h an air of solemnity. Though he was in the East Palace of the Crown Prince, Sān Bǎo suddenly felt a sense of oppression and tension akin to when he had faced the Emperor at his peak in Wǔyīng Diàn.Ta... intrigues with cunning and wisdom, found his usually steady hands trembling slightly.Facing the sudden turn of events, facing the prince's reactions that were nearing their peak, all he could do was...