At the Main Palace.
As Zheng Xiang's carriage crossed the entrance gate of the royal palace and entered the estate, he was directed to the Main Palace for a formal meeting with His Majesty.
When Zheng Xiang entered the main hall of the royal palace, he saw Zheng Huang sitting on his throne with his hands resting on the sides of the throne chair. His face had become wrinkled and weaker compared to the image Zheng Xiang remembered of his father. The once mightiest man in the Empire now appeared old, weary and seemed to be weakened, likely due to an ongoing recovery from health issues.
Zheng Xiang pursed his lips, feeling an unknown burden on his shoulders as he confronted his father, who had almost been killed by his mother. Upon discovering what his mother had done, he was shocked but not entirely surprised. His mother had always filled his ears with aspirations to become the mightiest figure in the Empire by seizing the throne that rightfully belonged to Zheng Liang.
