Just as Jun Yuyan and Murong Jiu had anticipated.
At first, the Imperial Court thought it could quell the uprising with martial force, but as time went on, more opportunists began to stir the waters, even remnants of the former dynasty emerged.
The Emperor carried an air of dignity in front of others, but when it came to state affairs, he was but a shrinking turtle. When the Xiongnu invaded, the Emperor had contemplated ceding land for peace.
Now, choosing to turn a deaf ear to the situation, he lay in bed, not even bothering to read petitions.
The court officials, having no alternative, turned to Prince Ling for help.
The Second Prince was disabled; The Third Prince was under the influence of Consort Jing, secluding himself and daring not to show his face. Countless common folk quietly went to the Third Prince's Mansion to throw manure, creating an extremely vile influence.
And so, that left only the Eldest Prince, Prince Ling.