In the court session, the officials all whispered among each other. Many of them were consulting their elders about what was happening, but those elders were all completely tight-lipped.0

“The emperor and the empress have arrived!” Only when the eunuch’s shrill voice filled the air did the clamoring hall quiet down.0

Soon after, Zhao Ruizhi and Bi Linglong entered from the side one after another. Zhao Ruizhi sat down on the dragon throne in front, while Bi Linglong sat down on the phoenix seat behind the pearl curtains.0

Many worried officials sighed in relief when they saw that the two individuals were still there. It seemed everything was still within control. However, those who were more perceptive noticed that the position Bi Linglong sat in was a bit different from usual. Usually, the empress dowager sat at the very center while Bi Linglong's position was a smaller one to the side. But she was now seated at the very center, while the empress...1