On New Year's Day of this year, years later, the residents of the Capital City were still reluctant to mention that day.
That day, which was supposed to mark the beginning of the year, according to tradition, no matter how unhappy or unpleasant things were, they must be glossed over and forgotten, to ensure a smooth year ahead.
But starting in the afternoon, the Capital City, which should have been filled with festive atmosphere, suddenly turned grim.
The city gates swung open, and a squad of cavalry emerged from the Palace, heading straight out of the Capital City.
Then, the Imperial Guards along with officers under the command of the nine gates pounced on several major households like wolves, including the Duke's Mansion and the General Mansion.
