When Prince Wu Zhang, Li Ying, learned that the Emperor was gravely ill and his life hung by a thread, he immediately threw on a cloak and left.
He paid personal visits to the Left and Right Ministers, as well as the Grandmaster, Grand Tutor, Grand Protector, and Grand Commandant, to inform them of the Emperor's critical condition.
Burning with anxiety, they all hurriedly changed into their court attire and braved the wind and snow to enter the Imperial Palace with Prince Wu Zhang.
Additionally, Li Ying had someone notify the military generals in charge of Shangjing's defense, telling them to come to the palace as soon as possible.
As the General of the Brave Cavalry, Bian Ziming naturally received the notice as well.
When he learned the Emperor was so ill he might not last long, his first thought was to go to the Imperial Palace at once. Even if he couldn't help, he should at least take the opportunity to show his loyalty.
But he soon recalled Princess Consort Zhao's warning.
