Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

Qin Ying returned to the palace at noon, noticing the melting snow and warm air, a stark contrast to the usual heavy snowfall. After a long night of travel, he felt fatigued. Old Huang informed him that Mie Er Qi was bedridden after being whipped by Hu Ping Yun, indicating a shift in loyalty. Qin Ying instructed continued surveillance on Mie Er Qi. Encountering the head eunuch, Cao Gong Gong, who blocked his path, Qin Ying was wary due to past encounters. Cao Gong Gong requested Qin Ying's presence at a family banquet and offered an apology for previous actions. Qin Ying, skeptical of Cao Gong Gong's true strength, was intrigued. The banquet was held at Ming Xin Pavilion, suggesting the return of Zhen Bei Wang, which could change the dynamics within the palace. Upon arrival, Qin Ying heard laughter, indicating a private gathering with his father, but noted the absence of his eighth brother.

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