a numb, mechanical tone: “All the imperial guards have been replaced. The head guard on duty at Taihe Palace has been killed. Earlier, the prince went to Fengxi Palace, dismissed everyone, and stayed...t seems to be getting louder.A muffled thunder rolled across the sky, and the dull roar of the explosion echoed through the heavens. That unexpected clap of thunder sent shivers down my spine, showcas...