Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In the imperial bedchamber, palace officials and eunuchs were on alert as the emperor's health declined. The crown prince, fatigued from his duties, awaited news of Pei Zi Yun, who had escaped from a large army and submitted a memorial for rewards. The red-robed eunuch, Huang Gong Gong, noted Pei's actions as a potential provocation against the court, reflecting the court's distrust of merit. As the emperor awakened, he expressed a desire to see Pei Zi Yun, hinting at a deeper connection with the divine. Meanwhile, Pei received a decree granting ranks to his allies, but dissatisfaction arose over military service limitations.

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