The Emperor, holding the memorial from Xu Zizhou accusing Crown Prince Xiao Ze, returned to the Imperial Study with an expression that could no longer be concealed; he picked up the teacup from the desk and ferociously smashed it to the ground.
With a "bang," the teacup shattered, startling Eunuch Zhao behind him into a cold sweat as he blurted out, "Your Majesty!"
Furious and out of breath, the Emperor's face turned the color of iron, and through gritted teeth he burst out, "Xiao Ze! What a good Crown Prince you are to me!"
Eunuch Zhao immediately fell silent.
The Emperor shouted angrily, "Prepare the carriage, I'm going to the Eastern Palace."
Eunuch Zhao complied without daring to say more, and quickly went out to give the order.
Before long, the Jade Chariot was ready, and the Emperor, holding that very memorial, left the Imperial Study, boarded the Jade Chariot, and headed straight for the Eastern Palace.
