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Early August, though it might as well have been mid-autumn already.
On the fringes of Harmony Province, an uprising broke out.
This was the imperial heartland. An insurrection here was like a slap across the Emperor’s face, right beneath the Son of Heaven’s nose.
Yet no one was surprised.
Neither the Son of Heaven nor the Ministry of War and Martial Arts were caught off guard. The Ministry of War had clashed with these 18 rebel factions countless times long before the revolt even began.
Emperor Ying Mo remained unbothered. He believed that the Great Zhou was as unshakable as Mount Tai. Even during the Lotus Cult rebellion a century ago, the dynasty hadn’t fallen. So why would it now?
He handed the reins of command to the ministries, appointed loyal commanders to supervise the frontlines, and continued his debauched life deep within the palace.
When he saw autumn leaves beginning to fall in the imperial gardens, he was struck by a whimsical notion. He ordered his palace maids to strip off their outer robes and chase one another through the trees, playing like children.
The maids froze, confused.
Ying Mo drew his blade and killed one of them on the spot.
The rest, terrified, quickly...
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