Five days before Jiang Xingzhou and Feng Yi's arrival, the Crown Prince fell from his horse during a hunt in the imperial game preserve. He struck the back of his head on a rock, was knocked unconscious, and was then trampled by other horses, breaking his spine. Imperial physicians concluded he will never walk again and must rely on a wheelchair for life. This has triggered a political crisis as he can no longer ascend the throne, and the entire capital city has been placed under strict lockdown.
