Although the Imperial Guard's compound was large, occupying roughly one-sixth of the Taiji Palace, no more than five people were qualified to live alone in a small courtyard within it. After losing an arm, Deputy Commander Meng Wudi had been recuperating at home. While his career hadn't ended, further advancement seemed impossible.
Commander Luo Weiran hadn't killed him, perhaps still holding onto some past favors. But this incident was a stain Meng Wudi could never erase, and Luo Weiran could no longer consider him a confidant.
Therefore, the already somewhat empty courtyards in the Imperial Guard's front compound felt even more desolate without Meng Wudi. Surprisingly, not long after, someone occupied Meng Wudi's vacant courtyard.
The fact that someone else occupied Meng Wudi's courty
