While it was chaotic outside, the main courtyard of King Xuan's Manor was very quiet. The tired and indolent King Xuan was accompanying his "sick" wife, so he had no idea what had happened outside. He handed it all over to his butler. In his own words, "It's a complicated situation now. It could involve me even if I don't go out. I'd better rest and claim to be sick in room."

Mo Xuetong who was sitting by the window picked up the pattern beside her and shone it against the ...