In recent days, Zhao Yao had been haunted by a sense of foreboding, constantly feeling that something bad was about to happen. His concern was whether something unfortunate was going to occur in the capital again.
Prince Chu also noticed Zhao Yao's restlessness and asked him with concern if something had happened. Zhao Yao shared his worries with Prince Chu.
After listening to Zhao Yao's concerns, Prince Chu comforted him by saying that he might be overthinking.
Zhao Yao also wished he was overthinking, so he forced himself not to let his imagination run wild. But, a few days later, he received news that Emperor Yong'an was critically ill.
Emperor Yong'an wrote personally to Zhao Yao, saying he was seriously ill and wanted to see him.
Zhao Yao knew that Emperor Yong'an would not write to deceive him; if he said he was critically ill, then he must be seriously ill indeed.
