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No one knew of Ji Yongzhao's death.
This ruler, who regarded the Ninety-Nine States of Da Xuan as mere toys in his palm, also died quietly, causing not a ripple or wave. The whole of Da Xuan continued to move forward in line with its established direction, just as it had through many years of change.
Not until about four months later did someone finally realize that Emperor Xuan, Ji Yongzhao, was no longer in the Taihe Hall. This discovery caused an uproar within the Imperial Court, and the forces under the Eight Princes almost simultaneously moved to capture Wei He, this key figure, to uncover the truth behind Emperor Xuan's disappearance, but ultimately failed.
From then on.
Emperor Xuan, Ji Yongzhao, and Wei He, the only one who had contact with the outside world and held the Palm Imprint of the Director of Ceremonial Services in Da Xuan, both disappeared without a trace, causing the already chaotic Imperial Court to plunge into utter disarray.
