"They were all killed in their own homes, reportedly tortured to death, their deaths too gruesome to behold. However, I did not participate in the investigation, so I did not see the scene. But to torture and kill court officials, and not just one person, is a crime punishable by the extermination of three clans," Xiao Song said.
Ran Yan suddenly leaned forward slightly and lowered her voice, "Could it be that a prince is planning a coup?"
The murder of the courtiers was serious, but it was not enough to make Xiao Song so cautious, to the point of sending her and the children to Lanling for refuge.
Xiao Song paused for a moment, then the corners of his lips curved up, "That is one reason, but not the most important one. The Emperor has the capability, these princes are far from what the Emperor was back in his days."
Li Shimin had forced Li Yuan to abdicate after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and naturally, he would guard against facing such a day himself.
