Ch. 281Heaven Dou Palace Coup
Qian Renxue began her coup against Xue Ye with the Heaven Dou Palace and Royal Knights under her control. After Xue Ye confronted her about poisoning him and working with Spirit Hall, their argument exposed the opposing views behind the coup.
- Qian Renxue prepared to overthrow Xue Ye after Spirit Hall personnel took control of the palace, the city garrison, and most of the Royal Knights.
- Kong, She Long, and Ci Xue accompanied Qian Renxue into the palace, where the guards let them pass.
- Xue Ye accused Qian Renxue of killing his other sons, poisoning him, and secretly winning over the Royal Knights, then asked why she had allied with Spirit Hall.
- Qian Renxue admitted to her actions and demanded that Xue Ye abdicate, while he argued that the throne was already meant to pass to her.
- Qian Renxue defended Spirit Hall's work for commoners, but Xue Ye condemned its influence and insisted that empowering commoners threatened the Xue family's rule.