Chapter 1: The Emperor Is Dead
“His Majesty is dead.” After Zhen Huan had angered Yongzheng to death, she followed him outside. Only after hearing Zhen Huan say “His Majesty is dead” several times did Yongzheng realize he had died. He followed Zhen Huan and watched her enthrone the Fourth Prince and adopt the Sixth Prince into Prince Guo's household. At Shoukang Palace, Zhen Huan was now avoiding everyone as she dressed in bright red and green. How bold of her to do that when he had only just died! Just then, Cui Jinsi, who was at Zhen Huan's side, arrived. “Your Majesty, it is still the late emperor's mourning period. It wouldn't be good if anyone saw you dressed like this.”
“Jinsi, that's obvious...”