C430 Sent to Prison

The Emperor gazed coldly at the ministers kneeling before him, raising a hand to his forehead, unable to hide the pain on his face.

"Your Majesty, please accept our condolences..." a minister began softly.

The Emperor spoke, "Xuanzhang."

"Yes, Father," Pei Xuanzhang replied quickly, feeling a weight settle in his heart.

"Why were you there today?" the Emperor asked, his voice hoarse