the throne. Are you not aware?"