C278 Nightly Investigation into the Palace

Her mother wasn't slain by an assassin; she was murdered by her own father!

Her mother had inadvertently discovered the Emperor's secret, and to keep it safe, he took her life and pinned the blame on a nonexistent assassin.

Caiyi didn't know what the secret was, but as her mother lay dying, she sent a message to Caiyi, pleading for her help.

But Caiyi arrived too late..