Xu Lei's father was old and ailing.
After becoming Emperor, he had been utterly devoted to the court's affairs.
As a result of his tireless efforts, his body had broken down from overwork.
He had never wanted to rebel in the first place, but Xu Lei and his own numerous subordinates had forced his hand.
Once he became Emperor, he resolved to govern the realm well, believing it was the only way to be worthy of the throne.
And so, he had worked himself into the ground.
Now, with old age upon him, he could no longer hold on and passed away.
"My son, my son... My Crown Prince. I... I'm not going to make it. And you are still so young!"
Before he died, Xu Lei's father gazed at him and offered this one lament. Then, he breathed his last.
Xu Lei's mother was also white-haired now, but as the esteemed Empress Dowager, she was still alive.
After all, she didn't have to concern herself with the court's affairs, as the imperial harem was forbidden from meddling in politics.
