Synopsis

Prince Chen's arrival at the palace is met with open hostility from the Eastern Depot, particularly a high-ranking eunuch. The chapter details the history and tensions between the Eastern Depot and other guard organizations. Meanwhile, the protagonist begins his investigation into suspected spies among the guards, focusing on one called Hundred Households Yoon, and uncovers a large force of martial artists within the palace, seemingly connected to the Supreme Saber of Six Martial Arts. The chapter ends with the protagonist being confronted and accused of being a spy himself.