(Uh... there's one more. I spoke too soon. I wanted to say a little about the sixth prince...)
Jin Kingdom
Emperor Xuan of Jin reviewed the memorials, growing more disgruntled the longer he thought about it.
His Elder Imperial Brother had suddenly summoned him back from Jiangzhou, saying he was going to Southern Zhao for their Little Imperial Uncle's wedding and leaving him to oversee the court.
Yet once he left, he never returned. His Little Uncle had vanished along with him, and all that came back was an Abdication Edict.
He did want to be emperor, but certainly not like this.
Nor had he wanted to ascend the throne so soon.
He was only fifteen, yet he already had to attend court and review memorials every day.
He couldn't find his Emperor Father, and now he couldn't find his Elder Imperial Brother either...
He was furious.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager requests an audience," Dequan said as he stepped forward.
He couldn't help marveling inwardly.
Who could have imagined they would have yet another emperor in just a few short months?
He, Dequan, had actually become a veteran attendant who had served three emperors.
What had he ever done to deserve such an honor?
At those words, Prince Xuan of Jin paused his brush, his brows creasing slightly.
Empress Mother, what does she want now?
"Send her in-"
Empress Dowager Cui entered and immediately spotted Emperor Xuan of Jin before her.
Seeing him dressed in imperial robes and seated on the dragon throne, looking every inch an emperor, she paused slightly, her eyes flickering.
"What brings you here, Empress Mother?" Emperor Xuan of Jin rose and walked over to her as she entered.
He had barely stopped before she suddenly began tugging at his imperial robes. "Let your