Lanling City, Imperial Palace.
Although the Mystic Vault Imperial Zenith True Dragon Grand Array protected the Imperial Palace, the clash between Yun Shu and Jing Heng had still destroyed dozens of palaces, along with many covered bridges and pavilions.
After the battle, the bodies and ruins scattered throughout the area had yet to be fully cleared. Thus, the once resplendent and magnificent Imperial Palace now carried an air of desolation.
Qingde Palace, the Crown Prince's residence, had also been caught in the destruction and had been reduced to rubble.
Fortunately, everyone inside had evacuated beforehand, so there had been no major casualties.
For the past two days, the Crown Prince had not chosen to stay in another residence. Instead, he had remained in the Imperial Study.
In the battle two days earlier, he had suffered severe backlash from the National Fortune and had been seriously injured as well.
Fortunately, he was young and strong, and had taken good care of himself over the years. At the most crucial moment, the Emperor had also taken over control of the National Fortune, bearing the most violent backlash in his place.
Thus, the Crown Prince had only damaged his vitality. A few years of recuperation would suffice, and he would not suffer any lasting effects or even a shortened lifespan.
After receiving treatment from the imperial physicians, the Crown Prince had spent the past two days eating and sleeping in the Imperial Study while handling various affairs.
The Emperor had suddenly passed away. There were simply too many matters to deal with!
Fortunately, Jing Heng had been severely wounded and driven back. The battle at Baifeng Plain had ultimately ended in victory, and the situation had not reached the point of being irretrievable.
The Central Authority Cabinet still had Chief Councillor Ye Ze'an