The Imperial Guards, the Forbidden Guards, the Military Army Office of the Five City Gates, and all the forces from the Jinglu Army Camp were mobilized. The investigation of the great noble houses took a full three days, and the shock has not yet subsided.
Inside and outside the Capital City, the Imperial Court's announcement had been posted early on the day, to pacify the citizens. Thus, even though the turbulence in the Imperial Court and the great noble houses momentarily caused some panic among the people, it did not lead to widespread fear and chaos.
Since that day, the Emperor fell ill with rage and has not attended the morning court since. All the affairs of the court have been handed over to An Shuli.
The Capital City has not seen widespread bloodshed for decades, but these past few days have been like dark clouds overhead. Official hats have been dropping off one after another, and the heads of evil-doing sons from the great noble houses have been falling one by one.
