Feng Yi sat high on the Dragon Throne as the civil and military ministers filed into the great hall in two columns.
"Kneel!"
Following the loud cry, the assembled officials paid their respects to the Emperor.
"Rise!"
The officials rose and stood in solemn silence.
The hall fell quiet. Feng Yi stared down at the officials without a word. After a brief silence, a tense atmosphere began to spread.
Meng Jiuchang announced in a loud voice, "Present your memorials if you have business. If not, the court is dismissed."
After the call to present memorials was made, an Assistant Minister stepped out from the ranks of the civil servants and declared, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial! I wish to impeach Prince Zhenbei for improper conduct, acting with impunity, colluding with other officials, and harboring treacherous intentions. I implore Your Majesty to investigate!"
