In December, a great snowfall blanketed all of Beiyan, transforming it into a realm of snow. News arrived from Nanyue that Zhao Mingjun, who has ascended the throne, would change the era name to Jiaping, and be known as Emperor Jiaping.
Emperor Jiaping wanted to summon Prince Wei from the Northwest to return to the capital for the New Year. Prince Wei refused, prompting Emperor Jiaping to list several accusations, denouncing Prince Wei's ambition and expressing a desire to reduce feudal power. Prince Wei again rejected the Imperial Edict, leading to tension in Nanyue.
Ah Jiu hoped they would become chaotic first because Emperor Yan was not well, and he did not want Nanyue to notice the movements in Beiyan.
Since entering the cold winter of December, Emperor Yan fell into a coma, which had lasted over ten days, with Ah Jiu keeping Prince Dong to guard another palace.
Wufu, worried about Empress Dowager Mo, followed to provide companionship.
