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At the same time that Emperor Longchang was filled with unresolved resentment and sent Wang Shouzhe to the outer region battlefield as a form of "retaliation," in the Northern Zhou, in Muxian City, at the King of Wei's Mansion.

The King of Wei's Mansion was located in the western part of Muxian City, a massive complex with an ancient and majestic appearance. The entire complex was surrounded by tall walls, making it look almost like a small city from the outside.

The night had deepened, yet the study deep within the King of Wei's Mansion was still brightly lit.