The news of Xiao Jin's imprisonment quickly spread throughout the Harem. The Phoenix Seal of the Harem was temporarily handed over to Virtuous Imperial Consort Mu, but before everyone had time to ponder what was happening, another royal decree was issued: King Yun was stripped of all power, and the Wang Residence was surrounded by the imperial guards. There was also an edict that, without the Emperor's orders, King Yun was forbidden to leave the capital.
The sudden news left many people bewildered, while others were extremely apprehensive.
Inside Lingxi Palace, Hong Yu also informed the Virtuous Concubine of the Emperor's actions.
