Ji Yuan entered the Capital, conflict erupted, Chen Zhengru was injured, and the Divine Martial Cannons were completed

Wuchang Year Two.

The fifteenth day of the fifth month.

The entire Great Wei Capital was noticeably livelier than it had been a few days earlier.

At one point, the excitement even surpassed that of the Buddhist Order's doctrinal debate.

All because a prince claiming to be the Martial Emperor's Orphan was about to arrive in Great Wei.

Outside the Capital, large numbers of commoners had already gathered, waiting for the prince's arrival.

Within the Capital, too, winds rose and clouds churned.

Vassal Kings from across the realm returned to the Capital with flimsy excuses: remitting revenue, visiting relatives, or simply spending a few days sightseeing.

Their reasons were all manner of strange, but everyone knew that these Great Wei Vassal Kings had returned because of this prince of Great Wei.

Everyone knew that this prince had come with ill intent. Otherwise, he would not have taken such an unyielding stance three days earlier.

He had disregarded imperial authority and insisted on entering the Capital.

Inside the imperial palace.

Chen Zhengru continued his earnest pleas. He could not understand why the Female Emperor, after holding firm for three days, had finally compromised and agreed to admit the prince.

Logically, once she had made her choice, she should have held to it until the end. Letting Ji Yuan enter the Capital now would bring only harm, not benefit.

"Your Majesty."

"These are troubled times. Barring this man from the Capital may spark rumors among the people, but the Great Wei Dynasty is flourishing. The commoners have enough to eat and drink. With a little regulation, there is nothing to fear."

"Moreover, neither the Tuxie Dynasty nor the Chuyuan Dynasty can affect our Great Wei. With eight first-rank powerhouses standing guard, Great Wei no longer fears any force."

"Suppressing him through imperial