Mingdu, the imperial capital of the Sun Moon Empire.
Today, however, the officials attending court in the Sun Moon Empire's palace were not chatting as amiably and leisurely as usual, nor were they reporting on the empire's affairs one by one to its emperor, Xu Yutian. Instead, they had split into two clearly defined factions, each loudly berating the opposing camp as though debating something.
"Silence!" The Sun Moon Emperor, Xu Yutian, patted the armrest of his golden chair and spoke helplessly.
"I already know what you wish to say, my ministers. A Heavenly Net has already been spread throughout Mingdu, and I believe the criminals among Dream Pavilion's trainers, madams, and procurers will soon be apprehended and brought to justice. However, Huo Yuhao was also the instigator of this affair. According to the guests who escaped, he attacked and killed Xu Ying, the legitimate son of my royal brother Xu Cheng. What are your opinions, my ministers?"
Emperor Xu Yutian wore gold-and-red imperial robes and the Golden Diamond Sky-Shining Crown. His face resembled an ancient moon and was pallid with illness. Although he looked somewhat aged and gaunt, seated there, he exuded an authority that needed no anger to make itself felt. It seemed that everything around him ought to revolve around him.
At that moment, a man in red royal robes stepped out from among the officials standing on the right side of the hall, his eyes brimming with tears. It was King Qingping, Xu Cheng.
"Your Majesty, judge this matter wisely! Huo Yuhao attacked and killed my son Xu Ying-an utterly heinous crime! Moreover, I suspect he was connected to the monstrous crimes committed within Dream Pavilion. Otherwise, why would he pin such a tremendous stain on Ying'er, then kill him to silence him, leaving no living