After the new emperor ascended the throne, the turmoil in the Capital City dissipated, and the panic caused by the sudden passing of the former emperor gradually subsided.
The court resumed its normal operations, and Xiao Zhen attended court daily as scheduled.
After Prime Minister Sun received news from Sun Qiaoyan that Ling Hua had indeed left the Capital with troops, he pretended not to know anything and acted as usual. Except for a few officials who tried to probe him, only to be rebuffed, the majority of the ministers were more focused on Xiao Zhen's harem.
On this day, an elderly minister presented a memorial, suggesting that it was time for the new emperor to marry an Empress and fill the harem, asking whether the emperor would select someone to be sent directly into the palace to be appointed or hold a selection process.
